Jesus Followers Exist For God’s Glory

Big Truth:

Jesus Followers Exist For God's Glory

Isaiah 66:22; 65:17; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Romans 8:23, 29; 2 Peter 3:13; Revelation 3:12

Bible Verse:

And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

Colossians 3:17

Big Ideas:

  • Every moment is an opportunity to live for God’s glory.
  • We can live for God’s glory through our words and deeds.
  • We live for God’s glory through our relationships.

Bible Passage:

Colossians 3:18-4:1

Identity:

FOCUS – I AM AN IMAGE BEARER

SERIES: GOD IS PURE — I AM PURSUING

This series walks through the book of Colossians. Because Jesus is life and we are raised with Him, we can put off sinful desires and actions and pursue a life obedient to what Christ has commanded. This series will help students pursue living holy, faithful, and obedient lives for God’s glory.

View tips to teach and talk in this series here!

bullet image

Every student should know that:

  • They exist for God’s glory
  • The life of a Jesus follower is a life of constantly pursuing being more like Christ.

bullet image

Every student should strive to:

  • Spend time each day studying God’s Word and letting it shape their thoughts, feelings, and actions.
  • Flee temptation and strive to “put off” sinful desires, thoughts, and actions.

bullet image

Every student should feel:

  • A deep love for God’s Word.
  • Humbled that God would use us to make Him known.

bullet image

Every student should want:

  • To have a healthy fear of the Lord that leads them to walk in His wisdom.
  • To pursue Christlikeness in their attitudes, desires, thoughts, and actions.
  • To walk in and model a life of purity because God is pure.