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Bethel YTHRomans 8v5-11Speaker: 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 impact your life? Pray Together
2024-02-0127 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHRomans 8v1-4Speaker: 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 Fully Human” Sermon https://open.spotify.com/episode/2QtVXDHYawOkBgFlk6eR1E?si=428f901d4d2743af How can Jesus be both God and Man at the...
2024-02-0120 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHRomans 7v14-25Speaker: 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.
2024-01-1224 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHRomans 7v7-13Speaker: 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, especially when it's hard?
2024-01-0421 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHAdvent - Joy | Luke 2v8-12Speaker: Taylor Knudsvig Discussion Questions: 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
2023-12-0718 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHAdvent - Love | 1 John 4v7-12Speaker: 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
2023-12-0318 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHAdvent - Peace | Luke 2v1-21Speaker: 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 something and needing the presence of someone? Where have you seen peace come to earth this year? Pray together
2023-11-1022 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHAdvent - Hope | Genesis 3v1-15, Isaiah 9v6-7Speaker: 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? Pray Together Bible Project Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WYNBjJSYvE
2023-11-0224 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHRomans 7v1-6Speaker: 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? How can that relationship be improved? Pray Together 
2023-10-1917 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHRomans 6v15-23Speaker: 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
2023-10-1328 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHRomans 6v1-14Speaker: 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 deal with the sin and kill it in your life. Write out how to serve God in this area of your life. Pra...
2023-10-1328 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHRomans 5v12-21Speaker: 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 
2023-09-2811 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHRomans 5v1-11Speaker: 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
2023-09-2123 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHRomans 4v1-25Speaker: 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
2023-09-1419 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHRomans 3v21-31Speaker: 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 that if you have Jesus, you are right with God. How does this encourage you? Pray Together
2023-09-0726 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHRomans 3v9-20Speaker: 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 
2023-09-0723 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHRomans 2v17-3v8Speaker: 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
2023-08-2527 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHSummer Camp Stories | Romans 2v1-16Speaker: 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
2023-08-1032 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHSummer Camp Student TestimoniesHear some of our students share what God did in their life at Summer Camp!
2023-08-0830 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHRomans 1v18-32 | "The Gospel is a big deal"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 Together Resources: “Is it a sin to be gay?” Sermon https://open.spotify.com/episode/1YCTE9P8PiRLU2ksQQbVAe?si=cb83dca3bc13448d
2023-07-2034 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHRomans 1v1-17Speaker: 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/
2023-07-1929 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHCan I Ask That? | "It's going to be okay" AnxietySpeaker: 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
2023-07-0421 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHCan I Ask That? | "Singleness"Speaker: Zach Wiley
2023-06-2743 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHCan I Ask That? | "Is suicide a sin?"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 - 360-807-2440 / 800-803-8833
2023-06-1530 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHCan I Ask That? | "Is it a sin to be gay?"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. How would you describe the difference between temptation and sin?  As we learn and grow, sometimes we may only understand parts of why God has designated certain things as...
