Huddle Meeting
Chivalry

Welcome (greetings and announcements)
Open in Prayer

Warm-up (icebreaker, games, skit)
Play True-False-Run

Workout (Bible studies, devotionals, testimonials)

Large Group Time 

1. Chivalry is defined as the act of protecting the weak, the suffering and neglected by maintaining justice and rightness
2. There are many great examples of chivalry in the Bible. One is found in the life of David towards one of Jonathan’s sons. David and Jonathan were good friends. Read 1 Samuel 19:1-6. 
3. After Jonathan died in battle, David wanted to help his family, leading him to Jonathan’s crippled son, Mephibosheth, who was lame in both feet.  
4. David promised to restore all the land of Jonathan’s family and always provide a place for him at the king’s table. Read 2 Samuel 9:1-13. David’s chivalry towards Mephibosheth was especially powerful because disabilities at that time were seen as God’s punishment. Even though Mephibosheth was royalty, he would feel despised because he was disabled. It is a tribute to David and his God that this act of service took place.

Small Group Time (6-8 students per group)

1. There are no rules for chivalry. The secret is to be willing and ready. Always keep your eyes open for little acts of kindness. Every time someone helps another, God is powerfully present. A key for us to remember is that our service must be done with humility, giving God the glory. 
2. What acts of chivalry have you seen at school and at home?
3. Because sports are popular, teams with strong leadership can change the culture of a school or entire city. Read Philippians 2:3-4. What does this mean? How does your team play according to these values? Can that attitude go too far, resulting in others taking advantage of us?
4. God has extended chivalry to us. Romans 5:8 says that God demonstrated his own love toward us in that while we were sinners, Christ died for us. The just punishment for sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through the shed blood of Jesus Christ (Romans 6:23). 
5. What is God’s act of chivalry with you, His people? What impact does this have on you?

Wrap-up (closing comments)

1. Challenge for our next meeting: memorize Micah 6:8. Read Micah 6:8. Many believe this is the most powerful Scripture of the Old Testament because it summarizes God’s expectations of us. ‘Act justly’ (doing the right and godly thing), ‘Love mercy’ (loving and forgiving as God loves and forgives us), ‘Walk humbly’ (it’s not about me. We serve a higher power).
2. The basis for chivalry is found in Matthew 25:40. How can we as an FCA team serve others? Brainstorm ideas for an FCA service project
3. Today, rise up and be ready to serve and help in small ways every day.

Close in Prayer

True False Run
The group stands in the middle of a room (or if outside, between two markers eg cones). one wall/marker is nominated 'true' and the other 'false'. 

The leader reads a statement, such as 'bats aren't actually blind'. On 'Run!' the kids must run for whichever side they think is correct - true or false - and whoever reaches the correct wall/marker first wins. STAYING IN THE CENTRE IS NOT AN OPTION. Disqualify stragglers if necessary.
Tally the winners on a board and award the overall champion a prize.

Alternatively, the kids who choose the wrong answer are eliminated, and only the correct side continue to the next round. 

This game can also be played with Bible teaching, such as 'All twelve apostles were Jews' etc.




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