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Building Authentic Relationships: A Youth Group Lesson on Romans 12:9-16b for Teenagers

As teenagers, you are at an age where building relationships is crucial to your growth and development. Whether it’s with your family, friends, or acquaintances, the connections you make can impact your life in significant ways. But what does it mean to have an authentic relationship? How can we build relationships that reflect Christ’s love and grace? These are important questions that we will explore together through our study of Romans 12:9-16b. Bible Reading 1: Romans 12:9-13 “Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient … Read more

Youth Group Lesson: The Power of Forgiveness John 20:19-23

As teenagers, it’s easy to hold on to grudges and let bitterness take root in our hearts. But as followers of Jesus, we are called to a higher standard – forgiveness. In John 20:19-23, we see Jesus appearing to His disciples after His resurrection and commissioning them to go out and forgive others just as He has forgiven them. This is an important topic for teenagers to grow their faith because forgiveness is at the heart of the Christian life. When we forgive others, we reflect God’s love and mercy, and experience the freedom that comes from letting go of resentment and anger. Bible Reading: John 20:19-23 19 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the … Read more