The Church Abides in Christ
Big Truth:
The Church Abides in Christ
John 8:31; Galatians 2:20; Colossians 2:6; 1 John 2:6, 24-28
Bible Verse:
“Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.”
Big Ideas:
- Jesus is the vine and we are dependent branches.
- Pruning is a normal part of the Christian life and community.
- The church that bears fruit glorifies God and finds joy in Jesus.
Bible Passage:
John 15:1-12Identity:
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.
Every student should know that:
- The church is a family.
- The church is given by God.
- The church exists for God.
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.
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.
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.
