Resourcefulness part 5

 November 19, 2021

LESSON 46: RESOURCEFULNESS

A. Definition of resourcefulness

B. An example from my everyday life

C. A positive example from the Bible: Gen. 44:1; Lev. 23:22; Luke 12:42; 16:2; 16:8; John 6:12; Titus 1:7.

D. A negative example from the Bible: Matt. 26:8; Matt. 12:30; Mark 14:4; . 

E. Thinking about resourcefulness my own life:

1. When have I shown resourcefulness?

2. In what situation did I fail to show resourcefulness? 

3. What problem in my life could God use to build resourcefulness? 

4. Who can be a Christian model for me of resourcefulness? 

5. How can I develop this quality in my life?

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build resourcefulness into my life: Luke 16:10. 

G. Self-evaluation:

1. Do I agree that integrity often meets its match in money matters? 

2. Do I know that God calls me to be honest even in small details I could easily rationalize away?

3. Have I realized that if I am not trustworthy with my money here (no matter how much or little I have), I will be unfit to handle the vast riches of God's kingdom? 

4. Am I letting my integrity slip in small matters? 

5. Is it important to choose my words well and to avoid reacting until I clearly understand what other people say?

6. Is it often difficult to find people I can really trust? Am I someone others can trust? 

7. Is my life characterized by punctuality, responsibility, honesty, and hard work?

8. The Bible begins with the majestic story of his creation of the universe, and it concludes with his creation of a new heaven and a new earth. Do I know God is trustworthy?

Resourcefulness part 4

November 18, 2021

LESSON 46: RESOURCEFULNESS

A. Definition of resourcefulness

B. An example from my everyday life

C. A positive example from the Bible: Gen. 44:1; Lev. 23:22; Luke 12:42; 16:2; 16:8; John 6:12; Titus 1:7.

D. A negative example from the Bible: Matt. 26:8; Matt. 12:30; Mark 14:4; . 

E. Thinking about resourcefulness my own life:

1. When have I shown resourcefulness?

2. In what situation did I fail to show resourcefulness? 

3. What problem in my life could God use to build resourcefulness? 

4. Who can be a Christian model for me of resourcefulness? 

5. How can I develop this quality in my life?

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build resourcefulness into my life: Luke 16:10. 

G. Self-evaluation:

1. Do I agree that integrity often meets its match in money matters? 

2. Do I know that God calls me to be honest even in small details I could easily rationalize away?

3. Have I realized that if I am not trustworthy with my money here (no matter how much or little I have), I will be unfit to handle the vast riches of God's kingdom? 

4. Am I letting my integrity slip in small matters? 

5. Is it important to choose my words well and to avoid reacting until I clearly understand what other people say?

6. Is it often difficult to find people I can really trust? Am I someone others can trust? 

7. Is my life characterized by punctuality, responsibility, honesty, and hard work?

8. The Bible begins with the majestic story of his creation of the universe, and it concludes with his creation of a new heaven and a new earth. Do I know God is trustworthy?

Resourcefulness part 3

November 17, 2021

LESSON 46: RESOURCEFULNESS

A. Definition of resourcefulness

B. An example from my everyday life

C. A positive example from the Bible: Gen. 44:1; Lev. 23:22; Luke 12:42; 16:2; 16:8; John 6:12; Titus 1:7.

D. A negative example from the Bible: Matt. 26:8; Matt. 12:30; Mark 14:4; . 

E. Thinking about resourcefulness my own life:

1. When have I shown resourcefulness?

2. In what situation did I fail to show resourcefulness? 

3. What problem in my life could God use to build resourcefulness? 

4. Who can be a Christian model for me of resourcefulness? 

5. How can I develop this quality in my life?

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build resourcefulness into my life: Luke 16:10. 

G. Self-evaluation:

1. Do I agree that integrity often meets its match in money matters? 

2. Do I know that God calls me to be honest even in small details I could easily rationalize away?

3. Have I realized that if I am not trustworthy with my money here (no matter how much or little I have), I will be unfit to handle the vast riches of God's kingdom? 

