High School Week 2 (February 11): Setting the Stage

Discussion Goal:

Worship is surrender — letting God use every part of my story.

Start Talking (Conversation Starter):

What’s something you used to care about a lot, but you don’t really care about it anymore?

Watch the Video

Encourage students to take notes on what stands out to them and what they want to remember.

Think It Through (and Talk It Out)

• Bryce shared that he grew up in church but said Jesus didn’t really mean anything to him. What’s the difference between knowing about Jesus and actually knowing Him?

• Read Romans 12:1 from both the NIV and MSG translations. This verse encourages us to offer our bodies as a living sacrifice. What do you think it actually means to give your life to Jesus — not just believe in Him or agree with ideas about Him?

• Worship isn’t just singing; Bryce said it’s doing everything for God’s glory. What’s one ordinary area of your life — like school, sports, work, relationships, or social media — where surrendering control to God feels hardest right now? 

Pray: Jesus, thank You for meeting us in our real stories — not just our polished ones. Help us give You every part of our lives, even the parts shaped by pressure, fear, or doubt. Teach us how to worship You with honesty, courage, and surrender. In Your name, amen.