This document discusses identity and how it is defined by God, not by ourselves or Satan. It outlines four things God says about our identity: we are revelation receivers, humbly honored, made to mirror God, and blessed to be a blessing. Our identity is received from God, not achieved, and all people equally bear God's image. Satan tries to undermine our identity by questioning God and making us think we can be like God through disobedience. The document warns against identity idolatry, where we make other things our identity instead of God. It discusses how identity crises occur when our identity idols are threatened. Our ultimate identity is found in our relationship with Jesus.
This document discusses biblical identity and idolatry of identity. It provides passages from Genesis establishing that humans are created in God's image to receive revelation from Him and be blessed to bless others. Satan questions this identity by implying humans can be like God. Idolatry occurs when identity is based on things other than what God says, such as achievements, duties, or other people's opinions. Understanding true identity in Christ prevents living for other idols and the fear, lies, and death they bring.
This document discusses the proper way to worship God. It begins by asking "Whom should we worship?" and explains that we should only worship the Creator, not idols. It then discusses external worship versus true worship, saying that worship is an attitude of serving God, not just acts. The document notes that the Israelites worshipped idols instead of God alone. It outlines why we should worship God, because He is just and cares for the oppressed. It criticizes hypocritical worship that is only external without caring for others. True worship involves acting with justice and mercy. Our worship cannot replace treating people fairly. We should worship God by caring for others as promised in His word.
This document discusses how humans were created by God to glorify Him. It explains that glorifying God means honoring and praising Him in both our inner and outer lives. Some ways we can glorify God internally include reflecting on His attributes and having a relationship with Him through prayer. Externally, we can glorify God by living according to His principles, helping others, and showing love. The ultimate purpose for which we were created is to love God with our entire being.
This document discusses biblical identity in Christ. It outlines four things God says about our identity: we are revelation receivers, humbly honored, made to mirror God, and blessed to bless others. Our identity is received from God, not achieved. Satan tries to undermine our identity by questioning God's word and lying. The document warns against identity idolatry, where we make good things into gods rather than living for Jesus. True identity is found only in Christ.
We were created to become children of God, joint-heirs of Jesus who will rule and reign with Him in heaven. Salvation through Jesus is all of that! Get to know Jesus! Glory God no with your lives and prepare yourselves to rule with Jesus forever in heaven!! Don't waste your life just living for earthly things. Prepare for eternity by loving, enjoying and obeying Jesus NOW!
Video of this message slides here: https://youtu.be/UBfoya4FR44
You may distribute copies of Reverence to bless others. Taken from the free God book by Robert Woeger. You are encouraged to get a copy of Robert Woeger's God book online, to help you become a better Follower Of Jesus Christ.
This document discusses identity and how it is defined by God, not by ourselves or Satan. It outlines four things God says about our identity: we are revelation receivers, humbly honored, made to mirror God, and blessed to be a blessing. Our identity is received from God, not achieved, and all people equally bear God's image. Satan tries to undermine our identity by questioning God and making us think we can be like God through disobedience. The document warns against identity idolatry, where we make other things our identity instead of God. It discusses how identity crises occur when our identity idols are threatened. Our ultimate identity is found in our relationship with Jesus.
This document discusses biblical identity and idolatry of identity. It provides passages from Genesis establishing that humans are created in God's image to receive revelation from Him and be blessed to bless others. Satan questions this identity by implying humans can be like God. Idolatry occurs when identity is based on things other than what God says, such as achievements, duties, or other people's opinions. Understanding true identity in Christ prevents living for other idols and the fear, lies, and death they bring.
This document discusses the proper way to worship God. It begins by asking "Whom should we worship?" and explains that we should only worship the Creator, not idols. It then discusses external worship versus true worship, saying that worship is an attitude of serving God, not just acts. The document notes that the Israelites worshipped idols instead of God alone. It outlines why we should worship God, because He is just and cares for the oppressed. It criticizes hypocritical worship that is only external without caring for others. True worship involves acting with justice and mercy. Our worship cannot replace treating people fairly. We should worship God by caring for others as promised in His word.
This document discusses how humans were created by God to glorify Him. It explains that glorifying God means honoring and praising Him in both our inner and outer lives. Some ways we can glorify God internally include reflecting on His attributes and having a relationship with Him through prayer. Externally, we can glorify God by living according to His principles, helping others, and showing love. The ultimate purpose for which we were created is to love God with our entire being.
This document discusses biblical identity in Christ. It outlines four things God says about our identity: we are revelation receivers, humbly honored, made to mirror God, and blessed to bless others. Our identity is received from God, not achieved. Satan tries to undermine our identity by questioning God's word and lying. The document warns against identity idolatry, where we make good things into gods rather than living for Jesus. True identity is found only in Christ.
We were created to become children of God, joint-heirs of Jesus who will rule and reign with Him in heaven. Salvation through Jesus is all of that! Get to know Jesus! Glory God no with your lives and prepare yourselves to rule with Jesus forever in heaven!! Don't waste your life just living for earthly things. Prepare for eternity by loving, enjoying and obeying Jesus NOW!
Video of this message slides here: https://youtu.be/UBfoya4FR44
You may distribute copies of Reverence to bless others. Taken from the free God book by Robert Woeger. You are encouraged to get a copy of Robert Woeger's God book online, to help you become a better Follower Of Jesus Christ.
God expects the people to declare God's praise but instead they burdened God with sins by not offering praise and living unmindfully. This led to their exile. However, God always invites return and seeks to be merciful. God created the people for a purpose and offers means like the Torah and covenant to come near and be nourished. But people fall into idolatry and devotion to created things rather than the one God. God wipes away sins if people would only return to God and be redeemed as taught in Leviticus.
The document summarizes Psalm 19, noting that it marvels at God's glory seen in creation and in his word. It divides the Psalm into three sections: 1) verses 1-6 focus on God's glory declared by the heavens, 2) verses 7-11 describe the perfection and benefits of God's law, and 3) verse 12 recognizes humans' need for forgiveness and knowledge of self through prayer. The overall message is that studying both God's work of creation and word allows us to better understand his glory and our need for him.