4. Am I letting my integrity slip in small matters? 

5. Is it important to choose my words well and to avoid reacting until I clearly understand what other people say?

6. Is it often difficult to find people I can really trust? Am I someone others can trust? 

7. Is my life characterized by punctuality, responsibility, honesty, and hard work?

8. The Bible begins with the majestic story of his creation of the universe, and it concludes with his creation of a new heaven and a new earth. Do I know God is trustworthy? 

Resourcefulness part 2

 November 16, 2021

LESSON 46: RESOURCEFULNESS

A. Definition of resourcefulness

B. An example from my everyday life

C. A positive example from the Bible: Gen. 44:1; Lev. 23:22; Luke 12:42; 16:2; 16:8; John 6:12; Titus 1:7.

D. A negative example from the Bible: Matt. 26:8; Matt. 12:30; Mark 14:4; . 

E. Thinking about resourcefulness my own life:

1. When have I shown resourcefulness?

2. In what situation did I fail to show resourcefulness? 

3. What problem in my life could God use to build resourcefulness? 

4. Who can be a Christian model for me of resourcefulness? 

5. How can I develop this quality in my life?

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build resourcefulness into my life: Luke 16:10. 

G. Self-evaluation:

1. Do I agree that integrity often meets its match in money matters? 

2. Do I know that God calls me to be honest even in small details I could easily rationalize away?

3. Have I realized that if I am not trustworthy with my money here (no matter how much or little I have), I will be unfit to handle the vast riches of God's kingdom? 

4. Am I letting my integrity slip in small matters? 

5. Is it important to choose my words well and to avoid reacting until I clearly understand what other people say?

6. Is it often difficult to find people I can really trust? Am I someone others can trust? 

7. Is my life characterized by punctuality, responsibility, honesty, and hard work?

8. The Bible begins with the majestic story of his creation of the universe, and it concludes with his creation of a new heaven and a new earth. Do I know God is trustworthy?

Resourcefulness part 1

 November 15, 2021

LESSON 46: RESOURCEFULNESS

A. Definition of resourcefulness

B. An example from my everyday life

C. A positive example from the Bible: Gen. 44:1; Lev. 23:22; Luke 12:42; 16:2; 16:8; John 6:12; Titus 1:7.

D. A negative example from the Bible: Matt. 26:8; Matt. 12:30; Mark 14:4; . 

E. Thinking about resourcefulness my own life:

1. When have I shown resourcefulness?

2. In what situation did I fail to show resourcefulness? 

3. What problem in my life could God use to build resourcefulness? 

4. Who can be a Christian model for me of resourcefulness? 

5. How can I develop this quality in my life?

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build resourcefulness into my life: Luke 16:10. 

G. Self-evaluation:

1. Do I agree that integrity often meets its match in money matters? 

2. Do I know that God calls me to be honest even in small details I could easily rationalize away?

3. Have I realized that if I am not trustworthy with my money here (no matter how much or little I have), I will be unfit to handle the vast riches of God's kingdom? 

4. Am I letting my integrity slip in small matters? 

5. Is it important to choose my words well and to avoid reacting until I clearly understand what other people say?

6. Is it often difficult to find people I can really trust? Am I someone others can trust? 

7. Is my life characterized by punctuality, responsibility, honesty, and hard work?

8. The Bible begins with the majestic story of his creation of the universe, and it concludes with his creation of a new heaven and a new earth. Do I know God is trustworthy?

Punctuality part 5

 November 12, 2021

LESSON 45: PUNCTUALITY

A. Definition of punctuality: 

B. An example from my everyday life:

C. A positive example from the Bible: Gen. 18:14; Ex. 2:23; 9:5; Job 7:1; Dan. 11:29; Acts 9:38. 

D. A negative example from the Bible: Is. 48:9; Dan. 9:19; 1 Cor. 9:12; Gal. 5:7. 

E. Thinking about being punctual in my own life:

1. When have I shown punctuality? 

2. In what situation did I fail to show punctuality? 

3. What problem in my life could God use to build punctuality? 

4. Who can be a Christian model for me of punctuality?

5. How can I develop this quality in my life?

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build punctuality into my life: Ecc. 3:1.

