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Submerge: Deep Blue for Tweens | Old Testament | 2017 | God's love is an ocean. Dive in!

Brandon explores the story of Samson and reflects on the relationship between power and responsibility.

Speakers:Brandon Maxwell

Writers:Brandon Maxwell

Topics:Judges 13:1-16:31 Samson Tweens

Source:Abingdon Press

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Old Testament

Right Relationships

God's love is an ocean. Dive in!

Julianne tells the story of the first humans and reflects on God's plan for loving, caring human relationships.

Fear of Change

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Brandon shares the story of the Tower of Babel and reflects on our human instinct to fear those who are different from us.

Trusting God

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Julianne tells the story of Abraham almost sacrificing Isaac and reflects on how we understand difficult Bible stories.

Forgiveness

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Brandon tells the story of Jacob and Esau and reflects on the power of forgiveness.

Reconciliation

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Brandon discusses the story of Joseph and his brother and reflects on the power of reconciliation. He tells the story of the Truth and Reconciliaton Commission ...

God Providing

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Julianne tells the story of God providing for the Israelites in the wilderness and reflects on trusting God.

Working Together

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Brandon tells the story of the battle of Jericho and reflects on the importance of working as a team.

Choices

God's love is an ocean. Dive in!

Brandon explores the story of Samson and reflects on the relationship between power and responsibility.

Discerning God's Will

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Julianne shares the story of Samuel anointing Saul and discusses how we discern God's will for our lives.

Encountering God

God's love is an ocean. Dive in!

Brandon tells the story of Solomon meeting God in the temple. He challenges the students to think about how they encounter God in other places, outside the chur...

God's Faithfulness

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Julianne shares the story of the Israelites returning from exile and reflects on God's faithfulness in difficult times.

God's Triumph

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Julianne shares a prophecy from the Book of Zephaniah and reflects on God's triumph over evil.

Advent and Christmas

Hope

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Brandon explores a prophecy from Isaiah and the connection between Advent and hope.

Trust

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Julianne tells the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth and reflects on how difficult it can be to trust God after disappointment.

Faith

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Julianne tells the story of Mary and Joseph and discusses the importance of trusting God in times of uncertainty.

Incarnation

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Brandon tells the story of Jesus' birth and reflects on the meaning of Emmanuel--God with us.

Worshipping

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Brandon tells the story of the magi visiting Jesus and encourages the students to consider what gifts they can give to Jesus.

Life and Teachings of Jesus

Baptism

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Julianne tells the story of Jesus' baptism and reflects on how we experience God's grace in baptism.

Being Called

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Brandon tells the story of the first disciples' call and reflects on the meaning of discipleship.

How to Treat Others

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Brandon shares some of the teachings of Jesus found in the Sermon on the Plain and discusses the challenge of the Golden Rule.

Forgiveness

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Julianne shares the story of the woman who anointed Jesus' feet and reflects on the power of forgiveness and reconciliaton.

Protection

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Julianne tells the story of Jesus calming the sea and reflects on how God protects us when we have faith AND when we're freaking out.

Knowing Jesus

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Brandon tells the story of the transfiguration and reflects on the surprises that come with a life of faith.

Praising Jesus

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Brandon tells the story of Jesus entering Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. He invites the students to bring their full selves, and all their emotions, to worship.

Giving Generously

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Julianne tells the story of the widow who gave two coins and reflects on different ways we can give to God and others.

Lent and Easter

Sharing Communion

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Julianne discusses the story of the Last Supper and reflects on the meaning of Communion.

Prayer

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Brandon tells the story of Jesus' prayer before his crucifixion and discusses the many forms of prayer.

Suffering

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Julianne reflects on Jesus' forgiveness in the midst of suffering and shares the story of Ruby Bridges, one of the first African American children to attend a f...

Death

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Brandon tells the story of Jesus' passion and reflects on how difficult it is to face the reality of death.

Resurrection

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Brandon explores the story of Jesus' resurrection and how difficult it can be to understand. He invites the students to ask questions and explore their own unde...

Encountering Jesus

God's love is an ocean. Dive in!

Julianne discusses the disciples' encounter with Jesus on the road to Emmaus. She wonders why they didn't recognize him, and challenges students to look for Jes...

Trust

God's love is an ocean. Dive in!

