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Sidewalk Prophets has a number of great songs like "(I wanna) Live Like That."

In this music video, a youth ministry group has created a series of scenes where a young person sees a young Christian "living like that" and decides to become like him.  The scenes remind me of the Good Samaritan -- doing right by those you daily come into contact with. The song lyrics dig right into the heart of the parable, "Was I Jesus to the Least of These."

The one young man discovers that the source of the other's perspective and generosity is his faith. The video makes this clear, though it is the key discussion question to ask students: What was the difference between the two young men in the video?

LESSON IDEA:
Students can view, discuss, and then create their own version of the video -- brainstorming different scenarios/ways to be like the Good Samaritan.

Tip: Play the song "I want to live like that" while recording the video so that it gets picked up by the video camera/cellphone microphone.

Below are the very discussionable lyrics.

LIVE LIKE THAT

Sometimes I thinkWhat will people say of meWhen I'm only just a memoryWhen I'm home where my soul belongs
Was I love...When no one else would show upWas I Jesus to the least of thoseWas my worship more than just a song
I want to live like thatAnd give it all I haveSo that everything I say and doPoints to You
If love is who I amThen this is where I'll standRecklessly abandonedNever holding back
I want to live like thatI want to live like that
Am I proofThat You are who you say You areThat grace can really change a heartDo I live like Your love is true
People passAnd even if they don't know my nameIs there evidence that I've been changedWhen they see me, do they see You
I want to live like thatAnd give it all I haveSo that everything I say and doPoints to You
If love is who I amThen this is where I'll standRecklessly abandonedNever holding back
I want to live like thatI want to live like that
I want to show the world the love You gave for meI'm longing for the world to know the glory of the King
I want to live like thatAnd give it all I haveSo that everything I say and doPoints to You
If love is who I amThen this is where I'll standRecklessly abandonedNever holding back
I want to live like thatI want to live like that, I want to live like that

Songwriters: Ben Glover / Ben Mcdonald / David Douglas Frey / David Frey
Live Like That lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc
Last edited by Neil MacQueen
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