What are some good ice breakers for a Christian small group or Bible study?
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There are some good resources here
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Cautious.  I would feel the need to learn more about the Bible "study".  Too often such "study" is an indoctrination session with carefully selected passages, a strictly managed curriculum and little opportunity for meaningful discussion.  I don't mind having selections pre-chosen but if only pre-anticipated questions and pre-packaged answers are allowed, I won't last long.  I prefer a free-wheeling, multi-dimensional discussion of the whole reading: text, context, intent, cultural background, comparisons to similar passages, theological issues, application to real life, but not a spoon-fed "explanation".  \n\nAlternately, I could go for a slow prayerful, line-by-line, spontaneous hear-and-respond session.  Such "shared prayer" provides an unrehearsed spritual opportunity that can shake loose some surprising insights.
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"Bad Girls of the Bible" and "Really Bad Girls of the Bible" are both great books.  Also DC Talk has a book called "jesus freaks" which is a bunch of short stories about martyrs around the world, excellent book and a quick read.\n\nPurpose Driven Life is a good book as well. \n\nIf you want a good book to read in regards to eduction as well, "Reading the Bible for All it's Worth" (or it may be How to Read the Bible for All It's Worth). Very good book to help you discern what you are reading and the relevance of it.\n\nCase for Christ and Case for a Creator are by Lee Strobel.  He was an anthiest set out to disprove God/Christ and instead became a believer.\n\nLeft Behind series, Present Darkness series (although it can spook you) etc are all books that focus on tribulation/revelations.
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Start with Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John in the New Testament.  Then Psalms and Proverbs in the Old Testament.  That should give you a good start.
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YOu have asked a difficult question.  I couldn't find any sites specific to your topic. I did a search for "ice breakers for kindergarten" and got a few possibilities.\n\nSorry I couldn't be of more help.
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Find a good Bible based church focused on Jesus Christ. There are missionaries there.
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Something I always found interesting would be something similar to Myth Busters. Perhaps find a myth or an old wives tale that you would like to disprove. That could be not only practical, but interesting as well.\n\n-Christopher
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When you find something really neat in the Bible, share it with them. Do not preach to them, just let them see your enthusiasm and joy in God's Word. Try reading through some of my studies to give yourself some places to start.\nhttp://www.schneblin.com/studies/\n\nA good one is titled John 3:16. It is short and shows how the entire Bible is summarized in this one statement by Jesus. Share it with your friends and say, "Wow, isn't that awesome?" Remember, enthusiasm is contagious.
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Fellowship.\nA place where I can go to learn more about the Lord Jesus.
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Discipleship 101\na beginner's guide to Christianity\nhttp://www.wcg.org/lit/disc/01God.htm\n\nLOTS of FREE online books\nhttp://www.monergism.com/thethreshold/articles/topic/trinity.html\n\n\nFREE online Bible for download\nhttp://www.e-sword.net/\n\nNASB download\nhttp://lockman.gospelcom.net/download/index.php\n\n\nAbout your New World Translation but it into the trash it is a JW bible and is full of errors\n\nThe New World Translation (1950) \nA Corrupt sectarian Paraphrase!\nhttp://www.bible.ca/Jw-NWT.htm
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Bible study instead of Bible preaching, talking about current events,  dances/social gatherings for like-minded young adults, community service.\n\nMost kids probably have a misconception about church activities being all about preaching and Bible thumping.  If presented in a new light, bible study and being a "do-gooder" can be less "uncool" and will attract more young people.
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Try baseball against the computer. It is a trivia type game that you answer questions about the bible and the game progresses according to your answers.
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Ask them where in the Bible it says, "God helps those who help themselves." Just remember that people want to argue and think that they can "bull" their way through sounding like an intellectual. It won't work with God, so they should just be honest with themselves.
