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Table of Contents 5

Conference Line Up

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Lobby Resources

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Conference Schedule

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Session 1

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Family Group Lesson 1

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Saturday Devotional

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Session 2

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Breakout Session 1

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Breakout Session 2

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Session 3

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Family Group Lesson 2

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Family Group Lesson 3

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Sunday Devotional

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Concessions & Saturday Lunch Information

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The goal of the Live Sent Conference is to equip, empower, and commission students to live on mission for Jesus Christ. TEXTING INFO: Text @hgdnow to 81010 for information and updates throughout the weekend.

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DAN DEWITT Speaker

TONY MERIDA Speaker

THE MUSEUM Worship

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LOBBY RESOURCES Help Desk Got questions? Need help? Visit our Help Desk in the lobby for any questions you have about registration or general DNOW conference information.

Resources Center We want to provide you with resources to help you pursue holiness in your walk with the Lord. Purchase books and snag HG Student t-shirts in the lobby. Cash or credit cards are accepted.

Change Wars All spare change donated to Change Wars will go to our Live Sent Initiative partner, Stop Hunger Now, whose mission is to see world hunger end during our lifetime. Tangibly, these funds will go towards Stop Hunger Now and the cost of putting together over 10,000 meals to be distributed to those around the Charlotte area.

Merchandise Merchandise from Dan DeWitt (Boyce College), Tony Merida, and The Museum is available for sale in the lobby.

Information Tables Stop by the information tables in the corner of the lobby to learn more about these organizations:

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The College at Southeastern The College at Southeastern began in 1994 as an undergraduate school of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, continuing with the Seminary’s mandate to train ministers for churches all over the United States. In the case of The College at Southeastern, “minister” does not just mean pastor. While we do equip young men for pastoral ministry, we also equip missionaries, counselors, teachers, youth pastors, writers, business professionals and more who spread the Gospel across the street and around the world. The College at Southeastern combines the best of a liberal arts college education with substantial biblical and theological training.

NAMB: GenSend Generation Send (GenSend) is designed to be one of the most exciting, intense and unique student missionary experiences in North America. It will immerse young adults in an urban context to gain a practical knowledge of the realities of missions and leadership. Participants will spend their time learning to live their Life on Mission under the guidance of urban ministry leaders. Along with reinforcing gospel foundations and simple missiological practices, the intention of GenSend is to be an extension of the local church’s church planting and mission efforts.

Boyce College Boyce College stands on the Gospel, and has since its founding. Our faculty’s commitment to the Bible and to cultural engagement, along with our vibrant student life culture and academic programs, will equip students for faithfulness in all of life. Today’s Christian college students and graduates will face challenges that previous generations could not have imagined. Under Al Mohler’s leadership, Boyce College is in a position to train students who will serve the church and engage the culture from a convictional and Biblical worldview, regardless of the challenges before them.

International Mission Board (IMB) Our vision is to see a multitude from every language, people, tribe, and nation knowing and worshipping our Lord Jesus Christ. If this vision matches the desire of your heart, come by our booth! From coaching sports, to teaching English, we have many opportunities for you to serve Him all across the globe! 7

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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE Friday, March 17 5:30 p.m. 6:45 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. 9:30 p.m.

Registration Worship Center Doors Open Session 1 - Tony Merida & The Museum Tony Merida - “Sanctity of Life” Dismiss

Saturday, March 18 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 1:15 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m.

