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Thank you so much for visiting our Youth Page at Rehoboth Baptist Church!  Take a look at our upcoming events below and come get plugged in!  If you would like to reach our Youth Pastor, Jimmy Griffith, please email him at a2jfan1@yahoo.com or call him at 912-282-0187.  Don’t forget to follow Pastor Jimmy on twitter
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We have Small Groups at 9:30 each Sunday Morning and each Wednesday Night we begin our evening in the
Youth Room at 6:30.
 
Come join us for youth worship and Bible study! We begin at 6:30 with Praise & Worship, followed by Bible Study.
This Week 12/18/24 Bible Study Is on Luke 2 (NASB
 
Jesus’ Birth in Bethlehem
1Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, that a census be taken of all the inhabited earth. 2This was the first census taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3And all the people were on their way to register for the census, each to his own city. 4Now Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David, 5in order to register along with Mary, who was betrothed to him, and was pregnant. 6While they were there, the time came for her to give birth. 7And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
8In the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields and keeping watch over their flock at night. 9And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood near them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly frightened. 10And so the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people; 11for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” 13And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly army of angels praising God and saying,
14“Glory to God in the highest,
And on earth peace among people with whom He is pleased.”
15When the angels had departed from them into heaven, the shepherds began saying to one another, “Let’s go straight to Bethlehem, then, and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.” 16And they came in a hurry and found their way to Mary and Joseph, and the baby as He lay in the manger. 17When they had seen Him, they made known the statement which had been told them about this Child. 18And all who heard it were amazed about the things which were told them by the shepherds. 19But Mary treasured all these things, pondering them in her heart. 20And the shepherds went back, glorifying and praising God for all that they had heard and seen, just as had been told them.
Jesus Presented at the Temple
21And when eight days were completed so that it was time for His circumcision, He was also named Jesus, the name given by the angel before He was conceived in the womb.
22And when the days for their purification according to the Law of Moses were completed, they brought Him up to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord 23(as it is written in the Law of the Lord: “Every firstborn male that opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord”), 24and to offer a sacrifice according to what has been stated in the Law of the Lord: “A pair of turtledoves or two young doves.”
25And there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout, looking forward to the consolation of Israel; and the Holy Spirit was upon him. 26And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. 27And he came by the Spirit into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to carry out for Him the custom of the Law, 28then he took Him in his arms, and blessed God, and said,
29“Now, Lord, You are letting Your bond-servant depart in peace,
According to Your word;
30For my eyes have seen Your salvation,
31Which You have prepared in the presence of all the peoples:
32A light for revelation for the Gentiles,
And the glory of Your people Israel.”
33And His father and mother were amazed at the things which were being said about Him. 34And Simeon blessed them and said to His mother Mary, “Behold, this Child is appointed for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and as a sign to be opposed— 35and a sword will pierce your own soul—to the end that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed.”
36And there was a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was advanced in years and had lived with her husband for seven years after her marriage, 37and then as a widow to the age of eighty-four. She did not leave the temple grounds, serving night and day with fasts and prayers. 38And at that very moment she came up and began giving thanks to God, and continued to speak about Him to all those who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem.
Return to Nazareth
39And when His parents had completed everything in accordance with the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own city of Nazareth. 40Now the Child continued to grow and to become strong, increasing in wisdom; and the favor of God was upon Him.
Visit to Jerusalem
41His parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover. 42And when He was twelve years old, they went up there according to the custom of the feast; 43and as they were returning, after spending the full number of days required, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but His parents were unaware of it. 44Instead, they thought that He was somewhere in the caravan, and they went a day’s journey; and then they began looking for Him among their relatives and acquaintances. 45And when they did not find Him, they returned to Jerusalem, looking for Him. 46Then, after three days they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both listening to them and asking them questions. 47And all who heard Him were amazed at His understanding and His answers. 48When Joseph and Mary saw Him, they were bewildered; and His mother said to Him, “Son, why have You treated us this way? Behold, Your father and I have been anxiously looking for You!” 49And He said to them, “Why is it that you were looking for Me? Did you not know that I had to be in My Father’s house?” 50And yet they on their part did not understand the statement which He had made to them. 51And He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and He continued to be subject to them; and His mother treasured all these things in her heart.
52And Jesus kept increasing in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and people.

