Fathom Bible Studies: The Promise of the Future Leader Guide: Stories of Hope in Ruth Isaiah and Micah

The story of Jesus doesn’t begin in a manger in Bethlehem. Instead it first begins hundreds of years before when God’s prophets begin to preach about the coming of the Messiah who would redeem all of humanity. In this study we will unpack that message of hope and anticipation as it’s found in the prophets of Isaiah and Micah and the redeeming story of RuthA Deep Dive into the Story of GodFathom is a Bible study for teens that covers the Old and New Testaments in 18 4-session studies. The lessons are a blend of narrative and traditional theological approaches to understanding the Bible story. Each lesson will focus on one passage that will launch into the larger context of Gods story being studiedand how that story is meant to be theirs. Fathom is suitable for groups with middle schoolers high schoolers and any combination of the two. But unlike many other resources it acknowledges the differences between older and younger youth and the way they learn. It provides activities specific to each age group as well as activities for mixed groups in which older youth have leadership opportunities. Fathom gives leaders the option to let youth take ownership of their learning through teaching and leading alongside adults. Fathom creates space and tension for teens to wrestle with how to interpret and experience the Bible.