Session 2 - Dan DeWitt & The Museum Breakout Session 1 (see options below) Lunch Breakout Session 2 (see options below) Global Missions Panel Session 3 - Dan Dewitt & The Museum Dismiss

Breakout Session Options “The Worldview Elephant: Understanding the Weight of What You Believe” - Dan DeWitt, Worship Center “Developing a Vision from Burden - How to Contextualize the Message of the Gospel So That You Can Reach Your City For Jesus” - Steven Lee, Room 219 “Suffering for the Glory of God: Why I Suffer and How to Do It Well” - Daniel Ritchie, Event Center “Called to a Life That Really Matters” - Becky Harrell & Amber Norkett (Girls Only), Room 210 8

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THE KING OF CREATION I. Creation is a Call to Worship READ IT Psalm 96:3–9 3 Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples! 4 For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; he is to be feared above all gods. 5 For all the gods of the peoples are worthless idols, but the Lord made the heavens. 6 Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and beauty are in his sanctuary. 7 Ascribe to the Lord, O families of the peoples, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength! 8 Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; bring an offering, and come into his courts! 9 Worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness; tremble before him, all the earth!

COMMENT This Psalm is a call to worship. As we consider this passage, it is important to see the connection between creation, glory, worship, and mission.

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TALK ABOUT IT 1. According to verses 3 and 4, what is the Psalmist calling us to declare and why should we declare it? God’s glory (ie: His marvelous works) because God is great.

2. What is glory? Glory is when God’s attributes go public.

3. In verse 5, what has the Lord done that the worthless idols can never do? Why do you think the author chose to refer to this event? Create the Heavens. Creation is the first grand display of God’s mighty works.

APPLY IT Think about creation for a moment. God intended creation to be the theater of his glory. What truths about God do you think are revealed through God’s mighty act of creation? We see God’s wisdom in creation and his careful attention to detail. We also see his power on display. In Genesis 1, he does the impossible by bringing light without the sun!

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II. Creation is a Call to Repentance READ IT Jeremiah 10:6–12 10 But the Lord is the true God; he is the living God and the everlasting King. At his wrath the earth quakes, and the nations cannot endure his indignation. 11 Thus shall you say to them: “The gods who did not make the heavens and the earth shall perish from the earth and from under the heavens.” 12 It is he who made the earth by his power, who established the world by his wisdom, and by his understanding stretched out the heavens.

COMMENT This text compares the glory of God to the worthlessness of idols. It is meant to display the superiority of God over anything that bids for our worship and attention.

1. What are the descriptions of God in verse 10? Why describe God in these seemingly similar ways? The Living God and The Everlasting King. God is currently and forever reigning on his throne. 2. In verse 11, what do the gods do that our God will never do? Perish

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3. What are some examples of (lower-case) gods and how do they lead to disappointment? Allow students to brainstorm several areas of temptation.

APPLY IT Among other things, this passage described God as true (v10), king (v10), and wise (v12). Which one of this attributes do you need to focus on? True - We should focus on God as true when we are tempted to disobey his word. King - We should focus on God as King when we are overwhelmed and anxious. Wise - We should focus on God as wise when things outside our control (That make little sense to us) occur.

III. Creation is a Call to Reflect READ IT Genesis 1:26 Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.”

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COMMENT This passage, if understood in its wider biblical context, supports a Trinitarian reading. We often think about God the Father as the one active in creation. At the same time, the rest of Scripture encourages us to think about creation in a more Trinitarian way. When Genesis 1 is read with the lens of the rest of scripture, we find that each member of the Trinity played an integral role in creation and thus deserves glory and honor in light of creation.

A. The Son in Creation READ IT John 1:1–3 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made.

TALK ABOUT IT 1. Notice that the beginning of John’s gospel mirrors the beginning of the book of Genesis. Why do you think John does this? John wants to retell the creation story through the lens of Jesus.

2. Verse 14 demonstrates that Jesus is The Word who was 1) in the beginning, 2) is God, 3) is with God, and 4) created all things. Think back to Genesis 1 for a moment. Where do you see Jesus in the Genesis 1 creation story? Jesus is The Word that is creating all things.

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B. The Spirit in Creation READ IT Psalms 33:6–7 6 By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, and by the breath of his mouth all their host. 7 He gathers the waters of the sea as a heap; he puts the deeps in storehouses.

