The Church Started Here – Youth Edition (Ages 12-18)

The Church Started Here – Youth Edition (Ages 12-18) 12 Sessions | 127,000+ Words of Content | Downloadable PDF What happened after Jesus went back to heaven? How did a small group of scared disciples turn into a movement that changed the world? The Church Started Here takes youth on a journey through the book of Acts — from the day of Pentecost to Paul’s arrival in Rome. What Makes This Study Different? Real depth, not surface-level fluff. Each session includes 1,500-4,500 words of substantive teaching that goes deeper than typical Sunday school lessons. Historical and cultural context. Students will understand the Roman Empire, Jewish culture, and the world of the first-century church. Commentary from trusted sources. Quotes from Matthew Henry, Jamieson-Fausset-Brown, Wiersbe, IVP Bible Background Commentary, and more. Discussion-driven. Every session includes 3-4 thought-provoking discussion questions designed to spark real conversation. Practical application. Each session ends with a specific challenge students can put into practice that week. Sessions Include: The Church Is Born (Acts 2) – Pentecost and the Holy Spirit The Church Grows Up (Acts 3-5) – Healing, opposition, and boldness The Gospel Goes to the Outsiders (Acts 6-8) – Stephen, persecution, and Samaria The Gospel Goes to the Gentiles (Acts 9-11) – Saul’s conversion and Cornelius The Church Goes Mobile (Acts 12-13) – Antioch and the first missionary journey The Gospel in a Hostile World (Acts 14-15) – Stoning, survival, and the Jerusalem Council The Gospel Crosses the Ocean (Acts 16-17) – Macedonia, Lydia, and Athens The Gospel in the Big City (Acts 18-19) – Corinth, Ephesus, and the riot The Gospel and Money (Acts 20-21) – Generosity, integrity, and the collection The Gospel on Trial (Acts 22-24) – Paul’s defense and the power of testimony The Gospel Goes to Rome (Acts 25-27) – Appeal to Caesar and the shipwreck The Church Continues (Acts 28) – Rome and the open ending Perfect For: Youth small groups and Sunday school classes Youth group Bible studies Family devotions with teenagers Confirmation or discipleship classes Summer Bible study programs Format: Downloadable PDF with professional layout, color headers, and easy-to-read formatting. Price: $5.99 for the complete 12-session study.

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