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Find Your Way: a 4-Week Teaching Series for Youth Ministry Topic: the Bible Scripture: Matthew Decorating Theme: Maps Age Group: Students Life can feel confusing. We hit moments where we're not sure which way to go, what decision to make, or how to figure things out. Wouldn't it be nice if there was a map that could guide us through life-not just for directions, but for making choices, living life, and knowing God better? If you've ever been there, good news! The Bible is more than an old book-it's a map that helps us find our way. In this 4-week series from the book of Matthew, we'll discover how the Bible helps us see things differently , shows us how to be like Jesus , reveals what God is like , and teaches us what is true . BIG IDEAS & BIBLE STORIES The Bible helps us see things differently. (The Beatitudes: Matthew 5:1-12; Psalm 119:18, 105) The Bible shows us how to love. (The Sermon on the Mount: Matthew 5-7; Ephesians 5:1-2; 1 Corinthians 13:1-3) The Bible shows us what God is like. (The Transfiguration: Matthew 17:1-9; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Colossians 1:15) The Bible shows us what is true. (Jesus Tested in the Wilderness: Matthew 4:1-11; Hebrews 4:12-13; John 17:17) WEEKLY CURRICULUM SUMMARIES: This week, Jesus teaches us that God blesses different people than we expect and challenges religious leaders to see that he is the path to life. Maps can change how we see the world, showing us new paths and places we didn't notice before. This week, we'll hear how Jesus taught that God blesses the people we wouldn't expect, like the humble and the peacemakers. His words give us a new direction to follow, showing us that when we look to God's words, the Bible helps us see things differently . This week, we explore Jesus' famous sermon on how to live like him, and Paul urges us to follow Christ's path of sacrificial love. If you've ever used a map or GPS, you know it helps you find the best way to get where you're going. This week, we'll explore Jesus' famous sermon, where he lays out a clear path for how to live, treat others, and follow God. Jesus' words guide us in the right direction, reminding us that the Bible shows us how to love . This week, we watch Jesus being revealed as the Son of God in his transfiguration, and Hebrews reminds us he is unchanging-yesterday, today, and forever. Have you ever been lost, then checked a map and suddenly everything made sense? This week, we'll see how Jesus' friends got a clearer picture of who he really is when God's glory was revealed. Just like that moment of clarity, spending time in God's word helps us understand the bigger picture of who God is because the Bible shows us what God is like . This week, we see Jesus quote the truth of scripture when he was tempted in the desert and see how focusing on Jesus' truth strengthens our weary hearts. Right directions make all the difference when finding your way. A wrong turn leads you off course, but staying on track keeps you moving towards your destination. This week, we'll see how Jesus faced temptation and relied on God's words to stay strong. Through his example, we see how knowing the truth gets us through tricky situations, and the Bible shows us what is true . MEMORY VERSE: "Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path." - Psalm 119:105 (NIV)

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