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Made to Be: a 4-Week Teaching Series for Youth Ministry Topic: Identity Scripture: the Old and New Testaments Decorating Theme: Hobbies and Interests Age Group: Students (Get the Elementary version here !) What were you made for? We've all wondered who we are, what makes us unique, and how we're supposed to make a difference in the world. It's easy to feel like our interests and talents are just random, but the truth is that God created each of us with a purpose to do amazing things. In this 4-week series from the Old and New Testaments, we'll see that you're made to know God and how the things you love might be exactly how God works through you because you're made to be a light, to lead, and to make a difference. BIG IDEAS & BIBLE STORIES You're made to know God. (Made in the Image of God: Genesis 1:1, 26-27, 31; John 1:1-3, 17:3; Proverbs 8:17) You're made to be a light. (Salt and Light: Matthew 5:14-16; Isaiah 42:5-7; Psalm 27:1) You're made to lead. (The Story of Esther: Esther 1-7, 4:13-14; 1 Corinthians 1:1-9; Psalm 78:72) You're made to make a difference. (Tabitha and Peter: Matthew 4:18-25; Acts 9:36-42; Ephesians 2:10) WEEKLY CURRICULUM SUMMARIES: This week, we'll hear about how we've been intentionally created to know God, and John shows us that everything, including humans, was made through Jesus. From music to sports, we all have things we love to do. But we were created for more than just putting together the perfect playlist or cheering on our favorite sports teams. This week, we'll see how God designed people to reflect God's image in a unique and personal way. This deep connection with our Creator reminds us that you're made to know God . This week, we examine God's promise to Isaiah that God's people would free those in darkness and watch Jesus teach his followers to be a light. Ever seen a hobby gamer go all out with colorful LEDs that make their space glow? This week, we'll hear how Jesus taught his followers to shine-not with cool lights, but by the way they live. We'll learn that wherever we are, and whatever we love to do, we can shine bright in the dark because you're made to be a light . This week, we'll explore Esther's journey into leadership and look at Paul's prayer, encouraging everyone to embrace the unique leadership gifts God has given them. Leadership can show up in the things we're passionate about, like becoming club president or organizing a community project. This week, we'll discover how Esther stepped into leadership in an unexpected way and made a difference by using her voice at the right time. Her story reminds us that we have influence because of who God made us to be, and you're made to lead . This week, we'll hear Jesus call his disciples to care for others and see people who had their lives changed by Tabitha asking for her resurrection. What we love to do-baking, fixing, helping-can make a big impact. This week, we'll see how Jesus called his disciples to care for others and how Tabitha's kindness was so unforgettable that people begged for her to be brought back to life. These stories remind us that God wants us to use our gifts to help others because you're made to make a difference . MEMORY VERSE: "I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well." - Psalm 139:14 (NIV)

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