Personal Bible Study for Teens
Many teens want to participate in a Bible study but become frustrated by the adult-oriented format. Teens are not going to be responsive to muddling through the King James Version and listening to a speaker talk about what the passages mean. Instead, teens want to explore how the Bible applies to their daily lives and talk about their discoveries with their peers. Here are some tips for a successful Bible study for teens.
Other People Are Reading
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Interesting Topics
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Teens are going to be more interested in a Bible study that focuses upon issues affecting teenagers. Tailor the Bible study to topics that will pique a teen's interest.
Easy-to-understand Bible
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Teens should be encouraged to read a version of the Bible that is easy to understand, such as the Good News Bible or the New International Version (NIV).
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Journaling
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The Bible study should include journaling. The teens should have a workbook or journal to write down their thoughts and reactions to the topic as they study the Bible alone.
Sharing Together
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Teens should come together to talk about the topic after studying the topic alone. Teens need to feel heard and validated. This should be a facilitated discussion instead of a sermon.
Caring Facilitator
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Teens need an adult to facilitate--not teach--the Bible study discussion. The adult should sincerely care about the teens and respect them as individuals, encouraging them to discover for themselves how the Bible affects their lives.
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Resources
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