Jesus Followers Exist For God’s Glory
Big Truth:
Jesus Followers Exist For God's Glory
Isaiah 66:22; 65:17; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Romans 8:23, 29; 2 Peter 3:13; Revelation 3:12
Bible Verse:
And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
Colossians 3:17
Big Ideas:
- Every moment is an opportunity to live for God’s glory.
- We can live for God’s glory through our words and deeds.
- We live for God’s glory through our relationships.
Bible Passage:
Colossians 3:18-4:1Identity:
FOCUS – I AM AN IMAGE BEARER
SERIES: GOD IS PURE — I AM PURSUING
This series walks through the book of Colossians. Because Jesus is life and we are raised with Him, we can put off sinful desires and actions and pursue a life obedient to what Christ has commanded. This series will help students pursue living holy, faithful, and obedient lives for God’s glory.
Every student should know that:
- They exist for God’s glory
- The life of a Jesus follower is a life of constantly pursuing being more like Christ.
Every student should strive to:
- Spend time each day studying God’s Word and letting it shape their thoughts, feelings, and actions.
- Flee temptation and strive to “put off” sinful desires, thoughts, and actions.
Every student should feel:
- A deep love for God’s Word.
- Humbled that God would use us to make Him known.
Every student should want:
- To have a healthy fear of the Lord that leads them to walk in His wisdom.
- To pursue Christlikeness in their attitudes, desires, thoughts, and actions.
- To walk in and model a life of purity because God is pure.