2023-06-0833 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHCan I Ask That? | "Relationships & Boundaries"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
2023-06-0125 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHCan I Ask That? | "Will a Relationship complete me?"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
2023-06-0115 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHCan I Ask That? | "What is My Identity? Pt. 2" | Mark 7v20-23Speaker: 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.amazon.com/Finding-Your-Best-Identity-introduction/dp/1789744202/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3MVBMA1MXXGDR&keywords=finding+your+best+identity&qid=1683664400&sprefix=finding+your+best+id%2Caps%2C206&sr=8-1
2023-05-1832 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHCan I Ask That? | "What is my Identity? Pt. 1"Speaker: Taylor Knudsvig Discussion Questions: What stood out to you about tonight's sermon? In what areas have you been susceptible to letting others decide who you are? What problems have you observed from forming one's identity by what “others decide” they are? What makes the “God Decides” approach to forming your identity good?  Who does God say you are?  Pray Together Resource: “Finding Your Best Identity” by Andrew Bunt https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Your-Best-Identity-introduction/dp/1789744202/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3MVBMA1MXXGDR&keywords=finding+your+best+identity&qid=1683664400&sprefix=finding+your+best+id%2Caps%
2023-05-1126 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHJohn 21v15-25 | "Restored and Commissioned"Speaker: Taylor Knudsvig Discussion Questions:  What are ways that people show their devotion to someone or something? How does a person show their devotion to Jesus?  Read v15-17. How does this give us hope? Peter denied Jesus, but Jesus still restored him and sent him.  Read Matthew 28v19-20. What does it mean to “make disciples?”  Pray Together
2023-05-0530 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHJohn 21v1-14 | "Fellowship with Jesus"Speaker: Taylor Knudsvig Discussion Questions: What has been a time in your life when Jesus was your provider? How do we “hear God’s voice?” What does it mean to “hear God’s voice?” What might it look like for you to “be in fellowship with Jesus” on a daily basis? Pray Together
2023-04-2828 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHJohn 20v19-29Speaker: Kayleigh Smith Discussion Questions: What might be some obstacles to believing in Jesus? Have you seen any evidence of God in your life? If so, how? What would it take for you to believe in Jesus? Pray
2023-04-2527 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHJohn 20v1-18 | "Where is the Hope?"Speaker: Taylor Knudsvig Discussion Questions: What has Jesus done in your life? How has he given you hope? How have you told others about that? Pray Together
2023-04-1424 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHJohn 19v17-30 | "It had to Happen"Speaker: Taylor Knudsvig Discussion Questions: What stood out to you about the text we studied? How does that change the way you live your life?  What’s the difference between doing good works to earn God’s forgiveness vs doing good works in response to Jesus’ forgiveness?  Pray Together 
2023-04-0732 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHMatthew 7v24-29 | "Jesus is the Rock"Speaker: Kayleigh Smith Discussion Questions: Turn to your neighbor and share what you wrote and why! Does anyone want to share with the whole group? These things are good to be a part of our life, but why might they not be good to make the foundation of our life? What does it look like to make Jesus our foundation?
2023-03-3122 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTH1 John 1v5-2v2 | Jesus is Savior*Partial Sermon* Speaker: Taylor Knudsvig Discussion Questions: In what ways do people claim to be something they are not? For example, what is the issue with someone claiming to be a Christian but not living like one?  Read 2 Peter 3v18. What doe is it mean to “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ?” Pray Together
2023-03-2812 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHRomans 5v12-19 | Jesus in SinlessSpeaker: Kayleigh Smith Discussion Questions: How have you seen sin affect the people around you? What does the weight of sin feel like? How can we allow Jesus’ sinless life to bring freedom into our own lives?
2023-03-1621 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHRomans 3v21-24, 5v12 | Sinners in need of a SaviorSpeaker: Taylor Knudsvig Discussion Questions: What positive/negative directions do we see society moving in? Why is “being good” not enough to escape the penalty of sin? What is the difference between conviction and shame? How have you felt those at work in your own life? How has Jesus brought freedom in your life? Pray Together
2023-03-1424 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHHebrews 2v14-18 | Jesus is Fully HumanSpeaker: Kayleigh Smith Discussion Questions:  Why is it important for us to feel understood, connected, and known? Share a way you feel misunderstood. Do you think Jesus understands? Why or why not. What could it look like to open up to Jesus in the areas you feel least understood?
