Big Idea
Though sin separates us from God, we still have immense value to Him. Therefore our identity is found in Him not in the things we have done.
Key Verses
Luke 15
3 Then Jesus told them this parable: 4 “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn’t he leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it? 5 And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders 6 and goes home. Then he calls his friends and neighbors together and says, ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep.’ 7 I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent. 8 “Or suppose a woman has ten silver coins[a] and loses one. Doesn’t she light a lamp, sweep the house and search carefully until she finds it? 9 And when she finds it, she calls her friends and neighbors together and says, ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost coin.’ 10 In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”
Discussion Questions
If you could be any famous athlete for a day, who would you choose and why? How do you think their identity affects how people see them?
In the parable of the lost sheep (Luke 15:3-7), why do you think Jesus emphasizes the seriousness of a single sheep being lost? How does this help us understand how sin separates us from God?
In the parable of the lost coin (Luke 15:8-10), the woman searches diligently for her lost coin. What does this say about how much God values us, even when we feel lost or distant?
We often find our identity in things like sports, achievements, or relationships. Why is it hard to find our identity in God instead? How can focusing on our identity in Christ change how we see ourselves?
This week, what’s one way you can remind yourself that your identity is found in God, not in the things of this world? How can this change the way you respond to challenges or temptations?