JUNE 21, 2020 - CGYOUTH

WEEK OF JUNE 21, 2020:

The Point: God delivers us from slavery to sin and death and gives us life through the Spirit.

Starter (Ask):

Find an old school picture, family photo from your childhood.
What do you remember about that time of your life? What was your favorite food? What was your favorite movie? Who were your friends? List as many things you can think of.
Are any of those things still the same today? What has changed since that photo? List as many things as you can think of. Name at least 10 things that have changed.

(Bring that photo to the next Zoom call! We want to see them!!!)

Just like changes occur in our personalities and style as we grow up, God continues to change us beginning the moment we trust Jesus with our life. In Christ, we are new creations - new creations who are constantly being made more and more into the likeness of our Creator.

Read: Romans 8:12-39, Luke 15:11-32,

What did you observe?
Summarize in your own words the main points in those chapters/verses
Pick out certain phrases, terms, or verses that you found interesting or really important.

From Slaves to Sons, From Suffering to Glory, From Death to Life

Adoption - Read John 1:12, Gal. 4:5, Rom. 8:16-17

Discuss:

How can being adopted into God’s family influence the way you see yourself and how you live?
How does being adopted fit into God’s plan for the world?
What are you worried about in life right now? How does the gospel of God’s love speak to that situation or anxiety?

OVERTIME: DIG-IN DEVOS

Journal 1

HEAD

ASK: Do you see your relationship with God as “payback” to Him for what He’s done for you? Is that a good way to see it?

Read:

Reflect: What do you observe about this scripture?

Journal 2

HEART - Read…

How do you think living for Jesus can create humility and confidence at the same time?
Paul describes a life in Christ as worship. What do you think this means? How does this change the way you think of worship?
How can thinking about your daily life as worship change the way you see each day?

Read:

Reflect: What do you observe about this scripture?

Journal 3

HANDS - Read…

What do scriptures say about viewing difficulties and struggles? How does this differ from how the world might see difficulties and struggles?
What are difficult things in your life RIGHT NOW that you can face by focusing on Jesus and His love for you?

Read:

Reflect: What do you observe about this scripture?

ANTI-RACISM RESOURCES:

If you missed the interview with Pastor John Girton on going from a Moment to a Movement, PLEASE make time to watch it together! It’s powerful.

I've heard from many of you desiring resources to talk with their youth about systemic racism and getting involved. Here are some places to start:

1. This is an image (White Privilege/Supremacy Image link) to help identify different types of racism. I found this a very helpful tool when having conversations.

2. This is a short video describing Systemic Racism. Here is a recent video that describes the History of Systemic Racism in our country in 17 minutes.

3. A book written for teens and young adults called Stamped by Dr. Ibram X. Kendi with Jason Reynolds. This is a remix of his national best seller written for teens and young adults.

4. Here is an article about being Allies with our black brothers and sisters.

5. Movies to Watch: