Bassline (Youth Small Group)
*** SERIES 4 OUT NOW ***
Pentecost coming in May.
Bassline is weekly discipleship material that will help young people grow in their faith by tuning their lives to God's rhythm and beat. Through scripture, they will develop their understanding of not just what and why we believe, but how to live out those beliefs.
The Bassline sessions are produced by the Children and Youth Department and Mission Resources in collaboration with Kay Moorby (soulwithaview).
Bassline Leader's Guide
Download the Leader's Guide here
Current Series (Series 4) and Upcoming (Pentecost) Summaries
Bassline - Series 4 Summary - Encounters
Summary of the sessions in Bassline series 4 - Encounters
Bassline Pentecost Session Summary
A summary of the stand-alone Bassline Pentecost session.
We would encourage you to start at Series 1 and work your way through the material in order, but also to pick up the 'Key Dates Series' as and when they are relevant.
This is the Bassline Guide to Easter. You are welcome to use these two series no matter where you are in the curriculum. Session 1 covers Palm Sunday to Maundy Thursday and Session 2 Covers Good Friday to Easter Sunday.
Bassline - Easter Series Summary - A Bassline Guide to Easter
Summary of the sessions in A Bassline Guide to Easter
Bassline - Easter Series - Session 1
We’ll start with Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, and go through the events of Holy Week, pausing on Thursday.
Bassline - Easter Series - Session 2
In this session we will have the opportunity to reflect on the sacrifice Jesus made and celebrate his resurrection.
Bassline - Easter Series - Handout
Holy Week Planner handout for Bassline Easter Series - Sessions 1 and 2
All sessions for Series 1 are here. The handouts can be found at the end of each session, or available here as separate downloads for convenience.
Bassline - Series 1 Summary - Intro to Bassline
Summary of the sessions in Bassline Series 1 - Intro to Bassline
Bassline - Series 1 - Session 1
This session introduces the new youth discipleship programme Bassline, with an opportunity to understand how it all works and explore Peter 3:15
Bassline - Series 1 - Session 1 Handout
Amplify handout for Bassline Series 1 - Session 1
Bassline - Series 1 - Session 2
Young people will have the opportunity to explore their covenant relationship with God, review the four main covenants God made in the Old Testament and explore how Jesus invites us to be part of a new covenant.
Bassline - Series 1 - Session 2 Handouts
Imaginary bands and Covenant handouts for Bassline Series 1 - Session 2
Bassline - Series 1 - Session 3
In today’s session we will explore how the Lord’s Prayer can help us to connect with our God who loves us deeply.
Bassline - Series 1 - Session 3 Handout
The Lord's Prayer handout for Bassline Series 1 - Session 3
Bassline - Series 1 - Session 4
Today’s session explores the definition of worship and role it plays in the in our everyday lives of a believer.
Bassline - Series 1 - Session 4 Handout
Worship Scripture handout for Bassline Series 1 - Session 4
Bassline - Series 1 - Session 5
Learning from the acts of faith throughout the Old Testament, the young people will discover what it means to fix our focus on Jesus in every aspect of our lives.
Bassline - Series 1 - Session 5 Handout
Hall of Faith handout for Bassline Series 1 - Session 5
Bassline - Series 1 - Session 6
In today’s session we set any negative ideas of study aside so that we can focus on what it means to study God’s word, and explore creative ways that we can study the Bible.
Bassline - Series 1 - Session 6 Handout
Study handout for Bassline Series 1 - Session 6
All sessions for Series 2 are here. The handouts can be found at the end of each session, or available here as separate downloads for convenience.
Bassline - Series 2 Summary - The Bible
Summary of the sessions in Bassline Series 2 - The Bible
Bassline - Series 2 - Session 1
This sessions gives young people a chance to look at why this sacred book is so important to Christians.
Bassline - Series 2 - Session 1 Handout
Books of the Bible handout for Bassline Series 2 - Session 1
Bassline - Series 2 - Session 2
This session delves into the origin of the Bible and whether it can be trusted.
Bassline - Series 2 - Session 2 Handout 1
Bible verse Jigsaw handout for Bassline Series 2 - Session 2
Bassline - Series 2 - Session 2 Handout 2 (optional)
Optional Extract handout for Bassline Series 2 - Session 2
Bassline - Series 2 - Session 3
Discover the writing styles used within the Bible and how they impact our understanding of God’s word.
Bassline - Series 2 - Session 4
Explore the question 'Is the Bible relevant to us today?'
All sessions for Series 3 are here. The handouts can be found at the end of each session, or available here as separate downloads for convenience.
Bassline - Series 3 Summary - Creation
Summary of the sessions in Bassline Series 3 - Creation
Bassline - Series 3 - Session 1
Explore the creation story and different interpretations
Bassline - Series 3 - Session 1 Handout (optional)
Exploring Creation handout - Resources to help the group explore creation further.
Bassline - Series 3 - Session 2
Consider the creation of humans and what sets us apart from the rest of creation.
Bassline - Series 3 - Session 2 Handout
Creation Story handout - A dramatised version of The Voice paraphrase of Genesis 1.
Bassline - Series 3 - Session 3
Think about the chaos and environmental impact of sin in this world and how to care for creation today.
Bassline - Series 3 - Session 4
Explore how God renewed his relationship with his people through Jesus.
All sessions for Series 4 are here. The handouts can be found at the end of each session, or available here as separate downloads for convenience. There's also a download all button below which will download all sessions and handout documents for this latest series.
Bassline - Series 4 Summary - Encounters
Summary of the sessions in Bassline series 4 - Encounters
Bassline - Series 4 - Session 1
Focus on Mary Magdalene and the integral part she played in laying the foundations of
the Church we know today, as well as the role of women within the ministry of Jesus and The Salvation Army.
Bassline - Series 4 - Session 1 Handout 1
Mary Magdalene handout to find out more about Mary for Series 4, Session 1
Bassline - Series 4 - Session 1 Handout 2
William Booth Handout for Series 4, Session 1
Bassline - Series 4 - Session 2
Discover the story of two disciples despondently walking along the road to Emmaus and their journey to
discovering the resurrected Jesus.
Bassline - Series 4 - Session 2 Handout
Road Ahead Handout for Series 4, Session 2.
Bassline - Series 4 - Session 3
Consider whether ‘doubting Thomas’ is a worthy nickname or whether this disciple moved from doubt to
disbelief, and the tricky topic of deconstruction.
Bassline - Series 4 - Session 4
Simon Peter was able to put the past behind him and make a fresh start.
Bassline - Series 4 - Session 5
Explore what it means to be a disciple of Jesus and how following him is the best decision we can make
in our lives.
Bassline - Series 4 - Session 6
To bring our Encounters Series to a close, we will discover the significance of Jesus’ ascension
to heaven.
Download all sessions and handouts for the latest series - Series 4
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