2023-03-0221 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHColossians 2v9-10 | Jesus is Fully GodSpeaker: Taylor Knudsvig Discussion Questions:  Why would the foundation you build your life on be important? What do you rely on for fulfillment? How can you choose to look to Jesus to find your completion? How do you stay rooted in the fullness of Jesus? Pray Together
2023-02-2822 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHGalatians 5v13-26 | Led by the SpiritSpeaker: Taylor Knudsvig Discussion Questions: How does selfishness hinder someone from loving and serving others? Read v19-21. What area do you feel that God is working in you to transform? Read v22-26. What area do you feel needs to grow? How have you seen “desires of the flesh” and “desires of the Spirit” impact you or a relationship? Pray Together
2023-02-1724 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHPsalm 23v6 | Goodness and MercySpeaker: Taylor Knudsvig Discussion Questions:  How do we know the goodness and mercy of God follow us? What does the goodness and mercy of God look like in our lives? What do you think it means to dwell in the house of the Lord forever? Pray Together
2023-02-0915 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHPsalm 23v4-5 | Remember where you've beenSpeaker: Taylor Knudsvig Discussion Questions:  What does this text tell you about God and his character? What stood out to you? How does the local church play a role in a Christians walking through valleys? How could this change how you interact with people experiencing darkness and feeling alone? Pray Together
2023-02-0220 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHPsalm 23v1-3 | The Lord is my GuideSpeaker: Taylor Knudsvig Discussion Questions:  What does it mean that your “soul is at peace?” In what areas do you find it difficult to trust God or even believe He is real? What does it look like to rest and find peace when life is crazy and seems desolate and hopeless? How can you help other people experience peace in their desolate circumstances? Pray Together
2023-02-0219 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHPsalm 146Speaker: Kayleigh Smith Discussion Questions:  What are you currently putting your trust in? Why can’t we fully trust in humans? What area of your life do you need to trust God in?  Is there anything keeping you from trusting God? Pray Together.
2023-01-2018 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHPsalm 27v1-6 | God is our ShelterSpeaker: Taylor Knudsvig Discussion Questions: What do teenagers typically fear most? How do they combat those fears? How is that similar or contrary to what David does in Psalm 27v1-6? What does it mean to find refuge with God? Is this part of your life? Why or Why not. What is your next step in finding refuge in God’s presence amid fear or hard times? Pray Together
2023-01-1720 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHPsalm 77 | Remember God's FaithfulnessSpeaker: Taylor Knudsvig Discussion Questions:  What comes to mind when you reflect on 2022? What things did you feel or experience? How did remembering God’s faithfulness help you through this past year? According to v2, what does the Psalmist do in his distress? What does he not do? Read Romans 8v28-39. How does this bring encouragement to the believer in distress? Pray Together
2023-01-1218 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHGenesis 3v1-15, Isaiah 9v6-7 | Advent - HopeSpeaker: Taylor Knudsvig Discussion Questions: Why is it important 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. It’s been thousands of years since Jesus; how do we have hope in waiting for Jesus’ second coming, where He will restore all things? What hard things are you experiencing right now? What would it look like to hope in God for those situations? Pray Together
2022-12-1316 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHJohn 15v1-5 | Staying Close to the SourceSpeaker: Kayleigh Smith
2022-12-1325 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHRomans 5v6-11 | Jesus CenteredSpeaker: Taylor Knudsvig Discussion Questions: How does a person know they are a Christian? Is there a difference between being a Christian and being a good person? Are they connected? What three words describe “us” in Romans 5v6, 8, 10? What does powerless mean in 5v6? Describe a time when you felt powerless. How has God shown his love for us? (Romans 5v6-8) How does this change the way you live your life? Pray Together
2022-11-1527 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHJames 1v19-27 | Student PreachingSpeakers: Kayleigh Smith, Maizy Samuelson, Kyan Porter Discussion Questions:  Read v19-20. How can I practically apply this in my life? How can I live out the Word of God in my daily life?  Read v26. What does it mean to keep a tight rein on your tongue?
