Big Truth:

The Church Makes Disciples

Ephesians 4:11-17; Colossians 1:28; Hebrews 10:25

Bible Verse:

“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

Matthew 28:19-20

Big Ideas:

  • We make disciples in all of life.
  • We make disciples through sharing and teaching.
  • We make disciples under Christ’s authority and by His presence.

Bible Passage:

Matthew 28:16-20; Acts 2:46; 2 Timothy 2:1-12

Identity:

FOCUS – I AM PART OF A FAMILY

SERIES: GOD IS FATHER – I AM PART OF THE FAMILY

This series continues looking at God as Father, but looks at the family that we are adopted into as Jesus followers: the church. Each week teaches on various aspects of what the church is and does. Through this practical series, students will grow in their understanding of what it looks like to be a faithful member of a local church.

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Every student should know that:

  • The church is a family.
  • The church is given by God.
  • The church exists for God.

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Every student should strive to:

  • Prioritize gathering to worship each week with their church family.
  • Learn more about membership in their local church.
  • Do something to intentionally serve someone in their church family each week.

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Every student should feel:

  • Thankful for the unique ways God has gifted them and their church.
  • Appreciation for the elders and leaders that God has gifted their church.

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Every student should want:

  • To devote themselves to pursue holiness with their church family.
  • To have their lives be marked by love for the church.
  • To live in a way that is sacrificial and generous for the good of others and the glory of God.