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E11: Encountering God

Submerge: Deep Blue for Tweens | Old Testament | 2017 | 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 church.

Speakers:Brandon Maxwell

Writers:Brandon Maxwell

Topics:1 Kings 9:1-91 Kings 11:1-13SolomonTweens

Source:Abingdon Press

Start Group Session

Old Testament
03:36

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.
Julianne Snape | 260 views | 5 years ago updated
03:33

Fear of Change

God's love is an ocean. Dive in!

Brandon shares the story of the Tower of Babel and reflects on our human instinct to fear those who are different from us.
Brandon Maxwell | 118 views | 5 years ago updated
03:48

Trusting God

God's love is an ocean. Dive in!

Julianne tells the story of Abraham almost sacrificing Isaac and reflects on how we understand difficult Bible stories.
Julianne Snape | 35 views | 5 years ago updated
03:52

Forgiveness

God's love is an ocean. Dive in!

Brandon tells the story of Jacob and Esau and reflects on the power of forgiveness.
Brandon Maxwell | 45 views | 5 years ago updated
03:37

Reconciliation

God's love is an ocean. Dive in!

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 ...
Brandon Maxwell | 28 views | 5 years ago updated
03:58

God Providing

God's love is an ocean. Dive in!

Julianne tells the story of God providing for the Israelites in the wilderness and reflects on trusting God.
Julianne Snape | 32 views | 5 years ago updated
03:32

Working Together

God's love is an ocean. Dive in!

Brandon tells the story of the battle of Jericho and reflects on the importance of working as a team.
Brandon Maxwell | 22 views | 5 years ago updated
03:45

Choices

God's love is an ocean. Dive in!

Brandon explores the story of Samson and reflects on the relationship between power and responsibility.
Brandon Maxwell | 33 views | 5 years ago updated
03:52

Discerning God's Will

God's love is an ocean. Dive in!

Julianne shares the story of Samuel anointing Saul and discusses how we discern God's will for our lives.
Julianne Snape | 15 views | 5 years ago updated
02:54

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...
Brandon Maxwell | 25 views | 5 years ago updated
03:45

God's Faithfulness

God's love is an ocean. Dive in!

Julianne shares the story of the Israelites returning from exile and reflects on God's faithfulness in difficult times.
Julianne Snape | 12 views | 5 years ago updated
03:51

God's Triumph

God's love is an ocean. Dive in!

Julianne shares a prophecy from the Book of Zephaniah and reflects on God's triumph over evil.
Julianne Snape | 5 years ago updated
Advent and Christmas
03:08

Hope

God's love is an ocean. Dive in!

Brandon explores a prophecy from Isaiah and the connection between Advent and hope.
Brandon Maxwell | 55 views | 5 years ago updated
03:14

Trust

God's love is an ocean. Dive in!

Julianne tells the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth and reflects on how difficult it can be to trust God after disappointment.
Julianne Snape | 19 views | 5 years ago updated
03:14

Faith

God's love is an ocean. Dive in!

Julianne tells the story of Mary and Joseph and discusses the importance of trusting God in times of uncertainty.
Julianne Snape | 11 views | 5 years ago updated
03:17

Incarnation

God's love is an ocean. Dive in!

Brandon tells the story of Jesus' birth and reflects on the meaning of Emmanuel--God with us.
Brandon Maxwell | 22 views | 5 years ago updated
02:47

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.
Brandon Maxwell | 5 years ago updated
Life and Teachings of Jesus
03:15

Baptism

God's love is an ocean. Dive in!

Julianne tells the story of Jesus' baptism and reflects on how we experience God's grace in baptism.
Julianne Snape | 48 views | 5 years ago updated
04:12

Being Called

God's love is an ocean. Dive in!

Brandon tells the story of the first disciples' call and reflects on the meaning of discipleship.
Brandon Maxwell | 47 views | 5 years ago updated
02:23

How to Treat Others

God's love is an ocean. Dive in!

Brandon shares some of the teachings of Jesus found in the Sermon on the Plain and discusses the challenge of the Golden Rule.
Brandon Maxwell | 35 views | 5 years ago updated
03:04

Forgiveness

God's love is an ocean. Dive in!

