12 Bible studies for youth groups exploring what living with Jesus in charge actually looks like.
What is it actually like to live with Jesus at the centre of your life?
This 12-session youth discipleship course covers all the basics of what it means to be a Christian. It also explores what living your life with Jesus in charge actually looks like and why itâs âlife to the fullâ.
These easy-to-lead sessions are designed to promote lively discussion and get into the practicalities of following Jesus in every area of life. Appropriate for teenagers who are still looking into becoming followers of Jesus as well as those who have already made a personal commitment.
Each session includes:
Can be used in youth groups or one to one. Buy copies for each leader and each participant.
PART ONE: Putting out shoots
1. Jesus wins: exploring the gospel
2. Empty hands: exploring grace
3. Part of the family: exploring church
PART TWO: Seeing things differently
4. Children, not slaves: exploring obedience
5. Root and branch: exploring our union with Christ
6. Hope and glory: exploring suffering
PART THREE: Connecting with God
7. God speaks: exploring the Bible
8. A Father who listens: exploring prayer
9. Give me a sign: exploring Communion
PART FOUR: Living it out
10. Treasure hunt: exploring money
11. True love: exploring romance
12. A life that speaks: exploring evangelism
Activities and reflections
Age range: | 11+ |
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Contributors | Tim Chester, Katy Morgan, Jason Ramasami |
ISBN | 9781802542783 |
Format | eBook |
First published | January 2025 |
Language | English |
Publisher | The Good Book Company |
What does life with Jesus actually look like? Itâs easy to say, âIâm a Christianâ, but what does that mean for your life, your suffering, your relationships, your faith in God? Life with Jesus: Youth Edition is a fantastic resource for any young person serious about growing in their faith. Youâll love how this book helps you live life to the full as a disciple of Jesus. Gather a group, open the Bible, ask questions, hear real-life stories, and prepare to let God work in and change you. Go on, give it a go!
If you want your teenagers to be rooted in Christ, to see the world through a biblical lens because of their intimacy with Christ, and to know what it means to live for Christ in this crazy world, then let me commend Life with Jesus: Youth Edition. It is biblically sound, resonates with the issues and questions teenagers experience, and is written in a way to spark meaningful gospel conversations between youth and their leaders.
Life with Jesus: Youth Edition is a fabulous primer on the Christian life for teens! Itâs deeply biblical, highly relevant, gospel-centered, and easy for a youth leader (or parent) to pick up and use with their teens. The relatable stories, Scripture reflections, practical teaching, and interactive opening activities make this book perfect for youth groups, small groups, or one-on-one mentoring. Thank you for creating such a valuable youth ministry resource!