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Artist: Hulvey
Song: We Against the World (feat. Andy Mineo)
Album: Christopher
Featured In: MVL 112

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Artist: Hulvey
Album: Christopher
Label: Reach Records
Song: We Against the World (feat. Andy Mineo)
From: MVL 112
Writer: Keith Jones | First Baptist Church | Centralia, Missouri

Theme(s): Friendship: Support God's: Provision Dependence Faith

Objective
The students will understand that we were not made to make our spiritual walk alone, but are meant to walk with God and the people He puts in our lives- today, in college, and beyond.

Warm Up

Divide the room in half. On one side put a team of 3-5 people. On the other side, put a team of 1 person. Give each team “ammunition” (pit balls, paper wads, ping pong balls, etc..).

The goal of the game is to have more balls on your opponent’s side than yours when the game time expires. This initial round will definitely favor the players that aren’t alone (but it will make your point later). After that first round, give the solo player some help by evening the teams and let them play several more rounds as time allows.

Transition

As you complete the game, ask the students what they observed about the game and how having help vs. being alone changed the game.

Ask how they could apply that to their lives and have them write it down in the Not Alone section of their Student Guide.

The Video

This song is a message to those who struggle that we were not meant to do this life alone. Even if it is slower or even difficult, in the end, we can face the world when we place our faith in God and lean on those He has given us to walk through life together.

As they listen, have them write down any lyrics that speak to them in the section titled, I Hear You. Play the video, We Against the World by Hulvey.

Bible Study

By now, the students should be fully engaged with the concept of what you will study. Have them read the passages below and answer the questions in the section titled, We Not Me.

Read Genesis 2:18-25

In this passage we, see that God’s design was not for us to be alone.
What is the first thing that God says in this section?
Why do you think we were never meant to be alone?
What was the purpose of Adam needing help?
Does needing help only apply to marriage?

Read Hebrews 12:1-2

In this passage, we see encouragement in having others around us.

What is the great cloud of witnesses referenced in this passage?
What is the encouragement for us in these verses?
Who is in your cloud of witnesses?
How do those who share our faith and walk with us help us to grow?

Read Ephesians 6:10-20

In this passage, we see God preparing us with armor for battle against the world.

Why do we ultimately need to depend on God when facing the world?
According to this passage, who are we up against?
How does God come along side of us in our battle?
How do you think God uses others to aid us in our struggle against the world?

Wrap Up

Have the students answer the following question in the That’s A Wrap section and discuss it as you close out.

How do we see these passages as an important lesson for graduates today?

Playlist

This song is featured on “The Linc: Friendship; Support” Spotify playlist – which is the perfect way to remind your students what you’ve taught them in this session. To share it with them, click the live link on the web version of this study.