The first session is entitled “Weakness is Strength” and focuses on 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 and Isaiah 40:28-31. The purpose of the session is for students to have their understanding of what it means to be strong upended. As Christ-followers, our strength comes from the Lord and only from the Lord.
Next Steps . . .
- Why is it so challenging to acknowledge our weakness before God and others?
- In your own words, how do you put yourself in a position to take advantage of the perfect strength that God offers us?
- What can I do as a parent to help you here?
The second session is entitled “Freedom is Following” and focuses on Psalm 119:9-16. The purpose of the session is for students to have their understanding of God’s rules upended, as they learn that God’s rules offer a life of freedom. Although sin promises freedom, it delivers death.
Next Steps . . .
- Be honest: what is the number one rule of our house that bothers you the most? Why?
- What would you say if you had to explain why rules are good?
- What is it about God's "rules" that truly pave the pathway for a more fulfilling life? Why do you think people who don't know God have this concept backward?
The third session is entitled “Death is Life” and focuses on John 11 and John 3:16-17. The purpose of the session is to challenge students to have their expectations upended regarding life, death, and what it means to believe in the promises of God.
Next Steps . . .
- Describe what you learned about Jesus and His desire and ability to turn death on its head.
- When Jesus said that He came to give us life on this earth that was overflowing (John 10:10), what does that look like in the real world?
- Do you ever wonder what eternal life with God will really be like? [Share some of your thoughts and questions and encourage your child to do the same.]
The fourth and final session is entitled “Quiet is Loud” and focuses on 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12. The purpose of the session is to have students’ understanding of what it means to be influential upended. Culture says that to have influence, you have to live “loudly.” But God’s way says a life of impact comes through living “quietly.”
Next Steps . . .
- What does it mean to you to live a “quiet” life?
- How is this different from the world around you?
- If everyone lived a quiet life, minded their own business, and worked hard, would the world be better or worse off, in your opinion? Why?
