TRACK TWO
Welcome back to UNITED! This year, we're transitioning to a book discussion format. Teens and parents will have separate discussion groups, but both will explore the same book—one in the Fall and another in the Winter. As our returning teens continue to mature, we now want to build on their foundation—focusing on knowing God more deeply in the Fall and developing stronger discernment in the Winter.
FALL - ATTRIBUTES OF GOD (THEOLOGY)
Jesus said eternal life is knowing the only true God and Jesus Christ whom He sent (John 17:3). Paul prayed the Colossians would grow in the knowledge of God (Col. 1:10), and he asked that the Ephesians be given the Spirit of wisdom to know Him better (Eph. 1:17).
God wants us to know him! But how often do we slow down and truly study God’s character—His attributes—and intentionally pursue deeper knowledge of who He is?
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A.W. Tozer said, “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” Revering God: How to Marvel at Your Maker will help us to understand the following attributes of God:
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​​Reliable: God tells the truth
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Enjoyable: God satisfies
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Victorious: God rules
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Eternally loving: God is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
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Redemptive: God saves sinners
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Expressive: God makes beauty
As Thaddeus Williams says, "There is truly no more pride-crushing, joyous, and life-giving pursuit than the reverent study of your Maker. No more dabbling with your Maker." ​​
Potluck Kick-off on Sunday, Sept. 7, from 5:30-7:30 PM.
Meetings on 9/7 (Potluck Kick-Off), 9/14, 9/21, 10/5, 10/12, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 12/7 (Christmas Party).
All meetings on Sundays. 5:30 food & fellowship. Book discussion from 6:00-7:30.
WINTER - DISCERNMENT (APOLOGETICS)
After the New Year, we'll shift into developing stronger discernment. Spurgeon said, "Discernment isn't knowing the difference between right and wrong. It's knowing the difference between right and almost right." In a world where many false teachings—like New Thought and progressive Christianity—wear Christian labels, discernment is more crucial than ever. My prayer is that this book study will help us develop the spiritual wisdom to recognize truth from error, guarding our faith against subtle lies that can easily deceive even the well-intentioned.
Meetings on 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15. (dates tentative)
All meetings on Sundays. 5:30 food & fellowship. Book discussion from 6:00-7:30.
Questions? E-mail info@unitednextgen.com