LESSON INTRODUCTION
Why does it seem that some of us are constantly evaluating our worth based on our job titles, grades, accolades, what’s in our bank account, how many friends we have, and what other people think of us, things that are outside of us? Is our worth is something to be earned, won, or proved?
Today we are looking into how self worth can affect our decision making in life.
Ice Breaker
- What is the difference between Self-worth and Self esteem?
- How does each, influence your decision making in life?
| LOW SELF WORTH | HIGH SELF WORTH | |
| LOW SELF ESTEEM | ||
| HIGH SELF ESTEEM |
Outline
Read Luke 19:1-10
- In what ways can you best identify with Zacchaeus? (wealthy, short, sinner, curious, etc.)
- What do you suppose was going on in Zacchaeus’s soul that he went to such measures to ‘see’ Jesus?
- Why do you think Jesus singled him out?
- How did Zacchaeus respond to Jesus’ request?
- What’s the significance of Jesus wanting to dine with him?
- If you were Zacchaeus, how would have you felt when asked to come down and receive Him into his home?
- Why does it bother others that Jesus dines with him?
- What do Jesus’s actions towards Zacchaeus tell you about His love and acceptance of you?
Wrap up:
- From this lesson, how has God affirmed, assured and reminded you of His acceptance and loving relationship He desires to have with you? Is there a response He desires of you?
- In what ways has God used this study to adjust your thinking about self Worth and Self esteem?
If we accept things without Critical thinking without question or without evidence we are not only ignorant we are immoral.