This prayer guide provides prompts for different types of prayers over a one week period from May 24-30. It includes prayers of adoration praising God as the just judge, prayers of confession for times of seeking revenge, prayers of thanksgiving for God's protection and help during difficult times, and prayers of supplication for strength, wisdom and guidance when facing adversity. It concludes by listing families from the church directory to pray for over the week so the entire congregation is prayed for every 9 months.
1) The document provides an overview of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount from the Gospel of Matthew. It summarizes the eight Beatitudes that Jesus teaches, which outline virtues like humility, mercy, and peacemaking.
2) The Beatitudes present a contrasting vision of values compared to the world - focusing on qualities like poverty of spirit rather than wealth. They provide guidance for living a Christ-like life and entering the Kingdom of Heaven.
3) The document concludes by emphasizing that Christians should strive daily to incorporate Jesus' teachings into their lives through love, forgiveness, and nonviolence.
This document is an audio podcast from First Church on January 15, 2012. It discusses the concept of "Missio Dei", which is Latin for "the mission of God". The podcast explains that the Bible tells the story of God's mission to redeem the world through Jesus, and that we must join God on His mission rather than follow our own agendas. It also references a Bible passage from Ephesians about putting off the old self and putting on the new self in Christ. The document provides notes from the sermon on developing spiritually and connecting with others in the church community.
1) David served God's purpose in his generation by working humbly as a shepherd, fighting bravely against enemies of Israel like Goliath, waiting patiently for God to fulfill his promise of kingship, and leaving a godly legacy through his writings in the book of Psalms.
2) All Christians should seek to understand God's unique purpose and plan for their lives and serve Him faithfully in both their daily choices and through helping others learn about the gospel.
3) While God forgives sins, disobedience still has consequences; David's life provides an example of both God's forgiveness and the repercussions of wrongdoing.
Valentines Ideas - The Greatest Love Was Not Shown on Valentine’s Day!Ken Sapp
This document describes a Valentine's Day object lesson that uses colored hearts to explain the gospel message. It begins with an introduction explaining how Valentine's Day is about showing love, but that the greatest love was shown by Jesus. It then provides directions for the lesson, which uses black, red, white, green, and yellow/gold hearts to symbolize sin, Jesus' sacrifice, purification from sin, new spiritual life, and heaven, respectively. The lesson is intended to help children understand the concepts of sin, salvation through Jesus, and eternal life.
This document discusses living an honest life with God by walking according to his word. It asks a series of questions to encourage self-reflection on whether one is truly honest with themselves and obedient to God. It emphasizes making the Bible the final authority, walking as Christ did through love and good works, and being ready when God tests the heart. The goal is to line up one's life with God's will in order to receive blessings, health, prosperity, and favor from following his commands through obedience.
The document contains Scripture readings from John 1:14-18 about Jesus Christ coming from God and making God known to humanity. It then discusses the importance of practicing quality time in relationships, listing the five love languages. Quality time requires initiative and intention to give one's undivided attention and make another person a priority over other activities. The document encourages evaluating how one spends time and manages priorities to better communicate love through quality time with others and with God.
God created humans to be in friendship with Him but when Adam and Eve sinned, humanity lost grace and was born in a state of sin. To solve this problem, God promised to send a Savior. God shows His mercy by giving humanity hope. Jesus was the fulfillment of this promise made by God to save humanity from sin and reconcile people with God. By dying on the cross, Jesus restored friendship between God and humanity and fulfilled the Father's plan for people to share in His divine life for eternity. However, the story is not over as the graces Jesus won must be given to people, which is the work of the Holy Spirit.
This document discusses several important truths about God and Jesus Christ, including:
1) Jesus calls us to repentance, teaches us how to pray through the Our Father, and established the new covenant through his sacrifice on the cross.
2) God is love, mercy, and forgiveness, and wants us to become his adopted children and put him first so that all things will work out for our good.
3) It is important to read Scripture in its proper context within the passage, surrounding narrative, cultural context, and the overall divine revelation to fully understand the meaning.
God's essential nature is summarized in 3 points:
1. God is a pure spiritual being who is invisible, omnipresent, omniscient, omnipotent, eternal, and immutable.
2. God has individuality, personality, rationality demonstrated through His will, emotions like love and compassion, and expressions of anger.
3. God's moral attributes include love, holiness, mercy, righteousness, goodness, perfection, justice, faithfulness, truth, grace which work in harmony though also requiring satisfaction of justice through Christ's death.
The document provides an overview of community and spiritual formation. It discusses how God created community to be good, but it became broken by sin. Jesus came to enact a new creation through the power of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit forms individuals into the image of Christ within community, where people love and support one another. A spiritual community relieves suffering, redeems sins, and continues Christ's mission through the power of the Holy Spirit working in them.
A religious teacher asked Jesus which commandment is the most important. Jesus replied that the most important is to love God with all your being and to love your neighbor as yourself. The man agreed this is more important than sacrifices. When Jesus saw he had answered wisely, He said the man is close to the Kingdom of God.
This document discusses how to have a dialogue on refugees from a biblical perspective. It begins with praying that God will reveal His truths and soften hearts. It explores what Scripture says about refugees, how God values them, and how believers can obey God by serving refugees. The discussion will focus on refugees, sojourners, aliens and strangers. It encourages praying first before discerning how to have empathy for refugees and how the community can take spirit-led action to help them.
The document discusses different perspectives on what it means to be human from both Christian and secular viewpoints. It explores ideas from philosophers and theologians such as Augustine, Jonathan Edwards, Rene Descartes, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and William James. The document also examines what the Bible says about humanity's origin and relationship to God as his image-bearers. Specifically, it looks at passages from Genesis describing God creating humans in his image and likeness to have dominion over the earth. Finally, it discusses what reflecting God to the world through one's life looks like according to scripture.
