Study Guide: Unbound - Teen Bible Study Book: Experiencing Life and Freedom in Christ

Are you still wrapped in grave clothes?

In the book of John, we read the miraculous story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. As Jesus called to his friend, Lazarus rose from his grave, breathing, moving—fully alive—yet still bound by the clothes he was buried in. Is it possible that, like Lazarus, we too are still bound in our grave clothes? Held back by fear, or pride, or shame. Wrapped up in sin, or hurt, or anger, or unforgiveness. Grave clothes are anything that hold us back from everything God has for us. This describes many believers today—alive in Christ but still bound.

This study will help you experience life and freedom in Christ. Jesus has called us from death to life. We’ve responded in faith, and it’s time to break free. It’s time to live unbound.

In this new 6-session study, author Ryan McDermott invites us to shed the old life that has held us back and fully embrace the newness of life that Christ has made possible. Jesus died, not just so that we could have life, but so that we might be unbound and step into a new identity: holy, loved, chosen, and free.

Features:

• Six teaching videos featuring author Ryan McDermott; approximately 6-8 minutes in length — available separately
• Leader Guide in the back of the Bible study book to guide questions and discussion with small groups
• Personal study segments in the Bible study book to complete between group sessions
• Biblically rooted and gospel-centered
• Personal study segments in the Bible study book to complete between group sessions
• 6 group sessions; 5 weeks of personal study

• Video segments help teens connect to the theme for that session.
• Overcome setbacks and obstacles on the path to spiritual growth.
• Students will be shown a life that is possible with Christ.
• Encourages conversation around the importance of community and accountability.
• Teaches students how to replace the sin in their lives with love and grace.
• Helps students identify the sin in their life and move toward holiness.

Ryan McDermott is passionate about preaching the gospel of Jesus, helping students be brave enough to believe they can change the world, and training the next generation of church leaders. He has an undergraduate degree in Christian Leadership from Palm Beach Atlantic University and a Master’s degree in Ministerial Leadership from Southeastern University. Ryan has over seventeen years of experience serving students in the local church. Currently, he serves as the Executive Director of Family Ministry at Christ Fellowship Church, a non-denominational multi-site church with locations all across South Florida. Ryan lives in West Palm Beach, Florida, with his wife Christine and their two children, Declan and Kinley.