Happy Monday everyone!
How will we ensure that the faith and church we pass on to the next generation will be biblical, vibrant, missional and transformational? Answer: by doing everything within our power to influence them for God and good today!
The following are some questions to consider as we seek to influence the “Timothy’s” God brings into our lives.
- Yesterday, I mentioned three next generation needs: they need people worth following, a purpose worth pursuing, and a safe place to discover and serve. What are some practical things we can do to ensure these next generation needs are being met today?
- All of us influence others based on the choices we make everyday. Giving time to God everyday, a tithe to God faithfully and my talents to God in service are three purposeful choices that will have an eternal impact on the next generation. Discuss some additional choices that will leave a lasting impression on those who come behind us. Explain why they are important.
- How well do you seek to understand this next generation? Without naming anyone, explain a time when you felt like someone already had their mind made up before you had a chance to explain your thoughts and feelings. How did it make you feel? What are some ways to improve our ability to listen?
- Read Hebrews 1:12, and then discuss what it says about the greatness of Jesus Christ. Now read Philippians 2:1-11. What are some ways we can demonstrate to the next generation the amazing love Jesus showed us?
It is our privilege and responsibility to pass on to the next generation a biblical, vibrant, missional and transformational faith and church. What one thing will you do differently because of this study?
Have a great week!
Grace and peace,
Pastor Frank
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