This document discusses supplication, defined as humble prayer or petition to God. It explains that supplication involves asking God for help with our needs. The document encourages making supplication a priority in prayer and outlines what supplication does, including building faith, recognizing God's ability to help, and helping others through prayer. It stresses that supplication requires obedience to God's will and trusting that he knows our needs better than we do.
Teen pregnancy rates in the United States have declined but remain an issue. In Philadelphia between 2000-2002, the birthrate and pregnancy rate among females aged 15-19 decreased but was still prevalent. Teen mothers face criticism from society and lack support. They are at risk of hardships like dropping out of school. While some schools have programs to provide contraception and education, not all teens have access, so any teen can become pregnant. Staying informed and supporting pregnant teens can help address this complex issue.
This document discusses teen pregnancy and why it is judged in society. It notes that pregnancy rates have declined since the 1940s but teen sex and STDs have increased, impacting education and future prospects. While teen parents may feel closer to their child, poverty and lack of education are common challenges. Causes of teen pregnancy include rape, unprotected sex, relationship issues, peer pressure, and lack of sexual education. Examples are given of a pregnancy pact between girls in 2008 and a teen mother's response to an anti-pregnancy campaign in 2013. The document ends with questions about opinions on teen pregnancy and how awareness can be spread.
God expects the people to declare God's praise but instead they burdened God with sins by not offering praise and living unmindfully. This led to their exile. However, God always invites return and seeks to be merciful. God created the people for a purpose and offers means like the Torah and covenant to come near and be nourished. But people fall into idolatry and devotion to created things rather than the one God. God wipes away sins if people would only return to God and be redeemed as taught in Leviticus.
The document summarizes Psalm 19, noting that it marvels at God's glory seen in creation and in his word. It divides the Psalm into three sections: 1) verses 1-6 focus on God's glory declared by the heavens, 2) verses 7-11 describe the perfection and benefits of God's law, and 3) verse 12 recognizes humans' need for forgiveness and knowledge of self through prayer. The overall message is that studying both God's work of creation and word allows us to better understand his glory and our need for him.
This prayer guide provides prompts for different types of prayers over a one week period from May 24-30. It includes prayers of adoration praising God as the just judge, prayers of confession for times of seeking revenge, prayers of thanksgiving for God's protection and help during difficult times, and prayers of supplication for strength, wisdom and guidance when facing adversity. It concludes by listing families from the church directory to pray for over the week so the entire congregation is prayed for every 9 months.
1) The document provides an overview of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount from the Gospel of Matthew. It summarizes the eight Beatitudes that Jesus teaches, which outline virtues like humility, mercy, and peacemaking.
2) The Beatitudes present a contrasting vision of values compared to the world - focusing on qualities like poverty of spirit rather than wealth. They provide guidance for living a Christ-like life and entering the Kingdom of Heaven.
3) The document concludes by emphasizing that Christians should strive daily to incorporate Jesus' teachings into their lives through love, forgiveness, and nonviolence.
This document is an audio podcast from First Church on January 15, 2012. It discusses the concept of "Missio Dei", which is Latin for "the mission of God". The podcast explains that the Bible tells the story of God's mission to redeem the world through Jesus, and that we must join God on His mission rather than follow our own agendas. It also references a Bible passage from Ephesians about putting off the old self and putting on the new self in Christ. The document provides notes from the sermon on developing spiritually and connecting with others in the church community.
1) David served God's purpose in his generation by working humbly as a shepherd, fighting bravely against enemies of Israel like Goliath, waiting patiently for God to fulfill his promise of kingship, and leaving a godly legacy through his writings in the book of Psalms.
2) All Christians should seek to understand God's unique purpose and plan for their lives and serve Him faithfully in both their daily choices and through helping others learn about the gospel.
3) While God forgives sins, disobedience still has consequences; David's life provides an example of both God's forgiveness and the repercussions of wrongdoing.
Valentines Ideas - The Greatest Love Was Not Shown on Valentine’s Day!Ken Sapp
This document describes a Valentine's Day object lesson that uses colored hearts to explain the gospel message. It begins with an introduction explaining how Valentine's Day is about showing love, but that the greatest love was shown by Jesus. It then provides directions for the lesson, which uses black, red, white, green, and yellow/gold hearts to symbolize sin, Jesus' sacrifice, purification from sin, new spiritual life, and heaven, respectively. The lesson is intended to help children understand the concepts of sin, salvation through Jesus, and eternal life.
This document discusses living an honest life with God by walking according to his word. It asks a series of questions to encourage self-reflection on whether one is truly honest with themselves and obedient to God. It emphasizes making the Bible the final authority, walking as Christ did through love and good works, and being ready when God tests the heart. The goal is to line up one's life with God's will in order to receive blessings, health, prosperity, and favor from following his commands through obedience.
The document contains Scripture readings from John 1:14-18 about Jesus Christ coming from God and making God known to humanity. It then discusses the importance of practicing quality time in relationships, listing the five love languages. Quality time requires initiative and intention to give one's undivided attention and make another person a priority over other activities. The document encourages evaluating how one spends time and manages priorities to better communicate love through quality time with others and with God.
God created humans to be in friendship with Him but when Adam and Eve sinned, humanity lost grace and was born in a state of sin. To solve this problem, God promised to send a Savior. God shows His mercy by giving humanity hope. Jesus was the fulfillment of this promise made by God to save humanity from sin and reconcile people with God. By dying on the cross, Jesus restored friendship between God and humanity and fulfilled the Father's plan for people to share in His divine life for eternity. However, the story is not over as the graces Jesus won must be given to people, which is the work of the Holy Spirit.
This document discusses several important truths about God and Jesus Christ, including:
1) Jesus calls us to repentance, teaches us how to pray through the Our Father, and established the new covenant through his sacrifice on the cross.
2) God is love, mercy, and forgiveness, and wants us to become his adopted children and put him first so that all things will work out for our good.
