Teenagers often view freedom and authority as opposing concepts. But the Bible teaches that true freedom is found under authority. This principle focuses on students’ need to recognize God’s ultimate authority and respect the earthly authorities He has placed over them.

Principle: Maximum freedom is found under God’s authority.

Critical Question: Are your students submitting to the authorities that God has placed over them?

Key Passage: Romans 13:1-2

In June, Quake will be focused on the checkpoint of Ultimate Authority. Teaching topics will include:

June 6: What is Freedom? Maximum freedom comes from living under God’s authority (Luke 15:11-24).

June 13: Let God be God. Only God can be God (Daniel 4).

June 20: God’s Plan for Freedom. When we let God be God, we become free to be God’s people (Exodus 6:7).

June 27: Human Authority. We can’t be right with God if we are rebelling against human authority (I Peter 5:5).