iGROW
This Week @ iGROW:
We’re continuing the big-picture story of the Bible this week with another look at the prophets. The prophets were sent by God to warn Israel of what would happen if they continued to turn from Him. After Solomon died, Israel was split into two kingdoms, a Northern Kingdom and a Southern Kingdom, each with its own king. God longed for His people to live in unity, so He sent the prophets to convict them to turn from their rebellious ways. Sin wrecks our lives. The Israelites’ sin drove them away from God. That’s where the beauty of Jesus’ offer in Matthew 11 comes in. Jesus says that when we are dragged down by sin and worn out from running from God, we can turn to Him for rest. He promises to take our burdens and lead us toward spiritual freedoms, a powerful reminder of what happens when we fail to obey God’s guidance.
The Thread Overview
So many teenagers simply don’t have a grasp of the narrative of the Bible. Key characters. Key events. Few students understand how these elements fit into the story of God and His people. The Thread aims to change this. In The Thread you will learn what the Gospel is, and how it courses through the narrative of Scripture. Not only will you learn the story of the Bible, but you will see that it is a story of unfailing love, as God seeks the beginning of Creation to draw humankind to Him through the grace of the Gospel.
What is iGROW?
iGrow is a weekly experience that helps teenagers grow in their faith and understanding of God’s Word while connecting with others on the same faith journey. Each teenager also has an opportunity to be in an iGroup, which are consistent, dedicated groups of teenagers that are led by caring adults. iGrow gives teenagers a chance to build safe relationships and navigate faith and life together. In addition, teenagers have opportunities to participate in outings to strengthen relationships throughout the year.