There's Always Room
This early 90's hit by Audio Adrenaline was one of our earliest Lyrical Lessons.
Big House
This song by Marshmello was played the week Josh made everyone cry.
Holy Water
This secular song by Lindsey Stirling made an awesome Christian statement in this lyrical lesson.
Something Wild
This contemporary Christian song by Ryan Stevens has an easy-to-remember title.
The Gospel
We looked at 2 "mental snapshots" of a Big House in this lesson. What were they?
An earthly house (the church) and a heavenly home (eternal salvation).
The main idea went beyond "we all die". What was the big take-away of this lyrical lesson?
Despite the ultimate peace of eternity in Heaven, our earthly grief is very real and God meets us in it.
The main idea of this lesson gave us a snapshot into the character of Jesus.
Jesus is Wild!
He refused to be influenced by the world. He did not act selfishly as human nature urges us to. He goes beyond forgiving all sins and rejoices every time someone is saved.
What was the main idea of The Gospel and the lyrical lesson around the song?
Jesus' death and resurrection is a critical piece of our faith.
This lesson taught you that God wants everyone in His house (both of them). What does is look like practically to apply that knowledge to your everyday lives?
Love EVERYONE
Invite as many as you can to hang in God's Big House - there's more than enough room.
Applying a lesson on death is tricky. Try to recall "you can do ____" statements from this lessons.
*Remember that God's plan is perfect; even when we can't see it and/or it hurts.
*Reach out to Him in our pain. He wants to comfort us.
*Keep the perspective: we will see our fellow believers again in Heaven.
Jesus was a rebel in His time, but what does that have to do with us today? How that applies to us now is the answer to this question.
Jesus wants the world to be influenced by Him. It becomes our job to (try to) think like Jesus.
He also forgives everything. That means that it's never too late to come to Him. No one is 'too far gone' for God's love.
What Gospel presentation method was introduced (or a review for you) in this lesson?
The ABCs!
Admit, Believe, Confess
We looked at 4 different Greek words in this lesson. Full points if you can remember and define 1 Greek word. (Bonus points may be awarded for additional words & definitions.)
Koinonia - involves mutual participation in God’s work, support for one another, and a deep bond of love and accountability within the community of faith.
Philio - brotherly love (Christian to Christian, best friends, or even actual brothers)
Philostorgos - the family you choose (friends so close that they become family; gen z: "if your real family took an L, we got you.")
Agape - unconditional love (the love God has for us)
Something pretty rare happened during this lesson, that most people don't get to see. Do you remember what was?
Josh cried.
This lesson defined the word wild because, it turns out, it's a little complicated. Give it your best try!
something in its natural state, without the influence of human activity.
though we use it to also mean: crazy, undomesticated, inhospitable, harsh, etc.
This lesson had a new Greek word. For full points, what was the Greek work and definition?
Tetelestai - Jesus' last word before dying on the cross, meaning “it is finished” or “paid in full”
This song was inspired by a single verse of the Bible. We also discussed a bonus verse about fellowship in our lesson.
“There is more than enough room in my Father’s home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you?” John 14:2
“For where two or three gather together as my followers, I am there among them.” Matthew 18:20
This was a huge lesson that covered a lot. There were 3 verses, covering death, sadness & eternity.
"And the dust returns to the earth as it once was, and the spirit returns to God who gave it." Ecc. 12:7
"The Lord is near to the brokenhearted; He saves those crushed in the spirit." Psa. 34:18
"Since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, in the same way God will bring with Him those who have fallen asleep through Jesus." 1 The. 4:14
This lesson used 3 Bible stories instead of specific, single verses. Do you remember the stories?
Lost Sheep Luke 15:4-7
Calling Matthew Matthew 9:9-13
Lost Son Luke 15:20-24
This lesson used 2 verses to discuss the death of Jesus.
“When Jesus had tasted it, he said, “It is finished!” Then he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.” John 19:30
“And the curtain in the sanctuary of the temple was torn in two, from top to bottom.” Mark 15:38