2022-11-0324 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHPhilippians 4v15-23Speaker: Taylor Knudsvig Discussion Questions: Do you think generosity builds your character as a Christian? Why or why not. Do you feel like the fear of not having enough keeps people from being generous? Why or Why not. How can you begin to live more generously? Pray Together
2022-10-1425 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHPhilippians 4v10-14Speaker: Taylor Knudsvig Discussion Questions: Would you consider yourself to be a content person? Why or Why not? How do you live in the tension of being content and having a healthy desire for things? How have you experienced the destructiveness of discontentment? What do you think feeds our consumerism, and how do you fight against that? Pray Together
2022-10-0721 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHPhilippians 4v8-9Speaker: taylor Knudsvig Discussion Questions: When you feel anxious or depressed, what do you do to feel better? Do you believe your thoughts influence your actions? Why or Why not. What things occupy your mind, and how does that affect your relationships with others? What would it look like to use prayer and your thought life to fight for joy and peace, as Paul describes? What are the concerns you need prayer for?
2022-09-2925 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHPhilippians 4v4-7Speaker: Kayleigh Smith Discussion Questions:  Write out a prayer to God, asking Him for what you need and thanking Him for who He is. Reflect together on written prayers (optional) How do you best relate to God? As a friend, parent, sibling, etc.  What is the easiest way for you to communicate with God in prayer? Writing, speaking, singing?
2022-09-2332 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHPhilippians 4v1-3Speaker: Taylor Knudsvig Discussion Questions: In your experience, in what ways do people often solve their differences? Are those helpful or hurtful ways? How are Christians supposed to work through disagreements? What does that look like? (Phil 2v2-4, Eph. 4v1-3) Why is unity so essential in the church? Does unity mean we all think the same about everything? Why or Why not? Pray Together
2022-09-1618 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHPhilippians 3v17-21Speaker: Taylor Knudsvig Discussion Questions: Read Philippians 3v7 and 1 Corinthians 11v1. What does Paul mean when he says, “follow my example….”? What does that mean for us today? When do I allow my selfish desires to drive my decisions? How do we allow the Holy Spirit to transform us into the image of God? What does it mean to view yourself as a citizen of Heaven?
2022-09-0922 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHPhilippians 3v12-16Speaker: Taylor Knudsvig Discussion Questions: What causes you to stop wanting to get better at something? Have you ever felt stagnant in your growth as a Christian? How did that feel, and why do you think you were in that place? What does continual growth look like in a Christian’s life? Does it ever look different in different seasons? How/Why do we need to resist the temptation to believe we have “arrived” in our relationship with God? Pray Together
2022-09-0620 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHPhilippians 3v1-11Speaker: Zach Wiley
2022-08-2545 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHPhilippians 1v27-30Speaker: Brandon Thurman
2022-08-2540 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHPhilippians 1v1-11Speaker: Zach Wiley
2022-08-2533 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHPhilippians 2v12-18Speaker: Kayleigh Smith Reflections: 1. Front side of paper: Negative things I have been focusing on. 2. Back side of paper: Things I am grateful for  3. Talk through this in your small group
2022-08-1835 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHPhilippians 2v1-11 "Like Christ"Speaker: Rebekah Thurman Small Group questions: 1. What does it mean to be humble? 2. How can you deepen the relationships with the people around you? 3. Why is it hard to serve others?
2022-08-1130 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHPhilippians 1v12-26Speaker: Kayleigh Smith Small group Questions: 1.What is something you can sacrifice for the sake of the gospel? 2. what does it mean that the gospel is "Eternity changing"? 3. Who is someone you can share the gospel with?
2022-08-1136 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHHebrews 10v24-25, Acts 2v42-47 "Fellowship"Speaker: Taylor Knudsvig Discussion Questions: What reasons do you think why people don't attend a local church? What about you personally? What is the purpose of the gathered church? How do those members of that church grow together? Who in your life can you talk about hard stuff with? Share an example if you feel comfortable. 