3) It is important to read Scripture in its proper context within the passage, surrounding narrative, cultural context, and the overall divine revelation to fully understand the meaning.
God's essential nature is summarized in 3 points:
1. God is a pure spiritual being who is invisible, omnipresent, omniscient, omnipotent, eternal, and immutable.
2. God has individuality, personality, rationality demonstrated through His will, emotions like love and compassion, and expressions of anger.
3. God's moral attributes include love, holiness, mercy, righteousness, goodness, perfection, justice, faithfulness, truth, grace which work in harmony though also requiring satisfaction of justice through Christ's death.
The document provides an overview of community and spiritual formation. It discusses how God created community to be good, but it became broken by sin. Jesus came to enact a new creation through the power of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit forms individuals into the image of Christ within community, where people love and support one another. A spiritual community relieves suffering, redeems sins, and continues Christ's mission through the power of the Holy Spirit working in them.
A religious teacher asked Jesus which commandment is the most important. Jesus replied that the most important is to love God with all your being and to love your neighbor as yourself. The man agreed this is more important than sacrifices. When Jesus saw he had answered wisely, He said the man is close to the Kingdom of God.
This document discusses how to have a dialogue on refugees from a biblical perspective. It begins with praying that God will reveal His truths and soften hearts. It explores what Scripture says about refugees, how God values them, and how believers can obey God by serving refugees. The discussion will focus on refugees, sojourners, aliens and strangers. It encourages praying first before discerning how to have empathy for refugees and how the community can take spirit-led action to help them.
The document discusses different perspectives on what it means to be human from both Christian and secular viewpoints. It explores ideas from philosophers and theologians such as Augustine, Jonathan Edwards, Rene Descartes, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and William James. The document also examines what the Bible says about humanity's origin and relationship to God as his image-bearers. Specifically, it looks at passages from Genesis describing God creating humans in his image and likeness to have dominion over the earth. Finally, it discusses what reflecting God to the world through one's life looks like according to scripture.
This document discusses supplication, defined as humble prayer or petition to God. It explains that supplication involves asking God for help with our needs. The document encourages making supplication a priority in prayer and outlines what supplication does, including building faith, recognizing God's ability to help, and helping others through prayer. It stresses that supplication requires obedience to God's will and trusting that he knows our needs better than we do.
Teen pregnancy rates in the United States have declined but remain an issue. In Philadelphia between 2000-2002, the birthrate and pregnancy rate among females aged 15-19 decreased but was still prevalent. Teen mothers face criticism from society and lack support. They are at risk of hardships like dropping out of school. While some schools have programs to provide contraception and education, not all teens have access, so any teen can become pregnant. Staying informed and supporting pregnant teens can help address this complex issue.
This document discusses teen pregnancy and why it is judged in society. It notes that pregnancy rates have declined since the 1940s but teen sex and STDs have increased, impacting education and future prospects. While teen parents may feel closer to their child, poverty and lack of education are common challenges. Causes of teen pregnancy include rape, unprotected sex, relationship issues, peer pressure, and lack of sexual education. Examples are given of a pregnancy pact between girls in 2008 and a teen mother's response to an anti-pregnancy campaign in 2013. The document ends with questions about opinions on teen pregnancy and how awareness can be spread.
The document discusses the causes of teen pregnancy such as lack of information on safe sex, lack of education on birth control methods, peer pressure, lack of parental guidance, and lack of sex education in schools. It provides statistics on teen pregnancy rates over time and for different ethnic groups in the US. It discusses ways to reduce teen pregnancy such as improving sex education programs in schools and communities to teach teens about safe sex practices and birth control. The overall message is that comprehensive sex education is needed to inform teens' decisions and reduce rates of unintended pregnancy.
This document discusses supporting young people's mental health and wellbeing. It notes that mental disorders affect 1 in 4 young Australians, and suicide is the leading cause of death for those aged 15 to 24. The Young and Well CRC aims to address this issue through three research programs exploring how to build safe online environments and provide digital strategies and tools to promote mental health. Some examples highlighted are the Appreciate a Mate app and Recharge toolbox. The document argues that technological solutions should be part of an integrated approach to youth mental health care.
This document discusses relational aggression, commonly known as girl bullying. It defines relational aggression as behavior intended to harm someone's relationships. Common forms of relational aggression include gossip, exclusion, spreading rumors, and intimidation. The document explores differences between how girls and boys bully, with girls being more emotionally hurtful through social manipulation rather than physical aggression. It examines the roles that aggressors, victims, and bystanders play in relational aggression situations among teen girls and cultural factors that influence girls' relationships and behaviors.
A presentation developed through collaboration between the University of Michigan Taubman Health Sciences Library and Pioneer High School in Ann Arbor, MI. This work is discussed in more detail in "Synergism between a Teacher and Librarians in a High School Setting" by Merle Rosenzweig, Anna Ercoli Schnitzer, and Katy Mahraj.
Teen pregnancies are extremely common, with over 550,000 of pregnancies among teens each year. The majority of these teen pregnancies are unplanned. Learn about the must-know teen pregnancy facts by visiting Adoptions With Love: http://adoptionswithlove.org/birth-parents/teen-pregnancy-facts
Teen pregnancy remains a significant global issue. About 16.4% of pregnancies occur among teenagers each year, with 80% being unplanned. Teen pregnancy can have serious medical risks for both mother and child due to the physical immaturity of young mothers. It can also have social consequences, as teen parents often drop out of school, limiting their economic opportunities and continuing the cycle of poverty. While rates are declining in many developed countries, proper sex education and access to contraception have been shown to further reduce teen pregnancy rates.
This document discusses teen pregnancy and how it can be prevented through sex education. It notes that 33% of students in one class have or will have children in public schools. Two main causes of teen pregnancy are identified: teens not knowing how to prevent pregnancy and sex education not being taught in schools until after teens are sexually active. The document argues that early and comprehensive sex education provided in public schools could help reduce teen pregnancy rates.
