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**Author:** [@system](https://412teens.discourse.group/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 7:50pm UTC](https://412teens.discourse.group/t/hi-lets-start-here/5 "2026-07-17T19:50:42Z")
We’re so glad you’re joining us here in the 412teens community. We like to think of this place as “Big Church,” where believers from their teens (14+) to adulthood can come together and talk about their faith and spiritu… --- ## [What's your favorite figurative passage?](https://412teens.discourse.group/t/whats-your-favorite-figurative-passage/53)
**Author:** [@412teens](https://412teens.discourse.group/u/412teens)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 10:19pm UTC](https://412teens.discourse.group/t/whats-your-favorite-figurative-passage/53 "2026-10-14T22:19:58Z")
This is a discussion of the article: How can I spot figurative language in the Bible? From saying Solomon’s bride is a flower to Jesus being a loaf of bread, there are so many interesting figurative illustrations in … --- ## [Is it possible to "idolize" low self-esteem?](https://412teens.discourse.group/t/is-it-possible-to-idolize-low-self-esteem/52)
**Author:** [@412teens](https://412teens.discourse.group/u/412teens)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 7:44pm UTC](https://412teens.discourse.group/t/is-it-possible-to-idolize-low-self-esteem/52 "2026-10-08T19:44:57Z")
This is a discussion of the article: Is low self-esteem better than pride? Have you ever met someone who always seems to be down on themselves and their lives? No matter what you say, they can never agree that they h… --- ## [Why did Jesus use hyperboles?](https://412teens.discourse.group/t/why-did-jesus-use-hyperboles/51)
**Author:** [@412teens](https://412teens.discourse.group/u/412teens)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 7:40pm UTC](https://412teens.discourse.group/t/why-did-jesus-use-hyperboles/51 "2026-10-07T19:40:26Z")
This is a discussion of the article: Should I really hate my family? There are times when the Bible speaks in figurative language, such as metaphors, similes, and hyperbole. A hyperbole is an extreme exaggeration use… --- ## [How can you trust God with your calling?](https://412teens.discourse.group/t/how-can-you-trust-god-with-your-calling/50)
**Author:** [@412teens](https://412teens.discourse.group/u/412teens)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 10:25pm UTC](https://412teens.discourse.group/t/how-can-you-trust-god-with-your-calling/50 "2026-10-05T22:25:11Z")
This is a discussion of the article: What's my calling? While Jesus gave us our two main directives in life already (love God, love people; see Matthew 22:37–40), God does give us specific callings for our individual… --- ## [07 - Galatians 2:1-5](https://412teens.discourse.group/t/07-galatians-2-1-5/49)
**Author:** [@412teens](https://412teens.discourse.group/u/412teens)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 7:00pm UTC](https://412teens.discourse.group/t/07-galatians-2-1-5/49 "2026-09-02T19:00:29Z")
:open\_book: Let’s read Galatians 2:1-5 (NLT) In this chapter, Paul continues to make his case to the Galatian believers that the Judaizers are not only wrong about him—they’re completely wrong about the gospel. 1 Then … --- ## [Facts & Myths About Alcoholism](https://412teens.discourse.group/t/facts-myths-about-alcoholism/48)
**Author:** [@system](https://412teens.discourse.group/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 7:45pm UTC](https://412teens.discourse.group/t/facts-myths-about-alcoholism/48 "2026-09-01T19:45:23Z")
:red\_question\_mark: Do you have an opinion or personal conviction about drinking alcohol? How has alcohol affected your worldview, perspectives, faith, family, lifestyle, or relationships? :open\_book: This is the dis… --- ## [06 - Galatians 1:21-24](https://412teens.discourse.group/t/06-galatians-1-21-24/47)
