The Church is Dependent
Big Truth:
The Church is Dependent
Romans 12:15; Galatians 6:2; Hebrews 13:3; 1 Peter 3:8
Bible Verse:
“Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it.”
1 Corinthians 12:27
Big Ideas:
- We are members of one body, serving the God who is three in one.
- God the Spirit uniquely gifts every believer.
- Our gifts exist for the building up of one another and God’s glory.
Bible Passage:
1 Corinthians 12:1-27Identity:
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.
