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Genesis Baptist Church
Empowering Generations for the 21st Century

BIBLE STUDY

6-Week Bible Study Series:

Making Room for the Next Generation:

Preparing, Empowering, and Releasing

Week 1: God’s Vision is Generational Scripture: Genesis 17:7–9Key Focus :God makes covenants not just with individuals but with generations. Leaders must begin with the conviction that the future belongs to those coming after us. Discussion Points: • What does it mean to lead with legacy in mind? • How can we pray and plan with future generations at heart? Weekly Prayer: Lord, help us this week to walk in humility and purpose. Give us the courage to make room for others, to empower the next generation, and to let go of anything that hinders legacy. Teach us how to pour into others what You have poured into us. In Jesus' name, Amen. Leader's Reflection: This week, reflect on where God might be calling you to step aside, step up, or stretch forward to empower someone younger. Are there areas in your ministry or life where you're holding on out of fear rather than faith?

Week 2: Moses and Joshua: A Model of Transition Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:1–8; Joshua 1:1–9Key Focus: Moses didn’t cling to power; he commissioned Joshua. The call is to release, not restrain. Discussion Points: • What did Moses do to prepare Joshua? • What are signs that someone is ready to step up spiritually and practically? • What holds us back from releasing others? Weekly Prayer: Lord, help us this week to walk in humility and purpose. Give us the courage to make room for others, to empower the next generation, and to let go of anything that hinders legacy. Teach us how to pour into others what You have poured into us. In Jesus' name, Amen. Leader's Reflection: This week, reflect on where God might be calling you to step aside, step up, or stretch forward to empower someone younger. Are there areas in your ministry or life where you're holding on out of fear rather than faith?

Week 3: John the Baptist and Jesus: Knowing When to Decrease Scripture: John 3:25–30 Key Focus: John models spiritual security: “He must increase, I must decrease.”Making room often involves humility and a willingness to step back.Discussion Points: • How do we identify when it's time to shift roles? • How do insecurities hinder the emergence of new leaders?Weekly Prayer:Lord, help us this week to walk in humility and purpose. Give us the courage to make roomfor others, to empower the next generation, and to let go of anything that hinders legacy.Teach us how to pour into others what You have poured into us. In Jesus' name, Amen. Leader's Reflection: This week, reflect on where God might be calling you to step aside, step up, or stretch forward to empower someone younger. Are there areas in your ministry or life where you're holding on out of fear rather than faith?

Week 4: Paul and Timothy: Passing the Baton of Faith and Leadership Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1–14Key Focus: Paul didn’t just affirm Timothy—he trained and trusted him. The next generation needs impartation and responsibility, not control. Discussion Points: • How can we help young leaders grow in faith and confidence? • What spiritual gifts can we help cultivate in others? Weekly Prayer: Lord, help us this week to walk in humility and purpose. Give us the courage to make room for others, to empower the next generation, and to let go of anything that hinders legacy. Teach us how to pour into others what You have poured into us. In Jesus' name, Amen. Leader's Reflection: This week, reflect on where God might be calling you to step aside, step up, or stretch forward to empower someone younger. Are there areas in your ministry or life where you're holding on out of fear rather than faith?

Week 5: Creating Space for Youth in the Kingdom Scripture: Mark 10:13–16Key Focus: Jesus rebuked those who tried to keep the children away. Often, thechurch limits young people due to tradition, fear, or comfort.Discussion Points: • Are our systems and services truly welcoming to the next generation? • What do young people need from the church today?Weekly Prayer:Lord, help us this week to walk in humility and purpose. Give us the courage to make roomfor others, to empower the next generation, and to let go of anything that hinders legacy.Teach us how to pour into others what You have poured into us. In Jesus' name, Amen.Leader's Reflection:This week, reflect on where God might be calling you to step aside, step up, or stretchforward to empower someone younger. Are there areas in your ministry or life where you're holding on out of fear rather than faith?

Week 6: Elijah and Elisha: A Legacy of Power, Not Position Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1–14Key Focus:Elijah did not pass down a title but a mantle. He mentored Elisha inpower and purpose. The goal is not to replicate ourselves but torelease greater works.Discussion Points: • What legacy are we passing down—titles or spiritual authority? • How can we prepare others to do more than we did?Weekly Prayer:Lord, help us this week to walk in humility and purpose. Give us the courage to make roomfor others, to empower the next generation, and to let go of anything that hinders legacy.Teach us how to pour into others what You have poured into us. In Jesus' name, Amen.Leader's Reflection:This week, reflect on where God might be calling you to step aside, step up, or stretchforward to empower someone younger. Are there areas in your ministry or life whereyou're holding on out of fear rather than faith?