COMMENT The word breath in verse 6 can also be translated as Spirit. The New Testament presents the Holy Spirit as the one who creates new life (See John 3:8). Notice the connection between creation and new creation.

TALK ABOUT IT 1. Where do you see the Holy Spirit in Genesis 1? What is his role in creation? He is hovering over the face of the waters (v2) He is hovering over the face of the waters. (v2)

2. How does seeing each member of the Trinity involved in creation impact how you view God? It allows us to see the unity of the Godhead. That each member works together for the glory of their name.

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READ IT (AGAIN) Genesis 1:26 Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.”

COMMENT In the ancient Near Eastern world, Kings would set up images of themselves throughout their Kingdom to demonstrate how far their authority reached. God in Scripture has chosen this metaphor to demonstrate his purpose for creating mankind. We are his images, created to display his authority in every corner of the Earth.

APPLY IT 1. In light of what you know about the concept of image, in your own words, why did God create mankind? God created mankind to bring him glory in every corner of the earth. God is King and his kingdom thrives when his servants gladly obey and worship him.

2. How does knowing why God created you help you live with a purpose? This helps us refrain from trying to define our own purpose. It also helps us avoid being defined by our past or by other people.

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IV. Creation is a Foreshadow of Salvation READ IT 2 Corinthians 4:3–6 3 And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. 4 In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. 5 For what we proclaim is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, with ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake. 6 For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

COMMENT This text shows that the God who creates is the God who re-creates. Notice Paul’s description of the gospel. Remember, gospel simply means good news. Meaning, the gospel is the good news about the glory of God in the face of Christ.

TALK ABOUT IT 1. In a world full of seemingly glorious things, how is Jesus’ glory good news? Jesus’ glory is the one thing we can count on to satisfy our souls. Everything else falls short of his glory. 2. What are the similarities between the creation of the world and the salvation of sinners? Both involve God performing an action without any prior help. Both involve Light overcoming darkness.

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APPLY IT 1. How has your view of the purpose and significance of creation changed through this lesson? Help your student think about the implications of creation. We’ve discussed how creation demonstrates God’s power, wisdom, and salvation.

2. Have you experienced God’s light shining into your heart, overcoming your darkness? If so, how has this changed you? If not, what keeps you from experiencing this? This is a great opportunity to learn about the students in your groups. If they are uncomfortable being vulnerable begin by briefly sharing your own testimony (2-3 minutes). Encourage your students to journal about the last part of this question.

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SATURDAY MORNING DEVOTION Psalm 115:1 Not to us, O LORD, not to us, but to your name give glory, for the sake of your steadfast love and your faithfulness!

If we are honest we spend a great deal of time thinking about ‘us’. How we do look? What am I wearing? Should I post this on Instagram? Why do I not have more followers on Twitter? All of these things remind us that we are prone to focus more on ourselves than thinking of the glory of God. The Psalmist reminds us that everything in our lives especially in how we pray should be oriented to think upon the greatness and glory of God. In the Lord’s Prayer, we have an example of how we should pray and the first petition of the prayer is that the name of God to be hallowed (Luke 11:2). To desire for God’s name to be hallowed means we call ourselves and others to magnify Him. When we regularly pray for God’s name to be made great, we cannot help but be constantly reminded of His holiness and greatness. Prayer changes us, and when we pray we should pray “Not to us, O LORD, not to us, but to your name give glory!”.

THINK What are some ways you can begin to think less about yourself and more about God? What are some examples of God’s glory I can see in my life right now?

PRAY Take a moment and pray that God would remove from you any desire to try to claim for yourself glory that belongs to Him.

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THE KING OF SALVATION & JUDGMENT I. God’s Glory in Salvation READ IT Ephesians 1:3–10 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, 4 even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love 5 he predestined us for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will, 6 to the praise of his glorious grace, with which he has blessed us in the Beloved. 7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our transgressions, according to the riches of his grace 8 which he lavished upon us in all wisdom and insight 9 making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ 10 as a plan for the fullness of time to unite all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth.