S.O.A.P Study Method

I hope you‘re eager to deepen your relationship with the Lord this year. Here‘s my daily devotion system, which may prove helpful. If you want, text me and let me know how things are going and what God is doing in your life…would LOVE to hear about it!! 912-282-0187

Something I do is Life Journaling. I use the S.O.A.P. method of writing out the devotions. It may take you 30 min each day, the goal is to have daily encounters with the Lord…don’t be surprised if while your devotion is going on God calls to your mind some other scripture for you to read or brings to your mind things you may need to be praying about or repenting of, etc….God’s word is living and active…expect to be challenged and transformed as you dig into God’s Word!!

  • Scripture…read through the scripture for the day and write out a verse or a passage that God draws your attention toward…don’t just write out the reference, but the whole verse…(i.e. don’t write out John 3:16…write out “For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son so that whosoever believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16)
  • Observation… write about these things: who was the original audience, who were they writing about, what were they writing about…what would it have meant to the original hearers of the word?
  • Application… write out how this passage applies to your life today…what did YOU learn from this passage and how will it impact your faith today?
  • Prayer… write out a simple prayer…ask God to reveal Himself to you in new and real ways, to help you apply what you have studied to your life and to draw closer to Him, etc…these will be different each day and should come from the heart!

 

That’s how I do my daily devotions. I hope this benefits you all, and if so, I hope you decide to share that with me! Let me know if you have any questions or comments! Thank you for taking time and having the desire to “Go Deeper” with the Lord this year! See you soon!!

 

                                                                                                                              Pastor Jimmy Griffith

                                                                                                                                

Come join us for youth worship and Bible study! We begin at 6:30 with Praise & Worship, followed by Bible Study.

Youth Advent 12/25

Posted on Dec 25, 2024 in Youth Advent 2024 |

Note: This devotion material was purchased digitally from YM360 to be used for the Advent Season of 2024.
 
Day Twenty-Five: Jesus is Our Greatest Gift of Hope
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should
not perish but have eternal life.” — John 3:16
 

The day we’ve been waiting for is finally here! Christmas is a reminder of God’s great love for us. Not only did Jesus enter into a broken world to experience all the pain and suffering we live through, He carried out the ultimate act of love by dying on the Cross for our sins. While Jesus knew all along He would make this sacrifice, He was born as a human baby. He was wrapped in cloths and placed in a manger (feeding trough). This is what we are celebrating today! Jesus is our greatest gift. He is our gift of hope!

As you celebrate that miracle today, think about the words of “Silent Night,” which describe the birth of hope into the world. This Holy infant so tender and mild is our Savior, Jesus, our greatest gift of hope.

“Silent night, holy night
Shepherds quake at the sight
Glories stream from heaven afar
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia
Christ the Savior is born
Christ the Savior is born

Silent night, holy night
Son of God, love’s pure light
Radiant beams from Thy holy face
With the dawn of redeeming grace
Jesus Lord, at Thy birth
Jesus Lord, at Thy birth”

Today is the perfect day to reflect on God’s love and the gift of Jesus as the greatest hope for the world. Because of this gift, we get to be close to God forever when we choose to follow Him. That is the greatest gift, and it’s worth celebrating!
 

Questions:

1. Personalize today’s verse by writing your name in the blank: “For God so loved _________, that he gave his only Son, that _________ should not perish but have eternal life.”
2. Spend two minutes in prayer. Thank God for the gift of Jesus that we celebrate today, the gift of hope He gives us, and the gift of being with God forever.
 

Youth Advent 12/24

Posted on Dec 24, 2024 in Youth Advent 2024 |

Note: This devotion material was purchased digitally from YM360 to be used for the Advent Season of 2024.
 
