Things You'll Need

Instructions

Get The Basics Right

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Determine your potential audience. Figure out if they believe in God at all. In terms of what direction to take and how to reach them, that can make all the difference.
2

Get to know your audience on a non-religious level, as well as a religious one. Show you care about young peoples' hopes, fears and dreams. Context is everything, especially when it's time to present the teachings of Jesus.
3

Present your testimony of how Jesus Christ transformed your life.
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Prepare a clear, coherent lesson plan to tie all these items together, so you can answer questions appropriately. After all, teens place a premium on personal experience.

Lay Out Your Message

1

Explain in clear, simple terms how the life of Jesus and His message are relevant to your audience's concerns. Ask direct questions to inspire discussions about the moral concepts you want to cover.
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Compare Christianity's view of Jesus with other religions, so teens see how it squares with the Bible's description. Review all facets of the personality of Jesus as shown in the BIble, such as his anger to drive the money changers out of the temple.
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Plan activities that encourage teenagers to see Jesus as a real, ongoing presence in their lives. Making an outreach effort like knocking on people's doors or helping the homeless are also ideas that can show a power to change and help as Jesus did.
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Be there for a teen who is questioning their faith. Being a positive role model is important. Living the message can leave a much stronger impression on a teen than talking. Seeing someone living a positive, giving and happy life can make them want to be more like--and share in your strong faith!