does anyone know of good bible studies to do w/ a youth group?

Question

i just found about 10 minutes ago that i have to lead a bible study tomorrow. i need help??

Answer 1

Do one on the Lord's Prayer.....

Here is a study on it... its short and simple.. you can ask questions between each phrase of the prayer.

Jesus taught us "how to pray". This is not a memorized prayer that Jesus commanded us to pray. For memorized prayer doesn't come from the heart. We are to pray like Jesus prayed. On the outer surface of this example many believe that memorized prayer is how we should pray. It is not, for Jesus also tells us that is just babbling like the pagans. Those prayers are not heard. We are to pray by the "example" that lays within the "Lord's Prayer". Let me explain this for all, Let's take the Lord's Prayer apart for the example that lays within.
"Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name". This is known as "Worship of the Father". We are to start out by praising Him.

"Thy kingdom come". This is known as "Allegiance to God's sovereignty". Give thanks for what and who He is!

"Thy will be done, On earth as it is in heaven". This is Submission to His will. Submit unto Him!

"Give us this day our daily bread". This is asking for His provision. It is Petition and Intercession. Lift up one another and self.

"And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors". This is Confession and forgiveness of debts. Confess our sins and sins that we have against fellow brothers and sisters.

"And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from evil". This is Deliverance, Watchfulness! Claim the healing in which He gives.

"For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever, Amen". This is again Worship! Thank Him for all in which He has given you.

Christ example tells us how we are to lift up in prayer. We are to pray from the heart, make it spontaneous, not a memorized prayer that we have been taught to recite. That is babbling, Where is the true meaning in that type of prayer?

True we say the Lord's Prayer, we sing the Lord's Prayer. But, it is cause it is one of the most beautiful prayers that has been given to us to learn on How To Pray by. It was Jesus' prayer to Father. Christ would not say pray this prayer, then tell us that memorized prayer is babbling, for Christ does not lie. He said pray "after this manner" this. In Matthew 6:9 (KJV) "After this manner therefore pray ye:....". Nowhere in scripture does Jesus tell us to recite His example on how to pray. Look within that hidden message there and you shall see we should worship, give Allegiance, Submission, Asking, Confession, Deliverance, and Thank and Praise Him upon closing the prayer.

We all need to research the scripture and see the hidden treasures within. To allow the Holy Spirit to show us the "hidden treasures" that our Father has in His doctrine, The Bible. God puts others in our lives to assist in this. He uses them as "vessels", the Holy Spirit speaks through them to all those that are eager to learn.

Answer 2

I noticed that there were a lot of new books at the Christian book stores on certain Bible studies.

The fault that I find with them is that they tend to focus on 'making yourself better' for God. I find the focus just a little out of focus.

What to tell you about where to go for what I would call a 'good' Bible study? I think that it would take a little research.

To break it down, do you want the focus of the Bible study to be event driven-- that is; to focus on the events in the world or at home and discuss them with the use of scripture and the understanding that God brings? Or do you want it to be Topic Driven, that is; open discussions after a term in the Bible is used-- bringing in different sources to describe a concept or term and bring it to light so that it can be understood by all.

When I had Bible studies I would sometimes bring a movie and have discussions afterwards-- that's a long Bible study though.

Answer 3

If your youth group is a smart group, talk about in the book of James controlling the tounge. It worked well with mine, and it's easy to talk about. Most teenagers understand gossip, and it's an easy subject to cross-reference.
Here are some other great points on the matter:
Proverbs 20:19
A gossip betrays a confidence; so avoid a man who talks too much.
Proverbs 11:13
A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy man keeps a secret.
Proverbs 11:13
A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy man keeps a secret.
James 1:26
If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless.

I hope this helps. If you have any other ideas, or want to cross-reference even more, check out biblegateway.com. I use it regularly to put together studies and quotes for my church's weekly newsletters.

God is with you... you will be given the knowledge. Trust in Him, and you will be successful.

Answer 4

http://www.oneplace.com/ministries/kids/
good resource

Why don't you start tomorrow with a testimonial time and see where the kid's are at and what questions they have about the Bible. You can tell them where you are at with your walk with the Lord and vice versa as well as share prayer requests which helps you know where they desire to grow and how to direct them. Then with that info, you can talk to your pastor and other folks you respect in the church, to give you some good resources. Personally, I would just study one of the books in the bible like the book of John and go section by section every week to teach them that they should be doing that anyhow if they desire to grow in their understanding of God.

Answer 5

Well, there's this great publishing house called Serendipity House (http://www.serendipityhouse.com), and they publish a series of studies called "Life Connections". They have about 15 different studies.

Since you don't have time to purchase and receive these before tomorrow (haha!), I would suggest that you print off the free preview pages of them. They'll let you try out the entire first lesson!

I did that with our youth class, and ended up buying it because my kids liked it so well.

Good luck!

Answer 6

A fun game is to have one person start reading aloud a passage in the Bible, and then everyone has to search for it while they keep reading. the first person to start reading along (at the right place) wins.
As far as a lesson, I would start by thinking of a topic: faith, charity, whatever, and then have everyone search for scriptures/scripture stories that teach something about your topic. Then share that in a group discussion.

Answer 7

wow.. haha.. your in the same boat i was in a few months ago... lol... but hey.. the internet can get you out of any jam these days.... go to yahoo search and type in ((youth group bible study IDEAS)) you will get some awesome results... let me know how it goes... Zoe

Answer 8

You might also try some downloads from Carman.com and there is a pastor in Texas who might also offer downloads. I can only give you the last name. McDowell. Also acquirethe fire.com is another youth orientated site.

Answer 9

you need to continually attempt bingo, it fairly works for the church homes to get people to go back, how about music, perhaps some karaoke, it fairly works properly for the bars and evening golf equipment, perhaps free beverages. isn't it basically ridiculous on what it takes to get someone to learn the Bible lately. perhaps if football, video games, etc grow to be suggested in the Bible you need to apply that as a bible learn????

Answer 10

What Kind of youth group? If it is between the ages of twevle to fourteen, talk about how to stay a Christian at adolescene years. If older than talk about peer presure and tie it into God's message.

Answer 11

Teach them the truth from the Bible,, not from MAN..good luck