COMMENT In this passage, the Apostle Paul reminds the Ephesians of God’s spiritual blessings. Notice how Paul begins with God’s past blessings (v4 - before the foundation of the world), then transitions to God’s present blessing (v7 - we have redemption), and then concludes with God’s future blessings (v10 - to unite all things in him). For Paul, understanding God’s comprehensive blessings leads to praising God’s glorious grace.

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TALK ABOUT IT 1. According to verses 5 & 6, why does God adopt people into his family? So that the adopted person would praise God’s glorious grace. 2. Verse 7 has at least five key words. Circle them and discuss what each mean. Redemption - A term reserved for purchasing a slave’s freedom. Blood - The penalty for sin. See Leviticus 17:11. Forgiveness - A financial term indicating the cancellation of a debt that was owed. See Matthew 18:23–35. Transgressions - A term for sin. Carries the idea of going to far or crossing a clear boundary line. Grace - Kindness without conditions. Unmerited favor. It is a pleasant disposition that is not provoked by anything in its recipient. By definition, grace cannot be earned. 3. Circle the first verb in verse 8. What comes to mind when you think about that word and the surrounding phrase? The word, lavished, carries the connotation of there being more than enough, resulting in an overflow or excess. In other words, the pipes of God’s grace are bursting at the seams!

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APPLY IT 1. How does understanding that God has more than enough grace to cover your sins impact how you view guilt and shame? It helps us put guilt and shame to death. Consider taking your students to Romans 5:20, where sin increased, grace abounded all the more. We can never out-sin the grace of God. Think about it in terms of quantity. God has more grace than we have sin. God is not struggling to come up with more grace to forgive our sin. He is rich in mercy and abounding in steadfast love. God is infinitely wealthy in grace, mercy, and kindness. 2. The central theme of this passage is that God acts for his glory. Are your actions motivated by the desire to bring God glory? Why or why not? Oftentimes, we are motivated by the desire to bring ourselves glory. We often crave the approval of others or the fame and honor that only God deserves. One of the reasons we do this is because we are not fascinated by the glory of God. However, the scriptures present the glory of God as sort of a positive addictive substance. Moses asks to see God’s glory (Ex 33:18). The Psalmist displays his confidence in the glory of God when he writes, Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! (Ps 34:8), insinuating that once you have tasted, you will return for more. We should be addicted to the glory God.

II. God’s Glory Through Judgment SCENE 1 - IGNORANT OF GOD’S GLORY READ IT Exodus 5:1–2 1 Afterward Moses and Aaron went and said to Pharaoh, “Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel, ‘Let my people go, that they may hold a feast to me in the wilderness.’” 2 But Pharaoh said, “Who is the Lord, that I should obey his voice and let Israel go? I do not know the Lord, and moreover, I will not let Israel go.” 26

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COMMENT Pharaoh’s ignorance must have struck a core with God because for the remainder of the story God sees to it that Pharaoh and the Egyptians know who he is. Throughout the story, we hear the refrain, then they will know that I am the Lord.

TALK ABOUT IT 1. Why do you think Pharaoh’s dismissal was so offensive to God? Consider the absurdity of not knowing the one who created you. This is God’s world and Pharaoh is just living in it. However, he does not know his creator and thus, does not worship his creator. 2. What lifestyle choices display an ignorance of God and his glory? Examples include, pride, lust, fear, anxiety, and intentionally avoiding Christian community.