2022-06-3024 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHProverbs 28v13, James 5v13-20 "Confession & Community"Speaker: Taylor Knudsvig Discussion Questions: Why do we have a hard time admitting we have wronged someone? What emotions do we feel? Why is it necessary for the believer to confess our sin to God if he has already forgiven our sins? How can you grow in your quickness to confess sin to God and others? Pray Together Resources: https://www.gotquestions.org/confess-our-sins-to-one-another.html https://youngdisciples.org/confess-and-renounce-proverbs-2813/ https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/why-do-we-confess-if-our-sins-are-already-forgiven
2022-06-2323 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHMark 1v35-39 "Silence and Solitude"Speaker: Taylor Knudsvig Discussion Questions:  What causes a person to dislike or feel uncomfortable with silence?  What is the source of the loudest “noise” in your life? How do you feel noise affects your ability to focus on Jesus, study God’s word, and pray? What would it look like for you to practice Silence and Solitude? (Start with 5 minutes per day?) Resources:  "Ruthless Elimination of Hurry" by John Mark Comer  https://www.amazon.com/Ruthless-Elimination-Hurry-Emotionally-Spiritually/dp/0525653090/ref=sr_1_1?crid=E5TR0BHGR6FE&keywords=ruthless+elimination+of+hurry+book&qid=1655749815&sprefix=ru...
2022-06-2019 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHMatthew 28v19-20 "Disciple Making"Speaker: Kayleigh Smith Discussion Questions:  Who are the people in your life who are discipling you? How are they doing this? Who are the people that you are actively discipling? If not, who might that person be? What are the obstacles that keep you from discipling others? Why is discipling important? Why is leading by example an important aspect of discipleship?
2022-06-1429 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTH1 Peter 4v7-11 "Service"Speaker: Taylor Knudsvig Discussion Questions: How have you experienced hospitality in your life? How did it make you feel? Why do you think Peter had to add “without grumbling” in v9? How do you feel pride gets in the way of serving others? How will you put 1 Peter 4v7-11 into practice? Resources: https://www.desiringgod.org/labs/how-to-be-more-hospitable https://www.gotquestions.org/Book-of-1-Peter.html https://kairos.edu/2015/05/11/stewardship-and-spiritual-gifts/
2022-06-0720 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTH1 Chronicles 16v23-31/Romans 12v1-2 "Worship"Speaker: Taylor Knudsvig Discussion Questions:  What has been your definition of worship in the past? How have these passages helped shape your view of worship? In what ways are you offering yourself as a living sacrifice to God? What are other ways you can worship God by the way you live your life? What does it mean to “Not be conformed to the patterns of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind?” How is our mind renewed? (Read Colossians 3v8-14) Resources:  https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/29316-bibleproject-how-to-read-the-bible https://apps.apple...
2022-05-2728 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTH2 Timothy 3v10-17 "Bible Study"Speaker: Taylor Knudsvig Discussion Questions: Who are the people/things that influence you the most? Who are the “faithful servants of Jesus” that you follow? Why do you follow them? When you hear someone teaching the Bible, how do you determine if what they’re saying is true? Resources: https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/2-timothy/ https://www.amazon.com/How-Not-to-Read-the-Bible/dp/0310254183/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3M8COPHIYL4XL&keywords=how+not+to+read+the+bible+dan+kimball&qid=1652891725&sprefix=How+not+to+reafd%2Caps%2C294&sr=8-1 https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/29316-bibleproject-how-to-read-the-bible https://apps.apple...
2022-05-1932 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHMatthew 11v28-30 "Sabbath & Rest"Speaker: Taylor Knudsvig Discussion Questions: How do you know when your body and your soul need rest? Why did God command us to Sabbath? What rejuvenates and brings life to your soul? How will you begin to institute an intentional Sabbath? What will you do on that day? Resources: https://www.gotquestions.org/Jesus-Sabbath.html https://www.gotquestions.org/yoke-easy-burden-light.html https://applygodsword.com/the-biblical-difference-between-restfulness-and-laziness/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFJyGWzTNFA
2022-05-1332 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTH1 Corinthians 12v12-26 "Building up the Body of Christ"Speaker: Kayleigh Smith Discussion Questions:  How does our culture measure a person's value or significance?  Why is every person (every part of the body) needed? Why is no one more or less important than another? How can we use the giftings God gives us to love and encourage one another?
