Sessions exploring core Bible doctrines around themes of identity in Christ, Church and the Bible.
Bite-size is a flexible discipleship tool which can be used in any congregation to help young people aged 11-18 learn God’s Word in a way that connects to their lives. Each session starts with the topic in an accessible way, teaches a simple biblical truth, illustrates that through the life of another Christian and helps young people to apply it to real life.
Bite-size can be used in any size of group, or even one to one, and can be easily adapted to suit your time and circumstances.
As adults who follow Jesus and disciple young people, we want them to learn how to trust Christ in their own everyday lives, but also to understand the biblical truth that directs the Christian life. This resource is designed to help you do that and each module looks at a different topic, aiming to teach core truths in a way that is understandable and relates to the everyday lives of young people.
Module 1: Identity
The first bite-size module is on the theme of "Identity" and will enable leaders to help their young people understand key biblical truth about who they are in light of who God is and what he intends for their lives. The identity module comprises four separate sessions which can each take between 30 and about 80 minutes, depending on the context and time available.
Contained in the Identity PDF resource:
Session 1 - Who am I?
Session 2 - Who is God?
Session 3 - Trinity
Session 4 - Image of God
Module 2: Church
The second module is on the theme of Church and will enable youth leaders to help young people understand what the Bible teaches about church.
The key message through the sessions is that our intimate connection with Jesus and, through him, with his people the church, equips us to live for him as we carry his name and presence as hope to the world.
This module includes an optional introductory session, followed by five sessions of Bite-size: CHURCH which teach five pictures of the church found in the book of Ephesians.
Contained in the Church PDF resource:
Introduction Session – CHURCH: The people of God, not a building.
Session 1. The church is like a FAMILY: The family of God which gives us our identity, belonging and care.
Session 2. The church is like a BODY: The body of Christ to which each of us is joined as a vital part.
Session 3. The church is like a BRIDE: The bride of Christ who loves us forever, unbreakably united.
Session 4. The church is like an ARMY: The army of God, equipped together for battle.
Session 5. The church is like a TEMPLE: The temple of God, where he lives with us and in us.
Module 3: Bible
This Bite-size module considers what we need to understand about the Bible to help us grow in faith in Jesus.
Scripture is the source of everything we seek to understand in our faith, so we need to have confidence and trust in it.
Each session of Bite-size: BIBLE addresses a key part of the doctrine of Scripture using simple terms and language.
Contained in the Bible PDF resource:
Session 1. What is the Bible? The Bible is a library of books, telling one story from God which we can read and understand.
Session 2. Where does the Bible come from? Scripture is “God breathed”, the words of God with the power of God to change and rule us.
Session 3. How can I trust the Bible? The Bible is true and trustworthy because it reflects God, its author, who cannot lie and is always faithful.
Session 4. Why does the Bible matter? The Bible tells us God’s good news of salvation, and is all we need to know for eternal life in Christ.
Session 5. Who is the Bible about? Every story and chapter in the written Word, the Bible, points to the living Word, Jesus.
These modules are free and can be ordered using the form below. They should be used in conjunction with the Leaders’ Guide which is available to download here or sent in the automatic e-mail response when the form is completed.
