Real. Present. God. Resources
“The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.” Psalm 46:10
Our Real. Present. God. is with us in His Word of promise, protection, and comfort. Participants of the 2019 LCMS Youth Gathering studied, discussed, and served around this truth. To continue the conversation and growth in understanding and application, Gathering planners and speakers have provided resources and Bible studies for the 2019-2020 year. In the last months of 2019, you will find a year’s worth of weekly resources posted below.
Bible Study – Walking in the Light: Shining His Light on Mental Health
This series of five studies youth ministries can talk about how God is able to work in and through us, even in times where we struggle with our mental health. This is particularly important after a year which was stressful for almost everyone. The darkness of this world and in our minds is no match for our REAL, PRESENT God! Jesus is the ONE and ONLY source of eternal light.
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Bible Study: Beyond Broken
Beyond Broken is a six-week study focused on God’s intent for identity and relational wholeness. The study begins with a larger discussion focused on gender, and specifically, on God’s design for male and female and how they were intended to be in relationship with one another.
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Bible Study: Worth Dying For
If we equip young people to see everything in light of their value and identity in Christ, as a loved, chosen, forgiven child of God, it will change their relationships. Not only that, but this foundation will impact every single area of their lives.
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Bible Study: Life’s Big Stresses Call for One Big God
Life’s Big Stresses Call for One Big God calls us to lean into our Savior as we come to know that there is no crisis or circumstance that is bigger than our God, and can thrive in times of stress.
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Bible Study: Created to Connect
Created to Connect dives into the topic of digital media and how we connect with people and with God. Participants will discover ways to set technology down to have real connections and live social media lives that point to Jesus.
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Bible Study: How Do I Know?
How Do I Know? deals with making significant or even life-altering decisions. Participants will sort through the many different voices seeking to influence the decision-making process and determine which path is the right one.
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Bible Study: Fear
This study on Fear dives into the topic of fear, anxiety, and spiritual warfare. Participants will reflect on identifying fears, understanding temptation, and living as a fearless child of God even in the midst of fear.
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Bible Study: Sexuality Mentality – Creating a Culture of Biblical Integrity
Sexuality Mentality prepares us to live a life of biblical sexual integrity. Learn how the saving knowledge of the Gospel, Christ for us and with us, is central to a biblical sexuality mentality.
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Headlines and Heartaches: Current Events in Light of the Gospel
Headlines and Heartaches addresses the fear, anger, and frustration that comes from living in an ever-changing world. Participants will come away from this study with God’s timeless truths for navigating a world of change.
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Bible Study: Leading Lives that Matter
Leading Lives That Matter explores how God is present in our everyday, ordinary lives. Participants will learn about how God blesses us with lives that matter and be encouraged in the grace, forgiveness, and freedom that we have in Jesus.
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Bible Study: The Search for My Identity
The Search for My Identity dives into the topic of identity. Removing all the superficial labels we put on ourselves, this study allows participants to see themselves and other races, tribes, and people the way God sees them.
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Bible Study: The King in the Psalms
The King in the Psalms illustrates how the kingdom of God is an important theme running through the entire Bible. Participants will encounter God’s promises to send a Messianic King to save His people and rule over everything He had created.
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