ryan peterson
Lead Pastor
Our lives will be lived out of the overflow of who we are. Our very identity. Who are you?
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Sermon Summary:
We have a city full of amazing people who hold the very image of God within them. Because these same human beings are so very familiar to us, we might just miss the depth of glory and beauty that is within them. The solution that God has been giving since Genesis is through identity. God gives us our identity in a few different ways: by speaking to us through His Word, through the community that we surround ourselves with, and through the stories in the Bible that we are drawn to. These are just a few of the ways we are reminded of who we are. Because identity reveals destiny and leading our city into its promised land is our destiny, we can’t talk about doing good works and doing great exploits without having a foundation of identity.
Scripture References from the Sermon
Hosea 1:6-9 | Isaiah 56:5 | Isaiah 62:2 | Revelation 2:17 | 2 Corinthians 5:16
Discussion Questions
- Consider the power of naming. Discuss how naming something gives it commonality, shared understanding, describes what’s inside, what’s in its past, and reveals its future.
- Discuss how God names someone in order to express His intent and destiny over someone.
- What are some nicknames that others have given you?
- God is a God of transformation; new identity, new name, and a new creation. Look these scriptures up and discuss. Isaiah 56:5, 62:2, Revelation 2:17
- Discuss the C.S. Lewis quote and what Paul said in 2 Corinthians 5:16.
“It is a serious thing to live in a society of possible gods and goddesses, to remember that the dullest and most uninteresting person you can talk to may one day be a creature which, if you saw it now, you would be strongly tempted to worship… There are no ordinary people. You have never talked to a mere mortal.” C.S. Lewis - Look over the 4 ways to find your identity. Discuss any and all that you have done.
1. God’s voice
2. The Word
3. Community
4. Etymology
NOTE:
Child Dedication: May 8th (SP Campus), and the 11th on all campuses.
Parents of Rising 6th Graders: watch for the GStudents virtual meet and greet on May 4th.