![]() ![]() But even if they are not, you can model for them the value of Scripture. Ideally, they are in a home where the Bible is read and taught and referenced. Our students must see US value the Bible. But God’s Word isn’t the only way we teach students to value the Bible. The Bible makes its own case for how vital it is in the life of the Christ-follower. With my whole heart, I seek you let me not wander from your commandments! I have stored up your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.” Or Psalm 119:105: “Your word is a lamp to my feetĪnd a light to my path.” Or Hebrews 4:12: “For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.” Or 2 Timothy 3:16–17: “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.” Or so many others. Places like Psalm 119:9–11: “How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word. There are so many places we can go to show them how important the Bible is to their lives. We start doing this by teaching them what the Bible has to say about itself. We have to start with the “why” before we begin with the “how.” They have to believe that it is IMPORTANT to engage with the Bible. įirst things first, we have to address our students’ values. The good news is that I think it's actually much more straightforward than we sometimes make it out to be. How do we do it? What can we do to help students develop a passion for God and His Word? ![]() How can students follow what they don't know? I believe that as youth workers, we’re in the perfect position to change that. When we consider that the Bible is the MAIN way God has chosen to make Himself known to us, this is a particularly alarming truth. Most Christian teenagers rarely touch their Bibles, with another nearly 1 in 5 who report never reading their Bibles at all in a given year.įor the American Christian teenager, the Bible simply isn’t something that is holding their interest. Only about 1 in 5 have a regular, meaningful relationship with God’s Word. Keep in touch with the Nazarene Bible Quizzing community through the Nazarene Youth Bible Quizzing Facebook tab within the app.Study after study shows that the overwhelming majority of Christian teenagers in the US aren’t reading their Bibles.The Official Rules and Guidelines for Nazarene Teen Bible Quizzing is provided as a live link to ensure the most recent edition is readily available.For the new quizzer – or the experienced quizzer looking to improve – the app outlines an effective Teen Bible Quiz study plan to accelerate learning and prevent “burn-out” from doing the same thing day after day.Quiz Practice guides provide ideas regarding how to organize a team practice and offer examples of alternative games to play with the quiz material to keep practices fresh.For the new coach, a review and list of recommended Quiz Supplies is provided.Also, the Scripture Portion highlights all of the memory verses within the text. This “list view” is especially beneficial for those who are specializing in the According To type of questions. Scripture is presented in the typical paragraph view but also in “ list view”, which treats each verse as a new line of text. Scripture portion for Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon ($3.99 version only).In addition to over 3,500 questions, the app includes other essential resources: ![]()
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