Fresh Start: 4-Week Bible Study

A 4-week Bible study on new beginnings and transformation.

One Bible Study Curriculum, Volume 3

This Bible study is one of many included in the One Year Bible Study Curriculum, Volume 3. Save 79% on one year of small group Bible studies for youth ministry!

Or you can purchase this series individually here.

BIBLE STUDY OVERVIEW

Lesson 1: Don’t Despair – Be Loyal and Bold!
Bible Verses: Ruth 1:6-22, Ruth 2:8-23, Ruth 3:1-13
Bottom Line:  When faced with a new start, don’t give in to despair. Instead, show loyalty and love.

Lesson 2:  Promises of a Fresh Start
Bible Verses:  Nehemiah 4:1-20, Nehemiah 9:19-33, Nehemiah 10:28-39
Bottom Line:  When we face obstacles in our fresh starts, we must trust in God and make an honest change in our lives.

Lesson 3:  Keep Pressing Forward
Bible Verses:   John 4:4-10, John 4:11-26, John 4:27-20, 39-42
Bottom Line:  Don’t let shame prevent you from having a fresh start.

Lesson 4:  Life after Mistakes
Bible Verses:  Luke 5:5-11, Luke 22:54-62, John 21:4-19
Bottom Line:  Our mistakes don’t prevent God from giving us His mercy.

What’s Included?

• Series artwork for promotional purposes (cover slide, blank text slide and social media)
• Lessons in both Word & PDF format – edit as needed and easily share with volunteers
• Four Bible study lessons
• Engaging small group discussion questions

WHAT MAKES OUR BIBLE STUDIES UNIQUE?

50% Teaching & 50% Discussion

All our small group Bible studies are discussion based. Each lesson is 50% reading the Bible/teaching and 50% student discussion. They’re not 90% teaching and 10% discussion, like other youth ministry series and small group studies you’ll find elsewhere.

The goal is for students to talk about the Bible, what it means to follow Jesus, their questions and doubts, what God is doing in their lives, and so on. 

This format encourages group interaction and personal application, and it keeps students engaged. Getting students talking about their faith is the secret sauce to a small group, and all our small group Bible studies are formatted with that goal in mind.

The format is simple, but effective:

• Read a passage of Scripture.
• Make a point that students will remember.
• Ask questions and discuss it.
• Repeat 3-4 times per lesson.

THREE KEY COMPONENTS

Our Bible studies help students become Biblically rooted, provide a strategic path to discipleship, and give them the opportunity to form God-centered relationships.

Biblically Rooted
The Bible, like the roots of a tree, brings life, nourishment and stability to your students’ lives. Scripture deepens their relationship with God, gives them the wisdom to make good decisions, brings clarity to the problems they face, and so much more. In each Bible study, students dive deep into a book of the Bible, which will firmly root them in God’s Word and provide a foundation to build their lives upon.

Strategic Path to Discipleship
We’ve created a strategic path to discipleship. Each Bible study focuses on key components of what it means to follow Jesus. Discipleship is the never-ending process of loving God and serving others. As students learn and grow in their walk with God, their thoughts, actions and lives are transformed. Throughout each Bible study, students will go on a journey to discover what it means to become fully devoted followers of Christ.

God-Centered Relationships

Our Bible studies provide students an opportunity to develop God-centered relationships with others. As we read throughout the New Testament, discipleship happens in the context of relationships. The goal is to create an environment where students know others and are known; accept others and are accepted; love others and are loved; and pray for others and are prayed for. We’re intentional about helping them grow in their relationship with God and others.

HOW TO USE

Small Groups
If your youth group has more than 12 students, then use our curriculum as a tool to disciple students in a small group setting.

Sunday School
Does your church have an active Sunday School program? Our curriculum is a good fit for you.

Small Churches
Does your youth ministry have less than 12 students? Our curriculum is specifically designed with you in mind.