2022-05-0919 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHMatthew 6v19-24 "God and Money"Speaker: Taylor Knudsvig  Discussion Questions:  What does it mean to invest in eternal things?  Why would Jesus ask us to focus and invest in things that are eternal and not on what is temporary?  Can a person be wealthy and still honor God? Why or why not? How does your focus need to shift to live the life Jesus asks you to live?  Pray Together Resources:  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/step-bible/id1476903313 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tyndale.stepbible&hl=en_US&gl=US https://apps.a...
2022-04-2826 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHMatthew 6v1-4 "Generosity"Speaker: Taylor Knudsvig Discussion questions:  What does it mean to v3 “…not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing…”? What do you find yourself doing as a Christian to receive the praise and recognition of people? How can you do good deeds without being driven by people knowing about it? Pray Together
2022-04-2122 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHPsalm 56 "Praying the Psalms"Speaker: Taylor Knudsvig Discussion Questions: Work through Psalm 23 as a group using the method we learned about. What has been your biggest takeaway from this teaching series on Prayer? Pray together
2022-04-2122 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHMatthew 6v16-18 "Fasting and Prayer"Speakers: Taylor Knudsvig & Kayleigh Smith Small-Group Questions: What is your experience with fasting? What is our motivation behind seeking the attention of others? We talked about idols in our lives, what do you feel is something that draws you away from your relationship with God? Is that something you would consider fasting from? Why or Why not? If yes, how can I put that into action in the next few weeks? Pray Together Resources: https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/fasting-for-beginners https://www.gotquestions.org/fasting-Christian.html https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/why-do-christians-fast https://bible...
2022-04-0729 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHPhilippians 4v4-7 "Prayers of Petition"Speaker: Taylor Knudsvig Discussion Questions: When you feel anxious or stressed, what do you typically do to relieve those feelings? Do you pray for the things you are anxious about? Why or Why not? Do you feel like you are inconveniencing God when you do pray? Do you have any hesitations or questions about prayer? Pray Together
2022-03-3133 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHPsalm 13 "Prayers of Lament"Speaker: Taylor Knudsvig Discussion Questions: What do people typically do to process their grief or sadness? What do you do? Think back to a time when you experienced great loss. Did you feel pressure to “get over,” or “get past” the emotions you were feeling? Do you think Prayers of Lament will help in your processing of future grief? Why or Why not? Was the exercise of writing out a prayer of lament helpful? Why or Why not? Pray Together Resources: https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/dare-to-hope-in-god https://www.9marks.org/article/why-we-added-a-prayer-of-lament-to-our-sunday-gathering/ https://biblepro...
2022-03-2427 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHMark 16v1-8 "Jesus has Risen"Speaker: Taylor Knudsvig Discussion Questions:  Why does it matter whether or not Jesus rose from the dead? Based upon what Jesus told His disciples earlier in Mark 8v31-33, Mark 9v30-32, & Mark 10v32-34, where would we expect to find the disciples after Jesus died? What are the disciples found doing according to Mark 16v10, and why is this significant? Why is Mark 16:7 significant, and more specifically, why is Peter mentioned by name? How does this passage help you to love, trust, and worship Jesus more fully? Resources: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/w...
