8/25/2026 12n Bible Study: What God Expects from Young People - Colossians 3:20

Main message: The preacher urges adults to train children and youth in seven spiritual qualities so they grow into faithful believers — stressing that the "same God" who helped past generations will help them — and that proper teaching, identity in Christ, and compassionate discipline are essential.

Key points:

• The Lord expects children/youth to show confidence in and dependence on God (using David as an example and urging "same God" testimonies).
• Influence flows from a relationship with God; young people should win others by how they live.
• Obedience must be taught (beginning with knowing Scripture) and is a choice that may require standing alone.
• Remember God early: teach children their identity in Christ before the world defines them.
• True repentance is turning from sin toward God (conviction greater than pleasure); when children confess, respond with grace, not punishment.
• Teach reverence for God as respect and daily devotion (listen and learn), not terror; communicate with children at their level.

Scriptures mentioned: Deuteronomy 6:1-2, Ecclesiastes 12:1, 2 Chronicles 34:1-3, Deuteronomy 31:12-13