Teen pregnancy is defined as pregnancy in females under the age of 20. In 2013, over 273,000 babies were born to mothers aged 15-19 in the United States. Younger teens who begin having sex before age 13 are more likely to engage in involuntary sex or have older partners, increasing the risks of unprotected sex. Teen mothers and their babies face higher medical risks, such as premature birth, low birth weight, disabilities, and even death of the baby within the first year. Prevention efforts focus on abstinence, open communication between parents and teens, and education about safe sex and birth control if teens become sexually active.
Teach your children the facts about their bodies, sex, and relationships. Talking with your kids about sex may not be easy, but it’s important. You can help them stay healthy and make good choices as they grow up.
It may be hard to know where to start, especially if your parents didn’t talk to you about sex when you were growing up. But these tips and strategies can help.
The document profiles several teenage mothers and their experiences with unplanned pregnancy. Hannah became pregnant with triplets at age 18 and gave birth to twin girls, though one daughter passed away at a young age. Jordan became pregnant at age 13 after running away with her 27-year-old boyfriend. She struggled but graduated high school and is now in college. Bri became pregnant at 16 and faced opposition from her family, though she is now caring for her daughter. Lee also became pregnant at 16 and faced difficulties with the father of her baby. The document provides statistics on teen pregnancy and its challenges.
The document summarizes information about preventing teen pregnancy in the United States. It states that one in three girls in the U.S. will become pregnant before age 20, totaling around 750,000 pregnancies among 15-19 year olds annually. Teen mothers and their children often face negative consequences like lower rates of college attendance and higher rates of incarceration. The document provides tips for preventing teen pregnancy through open communication between parents and teens, emphasizing choice and responsibility around sexual activity.
This document discusses teen pregnancy, including risks and stereotypes. It notes teen pregnancy is an endemic social concern, with most pregnancies being unplanned. Teens often do not get early prenatal care due to denial, family concerns, fear of labor/delivery, financial barriers, and embarrassment. Pregnancy in teens carries higher health risks for mothers and babies, including anemia, depression, prematurity and death. The document recommends nurses avoid biases, build rapport with teen mothers, maintain confidentiality and privacy, and provide supportive, non-judgmental communication and information on resources.
Teenage pregnancy is defined as a girl aged 13-19 becoming pregnant. In Malaysia, most first sexual encounters occur between ages 15-19, putting girls at risk of unwanted pregnancy, STDs, and long-term health issues. While the teenage birth and pregnancy rates in Malaysia have decreased in recent years, they remain a public health issue, especially among unmarried, low-income, and rural adolescents. Unwanted pregnancies often lead to abandoned babies and unsafe or illegal abortions, which can result in medical complications. Experts recommend increasing access to sexual education and family planning services to prevent unintended pregnancies and support services for teenage mothers and their children.
Teenage pregnancy is defined as girls aged 13-19 becoming pregnant. Half of the world's population is under 25. Each year, 14 million children are born to young women aged 15-19 worldwide. Causes of teenage pregnancy include early marriage, lack of sex education, peer pressure, poverty, and family issues. Impacts include negative psychosocial and medical effects on both the teenage mother and her child, such as higher risks of medical complications, living in poverty, and continuing the cycle of teenage pregnancy. Prevention strategies include sex education, promoting abstinence, use of contraceptives, and prevention programs.
This was a short lecture on teenage pregnancy given during the Phil Pediatric Society Central Visayas chapter Postgraduate Course last November 19, 2015 at the Marriott Hotel, Cebu City.
The document discusses the causes and issues surrounding teenage pregnancy. It notes that lack of sex education, lack of parental guidance, and peer pressure can lead to early pregnancy. Teen mothers often feel afraid and ashamed to tell their parents about an unexpected pregnancy. Having a baby as a teen can negatively impact the child's development and poses health risks, as young mothers' bodies may not be fully developed. Raising a child as a teen mother can also be difficult without the support of a spouse or partner. Interviews with teen mothers reveal feelings of panic upon discovering the pregnancy but also a sense of personal growth from the responsibility of parenthood.
Teen pregnancy can lead teens to drop out of school, with 30% of teen mothers citing pregnancy as a reason for dropping out. Only 40% of teen mothers finish high school and less than 2% finish college. In 2012, over 305,000 teenage girls gave birth in the US. Adoption is an option for pregnant teens, which can be open or closed. Open adoptions allow birth parents to visit the child, while closed adoptions keep the birth parent's identity confidential. 80% of young teen moms end up in poverty requiring welfare. The rate of teen pregnancy has decreased overall from 2011 to 2012, though it decreased more for some racial groups than others.
Man is a created being made in God's image to be in relationship with Him. While man has a physical body, man's essence is spiritual in nature. God breathed life into man, making man a living being. Man was created by God and for God, to worship and serve Him. Though sin has distorted man, man can still reflect God's attributes like love and righteousness through Jesus Christ. Man's purpose is to live for God's glory and to have fellowship with his Creator.
What does it mean to be made in God's imageMyWonderStudio
The document discusses what it means for humans to be made in God's image based on Genesis 1:26-27. Some key aspects of being made in God's image include having a spirit, self-awareness, the ability to reason and use language, and being set above other creatures and given dominion over the Earth. Being made in God's image means that all humans have intrinsic worth and value to God, regardless of characteristics, and that we should treat ourselves and others with respect.
CCN-601 Topic 2 Overview Divine Creation A Christian .docxketurahhazelhurst
CCN-601 Topic 2 Overview
Divine Creation: A Christian Theory of the Person - The Imago Dei
Introduction
It is time to unpack the story a little bit more. The Bible begins by telling where the world and
its inhabitants came from. It asserts that God created all of it, simply by his word. Words are
powerful. There is an old saying, "Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never
hurt me." One's personal experience and the Bible itself (Prov. 18:21a: "Death and life are in
the power of the tongue." ESV) can be used to debunk this proposition. Human words are
powerful, and much more so, God's. The first few verses in the Bible reveal a Being that has the
capacity to create realities simply by imagining and speaking them into existence. Creation ex
nihilo is the Latin expression meaning, "making something out of nothing."