G. Self-evaluation:

1. Do I believe that God has a plan for all people including me?

2. Have I yet discovered that God provides cycles of life, each with its work for me to do? 

3. Although I may face many problems that seem to contradict God's plan, have I allowed these problems to become barriers to believing in him, rather than opportunities to discover that, without God, life's problems have no lasting solutions? 

4. Have I realized that the secret to peace with God is to discover, accept, and appreciate God's perfect timing? 

5. Do I doubt or resent God's timing? 

6. Have I made decisions apart from God's counsel that has lead to despair, rebellion, or moving ahead without his wisdom?

Punctuality part 4

 November 11, 2021

LESSON 45: PUNCTUALITY

A. Definition of punctuality: 

B. An example from my everyday life:

C. A positive example from the Bible: Gen. 18:14; Ex. 2:23; 9:5; Job 7:1; Dan. 11:29; Acts 9:38. 

D. A negative example from the Bible: Is. 48:9; Dan. 9:19; 1 Cor. 9:12; Gal. 5:7. 

E. Thinking about being punctual in my own life:

1. When have I shown punctuality? 

2. In what situation did I fail to show punctuality? 

3. What problem in my life could God use to build punctuality? 

4. Who can be a Christian model for me of punctuality?

5. How can I develop this quality in my life?

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build punctuality into my life: Ecc. 3:1.

G. Self-evaluation:

1. Do I believe that God has a plan for all people including me?

2. Have I yet discovered that God provides cycles of life, each with its work for me to do? 

3. Although I may face many problems that seem to contradict God's plan, have I allowed these problems to become barriers to believing in him, rather than opportunities to discover that, without God, life's problems have no lasting solutions? 

4. Have I realized that the secret to peace with God is to discover, accept, and appreciate God's perfect timing? 

5. Do I doubt or resent God's timing? 

6. Have I made decisions apart from God's counsel that has lead to despair, rebellion, or moving ahead without his wisdom?

Punctuality part 3

 November 10, 2021

LESSON 45: PUNCTUALITY

A. Definition of punctuality: 

B. An example from my everyday life:

C. A positive example from the Bible: Gen. 18:14; Ex. 2:23; 9:5; Job 7:1; Dan. 11:29; Acts 9:38. 

D. A negative example from the Bible: Is. 48:9; Dan. 9:19; 1 Cor. 9:12; Gal. 5:7. 

E. Thinking about being punctual in my own life:

1. When have I shown punctuality? 

2. In what situation did I fail to show punctuality? 

3. What problem in my life could God use to build punctuality? 

4. Who can be a Christian model for me of punctuality?

5. How can I develop this quality in my life?

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build punctuality into my life: Ecc. 3:1.

G. Self-evaluation:

1. Do I believe that God has a plan for all people including me?

2. Have I yet discovered that God provides cycles of life, each with its work for me to do? 

3. Although I may face many problems that seem to contradict God's plan, have I allowed these problems to become barriers to believing in him, rather than opportunities to discover that, without God, life's problems have no lasting solutions? 

4. Have I realized that the secret to peace with God is to discover, accept, and appreciate God's perfect timing? 

5. Do I doubt or resent God's timing? 

6. Have I made decisions apart from God's counsel that has lead to despair, rebellion, or moving ahead without his wisdom?

