Bethel YTH

Speaker: Kayleigh Smith Text: Ephesians 3:1-13 Discussion Questions: When was a time when it was difficult for you to feel like you were included? Why is sharing the Gospel with the lost important? Why is it necessary that we all share the Gospel? What are some things we may need to sacrifice to be able to share the Gospel? (EX: Comfort, pride, reputation, lifestyle) Share who God is calling you t...

Speaker: Jordyn Huot Text: Ephesians 3v14-21 Discussion Questions: How are we adopted into God’s family? What does that mean for us today? Read Ephesians 3:17b-19 again. How does it feel to know that God’s love for you is so great? How can fully grasping God’s love change the way you view God, yourself & others?

SUMMER CAMP TESTIMONY NIGHT 7.31.2024

Speaker: Jonathan Schroer Discussion Questions: What does it look like to be a part of a new spiritual family? How can I take steps to live in peace with others and God? Are there things I find to substitute God’s peace in my life? If I am a spiritual temple of God- What things belong in that temple and what things don't?

Speaker: Kayleigh Smith Discussion Questions: Why can it be hard for us to understand that salvation is a gift and not something that needs to be earned? What does it mean to be made alive in Christ?

Speaker: Kayleigh Smith

Speaker: Taylor Knudsvig

Speakers: Jaedon and Ally Discussion Questions: What does it mean to be adopted into God's family? In what ways has God shown you grace?

Speaker: Kayleigh Smith Discussion Questions: How can we be peaceable, considerate, and gentle (v2) to people who are unkind to us? Why is it damaging to live in a way that does not reflect Christ? What is one step you can take towards living more like Christ?

Speaker: Taylor Knudsvig Discussion Questions: Have you ever asked for something and not received it? Has this affected the way you view prayer? Explain Can you think of a time when prayer helped you through a difficult situation? Explain. Discuss the role of community in the passage. How can being part of a community of believers provide support, encouragement, and accountability? What are some w...

Speaker: Kayleigh Smith Discussion Questions: What do you think about the reality that Jesus will come back again? Why is it challenging to have patience and endurance in hard times? What does it mean to have integrity? How does our hope of Jesus one day restoring all things change how we live today?

Speaker: Taylor Knudsvig Discussion Questions: How does culture influence us to be selfish? Why do you think this is? What are some areas of your life you can be a better steward of? How? What is something that God is asking you to surrender to Him? What is your next step?

Speaker : Taylor Knudsvig Discussion Questions: How does selfishness prevent you from truly loving others? What does it mean to be friends with non-Christians but not be “friends with the world” that James describes in v4-5? How do you be a light in the darkness?

Speaker: Taylor Knudsvig Discussion Questions: Where do you usually go to find wisdom? According to v13, how does a believer show they have Godly wisdom? Why is wisdom measured by deeds and not words? If this is so, why do most people think wisdom is measured by the advice you give or what you know? Read v17. Of all these characteristics of true wisdom, which one do you need most? Why? What is you...

Speaker: Kayleigh Smith Discussion Questions : Why might it be challenging to control what we say? How can our words affect others? Why is it important for a believer not to speak both words of love and of hate? How can we allow God to help us have control over our words?

Speaker : Taylor Knudsvig Discussion Questions : Why does James address this issue of showing favoritism based on looks or wealth? Can you think of any examples of favoritism or discrimination in your experiences or the world around you? How can we promote inclusivity and acceptance in our own lives and communities? How can the principles discussed in this passage apply to your interactions with c...

Speaker : Kayleigh Smith

Speaker : Taylor Knudsvig Discussion Questions : Read v19-20. What do you think James means by “human anger?” Why do you think human anger does not please God? According to v21-25, why is hearing God’s word not enough? What is the next step? Read v26-27. What does having a “tight rein on your tongue mean?” How does this help you be more like Jesus? What is your next step after hearing this sermon?...

Speaker : Taylor Knudsvig Discussion Questions : Read v9-11. What do you think he is trying to convey about wealth and status? How might the perspective on wealth in this passage differ from how society views wealth? In what ways can our desires or temptations distract us from following God? What is your next step in surrendering your identity/desires/temptations to Jesus? Pray together

Here is a Q&A Session from Valentine's Day with some of our Youth Leaders.

Speaker : Taylor Knudsvig Discussion Questions : Why do you think God allows people to go through difficulties? Does that mean he is unloving? Why or Why not? Where do people usually go to ask for advice or gain wisdom about a difficult situation? Why? Why is asking for wisdom important when facing challenges? What keeps us from asking for wisdom/help? How do trials make us stronger? In what ways...

Speaker : Taylor Knudsvig Discussion Questions : What kind of fruit is Jesus referring to in v4 when He says “…if you abide in me you will bear much fruit.”? How does the relationship between a child and a parent help illustrate this idea that God knows what we need as humans and prunes what we don’t need? What are some things that have been “pruned” from your life that you saw as good but actuall...

Speaker : Taylor Knudsvig Discussion Questions : Read v5. What are modern examples of having our “minds set on fleshly desires?” How does our culture feed into that? Read v6. How have you seen this to be true in your own life or someone you know? Read Galatians 5v19-23. What do you feel are the differences between living according to the flesh and according to the Spirit? How do these passages imp...

Speaker : Taylor Knudsivg Discussion Questions : Look up the word “condemnation.” What does it mean to be free from condemnation with Jesus? Read v3. Why is it important that Jesus was fully man and fully God?  Read v4. How do you think living according to the Spirit is different from living according to our own desires? How does that impact your daily life? Pray Together Resources :  “Jesus is Fu...

Speaker : Taylor Knudsvig Discussion Questions : Why do we feel the need to prove ourselves to people? How do we do that same thing with God? Read John 15v4-11. What does that mean to “abide?” How do you feel that would help you grow closer to Jesus? What new habits do you need to start in 2024 to help you grow in your relationship with Jesus? Pray Together.