So, this creative Being is the first cause of all things, who is himself uncaused, in other words
eternal—he has no beginning and no end. (By the way, if this is true, it answers several very
difficult philosophical questions: How did something come from nothing? How is the something
that individuals know—universe, earth, ourselves—ordered rather than disordered? Where
does a sense of morality and reason and beauty and love come from?)
The biblical God created light and space, and then the earth and the plants and animals, and
then the symphony rises to a crescendo as he creates a man and then a woman. What is unique
about the biblical God, compared to most of the other gods on offer during the time Genesis
was written, is that he seems to be so kindly disposed toward people. The earth, from its
atmosphere to the seasons to the plants and animals all seem to be form-fitted by God, just
right for the man and the woman. Scientists call this the anthropic principle: the earth, sun,
moon, atmosphere, plants, and weather seem to be perfectly fine-tuned to sustain human life
(Barrow & Tipler, 1988).
In addition, the biblical story says that God made the man and the woman for a particular
reason: to serve as his representatives, as benevolent caretakers over everything he created.
So, toward that end he gives them instructions about what they are to do: have children,
multiply and fill the earth, take good care of it, and basically oversee everything. Then in a very
interesting twist in the story, he tells them there is one thing they should not do: Everything on
the planet is for them except for one tree, which they must not eat from because if they do they
will die (Gen. 1-3). This discussion will resurface in the Topic 3 Overview.
The Imago Dei
Read Psalm 8: How does this Psalm teach you to think about people? What is the psalmist's
response to his realizations about people and God? How should this psalm impact how you go
about the task of counseling?
You may not have thought about it this way, but the Bible is a very personal book: it is replete
with ...
This document is a thesis paper on God, marriage, and the family. It begins with an introduction that discusses the changing views of marriage in society today. The purpose is to establish a biblical foundation for marriage. Chapter 2 discusses biblical theology of marriage, including the roles of man and woman established in Genesis. It covers egalitarian and complementary views of marriage. Chapter 3 is titled "Setting the Record Straight" and the bibliography follows. The document aims to use biblical sources to define what God intends for marriage from a theological perspective.
This document discusses the biblical teaching on humanity being created in God's image according to Genesis. It argues that being made in God's image gives humanity an inherent purpose and self-worth, in contrast to the view of evolution that sees humanity as having no inherent purpose. It explores what it means to bear God's image based on biblical passages, including having dominion over creation and being in close relationships. It describes how sin defiled and marred God's image in humanity but that restoration is possible through Christ, though the effects of sin remain part of the human experience as believers fight against their fallen nature.
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The document discusses different worldviews and their implications. It contrasts the atheistic worldview, which believes the universe exists without purpose, and the theistic worldview presented in the Bible, which is that God created the universe and interacts with His creation. The biblical worldview is based on two core beliefs: that God exists and created the world, and it informs doctrines around redemption, morality, and purpose. The way people interpret the world depends on whether they have an atheistic or biblical theistic worldview.
The document discusses reorienting one's thinking and expectations towards the reality of Jesus' message. It states that most people have been imagining a world without a king for years, so deprogramming from old assumptions is needed. Letting go of comfortable assumptions prepares one to engage culture in new healing ways and grapple with its demands, rather than making a destiny apart from God. It promotes telling an alternative story that sweeps away old myths and brings together the past and present into a coherent whole that shines light on the future.
The document discusses reorienting one's thinking and expectations towards the reality of Jesus' message. It states that most people have been imagining a world without a King for years, so deprogramming from old assumptions is needed. Letting go of comfortable assumptions prepares one to engage culture in new ways aligned with God, rather than pursuing self-made destinies apart from God. The goal is to live according to Jesus' teachings of loving God and others.
This document outlines and compares theistic and atheistic worldviews. It discusses that the biblical worldview is based on the existence of God as creator and that He interacts with His creation. The biblical worldview teaches that God created the universe in six days, that humans were created with a purpose to live with God forever, and that God has a plan of redemption for humanity through Jesus. In contrast, an atheistic worldview believes the universe exists without God and that life has no meaning or purpose. The document argues that the biblical doctrines and moral laws only make sense under a theistic worldview where God exists as creator and redeemer.
The biblical worldview is based on the existence of God as the creator of the universe. It sees God as a personal being who cares for his creation and interacts with it. In contrast, an atheistic worldview believes the universe has no creator and life has no ultimate purpose. The biblical worldview's key doctrines include creation in six days, God's plan of redemption through Jesus Christ, and an absolute moral law from God. It teaches that the Bible provides guidance for living and interpreting the world.
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God created the world and everything in it, including humans, who were given responsibility by God to care for creation. However, human sin broke the harmonious relationships between God, humans, and the environment. Jesus's death and resurrection allow for restored relationships and renewal of all creation. Christians should seek to care for the environment and work towards God's kingdom on earth by modeling good relationships with God, people, and the natural world through sustainable stewardship of its resources, as they await final renewal when Christ returns.
This document contains a summary of a sermon given on Trinity Sunday. It discusses the concept of the Holy Trinity based on passages from Genesis chapter 1. It notes that God created humanity collectively in God's image, both male and female, and that together we image God. It emphasizes that we all carry God's image, we need each other, and we are all connected. The wisdom of the Trinity teaches that we are our sibling's keeper and injustice against any affects all. The closing prayer asks God, who is three in one, to send the Holy Spirit to break down barriers between people and bring justice and peace.
God created the entire universe, including the earth and everything in it, in just six days through the power of his spoken word. He formed the first man and woman in his image to rule over his creation. God uniquely created each person and knit them together in their mother's womb. The theory of evolution is rejected because its proponents deliberately deny what the Bible clearly teaches about creation and instead follow their own desires. True understanding of origins can only come by faith in God's revelation.
YOU MUST ACT BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE.