Day Twenty-Four: Our Hope is Jesus’s Return
“Then I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse! The one sitting on it is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he judges and makes war. His eyes are like a flame of fire, and on his head are many diadems, and he has a name written that no one knows but himself. He is clothed in a robe dipped in blood, and the name by which he is called is The Word of God. And the armies of heaven, arrayed in fine linen, white and pure, were following him on white horses. From his mouth comes a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and he will rule them with a rod of iron. He will tread the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty. On his robe and on his thigh he has a name written, King of kings and Lord of lords.” — Revelation 19:11-16
 

Think of the worst argument you’ve ever seen on TV, in a movie, or been a part of yourself. It probably included some heated words or maybe some raised voices. Those individuals who were part of the argument maybe even said things they wish they could take back.

Arguments like these can sometimes feel like a battle—a conflict between two or more people or groups. We see this a lot in our broken world today. There are lots of arguments, wars, and injustices where we see this brokenness on display all around us.

In Scripture, we read about a “spiritual battle” that is going on around us, and in this particular verse, God inspired John to describe this battle using the imagery of war. The book of Revelation can be very difficult to fully grasp because of imagery like this. Biblical scholars often have different ways of interpreting it. However, one thing that all scholars do agree upon is that Jesus is returning. In fact, about one out of every 30 verses in the Bible reference the return of Jesus.

At Christmas, we remember and celebrate that God chose to enter our world as a baby to proclaim the Good News of His love for us. It is also a time to look forward in hope of Jesus’ return and the establishment of his reign as King of kings and Lord of Lords, when everything in our broken world will be made right!

The hymn “Crown Him With Many Crowns” gives us words to praise God for this promise of hope in Jesus as King. As a matter of fact, Matthew Bridges wrote this hymn after reading Revelation 19:12! As you read these lyrics, praise God for this hope that we have today!

 
 

Questions:

1. Where do you notice brokenness in the world around you?
2. How might looking forward to Jesus’s return give you hope?
3. Today, pray this sentence: “Jesus, I put my hope in you.”

Youth Advent 12/23

Posted on Dec 23, 2024 in Youth Advent 2024 |

Note: This devotion material was purchased digitally from YM360 to be used for the Advent Season of 2024.
 
Day Twenty-Three: Our Hope is Jesus, Our Salvation
Have you ever been so excited about something you just couldn’t wait to share the news with someone else? Maybe you made the team or got the part. Maybe your crush finally talked to you. Maybe you went to an awesome concert. You experienced something that brough you joy, and you just had to tell someone! That is exactly how the writer of Psalm 98 must have felt. Take a minute to read it:
 
“Oh sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things! His right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him. The Lord has made known his salvation; he has revealed his righteousness in the sight of the nations. He has remembered his steadfast love and faithfulness to the house of Israel. All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God. Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises! Sing praises to the Lord with the lyre, with the lyre and the sound of melody! With trumpets and the sound of the horn make a joyful noise before the King, the Lord! Let the sea roar, and all that fills it; the world and those who dwell in it! Let the rivers clap their hands; let the hills sing for joy together before the Lord, for he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness, and the peoples with equity.” — Psalm 98:1-9
 

The author of this verse was VERY excited about salvation. You might be wondering what that means. Most people, when they think of the gift of salvation, think of eternal life in Heaven. While this is accurate, it is also incomplete. Salvation means deliverance. We are delivered from the power of sin over our lives. Yes, this gives us eternal life in Heaven with God, but it also promises us a life of freedom, abundance, and joy here on earth. That is something to get excited about!

The author also speaks about joy. Sometimes, we can confuse joy with happiness. But, this kind of joy is not just happiness—it’s like a feeling of inner peace and contentment despite our circumstances because we can trust that God is good and God is for us. We can experience joy because of the all-encompassing salvation Jesus brought us.

This psalm was what inspired the Christmas hymn “Joy to the World.” We can celebrate Christmas (and every day) by remembering the truth of this song because sin no longer rules over us! Instead, we can experience God’s truth, grace, and wonders of His love.
 
 

Questions:

1. What is something you experienced that you couldn’t wait to tell someone else about?
2. Have you ever experienced joy despite circumstances? Why do you think you were able to still experience joy at that time?
 
Spend two minutes asking God to help you choose joy today, no matter what you may be facing right now.