SCENE 2 - FACE TO FACE WITH GOD’S GLORY READ IT Exodus 14:13–18 13 And Moses said to the people, “Fear not, stand firm, and see the salvation of the Lord, which he will work for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall never see again. 14 The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to be silent.” 15 The Lord said to Moses, “Why do you cry to me? Tell the people of Israel to go forward. 16 Lift up your staff, and stretch out your hand over the sea and divide it, that the people of Israel may go through the sea on dry ground. 17 And I will harden the hearts of the Egyptians so that they shall go in after them, and I will get glory over Pharaoh and all his host, his chariots, and his horsemen. 18 And the Egyptians shall know that I am the Lord, when I have gotten glory over Pharaoh, his chariots, and his horsemen.”

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COMMENT This climactic scene involves a dramatic turn of events. Pharaoh and his army are in pursuit of Israel. God has promised to act for his own glory. Notice the themes of salvation (v13), judgment (v17), and glory (v18) interwoven in this passage.

TALK ABOUT IT We typically think of God’s glory as something that involves people’s good. Yet here, clearly, glory involves the judgment of the unrighteous Pharaoh and his army. How does this add to your understanding of glory? Even God’s wrath is glorious.

SCENE 3 - SALVATION THROUGH JUDGMENT FOR GOD’S GLORY READ IT Exodus 14:27–30 27 So Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and the sea returned to its normal course when the morning appeared. And as the Egyptians fled into it, the Lord threw the Egyptians into the midst of the sea. 28 The waters returned and covered the chariots and the horsemen; of all the host of Pharaoh that had followed them into the sea, not one of them remained. 29 But the people of Israel walked on dry ground through the sea, the waters being a wall to them on their right hand and on their left. 30Thus the Lord saved Israel that day from the hand of the Egyptians, and Israel saw the Egyptians dead on the seashore.

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COMMENT While the Egyptian army is being judged, the people of Israel are being saved. This is a consistent theme in Scripture—that the salvation of one party comes at the expense of another. We see this in the Old Testament sacrificial system, where an animal would be sacrificed for the forgiveness of the people. We notice this in the life of the prophet Jonah as well. Jonah was thrown overboard to stop the storm and save the fishermen. Lastly, we see this theme most clearly at the cross. Jesus is punished in order to secure our salvation.

TALK ABOUT IT Why didn’t God save the Israelites without judging the Egyptians? Why doesn’t God save people without sending his son to die? God is holy. Holiness is justice upheld. God has always desired to demonstrate his righteousness (Or rightness) through being both merciful and just.

III. God’s Glory in Christ READ IT Romans 3:21–26 21 But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it—22 the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction: 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, 25 whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. This was to demonstrate God’s righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over former sins. 26 It was to demonstrate his righteousness at the present time, so that he might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus.

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COMMENT As James Hamilton has stated, “The cross of Christ, the climactic expression of the glory of God in salvation through judgment, is the turning point of the ages.”1 This passage illustrates God’s response to the human predicament of sin. Notice the transition in verse 21. Earlier, Paul explained that everybody is sinful (3:10–20). Now, he explains how God has acted to save sinners and put his glory on display through the salvation of sinners.

TALK ABOUT IT 1. According to verse 23, what is the consequence of having sinned? What do you think this means? Falling short of God’s glory. This is a failure to meet God’s righteous requirements (See Rom 8:4). God’s requirements reflect God’s character, and God’s glory is God’s character on display. When we fail to meet God’s requirements, we fail to glorify God. 2. How does sin devalue God’s glory? Sin is birthed from dissatisfaction. We sin when we have an improper view of God’s glory and go elsewhere to find joy and stability. 3. How does the death of Jesus show God’s righteousness? It shows that God upholds his righteous character while saving unrighteous people. God can never be accused of taking sin lightly, since he required his son to be crucified. Neither can God be accused of being indifferent to the human predicament, since he provided his own son as the remedy. By carefully constructing a gospel in this way, God demonstrates that even in salvation, he is concerned that no charge be levied against him that could possibly impugn his glory.