2022-03-1131 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHMark 15v21-47 "Jesus' Crucifixion, Death, and Burial"Speaker: Taylor Knudsvig Discussion Questions: Has someone ever taken a punishment that you deserved? Why is it difficult to trust God not knowing if He will answer your prayer how you want Him to? Explain. Why do we seek signs and wonders to prove the existence of God? Explain. What hope/comfort does this text bring you? Pray Together Resources: https://www.gotquestions.org/signs-and-wonders.html https://www.desiringgod.org/messages/are-signs-and-wonders-for-today https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/my-god-my-god-why-have-you-forsaken-me-didnt-jesus-already-know https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/why-have-you-forsaken-me https://www.gotquestions.org/temple-veil-torn.html
2022-03-0336 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHMark 15v1-20 "Jesus before Pilate"Speaker: Taylor Knudsvig Discussion Questions: What was the best gift you’ve ever received, and why was it special? Read v6-13. What is a Jesus alternative, and why do we often choose it? What does this passage show you about God? Resources: https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/topical-studies/why-did-the-people-chose-barabbas-over-jesus.html https://www.gotquestions.org/Barabbas-in-the-Bible.html
2022-02-1727 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHMark 14v53-72 "Jesus Before the Sanhedrin | Peter Disowns Jesus"Speaker: Taylor Knudsvig  Discussion Questions: How do you respond to failure? How do you process and work through that failure? How does one stay close and not crumble under shame when it comes to failing God? Read John 21v15-19 (NIV). Jesus forgives Peter for his denial. How does this test encourage you? Pray Together Resources: https://apologeticspress.org/he-opened-not-his-mouth-1437/ https://digitalcommons.law.utulsa.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3211&context=tlr#:~:text=he%20remained%20silent%20during%20various,they%20have%20nothing%20to%20hide. https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/topical-studies/does-sinning-bring-us-closer-to-god.h...
2022-02-1030 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHMark 14v27-32 "Garden of Gethsemane"Speaker: Taylor Knudsvig Discussion Questions: What do you do when you are under stress and are anxious? Does that reflect what Jesus did under those same circumstances? Why or why not? What would cause someone to betray a friend? If we were honest, what are my motivations for following Jesus? Pray Together
2022-01-2725 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHMark 14v12-26 "The Last Supper"Speaker: Taylor Knudsvig Discussion Questions:  What would your last meal be? What is the significance of the bread and the wine (juice)? What does it symbolize? In what other ways do we remember what Jesus has done for us? Pray Together Resources: https://www.gotquestions.org/ten-plagues-Egypt.html https://bible.org/seriespage/q-was-god-cruel-egyptians-exodus https://www.gotquestions.org/Last-Supper.html
2022-01-2131 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHMark 14v1-11 "Jesus anointed at Bethany"Speaker: Taylor Knudsvig Discussion Questions:  What makes something valuable to you? What do you think it means to “love extravagantly?” How was this woman loving Jesus extravagantly? What does it look like for us to give God our affection and devotion?
2022-01-0627 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHMark 13v1-37 "The Destruction of the Temple and Signs of the End Times"Speaker: Taylor Knudsvig Small Group Questions: Any questions/thoughts come to mind after walking through this text? How does Mark 13 make you feel? What does it look like to do what Jesus said in Mark 13:33? How do you not be consumed with fear, but still live with urgency that Jesus will be coming back? Pray Together
2021-12-1024 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHMark 12v35-44 "Warning against the Teachers of the Law and The Widow's Offering"Speaker: Taylor Knudsvig Small Group Questions: What typically motivates you to do something? What might be someones motive for trying to be perceived or recognized as a spiritual person? What does it look like to live a life of humility and meekness? (Matt. 5v5)
2021-12-0231 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHMark 12v28-34 "What is the Greatest Command?"Speaker: Zach Wiley Small Group Questions: What’s the difference between God’s love and the world’s love? What is currently competing for your love for God? What do you need to repent of? How can you share God’s love with others? Have you tried in your own efforts to be a good person and be worthy of God’s love? What’s the error in that and what is the solution?
2021-11-1731 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHMark 12v13-17 "God and Caesar"Small Group Questions: In our culture, what does it mean to “give to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what is God’s? Read Romans 13v1-7 (NIV), 1 Peter 2v13-17 (NIV). Google a commentary of those passages, read an article in the YouVersion app and discuss your thoughts. Pray Together Article https://www.gotquestions.org/civil-disobedience.html https://enduringword.com/bible-commentary/romans-13/ https://bible.org/seriespage/11-submission-civil-authorities-1-peter-213-17 https://www.gotquestions.org/laws-land.html https://www.gotquestions.org/American-Revolution-Romans-13.html ...
