Teen Topics: Call to be Different - Mini Bible Lessons

Teen Topics

Teen Topics

The Call to be Different

The Call to be Different

The Issue:

The Issue:

As we look at our society, we learn a lot about our modern

culture. There are various expectations placed on us, and

even pressure to fit into the mold of society. Sadly, many

attitudes, perspectives and behaviors do not match that

which God would desire us to have. In our study today, let¡¯s

see what Scriptures says about the call to be different.

As we look at our society, we learn a lot about our modern

culture. There are various expectations placed on us, and

even pressure to fit into the mold of society. Sadly, many

attitudes, perspectives and behaviors do not match that

which God would desire us to have. In our study today, let¡¯s

see what Scriptures says about the call to be different.

What does the Bible say?

What does the Bible say?

Look at Numbers 14 (Israel approaching the Promised Land):

? How did Joshua and Caleb¡¯s perspective of their situation

cause them to stand out (vv. 1-9)? Joshua and Caleb trusted

Look at Numbers 14 (Israel approaching the Promised Land):

? How did Joshua and Caleb¡¯s perspective of their situation

cause them to stand out (vv. 1-9)? ________________________

God and were committed to Him, whereas the people were afraid.

_________________________________________________________

? What did the Israelites think of Joshua and Caleb? (v. 10)

? What did the Israelites think of Joshua and Caleb? (v. 10)

They did not like the fact they were different. They hated them.

_________________________________________________________

? Note v. 30 - Only Joshua and Caleb received the blessing.

? What does v. 24 say was so different about Caleb that set

him apart from the other people? He had a different spirit and

? Note v. 30 - Only Joshua and Caleb received the blessing.

? What does v. 24 say was so different about Caleb that set

him apart from the other people? _________________________

his heart was set on following God completely.

_________________________________________________________

What do these verses say is the goal of being different?

What do these verses say is the goal of being different?

? Rom. 12:1-2 ¨C Don¡¯t conform to the world, but be transformed.

? Rom. 12:1-2 ¨C _________________________________________

? Matt. 5:10-16 ¨C Let your light shine so others may glorify God.

? Matt. 5:10-16 ¨C ________________________________________

? Rom. 8:29 ¨C Our goal = be conformed into the image of Christ.

? Rom. 8:29 ¨C ___________________________________________

What should I do?

What should I do?

As followers of Jesus Christ, we are not called to look or act

¡°weird.¡± But we are called to rise above the norm and live a

life that glorifies Christ. Others may not like it, or even understand it, but when we are determined to live our lives for God,

we will be different! In what ways should this calling play out

in your life? In what ways should people see Christ in you?

As followers of Jesus Christ, we are not called to look or act

¡°weird.¡± But we are called to rise above the norm and live a

life that glorifies Christ. Others may not like it, or even understand it, but when we are determined to live our lives for God,

we will be different! In what ways should this calling play out

in your life? In what ways should people see Christ in you?

Teen Topics

Teen Topics

The Call to be Different

The Call to be Different

The Issue:

The Issue:

As we look at our society, we learn a lot about our modern

culture. There are various expectations placed on us, and

even pressure to fit into the mold of society. Sadly, many

attitudes, perspectives and behaviors do not match that

which God would desire us to have. In our study today, let¡¯s

see what Scriptures says about the call to be different.

As we look at our society, we learn a lot about our modern

culture. There are various expectations placed on us, and

even pressure to fit into the mold of society. Sadly, many

attitudes, perspectives and behaviors do not match that

which God would desire us to have. In our study today, let¡¯s

see what Scriptures says about the call to be different.

What does the Bible say?

What does the Bible say?

Look at Numbers 14 (Israel approaching the Promised Land):

? How did Joshua and Caleb¡¯s perspective of their situation

cause them to stand out (vv. 1-9)? Joshua and Caleb trusted

Look at Numbers 14 (Israel approaching the Promised Land):

? How did Joshua and Caleb¡¯s perspective of their situation

cause them to stand out (vv. 1-9)? Joshua and Caleb trusted

God and were committed to Him, whereas the people were afraid.

God and were committed to Him, whereas the people were afraid.

? What did the Israelites think of Joshua and Caleb? (v. 10)

? What did the Israelites think of Joshua and Caleb? (v. 10)

They did not like the fact they were different. They hated them.