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Here are a few good Christian websites:\n\nMonergism Theology Site \nwww.monergism.com\nThis website has a great wealth of information on various subjects of the Bible, giving many resources from both Christians who are here on this earth today, and those from our past. \n\nDesiring God Ministries\nwww.desiringgod.org\nIf you are looking for a sermon on a particular subject or passage, check out Desiring God the ministry of John Piper. This website contains a great wealth of information from Piper's years of pastoring and writing. Most of his books are online for you to read for free as well as countless audio messages.\n\nGrace to You\nwww.gty.org\nThe Ministry of John MacArthur. John MacArthur is a pastor who is commited to chapter by chapter verse by verse teaching of God's word. Excellent website.\n\nAlbert Mohler's Blog\nwww.albertmohler.com\nAlbert Mohler is the president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kentucky. Albert Mohler is one of the leading evangelical voices in the nation and offers great commentary on recent events. For intelligent Christian discussion this radio program is definitely worth every second!\n\nAlpha and Omega Ministries\nwww.aomin.org\nInterested in some good theological debates between Christians and Non-Christians? James White offers debates on video and audio at a reasonable price, along with a wealth of other information worthy to be checked out. Great apologetic website.\n\nChristian Apologetics and Research Ministry\nwww.carm.org\nAnother great website is CARM headed by Matthew Slick. CARM is a ministry that deals with defending the Christian faith and providing answers to those who are oft in opposition of it. Great section on cults and world religions. \n\nReligion News Blog\nwww.religionnewsblog.com\nInterested in religious news? This website collects religious news feed worldwide. Excellent website to find out the most recent information concerning the religions you are most interested in hearing about.\n\nThese are just a few excellent websites with material that will keep you busy for hours, days, months, and years to come!
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Read some of Jesus' parables.  They have good examples.\n\nAlso, the story where Jesus washed his disciples feet.  This is is a VERY good example.
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The best advice I will give is to live your Christian life openly. Don't be judgemental or intolerant. As my youth pastor used to say "you may be the only Bible some people ever read." So keep that in mind as you go about your day. Stay focused on practicing your religion. Take the time to listen to your family members about what they believe and how they experience God. Just listen. There is a great value to listening, so many people forget that. A lot of people have more respect for people who take the time to listen and get to know what they believe. If you don't understand something they are saying, it is okay to ask for clarification, but don't judge or put down their beliefs. Just listen. Keep doing this. Eventually they'll start to ask you what you believe if they're curious. If they've been watching you and how you live and go about your life, they may start to get curious. When beginning to start to tell them what you believe (when they ask...remember no one likes to have someone tell them information they haven't asked for) make sure you make it clear that this is what you believe. What I mean is, don't make references to what they believe. Just state what you believe. This keeps you from showing signs of intolerance, disrespect, or that you are judgemental. Continue to take the time to listen to them. Ask them about their beliefs, why they believe it. Ask them about their spiritual experiences. That sounds odd, but all of us have them in some form or another. Sometimes we can explain them through our religion, and sometimes we cannot. You are getting personal with them and building trust between them and yourself. Be willing to answer questions about yourself, but never feel like you have to defend your believes or offend others. If all goes well, they will start to inquire more and more, they may start to go to church with you, they may want to read the Bible and that will open even more questions for you to answer from them. Don't always be so quick to answer questions. Sometimes you'll be asked questions that if you answer right away you might later regret answering the way you did. If you feel like you need more time to ponder a question, be honest and let them know that you'd like to think of how to give the best possible answer to their question. Most people will be understanding. DO NOT GET INTO RELIGIOUS ARGUMENTS. I can't stress this enough. Most religious arguments are not actually about spirituality, they are about ego. Be strong enough to step away from them.\n\nThis is my advice to you as a former Christian missionary turned Hindu (coincidently). What I have told you I have found to be much more effective at helping people in their spiritual life and helping them look more closely at what they actually believe. As a Christian I'll admit that I did get into trouble with my church who was more interested in gaining more members for revenue than it was about truly helping people spiritually (I took the words of a pastor there to heart when he said that "a hospital is a place where people go when their physical bodies are sick to get treatment, a church is a place where people go when their spiritual bodies are sick to get treatment.") I also still am friends with a great many Christians. They are all very tolerant and respectful of other people's beliefs. It is not that they do not want to 'save' people, they just have realized that being judgement, intolerant, and condemning people or even trying to provoke fear in them doesn't really seem to very effective. Respect, patience, and tolerance seem to work a lot better (remember tolerance means that you acknowledge their religious beliefs, it does not mean that you accept them).\n\nAnd most importantly, pray for your family. Be thankful for them, but also ask Christ to help you. Take time to not just pray in the sense that you do all the talking, but also take time to sit
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unsure of website, but a great book is "knowing your bible 101" Good summaries of each book and background of it. Good luck! Also available - Christianity 101