We dropped the new youth group name in our middle school and high school services last night. The name is 2twenty Student Ministries and it is taken from Galatians 2:20. Personally, I believe that this one scripture sums up the commitment, challenge, and lifestyle of being a Christ follower. Last night I preached a four point message utilizing this one scripture. The following outline notes were given to every student in attendance to briefly explain the meaning of the scripture. Galatians 2:20 - “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”
What does this passage of scripture mean?
“I have been crucified with Christ”
Although we are challenged daily by our sinful nature, we have made a commitment to Christ by burying our sinful lifestyle.
“and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.”
With a genuine relationship with Christ, we begin to develop more of a Christ like nature and our desire is to please God.
“The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God,”
We make a statement with our faith by believing that Jesus is the messiah, the Son of God and that we will live for him.
“who loved me and gave himself for me.”
We believe that Christ has unconditional love for us and that he saved us from eternal punishment by sacrificing his earthly life.
“who loved me and gave himself for me.”
We believe that Christ has unconditional love for us and that he saved us from eternal punishment by sacrificing his earthly life.
I received positive feedback from the students over the meaning of the name and the look of our new logo. I'm happy that they are excited about our new identity and direction!
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