Jesus Followers Exist To Put God’s Worth On Display

Big Truth:

Jesus Followers Exist To Put God’s Worth On Display

Matthew 5:16; Ephesians 4:1; 2 Corinthians 2:15; Philippians 1:27

Bible Verse:

“So as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to Him, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God.”

Colossians 1:10

Big Ideas:

  • We put God’s worth on display as we grow in our knowledge of His will.
  • We put God’s worth on display as we bear fruit in every good work.
  • We put God’s worth on display as we rest and rejoice in the gospel.

Bible Passage:

Colossians 1:9-14

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!

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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.

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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.

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Every student should feel:

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

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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.