You may have been born and raised on the gospel and biblical teaching, but do you really have a personal relationship with God?
Talking Points:
- Here are some ways that you can truly take ownership of your faith:
- Be intentional about creating a time and space each day to pray and read the bible. Meditate on God’s word and pray about what God may be trying to teach you in the scripture. 2 Timothy 3:16-17
- Getting plugged in at your church can be very helpful to you as you are discovering your faith. Ask for a mentor and get connected with a youth group. Jeremiah 29:13
- Jesus came to serve, not to be served. We should follow that example and look for ways to serve others. Matthew 20:28
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- How have your parents raised you to view faith? How strongly do they encourage you to participate in church things?
- Read Jeremiah 29:13. How does this verse encourage you? What does it reveal about God?
- Can you think of a time when you personally felt very close to God? Explain.
- Read 2 Timothy 3:16-17. According to this passage, why is it important to make time to read the Bible? Is it easy or hard for you to make time to read the Bible and pray? How can you eliminate distractions from this?
- Why is community important? How does going to church/youth group help you in your pursuit of God?
- Read Matthew 20:28. Identify three of your strengths as a person. How can you use those strengths in the church setting to serve God and people?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
