Losing My Identity

on July 17, 2017

Merriam Webster defines identity as, “who someone is; the name of a person; the qualities, beliefs, etc., that make a particular person or group different from others.” Based on the definition, different factors comprise a person’s identity. This study will review five different attributes (family, name, abilities, beliefs, and appearance) that help to build identity and how their loss can impact a person’s self-concept.

Download a PDF of this 5-part Bible Study.

Part One: Family

Part Two: Name

Part Three: Skills

Part Four: Beliefs

Part Five: Appearance

Published July 17, 2017

Ephesians 1 Faith Five Part Hebrews 11 High School Ministry Hope Identity Isaiah 6 Jesus Matthew 13 Matthew 6 Parents Relationships Success Teen Culture

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Jennifer Probst

Jennifer Probst graduated from Concordia University Nebraska with a Bachelor of Arts in Youth Ministry and a minor in Theology. She has served in the parish for ten years as a Director of Christian Education and currently serves as a Lutheran School Teacher.

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