Maxed Out!: How Old Testament Personalities Handled the Stress

In a high-tension society, youth are required to handle situations of stress without the benefit of experience and training to do so. The Old Testament is full of stories of how God's people handled stress, and though the times change, the stresses are similar to ones that beset youth today. This unit explores how God's people faced issues of challenging authority, doubts, leadership crises, betrayal, risky choices and discouragement. Characters include Korah and his rebellion, Balaam and his talking donkey, Deborah and Barak, Samson and Delilah, Esther and Nehemiah.

(6 sessions)