Generate age-appropriate discussion questions that move students from surface-level answers to genuine spiritual conversation. This prompt creates layered questions perfect for middle school or high school small groups, progressing from icebreakers to deep application.
Create small group discussion questions for youth group on this topic: [your topic, Scripture passage, or theme]
Student age level: [Middle school (6th-8th) OR High school (9th-12th)]
Group size: [4-8 students]
Discussion time: [20-30 minutes]
Create 3 tiers of questions:
ICEBREAKER (1-2 questions):
- Fun, low-stakes questions that get everyone talking
- No wrong answers
OBSERVATION (2-3 questions):
- What does the text/topic actually say?
- Understanding level questions
INTERPRETATION (2-3 questions):
- What does it mean?
- Why does it matter?
- Connect to bigger biblical themes
APPLICATION (2-3 questions):
- How does this change how we live?
- Personal connection to teen life
- Specific, actionable takeaways
Make questions:
- Open-ended (no yes/no answers)
- Relatable to teen life (school, friendships, social media, family, identity, anxiety)
- Progressively deeper
- Include 1-2 "What if..." scenario questions
- Age-appropriate language
Bonus: Include one creative discussion starter activity (not just talking) that introduces the topic.