Topical Summer: Identity

Pastor Josh Prather

IDENTITY CREATED - Genesis 1-2

• The Nature of Identity
• The Crisis of Identity
• The Biblical Basis for Identity

IDENTITY IN CHRIST - Ephesians 1:1-14

 

Chosen, Adopted, Forgiven, and Secure in Christ

 

IDENTITY EXPRESSED - Luke 9:23-24

• The Universal Longing
• The Way of Self
• The Way of Jesus

 

Small Group Discussion Questions

1. How can the Biblical view of identity, as presented in Genesis 1-2, guide you in balancing the aspects of being created by God with being embodied and having purpose in your life?
   
   
2. Reflecting on the excerpts from the children's book 'My Own Way' shared in the sermon, how can you navigate societal messages about gender and identity while seeking to align your identity with God's design for you?
   
   
3. In what ways can the crisis of identity caused by 'expressive individualism' be seen in your own life or in the lives of those around you, and how can you offer a different perspective rooted in Biblical truth?
   
   
4. Considering the comparison between the way of self and the way of Jesus, how can you actively practice self-denial and follow the path of Christ in your daily life to find true identity and satisfaction?
   

     5.  Who are the people in your life who are finding their identity apart from God that you can pray for as a group?