Young Adult Class - John Hodge
Teachers
Lesson Summary
The Young Adult class on May 4, 2025, taught by the Linder Road Church of Christ, centered on the concept of being "co‑resurrected" with Christ, meaning believers live out a conscious, Christ‑directed mindset. The teacher reviewed the motivational pyramid—infant (feeling), child (approval), and adult (conscious) levels—and urged the group to operate from the mature adult stage, using their minds to align decisions with God’s will. A central illustration was the "Bank of Acceptance," where Christ’s sacrifice deposits three spiritual assets: joy, forgiveness, and love. Scriptures such as Romans 5:8, John 8:11, and Luke 7:41‑50 were read to demonstrate Christ’s unconditional love and the responsibility to deny the old self while accepting the new identity in Him. The class distinguished between deposits—actions that increase our spiritual account, both happy (e.g., worship, service) and responsible‑unhappy (e.g., parental duties, difficult service)—and withdrawals that diminish our sense of self in Christ. The discussion emphasized that growth is incremental, requiring faithful steps even when they involve discomfort, and that the ultimate "balance" reflects God’s grace and our active participation.
Key Scriptures
But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Neither do I condemn you. Go, and from now on sin no more.