SESSION ONE :

I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.

The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God,

who loved me and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20

Faith changes my identity.

So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith Galatians 3:26

Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God— John 1:12

Faith changes my foundation.

12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength. Philippians 4:12-13

Faith changes my purpose.

14 For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. 15 And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again. 2 Corinthians 5:14-15

Faith changes my direction.

For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. Philippians 1:21

19 Though I am free of obligation to anyone, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible.20 To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I became like one under the law (though I myself am not under the law), to win those under the law. 21 To those without the law I became like one without the law (though I am not outside the law of God but am under the law of Christ), to win those without the law. 22 To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some. 23 I do all this for the sake of the gospel, so that I may share in its blessings.1 Corinthians 9:19-23

34 Calling the crowd along with his disciples, he said to them, “If anyone wants to follow after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. 35 For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life because of me and the gospel will save it. 36 For what does it benefit someone to gain the whole world and yet lose his life? 37 What can anyone give in exchange for his life? Mark 8:34-37

Session 1 Questions

• What was most impactful, relevant, or challenging to you in this session?

• What do you think is most important to understand in the verses we covered?

• How can you apply what we learned in this session to your life right now?

• Tell the story of coming to put your faith in Jesus!

• Faith changes our life! Which of the main points tonight was most impactful for you (identity, foundation, purpose, direction)

• What happened to Paul? Why was there such a change in his life?

• Did you learn anything new in this session?

 SESSION TWO:

Satan will use anything unholy, unhelpful, and unhealthy to keep you from running the race God has called you to run!

12 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.

Hebrews 12:1-3

Refocus your Life!

25 Let your eyes look straight ahead; fix your gaze directly before you.

26 Give careful thought to the paths for your feet and be steadfast in all your ways.

Proverbs 4:25-26

Remove all Restraints!

24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. 25 Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. 1 Corinthians 9:24-25

Run with Resolve!

9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.Galatians 6:9

Rely on Jesus!

He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:29-31

Session 2 Questions

• What was most impactful, relevant, or challenging to you in this session?

• What do you think is most important to understand in the verses we covered?

• How can you apply what we learned in this session to your life right now?

• What are you running toward in life?

• What are you running from? (What change do you need to make? What do you need to remove?)

• What are you running for? (Your purpose, Your Why keeps you going!)

• Who are you running with?

• Did you learn anything new in this session?

SESSION THREE: 

27 Just then his disciples returned and were surprised to find him talking with a woman. But no one asked, “What do you want?” or “Why are you talking with her?”

28 Then, leaving her water jar, the woman went back to the town and said to the people, 29 “Come, see a man who told me everything I ever did. Could this be the Messiah?” 30 They came out of the town and made their way toward him.

The Gospel is for everyone.

31 Meanwhile his disciples urged him, “Rabbi, eat something.” 32 But he said to them, “I have food to eat that you know nothing about.” 33 Then his disciples said to each other, “Could someone have brought him food?” 34 “My food,” said Jesus, “is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work.

The Kingdom is most important.

35 Don’t you have a saying, ‘It’s still four months until harvest’? I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest. 36 Even now the one who reaps draws a wage and harvests a crop for eternal life, so that the sower and the reaper may be glad together. 37 Thus the saying ‘One sows and another reaps’ is true. 38 I sent you to reap what you have not worked for. Others have done the hard work, and you have reaped the benefits of their labor.”

The Harvest is ready.

39 Many of the Samaritans from that town believed in him because of the woman’s testimony, “He told me everything I ever did.” 40 So when the Samaritans came to him, they urged him to stay with them, and he stayed two days. 41 And because of his words many more became believers.

42 They said to the woman, “We no longer believe just because of what you said; now we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this man really is the Savior of the world.”

Jesus changes everything.

Session 3 Questions

• What was most impactful, relevant, or challenging to you in this session?

• What do you think is most important to understand in the verses we covered?

• How can you apply what we learned in this session to your life right now?

• What happened to the woman at the well? Why was there such a change?

• Has there ever been that kind of change in your life?

• When was the last time you shared your faith?

• Would it be surprising to the people at your school or home to know that you have faith in Jesus?

• What is Jesus trying to teach the disciples about sharing the gospel?

• Who is someone in your life right now that needs to be made new by Jesus?

• Did you learn anything new in this session?