Punctuality part 2

 November 9, 2021

LESSON 45: PUNCTUALITY

A. Definition of punctuality: 

B. An example from my everyday life:

C. A positive example from the Bible: Gen. 18:14; Ex. 2:23; 9:5; Job 7:1; Dan. 11:29; Acts 9:38. 

D. A negative example from the Bible: Is. 48:9; Dan. 9:19; 1 Cor. 9:12; Gal. 5:7. 

E. Thinking about being punctual in my own life:

1. When have I shown punctuality? 

2. In what situation did I fail to show punctuality? 

3. What problem in my life could God use to build punctuality? 

4. Who can be a Christian model for me of punctuality?

5. How can I develop this quality in my life?

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build punctuality into my life: Ecc. 3:1.

G. Self-evaluation:

1. Do I believe that God has a plan for all people including me?

2. Have I yet discovered that God provides cycles of life, each with its work for me to do? 

3. Although I may face many problems that seem to contradict God's plan, have I allowed these problems to become barriers to believing in him, rather than opportunities to discover that, without God, life's problems have no lasting solutions? 

4. Have I realized that the secret to peace with God is to discover, accept, and appreciate God's perfect timing? 

5. Do I doubt or resent God's timing? 

6. Have I made decisions apart from God's counsel that has lead to despair, rebellion, or moving ahead without his wisdom?

Punctuality part 1

 November 8, 2021

LESSON 45: PUNCTUALITY

A. Definition of punctuality: 

B. An example from my everyday life:

C. A positive example from the Bible: Gen. 18:14; Ex. 2:23; 9:5; Job 7:1; Dan. 11:29; Acts 9:38. 

D. A negative example from the Bible: Is. 48:9; Dan. 9:19; 1 Cor. 9:12; Gal. 5:7. 

E. Thinking about being punctual in my own life:

1. When have I shown punctuality? 

2. In what situation did I fail to show punctuality? 

3. What problem in my life could God use to build punctuality? 

4. Who can be a Christian model for me of punctuality?

5. How can I develop this quality in my life?

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build punctuality into my life: Ecc. 3:1.

G. Self-evaluation:

1. Do I believe that God has a plan for all people including me?

2. Have I yet discovered that God provides cycles of life, each with its work for me to do? 

3. Although I may face many problems that seem to contradict God's plan, have I allowed these problems to become barriers to believing in him, rather than opportunities to discover that, without God, life's problems have no lasting solutions? 

4. Have I realized that the secret to peace with God is to discover, accept, and appreciate God's perfect timing? 

5. Do I doubt or resent God's timing? 

6. Have I made decisions apart from God's counsel that has lead to despair, rebellion, or moving ahead without his wisdom?

Persuasiveness part 5

 November 5, 2021

LESSON 44: PERSUASIVENESS

A. Definition of persuasive:

B. An example from my everyday life:

C. A positive example from the Bible: 1 Kings 22:21, 22; Matt. 28:14; 2 Cor. 5:11. 

D. A negative example from the Bible: Lev. 26:25; 2 Kings 5:7; Mark 6:19; Col. 3:13; Gal. 1:10 . 

E. Thinking about being persuasive in my own life:

1. When have I shown faith? 

2. In what situation did I fail to show persuasiveness? 

3. What problem in my life could God use to build persuasiveness? 

4. Who can be a Christian model for me of persuasiveness? 

5. How can I develop this quality in my life?

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build persuasiveness into my life: 2 Tim. 2:24. 

G. Self-evaluation:

1. Is it difficult for me to forgive someone who has wronged me a little when God has forgiven me so much? 

2. Do I teach God's truth in kindness and gentleness, patiently and courteously explaining the truth? 

3. Do I quarrel or argue over unimportant details? 

4. Do I quarrel or have foolish discussions with other believers?

5. Have I realized that arguments are confusing, useless, and even harmful? 

6. Have I caused strife and divisions by my meaningless quibbling over unimportant details?

7. Do I study what the Word of God says so I can understand what it means or do I depend on what someone else tells me about God's Word? 

8. Is my life a living testimony of God's refining fire? 

9. Am I depending on the Holy Spirit as my teacher as I study the Bible, trusting him to plant truth in my mind, convince me of God's will, and remind me when I stray from it?

