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Unbelievable: a 4-Week Teaching Series for Youth Ministry Topic: Doubt and Questions Scripture: John Decorating Theme: Shattered Glass Age Group: Students Whether you've gone to church your whole life or just started today, it's understandable if you have questions about God and the Bible, especially when some things seem unbelievable. But our doubts don't have to destroy our faith. We might just find our voice when we speak up about questions we have. In this 4-week series from the book of John, we'll look at how Jesus met people where they were, showing that when we have questions, he's always listening , and that even when we don't understand, we can trust God's character . We'll also see that, when we can't explain everything, we can trust what we know for sure , and trusting God's plan is key to knowing that when we want to walk away, God isn't finished yet . BIG IDEAS & BIBLE STORIES When you have questions, trust Jesus is always listening. (Jesus and Nicodemus: John 3:1-17; Matthew 7:7-9; Jeremiah 33:3) When you don't understand, you can still trust God's character. (Jesus Heals an Official's Son: John 4:43-54; Romans 5:1-5; Psalm 72:18-19) When you can't explain God fully, trust what you know for sure. (Jesus Heals a Man Born Blind: John 9:1-41; Isaiah 26:3-4, 35:1-2a) When you want to walk away, trust God isn't finished yet. (Many Disciples Desert Jesus: John 6:66-69, 11:38-44; Philippians 1:6) WEEKLY CURRICULUM SUMMARIES: This week, we'll hear Jesus welcome Nicodemus's questions and listen as he promises to open the door to anyone seeking answers to their questions. Having questions about Jesus or the Bible isn't something to be afraid of-they're worth asking. This week, we'll see how Jesus welcomed Nicodemus' curiosity and big questions, helping him understand what seemed unbelievable. Nicodemus' story reminds us that no matter what we're wondering or struggling to believe, when you have questions, trust that Jesus is always listening . This week, we'll see a royal official trusts Jesus to heal his son, and Paul reminds us to believe that God can transform suffering into hope. Some things about faith can feel confusing and shatter what we believe, but that doesn't change who God is! This week, we'll see how a royal official begged Jesus to heal his son. Even though it might have been hard to imagine how Jesus could heal from miles away, his faith reminds us that when you don't understand, you can still trust God's character . This week, we'll watch religious leaders try to make a man Jesus healed doubt what happened, and Isaiah promises peace for those who trust God. Life-changing moments can strengthen your faith, but people might question your experience. This week, we'll see how a man who was born blind was healed by Jesus, but the religious leaders pressured him to doubt what happened. His story reminds us that, even when we don't have all the answers and, when you can't explain God fully, trust what you know for sure . This week, we'll listen to Peter explain why he trusts Jesus and doesn't walk away and see Jesus prove his power over death by raising Lazarus from the dead. Believing the unbelievable things about God isn't always easy-sometimes, it's tempting to walk away when things don't make sense. This week, we'll see how Peter followed Jesus even when others stopped because he knew that God had a bigger plan. His story shows us that, even when we can't see the full picture and when you want to walk away, trust God isn't finished yet . MEMORY VERSE: "This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us." - 1 John 5:14 (NIV)

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