Q. Who are So What? Bible studies for?
A. So What? Bible studies are designed for high school youth. The studies can be used in small groups, large classes, Sunday school classes, discipleship groups, and more. However you use it, So What? is designed to provide your group with in-depth Bible studies using the modified inductive approach. If you’re looking for material for younger students, check out our preteen and middle school/junior high material!
Q. What is a modified inductive Bible study?
A. Click here to read more about leading an effective Bible study.
Q. What do I get with each study?
A. Each Leader Kit ($21.99) includes:
• Leader Guide (100+ pages with teaching outline, discussion questions, and study notes)
• Full-color Examine Student Bible Studies (13 sessions, booklet or individual, depending on the study)
• Full-color Student Devotional Journal (booklet or included in Examine study, 30+ pages)
• Bonus! PowerPoint for every session
• Bonus! Digital Devotional to email, post online, or text
Each Student Bible Study Pack ($9.99) includes:
• Full-color Examine Student Bible Studies (13 sessions, booklet or individual, depending on the study)
• Full-color Student Devotional Journal (booklet or included in Examine study, 30+ pages)
Q. What studies are available?
A. We have six studies available now, and three more in the works. Future studies will be on topics such as the Gospel of John and the Christian mind. Sign up here to subscribe to our email list so you will be the first to know what’s new!
Q. Why do you call it So What?
A. These studies are meant to challenge students to ask, “What difference does the Bible make in my life?” Through in-depth studies into God’s Word, students will learn how to relate their faith to life and life to faith. Click here to read more about the philosophy behind the name So What?
Q. Can I try it out first?
A. Click to download free lessons from each of our currently available studies. Print them out and use with your group!
Q. Are the studies available in a digital-only format?
A. The items used to lead these studies are available in print only. Everything you need is included in the Leader Kit, which comes with 1 Student Bible Study Pack. When you purchase a Leader Kit, you have access to supplemental items available for download: PowerPoint shows for each session and a digital version of the devotional Journal. We want you to focus on your own study of Scripture and your students, not printing, folding, and organizing a bunch of downloads!
Q. Why do you have printed student Bible studies? Don’t teenagers today expect everything to be digital or online?
A. The student Bible study, called Examine, is essential for the students to learn how to study the Bible as you lead from the Leader Guide. It is designed to get students to dig into God’s Word and follow the main points of the session, as well as accommodate different learning styles. When students have something they can follow and write on, they retain much more. If they “tune out” at some point during the session, Examine will help them tune back in as they see which questions or points are being covered. Don’t worry if students don’t save them; they have served their purpose.
Q. What version of the Bible is used in the studies?
A. The studies use the English Standard Version (ESV) of the Bible.
Q. I ordered a Leader Kit. Where do I download the free digital items, including PowerPoint?
A. When you purchase a Leader Kit, you will receive an email with a digital download code. Go to our Download Center and enter the code. The code expires 120 days after ordering. Questions? Problems? Call 800-695-3387, email Diane Bennett at diane.bennett [at] gcp.org, or contact us here.
Q. Why is the Session Outline on the pages before the Leader Prep?
A. The sections are organized this way to help you, as leader, remember to teach from the Session Outline and not the study notes. This reflects the goal of the So What? Bible studies: your students will relate their faith to their lives when they are engaged with God’s Word, you, and each other. Lecturing does not accomplish this.
Q. How does this fit in with other curriculum from Great Commission Publications?
A. The Show Me Jesus Youth Bible studies, including the So What? series, build on Show Me Jesus curriculum for children. Individual courses for ages two through high school encompass a complete plan to teach the Bible as a whole and the unfolding story of redemption in Christ. Both are rooted in our Reformed heritage and doctrine as embodied in the Westminster Standards. Click here to learn more about Great Commission Publications.
Q. How can I tell my youth leader about So What? Bible studies?
A. Send them here! All the information can be found in this website, and we’ll be adding more all the time. Click here to share the video on the home page.
Q. Who can I talk to about how to use So What?
A. Diane Bennett is available at diane.bennett [at] gcp.org or 877-300-8884.
Q. I love it! How can I order?
A. Click to order online now. Or call Diane Bennett at 877-300-8884. Sign up here to subscribe to our email list so you will be the first to know what’s new!
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