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The document discusses the biblical view of original sin passed down from Adam to all humanity, noting that Romans 5 teaches that through Adam's sin, death and condemnation spread to all people, and through Christ's righteousness, grace, life and justification are available to all. It explores interpretations of original sin ranging from denial to Augustine's view of human nature being corrupted in Adam.
This document discusses how God created humanity in His image but humanity fell into sin. It covers how Jesus came to restore God's image in humanity and free us from sin. It also discusses how through faith in Christ and the Holy Spirit, God is transforming believers now into Christ's image. The church has a role to partner with Christ in helping others experience this restoration process physically, mentally, and spiritually.
The document discusses the study of God, called theology. It is the highest meditation humans are capable of. Questions about God's existence are foundational to every culture and religion.
The document examines evidence for God's existence from creation, including the vastness of the universe and intricate design of living things. While creation declares God's glory, not all observe or hear this. True understanding of God's existence comes by faith, not sight.
God is presented in the Bible as the one true God, who is the living, eternal, sovereign Creator. He reveals himself as a personal being to humanity. While one God, he exists in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit
The document discusses what can be known about God from Scripture. It presents God as the eternal, sovereign Creator who is one God existing in three persons. While God is omnipresent, He dwells specially in heaven. Two ways to know God are through His written word and His Son, Jesus Christ, who is the exact representation of God. In light of God's nature, believers should worship and serve Him alone.
The document summarizes the three core beliefs of Calvary church:
1) The Bible is God's trustworthy message for all people.
2) Jesus is the only way of salvation.
3) Everyone in the world needs to hear God's story.
It then provides more details about each belief, including explanations of who Jesus is and what the Bible is, as well as calls for people to accept Jesus as their savior and share God's message with others.
This study is on the book of Philippians. We will talk through what it means to Walk in Faith as we look at Paul and His letter to the believers in Philippi. This study is written for High School girls.
Paul was writing a letter to the Philippians from jail, where he had been imprisoned for preaching about Jesus. Though in jail, Paul felt joy because people were hearing the gospel through his imprisonment and others were emboldened to preach boldly about Jesus as well. Paul was content to be in jail if it meant more people learned of God's love through Jesus Christ.
1) The document discusses how Christians have citizenship in heaven based on Philippians 3:20 which says "our citizenship is in heaven."
2) It explains that citizenship means having rights and privileges of being from a certain place. As Christians, we have citizenship in heaven even though we currently live on earth.
3) The lesson encourages the girls to live like they have a place waiting for them in heaven by having hope during hard times, praying more knowing God is their father, and telling others about Jesus so they can also go to heaven.
This document provides resources and guidance for starting a girls' ministry. It includes a list of recommended books on topics like mentoring, team building, and discipling teenage girls. It also outlines a 10-step process for launching a girls' ministry, including gathering a prayer group, inviting pastoral support, evaluating the target audience and resource needs, assembling a leadership team, and officially launching the ministry. Additionally, it describes "face teams" from Women of Grace USA that are available to visit churches to encourage and equip women's ministry leadership through discussion and networking opportunities.
This document provides resources and guidance for starting a girls' ministry. It includes a list of recommended books on topics like mentoring, team building, and discipling teenage girls. Steps for launching a girls' ministry are outlined, such as gathering a prayer group, inviting pastoral support, evaluating the target audience and resource needs, setting up a leadership team, and launching the ministry. Additional support from a "Face Team" from the Women of Grace organization is described for providing encouragement and promoting women's ministry resources.
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This document outlines a lesson plan about mentoring with a mission. The objectives are for students to realize mentoring is a command, understand the qualifications for mentoring, and apply mentoring principles to their lives and ministry. It discusses going back in time to when students were kids to think about influential people in their lives. It then examines Titus 2:3-5 about older women teaching what is good and training young women. Mentoring is described as helping the next generation combat lies of the world. The qualifications for mentoring are spiritual maturity, life experiences, and a growing relationship with Christ. The lesson gives opportunities for students to practice mentoring through case studies and reflect on how they can mentor others.
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This document provides a lesson plan for teaching students about the importance of finding a mentor. It begins by having students reflect on areas in their life where they could use guidance. It then discusses biblical examples of mentoring relationships, particularly between Ruth and Naomi, noting that an effective mentor builds relationships, accepts their mentee, and provides godly advice and companionship. Students are encouraged to think about the qualities they want in a mentor and potential women they could ask. The lesson aims to help students realize their need for a mentor and understand how mentoring relationships can make a difference in their lives.
The document discusses mentoring and spiritual mothering. It encourages readers to think back to influential people from their childhood. It then discusses how older women are commanded by Paul in Titus 2 to mentor younger women, to combat lies in culture and teach goodness. Their qualifications are spiritual maturity and life experiences. Case studies are then mentioned, and readers are prompted to reflect on whether they could mentor and how it may change their life.
This is the 1st part of a 2 part presentation series "What Are You Waiting For?" This series helps you think about the mentoring process and why you should invest. These can also serve as a presentation to your church or women's group as you try to raise awareness on the importance of mentoring.
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This document summarizes research on the effects of absent fathers on daughters. It finds that girls with absent fathers are more likely to begin puberty and become sexually active earlier, are twice as likely to start their period by 7th grade and seven times more likely to experience teen pregnancy. They also have lower self-esteem and are less likely to attend and complete college. Absent fathers negatively impact daughters' ability to form relationships with men and see themselves as lovable. Common lies daughters of absent fathers believe are that they are unlovable, God is like their absent father, and they need a man to be happy. The document argues fathers are essential in shaping daughters' lives and view of themselves.
This document discusses mentoring and provides questions for reflection on finding a mentor. It begins by asking about any big life questions or issues one is struggling with, and whether there is anyone outside family to talk to about these things. It then asks what an ideal mentoring relationship would look like and what qualities one would want in a mentor. The document provides several quotes on mentoring and defines it as someone who teaches and gives help and advice. It lists some keys of mentoring as focusing on Christ, acceptance, and building relationships through spending time together. Participants are asked to consider next steps and the role of mentoring in their life.
