Handling Exam

Stress!

Lesson 1

Handling Exam Stress

• Lesson 1: What is stress?• Lesson 2: What does the Bible say about

stress?• Lesson 3: How we can overcome stress.

Lesson 1: Handling Exam Stress

• Focus of Lesson– What’s the Big Idea?• Recognize what stress is.

– Why does it matter?• Know that too much stress is bad for you spiritually,

emotionally, and physically.

– How do I live it?• Know how to give your stress to Jesus• Know how to “downplay” exam stress intelligently.

Recognize what is stress

Recognize what stress is

• Definition: a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances.

• Everyone faces stress!! • It is like a burden we are carrying, it makes it

hard for us to move forward• Students tend to encounter stress during:– Tests, Exams and Project Work– Transitions

Recognize what stress is

Play the video “What is Stress” now

Know that too much stress is bad for you

Is Stress Bad for You?

• Good Stress (effects)– Keeps you alert– Energizes you– Can make you into a

stronger person

• Bad Stress (effects)– Headaches– Upset stomach– Elevated blood pressure– Chest pains– Back aches– Sleep problems – Increased carelessness

Know how to give your stress to Jesus

Matt 11:28-30

• 28 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."

What is a yoke?

• Wooden bar that allowed two (or more) animals to be brought together to drive a plow

• Term as a metaphor, describing hard work or slavery

• The yoke of bondage was generally associated with divine judgment

Matt 11:28-30• 28 "Come to me, all you who are weary and

burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."

• What do we need to do?• What does Jesus do?

Memory Verse

10 minutes

• Share with your cell what stresses you are facing

• Share how you think God can help you