Youth Sermon: Light for My Path

Main Teaching

Let's check out Psalm 119, the longest chapter in the Bible. We're just gonna focus on one verse today.

The dude who wrote this psalm is saying that God's Word is like a GPS for our lives. It guides us through the dark times. So, let's break down three ways the Bible is like our daily GPS.

God's Word is like a GPS for our lives.

Seeing Where We Are

Imagine you're in a new city at night. It's kinda scary, right? But if you have a GPS, it can help you see where you are. The most accurate location will always be where you are right now. God wants us to focus on where we are in life and trust Him with it. Sometimes, we get stuck in the past or freak out about the future. But if we let the GPS of God's Word guide us, we'll see clearly where we are and where He wants us to go.

Remember Martha? When her brother Lazarus died, she was stuck in the past, wishing Jesus had come earlier. But Jesus was focused on the present, knowing He was about to do something amazing. God can do amazing things in our lives right now, even if it seems hopeless. Let's not rush through life without letting God guide us.

Getting a Glimpse of What's Ahead

Sometimes, we know something's coming, but it's still a bit off. It gives us time to get ready. Like Moses and the Israelites, who were promised a land flowing with milk and honey but could only catch a glimpse. We may not know exactly what's coming, but God gives us sneak peeks of what's next. He puts people and situations in our lives to show us His plans. We gotta trust Him and let His light guide us step by step.

Remember, the Bible says, "Don't brag about tomorrow, since you don't know what the day will bring." We can't predict the future, but God's light shines enough for us to see a bit of it. Let's trust Him with our future and let His Word guide us.

Remembering What's Behind

When we use a GPS, we can also see the route we've taken. Similarly, the light of God's Word reminds us of our past and how far He's brought us. It's important to remember where we've come from, the good and the bad, to strengthen our faith and keep moving forward. Just like Stephen reminded the Israelites of their history, we should remember how God has worked in our lives. It helps us appreciate His faithfulness and encourages us to keep following Him.

Using the Bible as our guide is the best decision we can make. It's part of following Jesus and getting closer to Him. We can start by reading a verse or a chapter every day, using different resources available. The important thing is to get into God's Word and let it guide us.

Small Group Breakout Questions

1. How does the Bible guide you in your daily life?

2. Share a time when a Bible verse helped you make a decision.

3. How can you make reading the Bible a daily habit?

4. What challenges do you face when trying to understand the Bible?

5. How can the Bible help us understand our past, present, and future?

Get the Full Youth Group Plan

• Icebreaker: Flashlight Scavenger Hunt
• Group Activity: Scripture Mapping
• Youth Challenge: Weekly Bible Reading Challenge