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Doubt isn’t toxic to faith.
Neither are hard questions.
Silence is.
Teenagers want to ask their tough questions about God, the Bible, and Christianity. For a decade, FYI’s Can I Ask That? curriculum has empowered youth leaders to start conversations about hard questions and lead students toward discovering their own faith convictions.
Now, get our popular discussion-based lesson guides re-released in a fresh new format for ministry with today’s teenagers. Flexible for groups of any size, each session features new material guaranteed to get teenagers thinking, talking, and living out their faith.
Choose and download individual sessions to create your own curriculum series based on the questions your students are asking. These easy-to-use guides are perfect when you’re short on time to plan and prep.
How Can I Follow a God Who Would Let Christians Do Such Bad Things?
Main idea: Students will discuss how they feel when Christians act in ways that neglect Jesus’ commandment to love God and neighbor, consider the ways God leads and guides us as followers, and learn to identify the fruit of Christlike leadership.
Some choices Christians have made throughout history—and even today—can be confusing for young people. When Christians act in ways that neglect Jesus’ commandment to love God and love our neighbor, it can cause some to wonder, “How can I follow a God who lets their followers do bad things?”
God gives each person the freedom to make their own choices, good or bad. However, New Testament writers show that God’s people are called not just to know about Jesus' way but to live it authentically. Christians who allow themselves to be guided by God’s Spirit will see the fruit showing up in their actions and decisions, reflecting God's love and character in their lives.
Throughout this session you’ll guide students to talk about historical and current examples of Christians choosing to act in un-Christlike ways and consider why God may not seem to clearly act or intervene. You’ll discuss the fruit of the Spirit as a guide that helps young people discern good teaching from false teaching, and reflect on the ways listening to God’s Holy Spirit can guide them toward growth and transformation.
What’s included with each downloadable session:
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Low-prep, easy-to-use leader guide
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Printable student page for engagement and reflection
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FREE BONUS: Downloadable tips from FYI experts for conversations that go deep
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