Youth Advent 12/22

Posted on Dec 22, 2024 in Youth Advent 2024 |

Note: This devotion material was purchased digitally from YM360 to be used for the Advent Season of 2024.
 
Day Twenty-Two: Our Hope is Jesus, Prince of Peace
“For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility by abolishing the law of commandments expressed in ordinances, that he might create in himself one new man in place of the two, so making peace, and might reconcile us both to God in one body through the cross, thereby killing the hostility. And he came and preached peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near. For through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father.” — Ephesians 2:14-18
 
We live in a world where it’s easy to become anxious. Maybe you or someone close to youstruggles with anxiety. It’s not surprising considering the world that we all live in today.
 
You have experienced a pandemic that likely interrupted your normal life.
There’s a constant pressure to perform and succeed.
Social media is constantly tempting you to compare yourself to others.
 
It’s becoming increasingly difficult to live at peace with the world around us. You might be feeling that tension on social media or with friends or at home. At times, you might even feel it with God. It’s all evidence that we all live in a broken world.
 
Christmas is a great time to be reminded that, through Jesus, we can still experience peace despite our circumstances. He brings hope for reconciliation with both Him and others.
 
Before Jesus came, Jews and Gentiles (anyone who was not a Jew) were often considered enemies. The Jews were God’s chosen people. The Gentiles were considered pagan and unclean. But Jesus “has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility…making peace.” Jesus also broke down the dividing wall between man and God. Because of this, we have hope for both peace and reconciliation with God the Father.

Jesus, as the Source of our peace, was the inspiration for the third verse of the Christmas hymn “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing.” Because of Jesus, we no longer have to live without peace. This Christmas (and always), we can choose to experience the peace that Jesus offers, inside ourselves and in our relationships with others.
 
 
Questions:
1. Who is someone you are not at peace with right now? With the peace that Jesus offers you, what can you do to take a step toward reconciliation?
2. What are ways you can choose peace in your school, in your friend group, or in your family?
3. What is something you need to confess to God or hear from Him to help you experience His peace?

Youth Advent 12/21

Posted on Dec 21, 2024 in Youth Advent 2024 |

Note: This devotion material was purchased digitally from YM360 to be used for the Advent Season of 2024.
 
Day Twenty-One: Our Hope is Jesus, the Lamb of God
“The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, ‘Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!’” — John 1:29
 
You may have heard of John the Baptist. He was Jesus’ cousin, and some people found him a bit odd. He lived out in the wilderness. He wore clothes made out of camel hair. He ate locusts and wild honey. He definitely stood out from the crowd but wasn’t looking for fame. Instead, he was trying to point people to Jesus. He was baptizing people and preaching to all who would listen about the need for all to turn away from their sins and follow God. Then, one day, while John was preaching and baptizing, he saw Jesus approaching and called Him “the Lamb of God.” Have you ever wondered why?

The Old Testament is filled with references of God instructing His people to sacrifice a lamb as an offering to Him for their protection, provision, or forgiveness of sin. We see it in the story of Abraham and Isaac (Genesis 22), in the Passover (Exodus 12), and as part of the sacrificial system God implemented for His people to be forgiven of their sin (Leviticus.) Some who were listening to John that day may not have fully understood what it meant when he called Jesus the Lamb of God, but God was using John’s words to reveal Jesus’ mission of sacrificing His life as the final and ultimate sacrifice for our sin. When the Israelites offered sacrifices in Old Testament times, it granted them forgiveness, peace with God, and hope for their future. Christ’s sacrifice on the Cross offers us these things once and for all.

 
At Christmas, we are reminded that we have eternal hope because Christ’s birth led to His death, which covers our sin and gives us the ability to live and thrive with God on Earth and in Heaven!
Read the words of the Christmas hymn “Little Lamb Who Made Thee.”

Through this verse and these lyrics, we can remember the truth, that as humans, we need a Savior. We need someone to save us from our sins. That Savior is Jesus, and He is with us!

 
 
Questions:
1. How does knowing that meaning behind Jesus as the Lamb of God change your understanding of His sacrifice for you?
2. How do the words of this hymn help you better understand the love God has for you?

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