Brandon shares a story of the disciples' encounter with Jesus post-Resurrection and reflects on the peace that comes from encountering Jesus.

Waiting

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Brandon tells the story of Jesus' ascension and reflects on the importance of waiting and praying before making big decisions.

Book of Acts

The Holy Spirit

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Julianne shares the story of Pentecost and reflects on the Holy Spirit's presence in our lives.

Everyone Contributing

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Brandon explores the story of the first seven deacons and discusses the importance of sharing power.

Conversion

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Julianne tells the story of Paul's encounter with Jesus and reflects on the meaning of conversion.

Proclaiming

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Brandon tells the story of Paul and Barnabas and reflects on an invitational approach to evangelism.

Staying the Course

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Julianne tells the story of Paul and Silas in prison and reflects on the different ways Paul and Silas are examples of discipleship.

The Prophets

God's Power

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Brandon tells the story of Elijah and the prophets of Baal and encourages students to consider possible idols in their own lives.

God's Care

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Julianne discusses the story of Elisha and the widow and reflects on the power of asking God for help.

God's Truth

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Brandon talks about the prophet Jeremiah's persistence and the importance of truth-telling.

God's Protection

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Julianne tells the story of Daniel and the lion's den and reflects on the peace that comes from a strong relationship with God.

The Parables

Compassion

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Brandon tells the parable of the good Samaritan and invites the students to explore how to make the "road to Jericho" safer for everyone.

Humility

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Julianne shares some of Jesus' teachings about humility and reflects on how she practices humility in her own life.

Forgiveness

God's love is an ocean. Dive in!

Brandon tells the parable of the lost son and reflects on how we experience God's love in our families.

Using Our Talents

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Julianne tells the parable of the talents and challenges students to use their talents for God's kingdom.

Recognizing Jesus

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Brandon tells the parable of the tenant farmers and explores how Jesus is the cornerstone of our faith.

Wisdom

Trusting in God

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Julianne leads the students in the spiritual practice of lectio divina, using Proverbs 3:1-12.

Watching What You Say

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Brandon shares some proverbs about watching what you say and reflects on the power of words.

Valuing What Is Important

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Julianne discusses the wisdom found in the Book of Ecclesiastes and reflects on "the bigger picture."

All Things Happen in God's Time

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Julianne discusses the wisdom found in the Book of Ecclesiastes and reflects on various seasons of faith.

Jesus' Family

Jesus' Ancestors

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Chelsea shares some of the hopes and dreams of Jesus' ancestors had about the Messiah, and reflects on the hopes and dreams the students' communities have for t...

Jesus and His Parents

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Brandon tells the story of Jesus hanging out in the temple as a preteen. He reflects on how it can be hard to talk to your parents at this age, and why it's imp...

Jesus and His Cousin

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Chelsea shares the story of John the Baptist's relationship with Jesus.

Jesus Creates a Family

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Brandon shares the story of Jesus calling the first disciples and reflects on the inclusive, non-traditional "family" Jesus formed with his disciples.

Jesus' Chosen Family

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Chelsea discusses the time when Jesus declared his family to be those who follow God's will and reflects on the concept of chosen family.

Siblings

Rachel and Leah

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Brandon recounts the story of Rachel and Leah, and discusses the challenge of finding your self-worth in your relationship with God, rather than through competi...

Joseph and His Brothers

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Chelsea recounts the story of Joseph and his brothers, and reflects on the challenge of loving and forgiving siblings.

Miriam, Aaron, and Moses

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Brandon discusses the story of Moses, Miriam and Aaron, and how heroes often have an essential cast of supporting characters.

Mary, Martha, and Lazarus

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Chelsea tells the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead, and discusses Martha's courage in asking hard questions.

Different Kinds of Families

Ruth and Naomi

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Brandon tells the story of Ruth and Naomi, and discusses his experience with prejudice and reconciliaton.

Hannah, Samuel, and Eli

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Chelsea tells the story of Hannah, Samuel and Eli, and discusses the ways we can be nurtured and mentored by people in our church family.

Saul, Jonathan, and David

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Brandon explores the friendship between Jonathan and David, and reflects on how important it is to have good friends who support you through thick and thin.

Esther and Mordecai

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Chelsea shares the story of Esther, who was raised by her cousin Mordecai, and reflects on the various ways families can be formed.