OVERVIEW:

In our series, The Whole Point, we’re diving in to the topic of freedom. This can be a tricky one for middle schoolers. They are right in the thick of balancing their own desires and choices with the reality that they don’t have total autonomy yet. That’s why

it’s important to help them understand that when it comes to faith, there’s more freedom available than they might think. In fact, freedom is the whole point!

WEEK ONE

Galatians 5:1, Galatians 5:4

BOTTOM LINE

Our faith gives us freedom.

WEEK TWO

Galatians 1:10

BOTTOM LINE

What God thinks matters most.

WEEK THREE

Galatians 6:7b-10

BOTTOM LINE

You have the freedom to make wise choices.

WEEK FOUR

Galatians 5:13-15, John 15:12

BOTTOM LINE

Loving others is the whole point.

REMEMBER THIS

“For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love.” Galatians 5:13, NLT

DO THIS

MORNING TIME

As your middle schooler starts their day, encourage them with something you know they’re excelling in or good at right now.

DRIVE TIME

While on the go this week, ask: “What is something you’re really proud of?”

MEAL TIME

At a meal this week, ask: “What is something you are allowed to do now that you wished you were allowed to do when you were younger?”

BED TIME

As you pray, give thanks for the areas in your life where God has given you freedom. Consider things that may have tripped you up or held you back in the past. Pray that God will help your middle schooler experience that same freedom as they grow in faith, too!