Big Truth:

Jesus Followers Pursue Holiness

1 Peter 1:13-16; Leviticus 11:45; 20:26; 2 Corinthians 7:1

Bible Verse:

“But Daniel resolved that he would not defile himself with the king’s food, or with the wine that he drank. Therefore he asked the chief of the eunuch to allow him not to defile himself.”

Daniel 1:8

Big Ideas:

  • Jesus followers trust God’s purposes even when life brings difficulty and loss.
  • Jesus followers resolve that obedience is better than compromise.
  • Jesus followers stand out from the world around them.

Bible Passage:

Daniel 1

Identity:

FOCUS – I AM CALLED

SERIES: GOD IS KING – I AM A DISCIPLE

When we know our position and part in the family of God, we will understand that there are certain things we are called to. This series looks at the call to follow Christ: to be a disciple, looking at several Old and New Testament examples of those who faithfully followed God.

Learn more about how to teach this series!

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Every student should know that:

  • God is the One True King.
  • Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.
  • There is a cost to following Jesus.

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Every student should strive to:

  • Examine their own heart and repent of how they have followed false saviors.
  • Pray regularly asking the Lord to grow their faith in Him.
  • Endure through discouragement and difficult circumstances.

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Every student should feel:

  • Confident in the steadfastness of the Lord.
  • Grateful for the cloud of witnesses that we have as a model for how to faithfully follow Christ.
  • Grounded in Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith.

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Every student should want:

  • To devote themselves to pursuing holiness.
  • To suffer well for the glory of God.
  • To use their lives to point others to a better Savior, King, and Treasure.