holy spirit

Youth Group Lesson about Growing in Faith: Luke 24:44-53

As teenagers, it can be difficult to navigate our faith and understand what it means to believe in Jesus. It’s essential that we study the Bible to help us grow in our understanding of who God is and how He works in our lives. Luke 24:44-53 is a crucial passage for teenagers to study because it teaches us about Christ’s ascension into heaven and how it relates to our faith today. Bible Reading: Luke 24:44-49 Then he said to them, “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms must be fulfilled.” Then he opened their minds to … Read more

Empowered by the Holy Spirit – A Youth Group on Acts 1:1-11 for Teens

As teenagers, you might be questioning where you fit in the grand scheme of things. Perhaps you’re asking questions about your purpose or even doubting your faith. The book of Acts can provide guidance as it follows the lives of the apostles and the early church after Jesus’ ascension. In Acts 1:1-11, we see Jesus’ final moments with his disciples before he returned to heaven, leaving them with a mission that still applies to us today. Bible Reading 1: Acts 1:1-5 1In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach 2until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. … Read more

Youth Group Lesson: The Promise of the Holy Spirit (John 14:15-21)

As teenagers, we often struggle with finding our place in the world, seeking answers to difficult questions, and staying on the right path in our faith journey. In John 14:15-21, Jesus offers us a powerful promise in the form of the Holy Spirit – a guide, a protector, and a comforter who will never leave us alone. This is a vital topic for teenagers, as they navigate the challenges of adolescence and develop their personal relationship with God. Bible Reading Explanation Jesus promises to send the Holy Spirit to those who love Him and obey His commandments (v. 15-16). The Holy Spirit is a gift from God that will dwell inside believers (v. 17). This means that as Christians, we … Read more