February 26 - Middle School
What we’re learning this week:
In week two of our Friend of Sinners series, we will explore the famous conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus in John 3. Through this, we will see that a relationship with God is not something we earn, but a gift of His grace. And from that grace, we are invited into true friendship with Him.
Bottom Line: Friendship with God comes from Jesus, not from our own effort.
Scripture: John 3:1-17
Small Group Time:
Engage in discussion, make sure to talk about baptism and sign students up who are interested, and then pray together!
Have you ever felt like following Jesus was like climbing a huge mountain? What makes it feel that way, and how can we rely on Jesus instead of trying to do it all on our own?
How does being “born again” look different from just "trying to be a better person"?
We often try to make it seem like we have it all together, even when we don’t. Why do we do this, and what are some ways we can create a safe space for ourselves and others to be honest about our struggles?
What is one area of your life where you feel like you need to stop “climbing” and start trusting Jesus more?
What’s one step you can take this week to do that?
John 3:16-17 says Jesus came to save us, not condemn us. How does knowing that Jesus meets us where we are—whether we feel like a mess or like we’ve "made it"—change the way we approach Him in our daily lives?
Next week preview:
Next week, we will not be having Lifeline. Our church will be hosting the ‘Recourage’ conference for ministry leaders. We will be back for Lifeline on March 12 with a new series called: “___According to Jesus”.
Extra Info
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Don’t forget about the Lifeline Leader Toolkit. To learn more about this, check out this information page.
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If you’d ever like to reference the Lifeline handbook, we have a digital version of that available here on our website.
