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"If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit." —Galatians 5:25 (NKJV)When it comes to the Christian faith, ...
06/25/2026

"If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit." —Galatians 5:25 (NKJV)

When it comes to the Christian faith, a believer's "walk" is a metaphor for how we live our lives, what we do, and who we choose to follow.

"[Jesus] is your example, and you must follow in his steps." —1 Peter 2:21b (NLT)

If our faith is a journey, how do we know what we're supposed to be doing or which direction we should go? The Bible gives us the answer: Jesus. In fact, "Christian" literally means "follower of Christ." To follow Christ means that we live our lives by Jesus' example.

Now, to be clear, our spiritual journey is NOT a perfect process. Every person's spiritual journey is going to be full of ups and downs, growth and pruning, forward and sideways motion, and sometimes even going backward or standing still.

THIS IS NORMAL.

Perfection is NOT the goal. Progress is! ALL Christians will struggle. If anyone claims to have no sin, they're a liar. We ALL have the Holy Spirit right there with us—picking us up and comforting us when we stumble, helping us pray, and giving us new life.

💬 IF YOU'VE READ THIS FAR: What makes keeping in step with the Spirit different from following a list of rules?

📘 LEARN MORE: https://412teens.org/qna/what-does-it-mean-to-walk-in-the-spirit.php

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06/24/2026

Then God said, “Let lights appear in the sky to separate the day from the night. Let them be signs to mark the seasons, days, and years. Let these lights in the sky shine down on the earth.” And that is what happened. God made two great lights—the larger one to govern the day, and the smaller one to govern the night. He also made the stars. God set these lights in the sky to light the earth, to govern the day and night, and to separate the light from the darkness. And God saw that it was good.

And evening passed and morning came, marking the fourth day.

--Genesis 1:14-19 (NLT)

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Don't be afraid, little flock. For it gives your Father great happiness to give you the Kingdom." —Luke 12:32 (NLT)The B...
06/23/2026

Don't be afraid, little flock. For it gives your Father great happiness to give you the Kingdom." —Luke 12:32 (NLT)

The Bible tells us exactly how to be saved from the punishment of hell. For those who have placed their faith in the gift of salvation through Jesus, there is no longer a need to fear God's judgment.

Jesus Christ added humanity to His nature and lived out the full human experience, dying on our behalf so that we could restore our relationship with Him. Once we've sought His truth in repentance, why would He still pour out His wrath on us? God's forgiveness is free to anyone who asks.

Sometimes our fears and phobias can be irrational. While we may know certain facts intellectually, sometimes our fears and anxieties don't seem to go away. Maybe you know that the Bible is clear that those who have placed their faith in Jesus do NOT need to fear God's judgment, but even knowing this, you may still be fearful at times.

If you still struggle with fears of hell and God's judgment, please reach out to someone in your life (such as a pastor or Christian loved one) who can help walk alongside you and minister to you. Anyone whose name is recorded in the Book of Life is safe from hell.

💬 IF YOU'VE READ THIS FAR: When we’re afraid of hell, where does faith come in to help?

📘 LEARN MORE: https://412teens.org/qna/how-can-i-stop-being-afraid-of-going-to-hell.php

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06/22/2026

Then God said, “Let the waters beneath the sky flow together into one place, so dry ground may appear.” And that is what happened. God called the dry ground “land” and the waters “seas.” And God saw that it was good. Then God said, “Let the land sprout with vegetation—every sort of seed-bearing plant, and trees that grow seed-bearing fruit. These seeds will then produce the kinds of plants and trees from which they came.” And that is what happened. The land produced vegetation—all sorts of seed-bearing plants, and trees with seed-bearing fruit. Their seeds produced plants and trees of the same kind. And God saw that it was good.

And evening passed and morning came, marking the third day.

--Genesis 1:9-13 (NLT)

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06/19/2026

Then God said, “Let there be a space between the waters, to separate the waters of the heavens from the waters of the earth.” And that is what happened. God made this space to separate the waters of the earth from the waters of the heavens. God called the space “sky.”

And evening passed and morning came, marking the second day.

--Genesis 1:6-8 (NLT)

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"We will not hide these truths from our children; we will tell the next generation about the glorious deeds of the Lord,...
06/18/2026

"We will not hide these truths from our children; we will tell the next generation about the glorious deeds of the Lord, about his power and his mighty wonders." —Psalm 78:4 (NLT)

Vacation Bible School (VBS) is an evangelism program for children that churches offer during local kids' summer vacation from school. VBS programs last one to five days and usually include Bible teaching, music, crafts, and snacks, plus fun-filled games and activities. These events can be a great opportunity to share the gospel, be a positive influence on kids' lives, and even grow in practical skills and spiritual practices.

Because VBS is open to the community and not just the church family, the kids attending are often unfamiliar with church, the Bible, or the gospel of Jesus. Participating in a VBS ministry will give you the opportunity to share the gospel in the creative ways the church has designed for their program, such as through stories, music, crafts, etc.

💬 IF YOU'VE READ THIS FAR: How can VBS leave a lasting impression of Jesus’ love?

📘 LEARN MORE: https://412teens.org/qna/should-I-serve-in-VBS.php

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06/17/2026

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was formless and empty, and darkness covered the deep waters. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters.

Then God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. And God saw that the light was good. Then he separated the light from the darkness. God called the light “day” and the darkness “night.”

And evening passed and morning came, marking the first day.

--Genesis 1:1-5 (NLT)

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"Here are some of the parts God has appointed for the church: first are apostles, second are prophets, third are teacher...
06/16/2026

"Here are some of the parts God has appointed for the church: first are apostles, second are prophets, third are teachers..." —1 Corinthians 12:28a (NLT)

The spiritual gift of teaching isn't about the ability to teach in a classroom (though that skillset is certainly important). When the Bible talks about spiritual gifts, it's referring to a special enabling by the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer to build up and serve the body of Christ. The gift of teaching is about understanding and proclaiming God's Word.

This gift isn't limited to just pastors. The Holy Spirit may give the gift of teaching to a young person! Timothy joined the apostle Paul during one of Paul's later missionary journeys, and he was probably no older than his late teens or early 20s. Paul called him "my true son in the faith." Even as a young man, Timothy was already seen as faithful to God, and the church elders noticed him. Later in life, he became a pastor in Ephesus.

💬 IF YOU'VE READ THIS FAR: Do you think you might have the Spiritual Gift of teaching?

📘 LEARN MORE: https://412teens.org/qna/what-is-the-spiritual-gift-of-teaching.php

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