WHY THE BIBLE MATTERS
Preached to: Middle & High School Students
Speaker: Pastor Amanda Hahn
In a world where culture constantly tells us to “follow your heart” or “live your truth,” it can be hard to know what is actually true. The Bible reminds us that truth doesn’t change because it comes from God. Scripture not only reveals what is right and wrong, but it also transforms our hearts and helps us hear God’s voice in our daily lives. When we regularly spend time in God’s Word, it shapes who we are and guides the decisions we make. If we truly want to know God, we have to know His Word.
If a person reads the Bible 4 times a week:
· 228% - more likely to share their faith with others
· 407% - more likely to memorize scriptures
· 59% - less likely to view pornography
· 30% - less likely to struggle with loneliness
BIG IDEA: If you want to know God, you have to know His Word.
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Night 1: What Is Truth?
Focus: God’s Word shows us what is true.
Read Together: Psalm 119:105
Discussion Questions
Why do you think it can be hard to know what is true today?
What are some messages culture tells us about truth? (ex: “follow your heart,” “live your truth”)
How is God’s truth different from opinions or feelings?
Can you think of a time when following God’s Word helped you make a good decision?
Family Challenge
Each person share one area of life where they need God’s guidance right now.
Night 2: The Bible Changes Us
Focus: The Bible isn’t just information—it transforms our lives.
Read Together: Hebrews 4:12
Discussion Questions
What do you think it means that the Bible is “alive and powerful”?
How can reading the Bible actually change someone’s life?
Why do you think people who read the Bible regularly often make different choices?
What is one way God’s Word has challenged or encouraged you before?
Family Challenge
Each person share one verse or Bible story that has impacted them.
Night 3: Hearing God’s Voice
Focus: God speaks through His Word.
Discussion Questions
Have you ever wondered why God doesn’t speak out loud to us more often?
Why do you think the Bible is the main way God communicates with us?
What makes it difficult to read the Bible regularly?
What is one way our family could encourage each other to spend time in God’s Word?
Family Challenge
As a family, read one chapter from the Gospel of John together this week.
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Intro: Culture tells us to follow our feelings, but feelings and opinions change. God’s Word is the unchanging source of truth. (2 Timothy 3:16–17)
3 Reasons Why the Bible Matters
Reason 1 – The Bible Shows Us Truth: God’s Word is like a lamp that guides our steps and helps us see what is right and wrong. (Psalm 119:105)
Reason 2 – The Bible Changes Us: Scripture is alive and powerful, transforming our hearts, shaping our identity, and challenging how we think. (Hebrews 4:12)
Reason 3 – The Bible Helps Us Hear God: God continually speaks through His Word, revealing His character, truth, and direction for our lives.
Application: Instead of only opening the Bible at church or youth group, build a daily habit of spending time in God’s Word.
Next Steps:
1️⃣ Read one chapter of the Bible each day this week.
2️⃣ Start in the Gospel of John.
3️⃣ Write down one verse each day using the S.O.A.P. method to help apply what you read.Big Idea: If you want to know God, you have to know His Word.
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2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NLT)
“All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.”
Psalm 119:105
“Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.”
Hebrews 4:12 (NLT)
“The word of God is alive and powerful…”
