Throughout the Bible we find young people used by God, including such prominent figures as Joseph, Josiah, Esther, Jeremiah, Mary, John Mark and Timothy.  God works in and through young people.  If we are to do what we see the Father doing, the church must make it a priority to draw youth into His Kingdom and train them up as disciples.

The Old Testament is clear in its admonishment to make sure that young people are taught the precepts of God.  God called Israel to teach their young to obey and revere the Lord.  (Deuteronomy 4:9-10).  Deuteronomy 6 indicates that great effort should be taken to ensure that the word of God is passed on to the next generation.  (see also Exodus 11, 13).  Psalms repetitively declares that God should be made known to future generations (Psalms 22:30, 33:11, 100:5, 102:12).

Jesus ministered to young people and with young people.  He was himself quite young during His earthly ministry!  Throughout His time on earth, Jesus contextualized his ministry to whomever He was approaching, including young people.  Paul followed suit, as he specialized his ministry in order to effectively communicate the gospel to the Gentiles  (1 Corinthians 9:22).

The primary method of sharing the gospel with young people in a way that it can be easily received and implemented is through the development of personal relationships

 

6pm Tuesdays

 

The Youth Bible study that has been running for the past 7 years with a monthly Sunday single class that provides guideline on spouse selection through Gods purpose and improved relationship with the expectations of church growth and being part of a bigger picture in God’s hands.