G.W. Bill Elliott, Jr once noted;
Once in a while, it IS your fault. You have reasons, sure. But once in a while just own the blame. The deflection is all to obvious.
Week:
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Foundations of Faith
An introduction to the gospel and identity in Christ. This week grounds participants in the core story of the Christian life, clarifying who God is, what Christ has done, and how that shapes our identity. The study of this week emphasizes the beginnings of trust—how belief becomes the soil for spiritual growth and practical discipleship. Participants will leave with simple, tangible ways to remember and live out these foundational truths.
Objectives
Begin simple spiritual habits (short prayer, Scripture reading).
Practice honest openness before God.
Grasp basic gospel truths and personal identity in Christ.
Reflections
What one small spiritual habit will I start this week?
Where do I hide from God or others, and why?
How does being “in Christ” change how I see myself?
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Accountability/Tracking
Check off daily habit: read Scripture + 5 minute prayer; record one insight in a shared group doc.
Community Action
Pair up and exchange one short testimony; pray for one another’s next step.
Creative Project
Create a one page “Identity Card” (name, gospel truth, favorite verse) to keep in your wallet or phone.
Leader Prompt
Invite one volunteer to model a 60 second testimony and coach the group on simple, invitational language.
Personal Practice
Spend five minutes each morning this week writing one sentence that begins “Because I am in Christ, I…” and read it aloud once a day.