Full Send | Wk 5: Choose to Abide

What would happen if we went all-in on our God-given purpose? Full Send invites students to fight apathy, commit to discipline, build resilience, and stay connected to God, the True Source, as they whole-heartedly pursue their God-given purpose. The teenage years are a unique period of time. Teens are discovering new levels of independence, forming their identities, navigating friendships, and considering what to do with their interests and passions. What a gift from God! Teenage brains are literally wired in a way they will never be wired again—wired for play, possibility, and pursuit. These are prime years for getting a headstart on changing the world and forming a Jesus-worldview.

This series challenges students to call to life any parts of their purpose they've muted or ignored—whether for fear of being seen trying, lack of self-discipline, being derailed by painful setbacks, or finding themselves addicted to the inescapable cheap dopamine that seems to be everywhere these days.

BOTTOM LINE
Choose to Abide

SCRIPTURE
John 10:10 "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”

• Small Group Questions

  TAKE ATTENDANCE & INTRODUCE YOURSELF (If anyone is new)

  FOR FUN: Take some time to catch up. Ask your students – What are you most excited about with Fall just right around the corner?
  
  DISCUSS THIS:
  
  1. The message talks about how easy it is to picture "life at the very top" (sports, grades, social media followers, family approval). Where do you feel the most pressure right now to reach the top?

  2. The message mentions that trying to get to the top on our own often starts small, like thinking: "I need this," "I cannot look weak," or “I’ll just exaggerate a little.” Why do you think ambition can easily slip into compromising our integrity?

  3. The message says that ambition itself isn't bad—it's just the fuel. How is "aggressive ascent" (climbing the world’s way) different from "abiding ambition" (working hard while staying connected to Jesus)?

  4. Read John 15:5 ("Apart from me you can do nothing"). What does it practically look like to "stay connected to the Vine" during a busy week of school, practice, and social life instead of just visiting God on a Sunday or Wednesday?

  5. The message reminds us that we don't abide to earn God’s love; we abide because He already loves us through Jesus. How does knowing your worth is secure in Christ change the way you handle failure or a bad grade?

  6. The speaker said: "Sometimes the top is you can sleep at night because you are not living a double life." How does God’s standard of "the top" look different from what your friends, school, or social media tell you success is?

  7. Think about one area of your life right now (a sport, a relationship, your grades, or social media) where you feel tempted to climb the world's way. What is one practical step you can take this week to invite Jesus into that specific area?
  
  Pray