Written for lay leaders, pastors, or individuals wanting to broaden their approach to Scripture, this book includes ten strategies for effective Bible study.

Leading students closer to God is what being a youth worker is all about. What's the most effective way to do this? By teaching students the Bible! The Bible is God's main way of making Himself and His ways known. Your effectiveness at leading students closer to God is tied to your ability to effectively teach the Bible. But teaching the Bible doesn't have to be intimidating! The 7 Best Practices For Teaching Teenagers The Bible teaches you seven ultra-practical and deeply meaningful "practices" you can use to help teach the Bible in a transformative and dynamic way. The 7 Best Practices for Teaching Teenagers the Bible are: Engaging With God Prepare Well, Teach Well Context Is Key Embrace Unpredictability Plan For Interaction Teaching For Application Know Your Role

Blair outlines practical steps for becoming a better adult teacher. She empowers adult Bible study teachers by showing how adults learn best, giving teachers a better understanding of the nature of scripture, and providing teachers with an effective and usable model for teaching. (Christian)

The Action Bible presents more than 230 fast-paced narratives in chronological order, making it easy to follow the Bible’s historical flow and building up to the thrilling climax of God’s redemptive story. Plus, these spectacular updates take the action to a whole new level: 25 new stories showcase a more extensive exploration of God’s work in our lives. 23 expanded stories highlight additional experiences of the people who tell God’s story. 128 new pages of illustrations deliver a richer artistic experience with more close-up faces, historical details, and dramatic colors. Every page sparks excitement to explore God’s Word and know Him personally. Readers will witness God’s active presence in the world through stories from the life of Jesus and great heroes of the faith. Let this blend of powerful imagery and clear storytelling capture your imagination and instill the truth that invites you to discover your own adventure of life with God. Sergio Cariello’s illustrations for The Action Bible leap off the page with the same thrilling energy that earned him international recognition for his work with Marvel Comics and DC Comics.

Bible Doctrine for Teens and Young Adults is a three-volume series consisting of thirty chapters which contain explanations of all major biblical doctrines. Volume 1 contains chapters 1 10; volume 2, chapters 11 20; and volume 3, chapters 21 30. Each of these books is written in a clear, precise, and easy-to-read style. The series includes hundreds of informative charts and illustrative stories. It incorporates the Reformed doctrinal standards, numerous discussion questions, term definitions, and catechism questions and answers for memorization from Abraham Hellenbroek's A Specimen of Divine Truths. The books were written for home personal or family reading; school Bible doctrine teaching; and church catechetical instruction.

Youth ministry is an essential part of most evangelical churches. And yet, there is a surprising lack of resources written specifically for youth workers focused on viewing all aspects of youth ministry through a gospel-focused lens. Featuring contributions from a host of experienced youth workers from a wide variety of churches, this how-to manual offers guidance related to every facet of youth ministry, from planning short-term mission trips to working with parents. Theologically rooted yet eminently practical, this handbook will equip youth leaders to effectively shepherd the young people under their care—training them to live faithfully in their homes, churches, and schools.

A 7-session in-depth study for teen girls on the Book of Numbers.

30 Bible Studies for Youth Groups and Classes Utilizing lessons from the Bible, these studies prompt youth to live their lives so as to exemplify the transforming presence of Christ by taking faith-based risks, focusing on their divinely given purpose, and daily making a difference for the glory of God. The five units, each containing six lessons, address (1) giving God one's all; (2) being open to God's mission; (3) speaking out to share Christ in the world (engaging in prophetic action); (4) becoming a people committed to discipleship and evangelization; and (5) living out the Gospel (the Good News). This GOSPEL/Good News-centered Series includes the following: - Student/Youth Bible Lessons; - Discussion Questions; - Small-group Prayer Guides/Activities; - Personal Prayer Devotional Guides; - People Service Focus Projects. The lessons are designed to touch the lives of young people around the world, encouraging them to fulfill their purpose as followers of Christ. These studies are inspired and utilized by Baptist youth who have participated in the development of the Baptist World Alliance Youth Department's Singapore Declaration.

A 7-session Bible study for teens on the Book of Philippians.

Why does Bible study flourish in some churches and small groups and not in others? In this updated edition of a trusted classic, two Christian education specialists provide readers with the knowledge and methods needed to effectively communicate the message of the Bible. The book offers concrete guidance for mastering a biblical text, interpreting it, and applying its relevance to life. Its methods, which have been field-tested for twenty-five years, help pastors, teachers, and ministry students improve their classroom skills. Readers will learn how to develop the "big idea" of a passage and allow the text itself to suggest creative teaching methods. This new edition has been updated throughout and explores the changed landscape of Bible study over the past two decades. Readable and interdisciplinary in approach, this book will help a new generation of Bible students teach in a purposeful and unified way.