Who Were the Magi and Why Do They Matter?
Here’s what we know about the Magi or “Wise Men”, what we don’t, and a few lessons teenagers can learn from their presence in the Christmas story.
Building an Advent/Christmas Series for Youth Group with Simplicity and Depth
Let’s not be so clever about building our Christmas/Advent series that we’ve lost the plot. Here are three ways youth groups can study Christmas and Advent while keeping Jesus’ birth central.
YPT Podcast Episode 48: Avoiding Heresy at Christmas (Todd Miles)
As you prepare for Advent season, it’s absolutely essential to teach rightly about both the Person and the Work of Jesus Christ.
Why do we Celebrate Christmas on December 25th?
Why do Christians celebrate Jesus’ birth on December 25th, and what can we learn from the reasoning for this traditional date?
Teaching Christology and the Incarnation at Christmas
Digging into Christology and the Hypostatic Union can help youth workers teach about the Incarnation at Christmas with renewed awe and wonder.
Teaching Students About the Atonement
Teaching students about the Day of Atonement is a meaningful way to help them understand the meaning of the cross and the message of the gospel.
Teaching Students the Theology of Christmas
With Students’ senses already prepared by the Advent season, we can help students dive into the rich theology of Christmas. Here are a few great truths to put Jesus and the gospel front-and-center with students during the Christmas season.
Where Was Jesus Born: A Barn, Cave, or House
As students grow increasingly skeptical about the truth of Christmas, it’s important to teach clearly and accurately about what happened surrounding Christ’s birth.
Embracing Advent in Student Ministry
Some church traditions place Advent front-and-center, while it merely gets a head-nod in others. Whichever your church tradition may be, I believe it’s wise to think about some of the central Advent themes, and to consider how to emphasize those in our youth groups.