Parent Connection - 3.14.2021

 

The Holy Spirit Changes Everything

Objective:


Students will discover that attempting to serve God in self-confidence is ineffective and will be challenged to witness for God in the boldness given by the power of the Holy Spirit.

 

Key Scripture:

 

Acts 4:13

 

 Key Thought:

 

Confidence in the Spirit is better than confidence in self.

 

  

Lesson Summary:


Tonight’s lesson was the fourth lesson of a four-week series called “Empowered by the Spirit.” Throughout this series, your teen has been learning about the Holy Spirit. Tonight, he/she learned that the Holy Spirit provides power for us to boldly share our faith with others. Your teen was challenged not to rely on self-confidence, but to be confident in the Holy Spirit.

 

We used the Apostle Peter as our example throughout the lesson. When he relied on his own strength and confidence to follow God, it resulted in disaster. He made arrogant comments, failed to pray, fought the wrong battles, and denied even knowing Jesus!

 

Self-confidence will cripple us in spiritual battles, but the Holy Spirit empowers us. God can radically transform us from the inside out! In Peter’s story, when the Holy Spirit was in control he was completely changed, a Spirit-filled man who led thousands to Christ (Acts 1-2). 

 

Your student has unique gifts, talents, and abilities, but if they are overly self-confident, they will fail in their spiritual battles. Today your student was challenged to yield to the Holy Spirit instead of relying on their confidence in self. They were encouraged to let the Holy Spirit empower them to do whatever God wants them to do, especially sharing Christ with others. 

 

Your teen was encouraged to trust Christ as Savior if they do not have a relationship with Jesus Christ. Those who are saved were challenged to share their salvation story with a friend. For those who are unsure how to begin that conversation, we suggested that they download the “Life in 6 Words” app to help stay focused on the message of the Gospel. But, more importantly, your teen was encouraged to specifically ask the Holy Spirit to help them share the truth of God’s Word in His power and not in their own strength because confidence in the Spirit is better than confidence in self.

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