He offers us identity in being His beloved, accepted child—but not just any child, the child that He gave His life for.

He offers us a purpose in life—not in the future when we’re older, smarter, and more experienced; rather, He offers us purpose now.
Does this sound appealing to you? Is this something you would want to have? This week we will be talking about how you can have this kind of relationship with Jesus. It’s time to take time and cry out to see Jesus for who He is and who He wants to be in our lives.

Will you choose to see Jesus for who He really is?

Small Group Discussion

What do you think about all of this? It’s time for you to use your voice. For this portion of tonight’s meeting, let’s form groups of three or four. (Ideally these groups will not change throughout this week.) Start with a prayer (one person or many can pray) and ask God to come into your group and lead your discussion. Ask Him to reveal Himself to you. Then start talking.

Read 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 again, replacing the word “love” with “Jesus.” Which description of Jesus is your favorite? Why? How have you seen this characteristic of Jesus shown in the Bible or in your life?

Did you learn anything new about Jesus? If so, what? Did you get a better understanding of something about Him that you’ve heard before? Did you like this picture of Jesus? Why or why not?

How might the things that Jesus offers you change your life if you choose to accept them (joy, peace, acceptance, identity, and purpose)? What other things from the Bible can you find that God wants to give you?

We are like bugs. Even we agree that squishing a bug is easier than attempting to save it. We would never even consider becoming a bug and sacrificing our lives so it could live. Yet, Jesus became a human for us. How does this realization affect you? How does this change the value you place on yourself and others?

Think of an example of the most unselfish love you have ever experienced. What was it? How was it demonstrated? How did it make you feel? (Have a few people share if they want to.) How can you show this kind of love to those with whom you come in contact?

Faith Challenge

Each night we will give you a “faith challenge.” Each night when you return, you will be given an opportunity to check on each other and hold each other accountable for doing it. Tonight’s faith challenge before we meet again tomorrow is this:

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