Persuasiveness part 4

 November 4, 2021

LESSON 44: PERSUASIVENESS

A. Definition of persuasive:

B. An example from my everyday life:

C. A positive example from the Bible: 1 Kings 22:21, 22; Matt. 28:14; 2 Cor. 5:11. 

D. A negative example from the Bible: Lev. 26:25; 2 Kings 5:7; Mark 6:19; Col. 3:13; Gal. 1:10 . 

E. Thinking about being persuasive in my own life:

1. When have I shown faith? 

2. In what situation did I fail to show persuasiveness? 

3. What problem in my life could God use to build persuasiveness? 

4. Who can be a Christian model for me of persuasiveness? 

5. How can I develop this quality in my life?

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build persuasiveness into my life: 2 Tim. 2:24. 

G. Self-evaluation:

1. Is it difficult for me to forgive someone who has wronged me a little when God has forgiven me so much? 

2. Do I teach God's truth in kindness and gentleness, patiently and courteously explaining the truth? 

3. Do I quarrel or argue over unimportant details? 

4. Do I quarrel or have foolish discussions with other believers?

5. Have I realized that arguments are confusing, useless, and even harmful? 

6. Have I caused strife and divisions by my meaningless quibbling over unimportant details?

7. Do I study what the Word of God says so I can understand what it means or do I depend on what someone else tells me about God's Word? 

8. Is my life a living testimony of God's refining fire? 

9. Am I depending on the Holy Spirit as my teacher as I study the Bible, trusting him to plant truth in my mind, convince me of God's will, and remind me when I stray from it?

Persuasiveness part 3

 November 3, 2021

LESSON 44: PERSUASIVENESS

A. Definition of persuasive:

B. An example from my everyday life:

C. A positive example from the Bible: 1 Kings 22:21, 22; Matt. 28:14; 2 Cor. 5:11. 

D. A negative example from the Bible: Lev. 26:25; 2 Kings 5:7; Mark 6:19; Col. 3:13; Gal. 1:10 . 

E. Thinking about being persuasive in my own life:

1. When have I shown faith? 

2. In what situation did I fail to show persuasiveness? 

3. What problem in my life could God use to build persuasiveness? 

4. Who can be a Christian model for me of persuasiveness? 

5. How can I develop this quality in my life?

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build persuasiveness into my life: 2 Tim. 2:24. 

G. Self-evaluation:

1. Is it difficult for me to forgive someone who has wronged me a little when God has forgiven me so much? 

2. Do I teach God's truth in kindness and gentleness, patiently and courteously explaining the truth? 

3. Do I quarrel or argue over unimportant details? 

4. Do I quarrel or have foolish discussions with other believers?

5. Have I realized that arguments are confusing, useless, and even harmful? 

6. Have I caused strife and divisions by my meaningless quibbling over unimportant details?

7. Do I study what the Word of God says so I can understand what it means or do I depend on what someone else tells me about God's Word? 

8. Is my life a living testimony of God's refining fire? 

9. Am I depending on the Holy Spirit as my teacher as I study the Bible, trusting him to plant truth in my mind, convince me of God's will, and remind me when I stray from it?

Persuasiveness Part 2

 November 2, 2021

LESSON 44: PERSUASIVENESS

A. Definition of persuasive:

B. An example from my everyday life:

C. A positive example from the Bible: 1 Kings 22:21, 22; Matt. 28:14; 2 Cor. 5:11. 

D. A negative example from the Bible: Lev. 26:25; 2 Kings 5:7; Mark 6:19; Col. 3:13; Gal. 1:10 . 

E. Thinking about being persuasive in my own life:

1. When have I shown faith? 

2. In what situation did I fail to show persuasiveness? 

3. What problem in my life could God use to build persuasiveness? 

4. Who can be a Christian model for me of persuasiveness? 

5. How can I develop this quality in my life?

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build persuasiveness into my life: 2 Tim. 2:24. 

