Bethel YTH

Speaker : Taylor Knudsvig Discussion Questions : Read v7. What does the passage say about how we learn what is right and wrong? According to the passage, even if we know what is right, we sometimes do the opposite. Why do you think that happens? How can reading the Bible help us understand what is right and wrong in our lives? How can we support and encourage each other to make good choices, espec...

Speaker : Taylor Knudsvig Discussion Question s: What do you feel is the difference between happiness and joy?  Have you ever felt deep joy even in the middle of hard times? How was that possible? How does knowing that Jesus came and died for your sins bring you joy? How can you bring joy to someone in this Christmas season? Pray Together

Speaker: Taylor Knudsvig Discussion Questions :  How has someone shown you unconditional love? How did that make you feel? Where did I experience God’s love this last week? How can I display God’s love this week? Pray Together

Speaker: Taylor Knudsvig Discussion Questions: What does peace mean to you? We have access to God's peace amid our fear through Jesus’ incarnation and the Holy Spirit’s indwelling. Where have you encountered this peace? Where do you need it? Where are you still experiencing fear, and where do you need to experience greater peace through God’s presence? Where are you feeling the absence of some...

Speaker : Taylor Knudsvig Discussion Questions : Why is it essential for a person to have hope? How does the arrival of Jesus bring hope to you? Genesis 3v15 & Isaiah 9v6-7 promise that things won’t always be this broken. How do you still have hope when it’s been broken for so long? What hard things are you experiencing right now? What would it look like to hope in God for those situations? Pr...

Speaker : Taylor Knudsvig Discussion Questions : The Christian life is about becoming more like the character of Jesus. Where do you find it challenging to do that? What are “good deeds for God” that Paul is talking about in v4? What’s the difference between doing those good things “for God” and not for ourselves? (Fruit of the Spirit?) Who will you most likely give “law” to instead of grace? Why?...

Speaker : Taylor Knudsvig Discussion Questions : When you are a slave to something, what comes to mind when you hear that? What does it mean to be a slave to sin? Slave to righteousness? What does it mean to do something with your whole heart? What does it mean NOT to do something with your whole heart?  What is your next step in living for Jesus wholeheartedly? Pray Together

Speaker : Taylor Knudsvig Discussion Questions : What’s one habit that you’ve gotten rid of? Or one that you’d like to get rid of? If I’ve been given a new identity in Christ, why do we still struggle with the same temptations and patterns? Take a small piece of paper and respond individually to this last question. Think of one sin you really struggle with. Write out some steps you should take to ...

Speaker : Taylor Knudsvig Discussion Questions : Talk about a time when you received a punishment you didn’t deserve.  How do we know that everyone has sinned? How do you live for Jesus while sin is still part of our lives? What can you do this week for unsaved friends who are suffering the consequences of sin? How do you show them Jesus? Pray Together 

Speaker : Kayleigh Smith Discussion Question : What are ways sin affects our relationship with God? What are the benefits of being made right with God? (EX: peace with God, eternal life, restored relationship) Jesus’ sacrifice is good news, why is this important to share with others? Pray

Speaker : Taylor Knudsvig Discussion Questions: Are you more of a “planner” or a “wing it” type person? Do you find it difficult to trust God when you don’t understand what’s going on? Why or Why Not? Why is earning something so important in our culture? How does that impact our view of following Jesus? Pray Together

Speaker : Taylor Knudsvig Discussion Questions : Has someone ever taken a punishment that you deserved? How did that feel? How have you seen people seek to be righteous by religious works that make them arrogant and judgmental of others? Why do we try to earn our way to heaven rather than accept the free gift of salvation? When do you find your faith at its strongest? Weakest? Why? Our text says t...

Speaker : Taylor Knudsvig Discussion Questions : Why do you think most people believe they are going to heaven? Do you think that is correct? Based on the text, how do you think someone receives salvation? In what ways is it helpful to know your sin? What is your response when you recognize your sin? How does this help you love and follow Jesus more? Pray Together 

Speaker : Taylor Knudsvig Discussion Questions : Why should your words match your actions? In what ways do you see hypocrisy in the life of Christians? Does that impact a person’s view of God? How so? Even though Christians are sinful, how can we still represent Jesus well to unbelievers?  Pray Together

Speaker : Taylor Knudsvig Discussion Questions : Why is it easy for us to point out the sin in others? Why is it hard to see/admit the sin in our life? In v1, what does Paul mean that you “condemn yourself when you judge others?”   Why is it important to not only claim to follow Jesus but also for your life to reflect that? How does “hearing and doing” transform a person’s life?  Pray Together

Hear some of our students share what God did in their life at Summer Camp!

Speaker : Taylor Knudsvig Discussion Questions :  Read v18-19. What does it mean that God has wrath? Is his wrath like ours when we are angry? What is the difference? What is the focus of his wrath? How has God been revealed in creation?  What does it mean to worship something? Give an example. How have we worshipped “creation” rather than the Creator?  How does the Gospel give us hope? Pray Toget...

Speaker : Taylor Knudsvig Discussion Questions : Are we also called to proclaim the Gospel as Paul did? Why or Why Not? How should the Gospel affect the way we interact with people? Why would someone feel “ashamed” of their belief in Jesus? How do you work through that? Pray Together Resources : https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/romans-1-4/

Speaker : Faith Haptonstall Discussion Questions : How would you describe the feeling of anxiety? What are some ways you deal with anxiety? Read Matthew 6:25-34. How does the text encourage you? Does turning to God help with anxiety? Why or why not? What are some practical ways you can seek God when you feel anxious? Pray Together

Speaker: Zach Wiley

Speaker : Taylor Knudsvig Discussion Questions :  Thoughts on this topic? How do you cope with the stresses and anxieties of life? What role does your faith play in coping with life's stress and anxieties? Who are the trusted adults in your life that you can talk to when things are hard? Pray Together Resources :  Suicide and Crisis Lifeline - 988 Cascade Mental Health 24/7 Mobile Crisis Team...

Speaker: Taylor Knudsvig Discussion Questions : What's the most difficult part of this conversation for you to process? Can we trust God to decide what's best for us in our sexuality and relationships? Why or why not? What comes to mind when you think of how the Church as a whole has handled the LGBTQ conversation?  If Jesus himself was tempted, we know that temptation itself is not sin. H...

Speaker : Taylor Knudsvig Discussion Questions : What are your thoughts after this sermon? What are boundaries? How have you seen boundaries be helpful in a relationship? How can crossing boundaries be harmful to you and another person? What are some practical things you can do to set yourself up for success in upholding your boundaries in dating? Pray Together

Speaker : Kayleigh Smith Discussion Questions : What are some things you look for in a relationship? (Or friendship) How have you experienced a relationship letting you down? What are healthy boundaries in a relationship? Pray

Speaker : Taylor Knudsvig Discussion Questions : What stood out to you about tonight's sermon? How are you susceptible to the “I Decide” approach to identity? What problems have you observed from forming one's identity by who “I Decide” I am? How does allowing God to decide your identity bring freedom? Pray Together Book Resource :  “Finding Your Best Identity” by Andrew Bunt https://www.a...