Yale University

Youth Ministry Institute

The Gospel of Luke Bible Study for Youth – Lesson 1: Luke 1-2

A bible study on the Gospel of Luke for youth based on the Yale Bible Study series.

Practice Duration 60 minutes
Lesson developed byJill Olds
Materials Checklist
  • Piece of paper with faces of celebrity faces from entertainment, sports, etc.
  • Piece of paper with people who won’t necessarily be recognized by the youth but have had an important impact on the world.
  • Laptop or media device with the following clip from Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (The scene in which Frodo chooses to take the ring. YouTube clip.)

Introduction for Leaders

Gather

  • Begin with a check in with members
  • Ask a group member to read the focal Scripture
  • Open with prayer

Engage

Select the option that best suits your group’s needs:

Exercise Option 1: 

  • Starting with the paper with current celebrity photos, take the two pieces of paper with photos and ask the youth to identify each individual and what impact they’ve had on the world.

Exercise Option 2:

Reflect

Reflect Together on the Following Questions:

1. How might Mary have felt as she agreed to be Jesus’ mother? How might we feel?
2. What does it mean to consider that God chose to bring this message to ordinary people, and not the people in power? Why would God have chosen to work in this way?
3. It is widely believed that Mary was a teenager when Gabriel approached her. What would you say if God asked something big of you?

Send Forth

  • Close the lesson in prayer (either leader or a group member)
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