Abiding is Pursuing Who Jesus Calls Us to Be
Big Truth:
Abiding is Pursuing Who Jesus Calls Us to Be
1 Peter 1:13-17; Colossians 1:28-29
Bible Verse:
But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of discernment trained by constant practice to distinguish good from evil.
Hebrews 5:14
Big Ideas:
- Following Jesus is wanting to be like Him.
- Jesus makes us more like Him through constant practice.
Bible Passage:
Hebrews 5:11-6:1Identity:
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.
