"Our pretending may be fueled by a sincere desired to make God look good by having our act together. He has no need for such help, but we think it is our duty, nonetheless."

True Faced by Bill Trall, Bruce McNicol, and John Lynch  

Part 1 – Identity – God’s Plan: 12 minutes

• Click on this link to watch the first video - Identity Part 1

• During the video, you will be asked to respond to these questions, “What makes you, you?“ and “What does it mean to be normal?“

Part 2 – Identity – Safe Retreat: 11 minutes

• Click on this link to watch the second video - Identity Part 2

• During the video, you will be asked to respond to this question, “What does it mean to be true to yourself“?

Part 3 – Sharing (make time for each person to respond): 7 minutes

• People use "masks" to hide or be accepted.  Name as many "masks" as you can in 60 seconds.

• Read 1 Corinthians 4:3. Paul says, “I care very little if I am judged by you or by any human court; indeed, I do not even judge myself.“ (NIV84)

  • Who is Paul’s judge then?

  • Who does Paul seek to please with his life?

  • Who is easier to please? God? Peers? Parents? Teachers?

Part 4 – Prayer: 10 minutes

• Use your remaining time to pray for each other.

• Group Leader, please post takeaways, thoughts, and questions as a comment below. Thanks.