What Does it Mean to Be Sifted? | How The Biggest Tests Can Shape Your Identity

If you’ve ever had a nickname, share it with the group. If not, collaborate with the group to invent one (bonus points for creativity).

What stood out to you most from the message?

When you think about the word identity, what’s the first thing that comes to mind?

What’s your response when you hear that God wants to adopt you into his spiritual family, without you doing anything?

Read Luke 22:31-32.

Have you ever felt like you’ve been sifted, or that Satan has messed with your identity? What was it like?

Why do you think Satan wants you to stay in our old identity instead of your new one in Jesus? (Want a little help? See John 10:10.) How have you seen this play out in your life?

Which one do you think you struggle with the most: Satan playing with your identity, or that you start to drift from your identity?

Read 2 Corinthians 5:17.

What are some ways you can fight to believe in who God says you are? If you’re still unsure about following Jesus, what are some ways you can process this?

What’s one step you can take this week to lean into your identity in Jesus?

Let’s end our time praying together. You can say something like;

“Jesus, just like you were patient with Peter, thank you for being patient with us. Help us to visualize and trust in the identity that you have for us. To fight against Satan, and to fight for new life. In the identity and character of your name we pray, amen.”