Topics (these can be done in a single week, independent from other topics): Relationships - This is a great theme for a series of small group discussions that can include not just dating, but investing in healthy, safe friendships and getting along with parents and siblings.Lessons can include: what is a parable and why does Jesus use them, and unpack a few like the parable of the sower and the seed in Luke 8 and the 10 bridesmaids in Matthew 25. Parables - It’s never too late to dust off the old flannel graph lessons that illustrate parables that Jesus taught and look at them again in a teen small group.Identity in Christ - Our identity as new creations doesn’t mean we need a special tattoo or bumper sticker! It means even better things like undeserved grace, freedom from condemnation and a home with Christ in heaven as part of God’s family.This - along with studying the weapons available to leverage against the enemy (Ephesians 6:10-18) - will strengthen your teen small group to fight off temptation and spiritual strongholds. Spiritual Warfare - This theme for study doesn’t need to instill fear, but instead can teach teens to outsmart the father of lies (John 8:44) by reminding them that they have the power of the Holy Spirit living inside them (Romans 8:11).Discuss what integrity looks like in school, at home, through activities and in relationships with others. Integrity - It’s a word that gets thrown around a lot, but what does integrity mean? Dig into Proverbs 11:3 (the opposite of integrity is duplicity), Proverbs 12:22 (the role of honesty) and Hebrews 13:18 (having a clear conscience) with your small group.Themes (these can be done over several weeks or a semester): If you need some small group leader inspiration, look no further than this list. A church small group can unite and transform a group of people, reflecting the Apostle Paul’s encouragement to “stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together” (Hebrews 10:24-25).
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