**Author:** [@412teens](https://412teens.discourse.group/u/412teens)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 3:21am UTC](https://412teens.discourse.group/t/06-galatians-1-21-24/47 "2026-08-26T03:21:36Z")
:open\_book: Let’s read Galatians 1:21-24 (NLT) 21 After that visit I went north into the provinces of Syria and Cilicia. 22 And still the churches in Christ that are in Judea didn’t know me personally. 23 All they knew … --- ## [Why were Adam and Eve kicked out?](https://412teens.discourse.group/t/why-were-adam-and-eve-kicked-out/46)
**Author:** [@system](https://412teens.discourse.group/u/system)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 5:29pm UTC](https://412teens.discourse.group/t/why-were-adam-and-eve-kicked-out/46 "2026-08-24T17:29:36Z")
After Adam and Eve disobeyed God, from that moment on, sin, sickness, evil, and death entered the world (Romans 5:12). As a result, they were sent out from their paradise in the Garden of Eden so they couldn’t eat fro… --- ## [05 - Galatians 1:18-20](https://412teens.discourse.group/t/05-galatians-1-18-20/45)
**Author:** [@412teens](https://412teens.discourse.group/u/412teens)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 11:27pm UTC](https://412teens.discourse.group/t/05-galatians-1-18-20/45 "2026-08-18T23:27:29Z")
:open\_book: Let’s read Galatians 1:18-20 (NLT) 18 Then three years later I went to Jerusalem to get to know Peter, and I stayed with him for fifteen days. 19 The only other apostle I met at that time was James, the Lord… --- ## [04 - Galatians 1:15-17](https://412teens.discourse.group/t/04-galatians-1-15-17/44)
**Author:** [@412teens](https://412teens.discourse.group/u/412teens)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 4:59pm UTC](https://412teens.discourse.group/t/04-galatians-1-15-17/44 "2026-08-13T16:59:25Z")
:open\_book: Let’s read Galatians 1:15-17 (NLT) 15 But even before I was born, God chose me and called me by his marvelous grace. Then it pleased him 16 to reveal his Son to me so that I would proclaim the Good News abou… --- ## [03 - Galatians 1:11-14](https://412teens.discourse.group/t/03-galatians-1-11-14/43)
**Author:** [@412teens](https://412teens.discourse.group/u/412teens)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2026, 12:25am UTC](https://412teens.discourse.group/t/03-galatians-1-11-14/43 "2026-08-06T00:25:17Z")
:open\_book: Let’s read Galatians 1:11-14 (NLT) Paul’s Message Comes from Christ 11 Dear brothers and sisters, I want you to understand that the gospel message I preach is not based on mere human reasoning. 12 I received… --- ## [02 - Galatians 1:6-10](https://412teens.discourse.group/t/02-galatians-1-6-10/32)
**Author:** [@412teens](https://412teens.discourse.group/u/412teens)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 9:00am UTC](https://412teens.discourse.group/t/02-galatians-1-6-10/32 "2026-07-30T09:00:30Z")
:open\_book: Let’s read Galatians 1:6-10 (NLT) There Is Only One Good News 6 I am shocked that you are turning away so soon from God, who called you to himself through the loving mercy of Christ. You are following a diff… --- ## [Is it wrong to be sarcastic?](https://412teens.discourse.group/t/is-it-wrong-to-be-sarcastic/30)
**Author:** [@412teens](https://412teens.discourse.group/u/412teens)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 12:07am UTC](https://412teens.discourse.group/t/is-it-wrong-to-be-sarcastic/30 "2026-07-23T00:07:04Z")
:red\_question\_mark: Is sarcasm one of your love languages? Has it ever gotten you into trouble with a friend? There’s nothing wrong with using irony, banter, humor, or even teasing in the right way. The Bible shows… --- ## [When Friends Reject Your Faith](https://412teens.discourse.group/t/when-friends-reject-your-faith/28)
**Author:** [@412teens](https://412teens.discourse.group/u/412teens)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 12:01am UTC](https://412teens.discourse.group/t/when-friends-reject-your-faith/28 "2026-07-23T00:01:46Z")
:red\_question\_mark: Have you ever had a friend or family member reject your faith? How did you respond? One of the hallmarks of a true friend is a mutual love and respect. If you have a friend who refuses to respec… --- ## [What is blasphemy of the Holy Spirit?](https://412teens.discourse.group/t/what-is-blasphemy-of-the-holy-spirit/27)
