Series: WORSHIP (1)

Week 1: It’s All About God

Dear parents,

Fusion has begun a two-week series on the topic of worship, and this first lesson focused on placing God at the center of our lives—the only one worth of worship and adoration.

Our students examined Deuteronomy 6:1-9, a passage that reveals God’s desire for his followers—people whose lives would be defined by full commitment and devotion to him. In verse 5, we learn that God wants us to love him with all of our heart and all of our soul and all of our strength—every part of who we are. This passage is full of the type of love and passion that we can have for the God who created us. The words are powerful and meaningful and truly explain the meaning of worship—putting God in the center of our lives and putting God first in our soul, our mind, and our heart.

Here are some questions you might want to use this week as you talk with your teenager about our lesson:

• How do you think God feels if we choose to worship something or someone else, instead of worshiping him?
• What are some common obstacles teenagers face to obeying God and loving God fully?
• What are some ways you can show God your devotion this week—including through your attitudes and actions toward other people?

Have a blessed week!

FOR KEEPS [MEMORY VERSE]

 “And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength” (Deuteronomy 6:5).

(Student’s will have opportunity to recite their verse on Sundays during WAKE UP)

Series: THE END(3)

Week 3: The End as a New Beginning

Dear parents,

This week Fusion will be wrapping up its series on the End Times by exploring Revelation 21, a chapter filled with incredible promises and dynamic imagery about God’s future plans for creation.

In many ways, the end of the Bible sounds a lot like the beginning—God and humanity are together face to face. We encouraged our students to see that God will one day fully restore creation to what he originally intended—and that includes close relationship with us, with no separation because of our sin.

I’d encourage you to find time to talk with your teenager about this week’s lesson. You might want to use these questions to generate dialogue:

• What do you think it will be like to experience a place with “no more death or sorrow or crying or pain”?
• How have you seen God do new things in your life? How are you different because of your friendship with Jesus?
• What are some examples in your life of God’s creativity? What are examples in the world around you?

Have a great week!

FOR KEEPS [MEMORY VERSE]

I heard a loud shout from the throne, saying, “Look, God’s home is now among his people! He will live with them, and they will be his people. God himself will be with them” (Revelation 21:3). (Student’s will have opportunity to recite their verse on Sundays during WAKE UP)

Series: THE END(2)

Week 2: Heaven and Hell

Dear parents,

Fusion is continuing its series on the End Times, and this week we examined heaven and hell.

Many people have misconceptions about heaven and hell. Heaven is sometimes seen as a place where “good” people play harps and sit around on clouds all day. Hell is seen as the place where all the “bad” people end up—a really hot lava cave or something.

Our groups examined Matthew 7:13-14, two verses that are part of the Sermon on the Mount, one of the richest portions of teaching in the New Testament. Jesus declares a simple yet profound truth: The path to hell is wide and easy, but the path to heaven is narrow and difficult. It’s easier to follow the path to hell because that path doesn’t require sacrificing our selfishness and following Jesus and pursuing God with everything we have.

God doesn’t randomly send people to hell or allow people into heaven—it’s based on whether we’ve chosen to follow Jesus and receive his gift of forgiveness for our sins. If we have, then we can be confident that we’ll spend eternity with God.

Here are some questions you might want to ask your teenager to fuel discussion about this week’s lesson:

• Do you think most teenagers believe that heaven and hell are real places? Do you most of your friends believe they’re real places?
• Does it matter if heaven and hell are real places? Why or why not?
• Why is the path to heaven so narrow and difficult? Why is the path to hell so broad and wide and easy to find?

I pray that you and your family have a blessed week!

FOR KEEPS [MEMORY VERSE]

“But the gateway to life is very narrow and the road is difficult, and only a few ever find it”

(Matthew 7:14).

(Student’s will have opportunity to recite their verse on Sundays during WAKE UP)

Series: THE END(1)

Week 1: The Big Picture

Dear parents,

We have launched a three-week series on the End Times. In this first lesson, we explored several verses from Revelation talking about future events.

These passages present descriptions and images of God’s actions at the end of time. This world is temporary, which can help us evaluate what really matters most in life. Jesus is coming back in power and glory. Everyone will be judged, but if we’ve chosen to follow Jesus and receive the gift of salvation, our names are written in the Book of Life. Ultimately, in the end, God wins.

As you find time to talk with your student about this week’s lesson, here are some questions you might want to include in your conversation:

• If this world will come to an end but God is still in control, how might that affect your perspective on what matters most in life?
• If eternal separation from God is the result of not having your name written in the Book of Life, what are the implications for our relationships and our mission in life?
• Why do you think Revelation uses so many metaphors and images?

I pray that you and your family have an awesome week. God bless!

FOR KEEPS [MEMORY VERSE]

Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the old heaven and the old earth had disappeared. And the sea was also gone (Revelation 21:1).

(Student’s will have opportunity to recite their verse on Sundays during WAKE UP)