Answers the simple/general question of "who am I"
Name, Background, personal space
Secular means
the world's view
What is a chameleon known for?
Changing colors or spots
More than random bundle of emotions - reflection of God himself
Our identity starts with
recognizing that we are God’s creation. We belong to him
Messenger version of Psalm 100:3
God is God, and God, God.
He made us; we didn’t make him.
We’re his people, his well-tended sheep.
we are acknowledging that He is our shepherd. This acknowledges that we can trust Him to lead us and to protect us. This also acknowledges that we will be trusting and obedient in following Him where He leads us.
Things about our identity we can’t control
appearance, our ethnicity, and our family history
What are some positive things we can focus on to define our identity?
God-given gifts, skills, strengths, and achievements
Answers the Real question of "Who am I"
What makes you MORE YOU!
Culture says follow your heart and...
We will find our True Selves
Who would we go to if we wanted to know what was meant by this picture?
The one who created the picture.
what are some things about our identity we can choose?
our feelings, opinions, and desires
Why is it important to know your identity?
Everyone answers -So you can Rest and find peace and freedom in being who YOU were created to be.
Know that the LORD, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
Culture says we can express who we are through
the things you do and by the roles you play
If I say you are God's Masterpiece, what does that mean?
You are Gods work of art, that He created long ago.
Where is this scripture found? For we are God’s masterpiece. He has
created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we
can do the good things he planned for us long
ago.
Ephesians 2:10
How does knowing that all people
are made in God’s image affect how you see and
treat others; especially people you don’t like or
understand?
Everyone answers differently
Trying to be what others want will always lead us to be...
EMPTY
Culture says your identity is your
label or brand
What would it take for you to see yourself the way God sees you?
Everyone answers
What are some negative things we feel our identity is defined by
our mistakes, trauma, and struggles, or even sin
How do you think that the internet
and online influencers have impacted the way you
view your identity?
Everyone answers