Big Truth:
Abide or Die
John 5:24-26; Colossians 1:17; 1 John 2:6, 28
Bible Verse:
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.
John 15:5
Big Ideas:
- In Jesus there is life.
- Apart from Jesus there is death.
- Jesus is our everything.
Bible Passage:
John 15:1-12Identity:
FOCUS – I AM GROWING
SERIES: GOD IS THE VINE – I AM A BRANCH
This series continues with the basics of abiding, building on our understanding of our abiding position in Christ to look our abiding pursuit of Christ. As it introduces a biblical definition of pursuit, this series will help students understand the importance of growing in their relationship with Jesus.
Every student should know that:
- God is the vine and they are a branch.
- We can do nothing apart from Jesus.
- Abiding is both position and pursuit.
Every student should strive to:
- Read and meditate on John 15:1-5 each week.
- Memorize Galatians 2:20.
- Pursue an abiding relationship with Jesus in community with their local church.
Every student should feel:
- Insufficient and inadequate in their own power and might.
- Thankful for the Savior who abides in us.
- Overwhelmed by Christ’s sacrifice for us.
Every student should want to:
- Abide in Jesus.
- Pursue spiritual disciplines.
- Continually aim higher in their pursuit of Him.