**Author:** [@412teens](https://412teens.discourse.group/u/412teens)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 11:50pm UTC](https://412teens.discourse.group/t/what-is-blasphemy-of-the-holy-spirit/27 "2026-07-22T23:50:20Z")
:red\_question\_mark: Have you ever been scared that you accidentally blasphemed the Holy Spirit? Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit referred to the specific sin of the Pharisees in that unique moment (Matthew 12:22-3… --- ## [How can I be content with my life?](https://412teens.discourse.group/t/how-can-i-be-content-with-my-life/26)
**Author:** [@412teens](https://412teens.discourse.group/u/412teens)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 11:46pm UTC](https://412teens.discourse.group/t/how-can-i-be-content-with-my-life/26 "2026-07-22T23:46:55Z")
:red\_question\_mark: What are some ways that you actively seek contentment in your life? Contentment is about being mentally and emotionally OK with the state of things as they are. The secret to being content is tr… --- ## [Our First Study: Galatians!](https://412teens.discourse.group/t/our-first-study-galatians/25)
**Author:** [@412teens](https://412teens.discourse.group/u/412teens)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 9:50pm UTC](https://412teens.discourse.group/t/our-first-study-galatians/25 "2026-07-22T21:50:07Z")
Our first Bible study is going to be on the book of Galatians, which can be found in the New Testament of the Bible (that’s the second half). It’s right between 2 Corinthians and Ephesians. Galatians is one of Paul’s ma… --- ## [01 - Galatians 1:1-5](https://412teens.discourse.group/t/01-galatians-1-1-5/23)
**Author:** [@412teens](https://412teens.discourse.group/u/412teens)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 9:38pm UTC](https://412teens.discourse.group/t/01-galatians-1-1-5/23 "2026-07-22T21:38:51Z")
:open\_book: Let’s Read: Galatians 1:1-5 (NLT) Greetings from Paul 1 This letter is from Paul, an apostle. I was not appointed by any group of people or any human authority, but by Jesus Christ himself and by God the Fat… --- ## [Is masturbation addictive?](https://412teens.discourse.group/t/is-masturbation-addictive/19)
**Author:** [@412teens](https://412teens.discourse.group/u/412teens)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 7:52pm UTC](https://412teens.discourse.group/t/is-masturbation-addictive/19 "2026-07-22T19:52:05Z")
:red\_question\_mark: Do you find that people don’t want to talk about this topic in Christian circles? Christians can be addicted to sinful behaviors—including masturbation. Our salvation is based on our relationshi… --- ## [The Rules of Civilized Discourse](https://412teens.discourse.group/t/the-rules-of-civilized-discourse/18)
**Author:** [@412teens](https://412teens.discourse.group/u/412teens)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 6:57pm UTC](https://412teens.discourse.group/t/the-rules-of-civilized-discourse/18 "2026-07-22T18:57:39Z")
By participating in this discussion board, you agree to all posted rules as well as a commitment to respect, courtesy, and kindness to all other members, admins, and mods. Rules may be updated at any time, and it’s your… --- ## [What does it mean to guard your heart?](https://412teens.discourse.group/t/what-does-it-mean-to-guard-your-heart/13)
**Author:** [@412teens](https://412teens.discourse.group/u/412teens)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 9:50pm UTC](https://412teens.discourse.group/t/what-does-it-mean-to-guard-your-heart/13 "2026-07-17T21:50:05Z")
:red\_question\_mark: What are some of the ways you “guard” your heart? The Bible advises to “guard your heart,” for it can be easily swayed if you aren’t vigilant about what you allow to affect you (Proverbs 4:23-26… --- ## [When You Feel Burned Out](https://412teens.discourse.group/t/when-you-feel-burned-out/10)
**Author:** [@412teens](https://412teens.discourse.group/u/412teens)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 8:56pm UTC](https://412teens.discourse.group/t/when-you-feel-burned-out/10 "2026-07-17T20:56:11Z")
:red\_question\_mark: Have you ever felt spiritually burned out? What helped you get out of the funk? The Bible is very realistic about emotional numbness and burnout. A lot of people in the Bible felt empty, exhaust…