Julianne shares the story of the woman who anointed Jesus' feet and reflects on the power of forgiveness and reconciliaton.
Julianne Snape | 5 years ago updated
03:10

Protection

God's love is an ocean. Dive in!

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.
Julianne Snape | 5 years ago updated
03:18

Knowing Jesus

God's love is an ocean. Dive in!

Brandon tells the story of the transfiguration and reflects on the surprises that come with a life of faith.
Brandon Maxwell | 14 views | 5 years ago updated
02:19

Praising Jesus

God's love is an ocean. Dive in!

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.
Brandon Maxwell | 12 views | 5 years ago updated
03:22

Giving Generously

God's love is an ocean. Dive in!

Julianne tells the story of the widow who gave two coins and reflects on different ways we can give to God and others.
Julianne Snape | 5 years ago updated
Lent and Easter
02:50

Sharing Communion

God's love is an ocean. Dive in!

Julianne discusses the story of the Last Supper and reflects on the meaning of Communion.
Julianne Snape | 42 views | 5 years ago updated
03:20

Prayer

God's love is an ocean. Dive in!

Brandon tells the story of Jesus' prayer before his crucifixion and discusses the many forms of prayer.
Brandon Maxwell | 28 views | 5 years ago updated
03:16

Suffering

God's love is an ocean. Dive in!

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...
Julianne Snape | 12 views | 5 years ago updated
04:11

Death

God's love is an ocean. Dive in!

Brandon tells the story of Jesus' passion and reflects on how difficult it is to face the reality of death.
Brandon Maxwell | 17 views | 5 years ago updated
03:53

Resurrection

God's love is an ocean. Dive in!

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...
Brandon Maxwell | 17 views | 5 years ago updated
03:14

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...
Julianne Snape | 5 years ago updated
04:10

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.
Brandon Maxwell | 15 views | 5 years ago updated
04:29

Waiting

God's love is an ocean. Dive in!

Brandon tells the story of Jesus' ascension and reflects on the importance of waiting and praying before making big decisions.
Brandon Maxwell | 16 views | 5 years ago updated
Book of Acts
03:44

The Holy Spirit

God's love is an ocean. Dive in!

Julianne shares the story of Pentecost and reflects on the Holy Spirit's presence in our lives.
Julianne Snape | 57 views | 5 years ago updated
04:05

Everyone Contributing

God's love is an ocean. Dive in!

Brandon explores the story of the first seven deacons and discusses the importance of sharing power.
Brandon Maxwell | 36 views | 5 years ago updated
03:25

Conversion

God's love is an ocean. Dive in!

Julianne tells the story of Paul's encounter with Jesus and reflects on the meaning of conversion.
Julianne Snape | 37 views | 5 years ago updated
03:09

Proclaiming

God's love is an ocean. Dive in!

Brandon tells the story of Paul and Barnabas and reflects on an invitational approach to evangelism.
Brandon Maxwell | 20 views | 5 years ago updated
03:31

Staying the Course

God's love is an ocean. Dive in!

Julianne tells the story of Paul and Silas in prison and reflects on the different ways Paul and Silas are examples of discipleship.
Julianne Snape | 21 views | 5 years ago updated
The Prophets
03:22

God's Power

God's love is an ocean. Dive in!

Brandon tells the story of Elijah and the prophets of Baal and encourages students to consider possible idols in their own lives.
Brandon Maxwell | 5 years ago updated
03:11

God's Care

God's love is an ocean. Dive in!

Julianne discusses the story of Elisha and the widow and reflects on the power of asking God for help.
Julianne Snape | 5 years ago updated
03:30

God's Truth

God's love is an ocean. Dive in!

Brandon talks about the prophet Jeremiah's persistence and the importance of truth-telling.
Brandon Maxwell | 5 years ago updated
03:48

God's Protection

God's love is an ocean. Dive in!

Julianne tells the story of Daniel and the lion's den and reflects on the peace that comes from a strong relationship with God.
Julianne Snape | 5 years ago updated
The Parables
03:29

Compassion

God's love is an ocean. Dive in!

