BIG
IDEA OF THE SERIES
Many voices compete for influence in teenagers’ lives
today. Some of those voices are ultimately destructive to their relationships
and personal development. This five-lesson series, based on Jesus’ words in
Matthew 5, will help your students discern between the voices of our culture
and true Jesus-centered living.
Week 2 (7/3/18)
Our society says we’re free
to pursue whatever sexual practices we desire, as long as we don’t physically hurt
someone or commit adultery. But in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus suggests that
each of us might be guiltier of sexual sin than we realize. You’ve heard that
adultery is wrong, Jesus says, but thinking lustfully about someone is just as
sinful. In this lesson, students will discover that Jesus challenges not only
our harmful sexual actions but also our attitudes about sex.
Week 3 (7/10/18)
Our society says we’re
entitled to change our minds, even if we made a promise to someone. But in his
Sermon on the Mount, Jesus warns us against breaking our vows and compromising
our integrity. You’ve heard that lying is wrong, Jesus says, but lacking
integrity in our promises is just as sinful. In this lesson, students will see
how Jesus challenges not only our concept of a “promise” but also the integrity
of our hearts.
Week 4 (7/24/18)
Our society says we’re
entitled to get even when someone mistreats us. But in the Sermon on the Mount,
Jesus tells us to give up self-serving patterns of living. You’ve heard it’s
right to take revenge, Jesus says, but following him means loving people
unselfishly. In this lesson, students will hear how Jesus challenges not only
our self-centered attitudes but also our unwillingness to sacrifice for the
sake of others.
Week 5 (7/31/18)
Our society says it’s OK and
expected if we hate our enemies. But in his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus says we
need to treat our enemies as our neighbors. You’ve heard that you should hate
your enemies, Jesus says, but you should love them. In this thought-provoking lesson,
students will see how Jesus challenges not only our concept of “neighbor” but
also our willingness to show compassion to people who are against us.
Remember - July 31st is our LAST Tuesday Thrive of the Summer. We will see you back here on September 4th!