Identity — Who You Are and Whose You Are
Identity is one of the deepest questions every teen faces: *Who am I, and whose am I?* In a world where identity is constantly defined, marketed, and performed, this six‑week journey helps students discover that who they are is first spoken by God — not earned by achievement, approval, or appearance. Through Scripture, they’ll see that from the beginning God formed humanity in His image and continues to restore that image through Jesus. Each week explores a different “voice” shaping our sense of self — the voice that forms, the voices that compete, the voice of approval, the voice of others, the voice of renewal, and the voice that sends. As students encounter the Father’s voice through the biblical story, they’ll learn to recognize false scripts, rest in divine affirmation, and live from a renewed identity that shapes how they see themselves, their peers, and their purpose in the world.
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What You'll Study
The Voice That Forms Us
Genesis 1:26–31; Psalm 8
Created in His Image
Learning Objectives
Students will understand that their identity begins with God’s creative word, not their performance or popularity. They will explore what it means to be made in God’s image and identify the relational, reflective, and responsible aspects of image-bearing in their own lives.
The Voices That Compete
Genesis 3:1–13
The Fall and False Scripts
Learning Objectives
Students will recognize how sin distorts identity by introducing false scripts of shame, comparison, and independence. They will learn to name the competing voices that define worth apart from God and articulate how those lies show up in their world.
The Voice of Approval
Luke 3:21–22; Matthew 4:1–11
The Father's Voice
Learning Objectives
Students will discover that God’s approval precedes their achievement. They will reflect on Jesus’ baptism and temptation to understand how the Father’s declaration of love anchors true identity. They will practice resting in divine affirmation instead of chasing human approval.
The Voice of Others
Daniel 1; Romans 12:1–2
Pressure, Belonging, and Formation
Learning Objectives
Students will examine how peer and cultural pressures attempt to rename them. Through Daniel’s example, they will learn how to live with integrity and discernment in environments that challenge their convictions, identifying one area where they can resist conforming to false identity markers.
The Voice of Renewal
Ephesians 4:17–24; Romans 8:28–30
Being Transformed
Learning Objectives
Students will understand that the Holy Spirit renews their minds and reshapes their identity into the likeness of Christ. They will explore what it means to “put off” the old self and “put on” the new, and identify one mindset or behavior the Spirit is inviting them to surrender for transformation.
The Voice That Sends Us
2 Corinthians 5:17–21
Identity and Mission
Learning Objectives
Students will see that identity and mission are inseparable. They will grasp that being reconciled to God makes them ambassadors of reconciliation, and they will articulate one way their renewed identity can express itself in service, compassion, or witness this week.
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