They did not like the fact they were different. They hated them.

? Note v. 30 - Only Joshua and Caleb received the blessing.

? What does v. 24 say was so different about Caleb that set

him apart from the other people? He had a different spirit and

? Note v. 30 - Only Joshua and Caleb received the blessing.

? What does v. 24 say was so different about Caleb that set

him apart from the other people? He had a different spirit and

his heart was set on following God completely.

his heart was set on following God completely.

What do these verses say is the goal of being different?

What do these verses say is the goal of being different?

? Rom. 12:1-2 ¨C Don¡¯t conform to the world, but be transformed.

? Rom. 12:1-2 ¨C Don¡¯t conform to the world, but be transformed.

? Matt. 5:10-16 ¨C Let your light shine so others may glorify God.

? Matt. 5:10-16 ¨C Let your light shine so others may glorify God.

? Rom. 8:29 ¨C Our goal = be conformed into the image of Christ.

? Rom. 8:29 ¨C Our goal = be conformed into the image of Christ.

What should I do?

What should I do?

As followers of Jesus Christ, we are not called to look or act

¡°weird.¡± But we are called to rise above the norm and live a

life that glorifies Christ. Others may not like it, or even understand it, but when we are determined to live our lives for God,

we will be different! In what ways should this calling play out

in your life? In what ways should people see Christ in you?

As followers of Jesus Christ, we are not called to look or act

¡°weird.¡± But we are called to rise above the norm and live a

life that glorifies Christ. Others may not like it, or even understand it, but when we are determined to live our lives for God,

we will be different! In what ways should this calling play out

in your life? In what ways should people see Christ in you?

Teen Topics

Teen Topics

The Call to be Different

The Call to be Different

The Issue:

The Issue:

As we look at our society, we learn a lot about our modern

culture. There are various expectations placed on us, and

even pressure to fit into the mold of society. Sadly, many

attitudes, perspectives and behaviors do not match that

which God would desire us to have. In our study today, let¡¯s

see what Scriptures says about the call to be different.

As we look at our society, we learn a lot about our modern

culture. There are various expectations placed on us, and

even pressure to fit into the mold of society. Sadly, many

attitudes, perspectives and behaviors do not match that

which God would desire us to have. In our study today, let¡¯s

see what Scriptures says about the call to be different.

What does the Bible say?

What does the Bible say?

Look at Numbers 14 (Israel approaching the Promised Land):

? How did Joshua and Caleb¡¯s perspective of their situation

cause them to stand out (vv. 1-9)? ________________________

Look at Numbers 14 (Israel approaching the Promised Land):

? How did Joshua and Caleb¡¯s perspective of their situation

cause them to stand out (vv. 1-9)? ________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

? What did the Israelites think of Joshua and Caleb? (v. 10)

? What did the Israelites think of Joshua and Caleb? (v. 10)

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

? Note v. 30 - Only Joshua and Caleb received the blessing.

? What does v. 24 say was so different about Caleb that set

him apart from the other people? _________________________

? Note v. 30 - Only Joshua and Caleb received the blessing.

? What does v. 24 say was so different about Caleb that set

him apart from the other people? _________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

What do these verses say is the goal of being different?

What do these verses say is the goal of being different?

? Rom. 12:1-2 ¨C _________________________________________

? Rom. 12:1-2 ¨C _________________________________________

? Matt. 5:10-16 ¨C ________________________________________

? Matt. 5:10-16 ¨C ________________________________________

? Rom. 8:29 ¨C ___________________________________________

? Rom. 8:29 ¨C ___________________________________________

What should I do?

What should I do?

As followers of Jesus Christ, we are not called to look or act

¡°weird.¡± But we are called to rise above the norm and live a

life that glorifies Christ. Others may not like it, or even understand it, but when we are determined to live our lives for God,

we will be different! In what ways should this calling play out

in your life? In what ways should people see Christ in you?

As followers of Jesus Christ, we are not called to look or act

¡°weird.¡± But we are called to rise above the norm and live a

life that glorifies Christ. Others may not like it, or even understand it, but when we are determined to live our lives for God,

we will be different! In what ways should this calling play out

in your life? In what ways should people see Christ in you?

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