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APPLY IT 1. How has this lesson helped you understand God’s glory? This lesson demonstrated that God’s glory is most central in God’s mind. Even in salvation and judgment, God acts because he wants glory. The primary takeaway from this lesson is to be floored by the fact that God does everything for his glory. Glory is the most central desire of his heart, and is the ultimate purpose for which he does anything. God never compromises his glory. Further, he can receive glory through saving sinners AND/OR judging sinners. Both salvation and judgment bring God glory. 2. What sins get in the way of you seeing and experiencing God’s glory? Any sort of sexual sin gets in the way of us seeing and experiencing God’s glory. Consider reflecting on 1 Thessalonians 4:3, where Paul informs the church that God’s will for their life is that they avoid sexual immorality. Pride is a sin that gets in the way of us seeing and experiencing God’s glory. John 5:44 suggest that pride gets in the way of believing and that believing [in Christ] is synonymous with seeking the glory of God.

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THE KING OF MISSION & THE MUNDANE I. The Glory of God in Mission READ IT Isaiah 66:18–19 18 “For I know their works and their thoughts, and the time is coming to gather all nations and tongues. And they shall come and shall see my glory, 19 and I will set a sign among them. And from them I will send survivors to the nations, to Tarshish, Pul, and Lud, who draw the bow, to Tubal and Javan, to the coastlands far away, that have not heard my fame or seen my glory. And they shall declare my glory among the nations.

COMMENT This final passage in Isaiah occurs after the ministry of the suffering servant who was pierced for our transgressions (Isaiah 53:5–12). Isaiah envisions a new creation where new people live changed lives. The New Testament complements this vision with the arrival of Christ and the Holy Spirit’s work of conversion.

TALK ABOUT IT 1. Compare verse 18 with the end of verse 19. What does God want for the nations? God wants the nations to know him and enjoy him. 32

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2. What does it mean to declare His fame among the nations? How does the gospel make God famous? Declaring his fame means to spread the gospel of what God has accomplished to the peoples who have never heard. God is famous for defeating death, conquering sin, and creating one new man in Christ.

APPLY IT 1. If God called you to spend your life declaring his fame among the nations, what do you think could get in the way of you following him wholeheartedly? For some, the prospect of leaving family behind is daunting. For others, going overseas is just simply not what they had planned for their life. Being willing to depart from our plan in favor of God’s plan is a difficult thing to do. 2. God intends that you view the gospel as a message of his fame and glory. This is why Paul can say that he is not ashamed of the gospel (Rom 1:16). What does being ashamed of the gospel reveal about how one views God’s glory? Being ashamed of the gospel means that one does not see God’s glory properly. We have already discussed the addictive nature of God’s glory in the previous lesson. The gospel is the good news about the glory of Christ (2 Cor 4:4). You cannot separate the gospel from God’s glory. The content of the message is God’s glory put on display in the redemption of sinners through the death of the Son of God!

II. The Glory of God in the Mundane READ IT 1 Corinthians 10:31 So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

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COMMENT We often think that God is only concerned about seemingly important things and that he is indifferent about the more obscure areas of life. This verse, however, corrects this sort of compartmentalized thinking.

TALK ABOUT IT 1. What are some things that we typically think God is uninterested in? 2. How can we use the mundane, everyday events of life for God’s glory?

APPLY IT 1. What mundane thing in your life do you need to begin doing to the glory of God? Even simple things like completing homework can be done with the view that hard work honors God and our brains were given to us by God for the purpose of understanding the world around us.

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favor in your sight. Consider too that this nation is your people.” 14 And he said, “My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” 15 And he said to him, “If your presence will not go with me, do not bring us up from here. 16 For how shall it be known that I have found favor in your sight, I and your people? Is it not in your going with us, so that we are distinct, I and your people, from every other people on the face of the earth?” 17 And the Lord said to Moses, “This very thing that you have spoken I will do, for you have found favor in my sight, and I know you by name.” 18 Moses said, “Please show me your glory.” 19 And he said, “I will make all my goodness pass before you and will proclaim before you my name ‘The Lord.’ And I will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will show mercy on whom I will show mercy. 20 But,” he said, “you cannot see my face, for man shall not see me and live.” 21 And the Lord said, “Behold, there is a place by me where you shall stand on the rock, 22 and while my glory passes by I will put you in a cleft of the rock, and I will cover you with my hand until I have passed by. 23 Then I will take away my hand, and you shall see my back, but my face shall not be seen.”

