We Are No Longer Slaves; We Are Children of God
Big Truth:
We Are No Longer Slaves; We Are Children of God
Galatians 4:7; Ephesians 2:19; 3:6; 1 John 3:1; Philippians 2:15
Bible Verse:
For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, ‘Abba! Father!” The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with Him in order that we may also be glorified with Him.
Big Ideas:
- We are more than servants or conquerors; we are family.
- In Jesus, nothing can separate us from God.
- Nothing compares to being in the family of God.
Bible Passage:
Romans 8:15-39Identity:
FOCUS – I AM IN CHRIST
SERIES: GOD IS THE VINE – I AM A BRANCH
This series begins with the basics of abiding. When we repent of our sins and trust in Jesus to save us, we are made sons and daughters of God in Christ through faith. This is our abiding position and identity: we are in Christ. Whether or not this is true of us is the most important thing about us. This series will help students understand the importance of abiding in Christ.
Every student should know that:
- God is the vine, and they are a branch.
- Our life comes from God alone.
Every student should strive to:
- Memorize Galatians 2:20.
- Read and meditate on John 15:1-15 each week.
- Pursue an abiding relationship with Jesus together with leaders and others in their church.
Every student should feel:
- Insufficient and inadequate at their inability to meet their own needs.
- Thankful and overwhelmed by an all-sufficient Savior who satisfies.
Every student should want to:
- Abide in Jesus faithfully.
- Aim higher in their personal pursuit of Him.