2021-11-0419 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHMark 11v27-12v12 "The authority of Jesus questioned & The Parable of the tenants"Small Group Questions:  What stood out to you in this passage? Does the authority and sovereignty of God bring you comfort? Why or Why not?
2021-10-2129 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHMark 11v12-25 "Jesus curses the fig tree and cleanses the temple"Small Group Questions:  What is the difference between having lots of leaves (appearance of fruit) and bearing fruit? What are examples of leaves and fruit? Do our actions hinder others from worshipping God? How important is prayer to faith? What attitude should we have in prayer about the requests we make of God? Why is forgiveness so important?
2021-10-1429 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHCan I Ask That? "Are Men Superior to Women in Marriage?""Can I Ask That?" is a series where we address questions that have been submitted by our students from the basis of scripture. Tonight we talk about if men are superior to women in the context of marriage. Text: Ephesians 5v21-33 (NIV) Small Group Questions: What kind of feelings and actions are attached to the word “submit” in our modern culture? How does that differ from the biblical definition? Can you think of a time that someone served/loved/submitted to you even though it didn’t benefit them? How did that effect your r...
2021-10-0728 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHCan I Ask That? "Are men superior to women in the church?""Can I Ask That?" is a series where we address questions that have been submitted by our students from the basis of scripture. Tonight we talk about if men are superior to women in the context of the gathered church. Can they preach? Can they hold positions of leadership? Text: 1 Timothy 2:11-14, 1 Corinthians 14:33-35 (NIV) Small Group Questions: What are your thoughts on these passages and this topic? Do you feel like equality is exercised within the church? Why or Why not?
2021-09-3030 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHCan I Ask That? James 1v22-27"Can I Ask That?" is a series where we address questions that have been submitted by our students from the basis of scripture. Tonight we talk about what to do when we gather information and knowledge about the character of God. What happens next?  Small Group Questions:  In what ways has information about God changed the way you live? How do you keep yourself from being driven by the wrong motivation to DO what God instructs the Christian to do? What does it look like to do what v27 says? Pray Together Bible Reading Plan:...
2021-09-1617 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHCan I Ask That? "Can a suicidal person go to Heaven?""Can I Ask That?" is a series where we address questions that have been submitted by our students from the basis of scripture. Here we dive into the question of "Can a suicidal person go to Heaven?" Small Group Questions: Thoughts on this topic? Have you, or someone you know, ever felt so much pain, exhaustion, anxiety or being at the end of themselves that you/they wanted to die? What was going on and what was that like? Where did you find support or help? How do cope with the stresses and anxieties of life? ...
2021-09-0933 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHCan I Ask that? "How do you know Christianity is true?"Can I Ask That?" is a series where we address questions that have been submitted by our students from the basis of scripture. Here we dive into the question of "How do you know Christianity is true?"  *We had some technical difficulties and the first few minutes did not get recorded. Small Group Questions:  Thoughts regarding this question? What do you think is the strongest evidence for God's existence? Against His existence?  What are the practical implications of a naturalistic, pantheistic or an atheistic worldview? What is the difference between absolute truth and relative tru...
2021-09-0218 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHCan I Ask That? "Is saying 'Oh My God' considered taking the Lord's name in vain?""Can I Ask That?" is a series where we address questions that have been submitted by our students from the basis of scripture. Here we dive into the question of Is it a sin to use profanity. Text: Exodus 20:7, Matthew 5:33-37 (NIV)
2021-08-2723 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHCan I Ask That? "Is it a sin to use profanity?""Can I Ask That?" is a series where we address questions that have been submitted by our students from the basis of scripture. Here we dive into the question of Is it a sin to use profanity.  Text: Ephesians 4:25-32
2021-08-1920 minBethel YTH
Bethel YTHCan I Ask That? "Is Premarital Sex a Sin?""Can I Ask That?" is a series where we address questions that have been submitted by our students from the basis of scripture. Here we dive into the question of Is premarital sex a sin?  Text: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20
2021-08-1234 min