Leader Guide

Objective
Students will learn that Christians can’t forget what part of our lives are all about; sharing the Good News that was created when Christ died on the cross for us and for all.

Warm Up
Make a list of twenty things on a piece of paper related to the Bible. Names, events, or topics can all be used. Make sure there is some variety.

Ask for two volunteers. Have Volunteer 1 look at the list for one minute. Then give Volunteer 2 a minute to look at the list.

Give them each a piece of paper, a pen, and thirty seconds to write down as many of them as they can by memory. (Optional: Give the winner a prize.)
Starting with Volunteer 1 (who had the longest time to wait) interview each volunteer:

• What made this hard for you?
• Why did you remember what you did?

Generally, the one who had to wait for the longest will remember less.

Ask your group:

• How long have you been a Christian?
• Ask those who have been a Christian the longest: Have you forgotten about parts of the new life you began?

The Video
As your students watch the video, ask them to identify some of the key things from the song that we shouldn’t forget.

Play the video for “The Remnant” by Becoming The Archetype.

• What are some of the threads of thought you hear throughout the song?
• (“we bear this burden”, “they were the chosen ones”, “communication”, “smile on my face”, “we can’t let the memory be destroyed”, “rebuild”, “restore”, “reclaim the truth and take the leap again”)

Bible Study
Read Romans 10:14-15

“we bear this burden”

If we don’t go, they can’t hear. This can be seen as a burden, which at times it is. It should be seen as part of our purpose in life and a challenge worthy of our best efforts.

• Do you feel this is being done regularly by the church today?
• Is this something that you are involved in doing regularly?
• If not, is it due to a lack of training or a lack of motivation?

Read 1 Peter 2:9

“they were the chosen ones”

• What praises do we have as we were brought into the wonderful life of Jesus?

Those become part of our story we can share with others. We can share not only our praises but we can share our friends’ praises with others as well.

Read Acts 17:23

“communication”

Paul was going to talk to complete strangers about Jesus, but he learned something about them that he could use to start the conversation. We always have to connect before we can communicate the Good News effectively.

• What are some ways we can connect with our friends or strangers who aren’t already following Christ?
• What are the different people groups in your community?
• What different connection topics could you use with them?

Read Isaiah 59:14-15

“we can’t let the memory be destroyed”

• How has the truth of Scripture been attacked?
• What do people think about what the Bible says?
• How easy or difficult is it to believe in something when so many people attack it?
• What are some key things from Scripture that we know we know?

Read Acts 2:39

“rebuild” and “restore”

• How does the Good News “rebuild” and “restore” things with God?
• How can we help “rebuild” and “restore” the lives of those around us?
• How can we “rebuild” and “restore” our own lives?

Read Romans 10:15

“reclaim the truth and take the leap again”

• What strategy do we have to get those “beautiful feet?”
• Which of our past efforts have worked?

Wrap Up
This song is a call to action. If you listen to much of their music you will see that they consistently reference our responsibility to share the Good News.

• How are we doing with pointing others toward Jesus?
• What do we need to be equipped to do this well?
• How will you set aside time this coming week to be a part of those who help rebuild and restore?

Playlist
This song is featured on “The Linc: Evangelism God’s Representatives” 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.