We want our young people to have a vibrant relationship with the Lord that helps them navigate life. We want the teens in our churches to stay after graduation. So, let’s think about the role of our youth Bible classes.
Questions about Teaching Youth (Teen) Bible Classes
How can we get them interested in studying God’s Word?
If they see the Bible as just another religious book or simply a bunch of fictional stories, they probably won’t express much interest in it. It’s therefore important we know what our students believe about the Bible and address misconceptions. Even if they buy into the realness of God’s Word, it will have minimal significance if they don’t have a relationship with God, it’s Author. That’s the foundation on which Bible study makes sense.
If they perceive the Bible as merely a bunch of rules and regulations, they’ll have little interest in it. We need to show them the relevancy of the Word to their everyday lives. Teens have a tendency to look at life through the lens of what’s in it for them. If we zero in on the benefits of the Word, they’ll be more prone to wanting to get into God’s Word because it’s meeting not just what they want but what they need.
You’ll find two more questions to help with teaching teenagers in the Bible Teacher’s Handbook of Frequently Asked Questions.
- What do teens most need from us?
- What’s most important in teaching youth, the lesson or the environment we foster?
This handbook covers 49 different topics related to Bible teaching, asking a total of 153 questions.