The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel Youth

Psalm 66:1–12, John 12:44–47; 13:1–15, 1 Samuel 11:12–15; 12:1–24 Celebration is an important part of life.

Psalm 65:1–4, John 12:12–33, 1 Samuel 8:19–22; 10:1–7 Governments reflect the mix that is in us all of what is good and true alongside what is sinful and flawed. However, be assured that one day there will be a new type of government – the kingship of Jesus (John 12:12–36).

Proverbs 12:18–25, John 11:45–54; 12:1–11, 1 Samuel 7:5–14 How do you find peace in adversity?

Psalm 64:1–10, John 11:1–44, 1 Samuel 3:10–11 What is your hope in times of trouble?

Psalm 63:1–8, John 10:22–33, 1 Samuel 1:10–20; 2:26 How then do you *satisfy your soul*? You are a soul created for relationship with God.

Psalm 62:5–8, John 9:35–38; 10:1–18, Ruth 4:13–17 Jesus said, ‘I am the good shepherd; I *know* my sheep and my sheep *know* me – just as the Father *knows* me and I *know* *the Father*’ (John 10:14).

Proverbs 12:17, John 9:1–25, Ruth 1:3–16; 2:1–13 Whether you were brought up as a Christian or whether you have only been a Christian for a few hours, your story has power.

Psalm 61:1–4, John 8:31–59, Judges 20:17–28; 21:25 All he wants is you.

Psalm 60:11–12, John 8:12–29, Judges 18:1 With God, everything is possible.

Psalm 60:1–4, John 7:45–52; 8:3–11 , Judges 16:28 Even in desperate times, you can find the three great virtues of faith, hope and love.

Proverbs 11:30, John 7:14–41, Judges 15:14 It is a spiritual hunger and thirst for God which Jesus told us could only be filled by his wonderful Holy Spirit.

Psalm 59:16–17, John 6:60–69, Judges 13:2–25 The apostle Paul describes God’s ‘incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his *mighty strength*, which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead’ (Ephesians 1:19–20).

Psalm 59:1–4, John 6:35–40, Judges 11:29–31 As you put your *faith* in God he turns your weakness into strength.

Psalm 58:1–11, John 6:1–20, Judges 9:56–57 Today, we see that: - You reap *what* you sow - You reap *later* than you sow - You reap *more* than you sow

Proverbs 11:19–28, John 5:31–47, Judges 7:15; 8:22–28 Jesus offers you high-definition life.

Psalm 57:7–11, John 5:16–30, Judges 6:6–16 You do not need to be perfect for God to use you.

Psalm 57:1–3, John 4:46–53; 5:1–8, Judges 4:2–8; 5:2–31 It was a God-sized answer to a God-sized prayer.

Psalm 56:3–4, John 4:28–42, Judges 2:16–31 The saviour always delivers.

Proverbs 11:11–14, John 4:7–14, Judges 2:1–3 The kingdom of God is not just about the conversion of individuals – important though that is – but about the transformation of society.

Psalm 55:16–23, John 3:22–36, Joshua 24:14–15 Some choices have life-changing consequences.

Psalm 55:1–9, John 3:1–18, Joshua 22:24 When confrontation is necessary, how should you go about it?

Psalm 54:1–7, John 2:1–25, Joshua 20:1–3 Jesus constantly surprised his followers and he wants to continue to surprise you.

Proverbs 10:31; 11:4–6, John 1:29–46, Joshua 18:3 Realise what is already yours in Christ Jesus and then take possession of it.

Psalm 53:2–3, John 1:1–27, Joshua 15:13 Jesus is the *universal Saviour*.

Psalm 52:1–9, Luke 24:36–49, Joshua 13:1; 14:6–11 There is always still so much to hope for and so much more to be done.