AUGUST 30 - SEPTEMBER 5
Rebellion
Hey Lightglider!
We’ve just spent a few weeks learning about Creation. To understand Creation is to understand that God created everything, and that includes you and me! And because He created us in His image, our lives have purpose and tremendous value. This is the first part of the Far Greater Story of God’s love for us revealed in the Bible.
The second part of the story is called Rebellion. A rebellion is an open resistance to an authority. As our Creator, God is our authority. To rebel against Him is to disobey His commands. This is called “sin.” We sin when we do not live up to God’s standard of goodness and love. Whether we sin on purpose or by accident, we are rebelling against God and are violating our purpose. This happens a lot by you and by everyone else. We all have rebelled against God and His goodness. And the Bible tells us that the penalty of this rebellion is death.
This is why we need to be rescued. The penalty for our rebellion needs to be paid. Our sin needs to be forgiven. Until we understand this, the good news of Jesus will never make any sense to us.
Pray this week for help to recognize the ways in which you have rebelled against God and for the courage to confess them to Him. Then read this week’s theme verse -- I John 1:8-9!
Glide On!
Santiago
Things to Think About This Week:
Take some time this week to think about our rebellion and how we can confess our sins to God. Here are some reflection questions that will help.
• Read 1 John 1:8-9 in your Bible. What happens when we confess our sin?
• In what ways have you rebelled against God?
• When has someone wronged you?
• What does it look like for you to obey God’s commandments?
• How can understanding our rebellion lead us to humility?
Things to Do This Week:
• Play the Game of the Week, Brick Pong!
Brick Pong
• Watch this week’s Spark and Prayer Videos
Rebellion
The Greatest Commandments
• Use this week’s Mystery Code - REBEL - to receive a surprise in your inventory!
• Don’t miss Marlon’s Bible WHAT as he takes a look at Romans 3:23!
Lightglider Academy Events This Week:
• Monday: Jokes with Norman Snowman Cook in Mission Control at 5:30pm EST / 4:30pm CST! Don’t miss this hilarious hang!
• Tuesday: Come to the Spotlight Celebration at 5:30pm EST / 4:30pm CST in the Courtyard to congratulate this week’s Lightglider RES head recipients!
• Wednesday: Come to the Courtyard at 4pm EST / 3pm CST for a game of Rock/Paper/Scissors!
• Thursday: Hang out with Pen in the Courtyard today at 12pm EST / 11am EST for Midday Madness with Penelope! Also, join us in the Library at 6pm EST / 5pm CST for a Bible Chat to discuss this week’s theme and verse!
• Friday: Meet game designer, Corrigan Hickory Sage, in the Innovation Lab at 5pm EST / 4pm CST to share game ideas!
• Saturday: Connect with the Ambassadors in the Courtyard at 3pm EST / 2pm CST for some fun and games.
