Ten young people in the Bible

Examples of 10 young people in the Bible that learnt lessons that children can follow: (compare Children's ministry Resource Bible page 774)

Nr.	Young person	Bible verses	Lessons	What can you do?
1	Isaac	Gen.22:1-14	Isaac learnt to submit to God and his father Abraham	Submit your ways to the Lord and He will help you
2	Joseph	Gen.37:4-28	Joseph trusted God to help him when his brothers and Egyptians treated him badly	Do not try to get even when you are treated badly, trust God and tell Him about everything.  Stand on His promise in Hebr. 13:5-6
3	Moses	Ex.2:2-10	Moses had wealth and power in the palace in Egypt where he grew up, but he preferred to serve the true God	JOY – means put Jesus first, others second and yourself last
4	Samuel	1 Sam.3:3-10	Eli told Samuel that God was calling him and that he had to ask:  “Speak Lord, your servant is listening”	Listen to what God is teaching you.  When you are on the wrong way – He will be like a voice behind you telling you what to do. (Isaiah 30:21)
5	David	1 Sam. 17:34-37	God delivered David from wild animals when he was looking after sheep in the veld. He realized that God will help him to conquer Goliath	You can trust God to help you in dangerous situations.  He will take care of you if you believe in Him and trust Him completely
6	Naäman’s maid	2 Kings 5:1-3	This little girl was a captive in a foreign land and told Naäman that her God will be able to heal him	Be a witness to other people about God’s goodness in your life, even in difficult situations
7	Daniel	Dan. 1:3-20	Daniel and his friends preferred to live a life gloryfying God instead of change to their ungodly surroundings in Babylon	Stay true to God, even if you are in the minority.  He will help you as He helped Daniel and his friends – even in a lion’s den and a fire!
8	Rhoda	Acts 12:12-16	Rhoda was praying, with the adults, for Peter in prison. She recognized Peter’s voice when he was at the door after he was set free from prison by an angel.  She joyfully told the people about Peter at the door!	Be part of God’s family when they pray.  Pray with faith and wait for the answer from God.  He answers: “Yes, no or wait a while”
9	A boy	John 6:5-11	A little boy gave his fishes and loaves of bread to Jesus and Jesus multiplied them so that over 3000 people could be fed with them!	Bring what you have to Jesus and trust Him to multiply your gifts and use them to extend the Kingdom of God.
10	Timothy	2 Tim. 3:15	Timothy had a mother and grandmother who believed in Jesus and taught him the Scriptures. He believed what he was taught and obeyed God’s commandments and became a missionary with Paul	Listen to the teaching of believer parents, teachers, pastors.  Read your Bible and obey what the Bible teaches you.  Tell others about the Good News of Jesus Christ and be a missionary!