What's Happenin' @ Forward Mid-Week

Below is a brief summary of what talked about tonight. Most of the time we teach through a series for several weeks at a time that way students that miss can get caught back up quickly, and so we can dissect a topic more fully than just a one night deal. Use the overview and questions for both you and your teen to answer and have a dialog that continues outside the church walls and into your homes. Use this opportunity to see what God is teaching your student and also allow your student to see what God is teaching/taught you.

Current Series:

“Are you in?” It’s a question we all answer over and over again. When there’s a party, when our coach says it’s time for tryouts, when we’re offered a summer job, when our friends go to the movies, or when someone invites us to church, we all have the chance to decide if we’re “in” or “out” for that particular activity. Sometimes the answer is an easy, “Count me in!” Other times it’s tougher. There are good reasons on both sides. Some of Jesus’ friends were faced with the same decision of whether they were “in” or “out.” They had good reasons to join the Jesus movement, but they also had some pretty compelling reasons to step out—things like doubt, guilt, pride, and the fear of what they might miss. As we get to know these sometimes famous and devoted followers, we’ll talk about the decision they faced, why they could have walked away, and what led them to say, “I’m in.”

This Week's Recap:

Week #3 (01.18.2017):

Bottom Line: Don't let Doubt Keep You Out

What we talked about:

Have you ever known someone who tells the truth no matter what? One of those people who can’t help but be honest even when the outcome might not be great? We all probably know someone whose honesty has gotten them (and maybe even us) in trouble. And when that happens, we find ourselves thinking that things probably would’ve been better if they’d not been as open and honest. In other words, we think sometimes honesty isn’t the best policy. And for a lot of us, this is the way we approach our relationship with God. There are some things we talk about openly and honestly and other things we think we shouldn’t talk about at all. And one of the biggest things we tend not to be honest about is our doubt. When we question if God’s real, when we wonder if He’s going to do what He promised, when we don’t know if He’s good—those are doubts. And believe it or not, they aren’t always bad things to have! The problem with our doubts isn’t that we have them, but rather that we don’t do anything about them. How can we truly be in with God if we’re not being honest with Him? This week we’ll look at the story of Thomas, a guy who struggled with doubt throughout His walk with God. And we’ll see that when Thomas was honest about his doubts, Jesus was able to meet him and invite him in.

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