COMMENT This story occurs after Israel was caught worshipping the golden calf. Israel was captivated by a false god, whereas Moses, by contrast, is captivated by the true God and his glory.

TALK ABOUT IT 1. If you could ask God for anything, what would it be? Why is it significant that Moses asked to see God’s glory? It shows the supreme value Moses places on God’s glory.

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2. Why do you think Moses wanted to see God’s glory? What are some long-term effects of not seeing God’s glory? Like Israel showed, idolatry is a long-term effect of not seeing God’s glory. We get easily pleased by lesser glories. 3. Think back to last night’s lesson when we discussed God’s glory in the Exodus. Why does Moses ask to see God’s glory after God parted the Red Sea, defeated Pharaoh, and led the people of Israel out onto dry land? What then is the application for believers in Christ? Moses, like us, need continual exposure to the glory of God. 4. Why does God have to protect Moses from his glory? What does this say about the amount of glory we see from God? Apparently, Moses cannot handle how glorious and holy God is. Even in our greatest moments with God, we are only scratching the surface of his glory.

APPLY IT 1. Summarize God’s response to Moses request. In your own words, what makes God glorious? God responds by stating that man cannot handle the full weight of the glory of God. Also, God explains that his glory is wrapped up in the fact that he can do whatever he wants. 2. What decision do you need to make this weekend in order to see more of God’s glory in your life? Some students need to decide to begin walking with Christ. Some students have a sin that they are holding on to. That sin is blocking them from seeing God’s glory. Some students should respond to God’s call on their life to take the gospel to the nations or at least their neighbors. 36

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SUNDAY MORNING DEVOTION Romans 8:16–17 The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him.

Paul was talking about one of the most profound joys of the true gospel, which is that we have been given a new beginning, a fresh identity, and a sterling reputation before God in Christ. And this new reputation, as children of God and co-heirs with Christ, outshines any former reputation that we might have had. Despite your past or any poor choices that you have made, Paul reminds us that the Spirit of God testifies on our behalf that we are now children of God. Who better to make that declaration than God himself? You have a new identity in Christ, and now you are to share in His sufferings and share in His glory so that He may be glorified in you.

THINK What are some ways you can let go of your former reputation and what others think about you so that you can continue growing in your identity as a co-heir with Christ and a child of God?

PRAY Take a moment to thank God for the identity He offers us in Christ, and then ask Him to help you live according to that identity. Ask Him to glorify Himself in and through your life.

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LEADER HOSPITALITY AREA All day Saturday, leaders are welcome to come to the hallway kitchenette to get free coffee, water, soda, and snacks. You can find this area by following the signage from the Education Lobby. Please remember this space is exclusively for Conference Volunteers, Family Group Leaders, Host Homes, and Staff. Students are not allowed to join you. We encourage you to also be discerning of when to visit this area and to not spend more than a few minutes away from your group.

BREAKS & CONCESSIONS Snacks will be available for purchase during the breaks and lunch on Saturday. Cost is $1 per item. All proceeds will go to support local and international missions.

SATURDAY LUNCH We will have outdoor activities and three food trucks available in the parking lot for Saturday lunch:

ALL-STAR CAFE Burgers & Sandwiches

Chicken Tenders & Sandwich

PDQ

KING OF POPS

Chicken Sandwich - $8

$7 meal (strips, crispy or grilled sandwich, chips and drink)

$3 a popsicle

Hamburger - $9

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Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich - $10

Handmade Popsicles