This is the 3rd presentation in the Mentoring with a Mission series. You can use these to teach others about what mentoring is. Use the document "Teaching Mentoring with a Mission to Others."
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Jude gives us hope at the end of a dark letter. In a dark world like today, we need the light of Christ to shine brighter and brighter. Jude shows us where to fix our focus so we can be filled with God's goodness and glory. Join us to explore this incredible passage.
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2. QUESTIONS:
What messages about your value as a girl have you picked up from the following:
• American pop culture?
• American Christian culture?
• Other cultures?
• Who are you? Do you know? Take a moment to come up with three words to describe yourself.
• Tell me, the words you wrote are they positive or negative? Did you know that God only has positive words for
you? The person you are is the person God wants you to be.
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3. BIBLICAL MESSAGES:
Genesis 1:26-31:
26 Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea
and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along
the ground."
27 So God created man in his own image,
in the image of God he created him;
male and female he created them.
28 God blessed them and said to them, "Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule
over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and over every living creature that moves on the ground."
4. IMAGE OF GOD
Genesis 1:26-31:
26 Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness . . .
5. IMAGE OF GOD:
The Hebrew word selem (image) in other places in the Bible refers to “actual
forms and shapes of idols (1 Sam. 6:5, 11) and reliefs (Ezek. 23:14).” It can also
refer to a copy (like an embossed engraving) where an indelible mark is left on a
pliable material. Humans were intended to give shape to the immaterial and
invisible God of creation. It seems that God wants to reveal Himself through
human beings.
Allen Ross, Creation & Blessing (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 1996), 112.
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6. God’s first plan and purpose for us was to be His Image to the world, we get to actually represent God to
other people, just because He created us to do so:
• We should ask ourselves what am I doing to fulfill His purpose for me, what am I doing to be His image-
bearer? How do I do this?
• Do I believe that God’s plan for me as his image-bearer is better than my own plan for myself?
• How does the way I define my purpose in relationship to God oppose the world’s message of
personhood?
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7. MY PURPOSE AS A GIRL:
But for Adam no suitable helper was found. 21 So the LORD God caused the man
to fall into a deep sleep; and while he was sleeping, he took one of the man's
ribs and closed up the place with flesh. 22 Then the LORD God made a woman
from the rib he had taken out of the man, and he brought her to the man.
8. • God did not create a unisex human being
• When the male was by himself, it “was not good”
• When the male and female were together it was “very good.”
• Men and women are both dignified with being made in God’s image—some suggest that it is in
relationship to the other (not just as individuals) that we image God.
• Adam is created from the ground– first, alone, incomplete and given the task to name (rule) the animals
and take care of the garden
• Eve is created after Adam, formed from him (not the ground), the completer and helper.
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9. The woman is the perfect counterpart of man, possessing neither inferiority nor superiority, but being like
and equal in personhood, and unique and different in function. (Ge 2:18) emphasizes man’s need for a
companion, a helper, and an equal. He was incomplete without someone to complement him in fulfilling
the task of filling, multiplying, and taking dominion over the earth. This points to Adam’s inadequacy, not
Eve’s insufficiency. Woman was made by God to meet man’s deficiency.
From: http://www.preceptaustin.org/hebrew_word_study_on_help.htm#ezer
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10. EVE AS EZER
• Eve=“ezer”
• References to God as “ezer”
• Ex. 18:4;
• Deut. 33:7;
• 1 Sam. 7:12;
• Ps. 20:2, 33:20, 46:1, 115:9
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11. “The word ezer is used only twenty other places in the entire Old Testament. And in every other instance the
person being described is God Himself, when you need Him to come through for you desperately.
Most of the contexts are life and death, by the way, and God is your only hope. Your ezer. If He is not there beside
you…you are dead. A better translation therefore of ezer would be ‘lifesaver.’ Kenegdo means alongside, or
opposite to, a counterpart.
You see, the life of God calls us to is not a safe life. Ask Joseph, Abraham, Moses, Deborah, Esther–any of the
friends of God from the Old Testament. Ask Mary or Lazarus; ask Peter, James, and John; ask Priscilla and Aquila–
any of the friends of God in the New Testament. God calls us to a life involving frequent risks and many dangers.
Why else would we need Him to be our ezer? You don’t need a lifesaver if your mission is to be a couch potato. You
need an ezer when your life is in constant danger…That longing in the heart of a woman to share life together as a
great adventure–that comes straight from the heart of God, who also longs for this. He does not want to be an
option in our lives. He does not want to be an appendage, a tagalong. Neither does any woman. God is essential.
He wants us to need Him–desperately. Eve is essential. She has an irreplaceable role to play. And so you’ll see that
women are endowed with fierce devotion, an ability to suffer great hardships, a vision to make the world a better
place.
A woman is not here merely to complete a man, and therefore a single woman is somehow missing her destiny…It
is God who longs to be our ezer…You are the image bearer of this God. This is why you long for these things too.
There is a radiance hidden in your heart that the world desperately needs.”
From: Captivating by John and Stasi Eldredge (pp. 31-33
12. DAUGHTER OF THE KING
1 John 3:1
See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is
what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him
13. YOU ARE KNOWN:
Psalm 139:13-16
For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I
am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was
not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths
of the earth, your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in your
book before one of them came to be.
14. YOU ARE FORGIVEN:
Colossians 2:13-14
When you were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision of your sinful nature, God made you alive
with Christ. He forgave us all our sins, having canceled the written code, with its regulations, that was
against us and that stood opposed to us; he took it away, nailing it to the cross.
15. NEW CREATION:
2 Corinthians 5:17-21
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! All this is from
God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: that God was
reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting men's sins against them. And he has committed to
us the message of reconciliation. We are therefore Christ's ambassadors, as though God were making his
appeal through us. We implore you on Christ's behalf: Be reconciled to God. God made him who had no sin
to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.