Family — When Home Is Hard, When Home Is Good, When Home Is Changing
This six‑week study invites teens to see “family” through the lens of God’s Kingdom — not as an idealized home life, but as the place where God’s redemptive love takes root and grows. Through stories of both broken and faithful families in Scripture, participants will discover that God meets us in the mess as well as the goodness of our homes. They’ll learn to recognize His covenant faithfulness in their own family dynamics, to find belonging in the wider family of the church, and to respond with grace, forgiveness, and perseverance as expressions of His restoring love.
What's Included
When you pull this study into your workspace, these items come with it.
- Lessons6
Teaching sessions adapted for your audience.
- Handouts6
One handout per lesson when this deliverable is included.
- Discussion Guides6
One discussion guide per lesson when this deliverable is included.
- Slides0
Presentation decks for classroom use.
What You'll Study
When Family Hurts
Genesis 4:1‑16
Brokenness and Grace
Learning Objectives
Participants will recognize that family brokenness is not new to God’s story. They will identify patterns of pain or conflict in the first family of Scripture and reflect on how God’s grace still moves toward people in the middle of failure. They will name one place in their own family story where they need to invite God’s presence rather than hide in shame or anger.
God’s Promise in the Middle of the Mess
Genesis 12:1‑3; 18:9‑15; 21:1‑7
Covenant Over Perfection
Learning Objectives
Participants will understand that God’s promises are not dependent on perfect people. They will trace Abraham and Sarah’s doubts and failures alongside God’s faithfulness, and articulate how God’s covenant love can bring hope to imperfect families today. They will consider one practical way to trust God’s promises amid their family’s imperfections.
Wrestling and Reunion
Genesis 32:22‑32; 33:1‑11
Reconciliation and Transformation
Learning Objectives
Participants will explore how encountering God transforms relationships. They will follow Jacob’s movement from deceit to reconciliation and identify how confession, humility, and courage can open the door to restored connection in their own families. They will practice naming one relationship where they can take a step toward peace.
A House Divided
2 Samuel 13; 15:1‑14; Psalm 51
Repentance and Restoration
Learning Objectives
Participants will grasp that repentance is the first step toward restoration. They will examine the pain of David’s divided household and reflect on the difference between guilt and true repentance. They will be guided to identify one way to seek or extend forgiveness within their own relational world.
A New Family
Mark 3:31‑35; John 19:25‑27; Acts 2:42‑47
Belonging in God’s Household
Learning Objectives
Participants will discover that belonging in God’s family heals the isolation of broken homes. They will study how Jesus redefines family around obedience to God’s will and how the early church lived that out. They will identify how the church community can be a place of authentic connection and mutual care.
Becoming Part of God’s Healing
Colossians 3:12‑17
Living the Kingdom Family
Learning Objectives
Participants will see that living as part of God’s family means practicing the virtues of His Kingdom — compassion, patience, forgiveness, and love. They will discern how these qualities shape everyday interactions at home and in the church. They will commit to one concrete action that reflects God’s restorative love in their relationships.
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Sample Content
This study adapts to your church
When you bring this study into your workspace, it adapts to your theological convictions, your teaching context, and your audience. No other curriculum does this.
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