Brandon tells the parable of the good Samaritan and invites the students to explore how to make the "road to Jericho" safer for everyone.
Brandon Maxwell | 40 views | 5 years ago updated
03:31

Humility

God's love is an ocean. Dive in!

Julianne shares some of Jesus' teachings about humility and reflects on how she practices humility in her own life.
Julianne Snape | 16 views | 5 years ago updated
04:19

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.
Julianne Snape | Brandon Maxwell | 29 views | 5 years ago updated
02:58

Using Our Talents

God's love is an ocean. Dive in!

Julianne tells the parable of the talents and challenges students to use their talents for God's kingdom.
Julianne Snape | 13 views | 5 years ago updated
04:21

Recognizing Jesus

God's love is an ocean. Dive in!

Brandon tells the parable of the tenant farmers and explores how Jesus is the cornerstone of our faith.
Brandon Maxwell | 5 years ago updated
Wisdom
03:50

Trusting in God

God's love is an ocean. Dive in!

Julianne leads the students in the spiritual practice of lectio divina, using Proverbs 3:1-12.
Julianne Snape | 26 views | 5 years ago updated
03:46

Watching What You Say

God's love is an ocean. Dive in!

Brandon shares some proverbs about watching what you say and reflects on the power of words.
Brandon Maxwell | 5 years ago updated
03:21

Valuing What Is Important

God's love is an ocean. Dive in!

Julianne discusses the wisdom found in the Book of Ecclesiastes and reflects on "the bigger picture."
Julianne Snape | 12 views | 5 years ago updated
03:25

All Things Happen in God's Time

God's love is an ocean. Dive in!

Julianne discusses the wisdom found in the Book of Ecclesiastes and reflects on various seasons of faith.
Julianne Snape | Brandon Maxwell | 22 views | 5 years ago updated
Jesus' Family
04:00

Jesus' Ancestors

God's love is an ocean. Dive in!

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...
Chelsea Yarborough | Brandon Maxwell | 5 years ago updated
03:57

Jesus and His Parents

God's love is an ocean. Dive in!

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...
Brandon Maxwell | 5 years ago updated
04:15

Jesus and His Cousin

God's love is an ocean. Dive in!

Chelsea shares the story of John the Baptist's relationship with Jesus.
Chelsea Yarborough | 5 years ago updated
04:27

Jesus Creates a Family

God's love is an ocean. Dive in!

Brandon shares the story of Jesus calling the first disciples and reflects on the inclusive, non-traditional "family" Jesus formed with his disciples.
Brandon Maxwell | 11 views | 5 years ago updated
04:28

Jesus' Chosen Family

God's love is an ocean. Dive in!

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.
Chelsea Yarborough | 11 views | 5 years ago updated
Siblings
04:11

Rachel and Leah

God's love is an ocean. Dive in!

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...
Chelsea Yarborough | Brandon Maxwell | 16 views | 5 years ago updated
04:30

Joseph and His Brothers

God's love is an ocean. Dive in!

Chelsea recounts the story of Joseph and his brothers, and reflects on the challenge of loving and forgiving siblings.
Chelsea Yarborough | 5 years ago updated
04:27

Miriam, Aaron, and Moses

God's love is an ocean. Dive in!

Brandon discusses the story of Moses, Miriam and Aaron, and how heroes often have an essential cast of supporting characters.
Brandon Maxwell | 32 views | 5 years ago updated
04:21

Mary, Martha, and Lazarus

God's love is an ocean. Dive in!

Chelsea tells the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead, and discusses Martha's courage in asking hard questions.
Chelsea Yarborough | 12 views | 5 years ago updated
Different Kinds of Families
04:51

Ruth and Naomi

God's love is an ocean. Dive in!

Brandon tells the story of Ruth and Naomi, and discusses his experience with prejudice and reconciliaton.
Brandon Maxwell | 12 views | 5 years ago updated
04:19

Hannah, Samuel, and Eli

God's love is an ocean. Dive in!

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.
Chelsea Yarborough | 5 years ago updated
03:22

Saul, Jonathan, and David

God's love is an ocean. Dive in!

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.
Brandon Maxwell | 5 years ago updated
03:55

Esther and Mordecai

God's love is an ocean. Dive in!

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