This three-session unit in the Connect series helps middle school youth explore the power language has to heal or to harm others.
Session 1: What's so Funny? - helps middle school youth explore the helpful and harmful uses of humor.
Session 2: Can I Play, Too? - helps middle school youth explore ways inclusive language reflects the multi-faceted, encompassing love of God.
Session 3: Way to Go! - helps middle school youth explore ways language can be used to encourage others.
Scripture references for this unit include:
Deuteronomy 3:28-29
Job 16:1-5
Matthew 15:21-28
Luke 10:27-37
Galations 3:28
Ephesians 2:17-22; 4:29; 6:21-22
Colossians 4:5-8
1 Thessalonians 3:2-3a; 5:11-19
1 Peter 5:12
