Youth Bible Study

The Bible studies in this section are intended to provide simple helps to engage students in selected Bible passages. New Bible studies are added regularly, so come back often.

Book of James: Study 8 -- Living in the Light

As much as the teen years may be about planning for the future, they’re also about the right now: the intensity of the moment, the thoughts of living forever, the lack of full understanding that current choices can have future...

By Fiona Soltes

Book of James: Study 7 -- Practicing Presence

A favorite pastor recently served up this rich food for thought: God does not go where He’s needed; rather, He goes where He’s wanted. Let that sink in for just a moment. God goes where He’s wanted. His presence in our lives,...

By Fiona Soltes

Book of James: Study 6 -- Wisdom

Knowing it all is one thing; knowing the One who truly does know it all is another. We've all experienced the type: An answer for everything, a smug summation even without being asked…Then there's another type that's unfortunately...

By Fiona Soltes

Book of James: Study 5 -- Power of the Tongue

Funny thing about words that are spoken: Even though they're invisible, they can leave a lasting mark—for better or for worse. We may be fully aware that thoughtless comments can wound a spirit, crush a dream or damage a...

By Fiona Soltes

The Book of James - Overview

An overview of the 13-session study on the Book of James by Fiona Soltes

By Fiona Soltes

Hearing God's Call

A Bible study on hearing God's call from InterVarsity Press

By Jack Kuhatschek

10 Minutes in God’s Word: Crying in the Rain

One of the sweeping precepts of God's Word is that God is with us no matter what. He does not promise to remove the pain. In fact, He might even call us into pain. He did that a lot in Scripture, but in all instances He said,...

By Barry Shafer