OVERVIEW:

Your middle schoolers are exploring who Jesus is, what He did for them at Easter, and what it means for their lives today in a new series called Who Is Jesus? Each of us approaches faith with a different worldview, and that can sometimes make understanding the message of Jesus difficult. This series explores that message from several different perspectives, introducing students to what Jesus has done for us in a number of ways to reach a number of worldviews.

WEEK ONE

John 10:10

BOTTOM LINE

Because of Jesus, we can have life to the full.

WEEK TWO

Isaiah 53:6, John 19:28-30

BOTTOM LINE

Because of Jesus, your mistakes don’t hold you back.

WEEK THREE

John 16:33b

BOTTOM LINE

Because of Jesus, you are never alone.

REMEMBER THIS

“I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world. ”

John 16:33, NLT

DO THIS

MORNING TIME

As your middle schooler starts their day, encourage them by telling them about a time you’ve seen them being kind recently.

DRIVE TIME

While on the go this week, ask your middle schooler: “What’s your friend, [insert their friend’s name], been up to lately?”

MEAL TIME

At a meal this week, ask your middle schooler: “What are some ways you like to connect with God?” (For example, journaling, nature, running, music, etc.) Share ways you like to connect with God, too.

BED TIME

Pray: “Jesus, may we always be aware of Your presence and remember we can talk with You about anything at any time.”

OVERVIEW:

This week’s Trending topic dives into the subject of racial tension. While some middle schoolers have experienced it or seen it firsthand, others may have only heard about issues of racial tension. Because of that, the way students in this phase process this message will differ. No matter what, the end goal is the same across the board: To empower students with the truth that every single one of us is made in the image of God.

WEEK FOUR

Genesis 1:27a, James 2:1, 8-9

BOTTOM LINE

Together we reflect the image of God.

REMEMBER THIS

“So God created human beings in his own image. In the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.”

Genesis 1:27, NLT

DO THIS

MORNING TIME

As your middle schooler starts their day, encourage by finishing this sentence: “You inspire me to...”

DRIVE TIME

While on the go this week, ask: “What’s the best thing that’s happened so far this week?”

MEAL TIME

At a meal this week, ask your middle schooler: “It’s important to treat everyone with respect no matter what their race or background is. Have you or anyone you know experienced unfair treatment because of race?”

BED TIME

Pray: “God, help us to see everyone as people who reflect Your image.”