The Christian Mind

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How does God change my thinking?
Does being a Christian mean I turn off my brain?
How are we to think like Christ?

What part does our mind—our thoughts, attitudes, and feelings—have to do with living out our faith? What does it take to form a biblical worldview? And what does the term the Christian mind mean?

 

This study revolves around “taking every thought captive to obey Christ” (2 Cor. 10:5) and being “transformed by the renewing of your mind” (Rom. 12:2). This is not an apologetics or philosophy course. Students will study what the Bible says about our mind and actually use their minds to think, meditate on, question, and apply God’s Word—and grasp how its message is opposite to much of what they hear, read, and see in the culture today.

The Christian Mind is one of two studies on biblical worldview. Use this or Identity & Purpose today!

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Sessions in this Study

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UNIT 1: What is the Christian Mind? (3 weeks)

Session 1

Q. What in the world are you thinking?
A. I see the world and life in one of two ways, which affects how I think and act.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1–5; Romans 12:1–2

Session 2

Q. Who in the world is in charge?
A. Christ is in charge and rules over all the world—including me!

Scripture: Colossians 1:1–23

Session 3

Q. How in the world do we fit?
A. Jesus prayed for believers to be in the world but not of it.

Scripture: John 17

UNIT 2: How do we develop a Christian mind? (3 weeks)

Session 4

Q. How are we to think like Christ?
A. We are to think sacrificially and humbly.

Scripture: Philippians 2:1–11; 3:1–21; 4:4–8

Session 5

Q. How in the world do we prepare our minds?
A. We read, study, listen to, and think about truths in God’s Word to be ready to face all kinds of situations.

Scripture: 1 Peter 1

Session 6

Q. How in the world do we stay on track?
A. By following good teaching, being content with what we have, and using material possessions properly.

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:2b–21

UNIT 3: How do we love God with all our mind? (4 weeks)

Session 7

Q. Does being a Christian mean I turn off my brain?
A. No, Jesus commands me to love God with all my mind.

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4–9; Matthew 22:34–40; Mark 12:28–34

Session 8

Q. How does God change my thinking?
A. God renews my mind through his Word and helps me think and act like Christ—in ways that please him.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17–5:7

Session 9

Q. Do we have to test everything?
A. Yes, because God’s Word instructs us about what is good and warns us about what is evil.

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12–24

Session 10

Q. How can I become wise and persevere in life?
A. I should think about and respond to my trials, temptations, and place in life from God’s point of view.

Scripture: James 1

UNIT 4: How do we relate to the world? (3 weeks)

Session 11

Q. What do the Beatitudes have to do with the Christian mind?
A. The Beatitudes describe the attitudes, values, thinking, and priorities of the citizens of the kingdom of heaven.

Scripture: Matthew 5:1–12

Session 12

Q. How are Christians like salt and light?
A. Believers are to influence the world for good, be a restraining effect on sin in society, and point others to Christ.

Scripture: Matthew 5:13–48

Session 13

Q. What is the Christian mind?
A. It is a way of thinking that delights in Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, and meditates on God’s Word more and more.

Scripture: Psalm 1; Hebrews 12:1–3

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11 Responses to The Christian Mind
  1. Ivan Adi
    April 12, 2023 | 12:18 am

    Hello there, I am from Indonesia and wondering if So What digital version is available for purchase?

    • So What? Studies
      May 19, 2023 | 10:49 am

      We have flexible options, depending on your situation. Please email us at curriculumspecialist [at] gcp.org and we’ll help you get what you need.

  2. Linda
    August 19, 2019 | 6:03 pm

    Is this too old for tweens?

    I did see your Survey curriculum also, but just not interested in doing a 2-year study right now! Looking more into topics as this, being a young in today’s world.

    • So What? Studies
      August 28, 2019 | 4:12 pm

      Hi Linda, it really depends on your students… If they are pretty mature, they could handle it. And of course, we provide lots of tools for leaders to adapt. Download a free lesson to get a sense of how it works.

  3. So What Studies
    July 18, 2016 | 9:15 am

    We just had to share this… A mom told us that her 15-year-old son is leading a Bible study in their home for other teens. She said the kids are having marvelous discussions about what it means to have faith in Christ, and the parents are all in the other room eavesdropping on the study. She could not say enough about how pleased they are with this study.

  4. arden
    July 5, 2014 | 2:18 pm

    How do I get set up for the extras online for “The Christian Mind”? I need some sort of code, right? I bought the curriculum.

    • So What? Studies
      July 14, 2014 | 9:31 am

      You will receive a code by email when you purchase the Leader Kit. Please contact us if you cannot find the email. Thanks!

  5. Laura Bruner
    March 24, 2014 | 10:20 am

    I think the topics are very relevant and presented in a way that the teens can relate to. There is also just enough Biblical and historical background information given that helps them learn more than just the basics of the topic. I rarely used the Session Outline but heavily used the Leader Prep. It helped me ask the right questions and often had great background information to add to our discussion. My students like all of the graphics and design [of the Examine papers], but didn’t always write down answers to the questions. I LOVED the PowerPoint presentations and even added some of my own slides with the verses and other images that went along with the lessons.

    • So What? Studies
      March 24, 2014 | 10:23 am

      Thank you for your feedback! You’re doing exactly what we want to encourage all of our leaders to do—adapt and adjust the materials for your group and teaching style. Thank you for your ministry to your students!

  6. Stephen
    January 18, 2014 | 3:07 pm

    Can someone tell me what some of the (Extra Extra) articles are for this So What study? With other studies we have used, we have found some of these articles so helpful, that we schedule an extra session or two just to cover some of them.

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