God Is Making Redeemed Image Bearers New
Big Truth:
God Is Making Redeemed Image Bearers New
2 Corinthians 5:17; Galatians 5:16; Romans 8:29
Bible Verse:
“And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, ‘Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be His people, and God Himself will be with them as their God. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.’ And He who was seated on the throne said, ‘Behold, I am making all things new.’ Also He said, ‘Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.’”
Big Ideas:
- Redeemed image bearers live with purpose today because Jesus is coming soon.
- Redeemed image bearers look forward to the day when God will remove all sin, death, and sorrow.
- Redeemed image bearers can have peace and hope today because God’s promises are trustworthy and true.
Bible Passage:
Revelation 21:1-27Identity:
FOCUS – I AM AN IMAGE BEARER
SERIES: GOD IS THE IMAGE — I AM THE IMAGE BEARER
This series takes a biblical-theological look at what it means to be an image bearer. We are created in the image of God, by God, for God, and to worship God. This reality informs our purpose and pursuit, and is where we find our significance and worth. This series will help students see various aspects of their life in light of their status as image bearers, see and treat others as image bearers, and live faithfully in light of the day that all redeemed image bearers are made new.
Every student should know that:
- They were created in God’s image and likeness for the purpose of worship.
- Value, purpose, significance, and worth are found in and flow from God alone.
Every student should strive to:
- Understand and embrace who God created them to be.
- Talk about gender and identity as a gift from the Lord for His purposes and His glory.
- Memorize the Bible verse each week.
Every student should feel:
- Awe that God created them in His own image.
- Loved by their heavenly Father who knows them better than they know themselves and still pursues them.
Every student should want:
- To have a deeper relationship with the God who made them in His image.
- To pursue a lifestyle of worship that centers on the true Savior and rejects false saviors.