G. Self-evaluation:

1. Is it difficult for me to forgive someone who has wronged me a little when God has forgiven me so much? 

2. Do I teach God's truth in kindness and gentleness, patiently and courteously explaining the truth? 

3. Do I quarrel or argue over unimportant details? 

4. Do I quarrel or have foolish discussions with other believers?

5. Have I realized that arguments are confusing, useless, and even harmful? 

6. Have I caused strife and divisions by my meaningless quibbling over unimportant details?

7. Do I study what the Word of God says so I can understand what it means or do I depend on what someone else tells me about God's Word? 

8. Is my life a living testimony of God's refining fire? 

9. Am I depending on the Holy Spirit as my teacher as I study the Bible, trusting him to plant truth in my mind, convince me of God's will, and remind me when I stray from it?

Persuasiveness part 1

 November 1, 2021

LESSON 44: PERSUASIVENESS

A. Definition of persuasive:

B. An example from my everyday life:

C. A positive example from the Bible: 1 Kings 22:21, 22; Matt. 28:14; 2 Cor. 5:11. 

D. A negative example from the Bible: Lev. 26:25; 2 Kings 5:7; Mark 6:19; Col. 3:13; Gal. 1:10 . 

E. Thinking about being persuasive in my own life:

1. When have I shown faith? 

2. In what situation did I fail to show persuasiveness? 

3. What problem in my life could God use to build persuasiveness? 

4. Who can be a Christian model for me of persuasiveness? 

5. How can I develop this quality in my life?

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build persuasiveness into my life: 2 Tim. 2:24. 

G. Self-evaluation:

1. Is it difficult for me to forgive someone who has wronged me a little when God has forgiven me so much? 

2. Do I teach God's truth in kindness and gentleness, patiently and courteously explaining the truth? 

3. Do I quarrel or argue over unimportant details? 

4. Do I quarrel or have foolish discussions with other believers?

5. Have I realized that arguments are confusing, useless, and even harmful? 

6. Have I caused strife and divisions by my meaningless quibbling over unimportant details?

7. Do I study what the Word of God says so I can understand what it means or do I depend on what someone else tells me about God's Word? 

8. Is my life a living testimony of God's refining fire? 

9. Am I depending on the Holy Spirit as my teacher as I study the Bible, trusting him to plant truth in my mind, convince me of God's will, and remind me when I stray from it?

Meekness part 5

 October 29, 2021

LESSON 43: MEEKNESS

A. Definition of meekness: 

B. An example from my everyday life:

C. A positive example from the Bible: Ps. 45:4; 2 Cor. 10:1; 1 Cor. 4:10; Gal. 5:22, 23; Gal. 6:1; Col. 3:12. 

D. A negative example from the Bible: 2 Sam. 12:5; Prov. 15:1; 27:4; 29:11; Ecc. 7:9.

E. Thinking about meekness in my own life:

1. When have I shown meekness? 

2. In what situation did I fail to show meekness?

3. What problem in my life could God use to build meekness?

4. Who can be a Christian model for me of meekness? 

5. How can I develop this quality in my life?

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build meekness into my life: Eph. 4:2.

G. Self-evaluation:

1. Would those closest to me say I exhibit the fruit of the Spirit? 

2. Am I considered to be gentle (reasonable, fair minded, and charitable) to those outside the church as well as those within?

3. Do I imitate Christ's compassionate, forgiving attitude? 

4. Do I let the peace of Christ rule in my heart? 

5. Am I always thankful? 

6. Do I purpose to keep God's Word in me at all times? 

7. Am I living my life today as Jesus Christ's representative? 

8. Am I a relationship-builder? 

9. Am I obeying God with courage and doing what I know is right?

10. Am I always ready to give an answer, gently and respectfully, when asked about my faith, life-style, or Christian perspective? 

11. Can others see my hope in Christ? 

12. Am I prepared to tell them what Christ has done in my life?

13. Do I realize that God's warfare must be carried out with calm faith, humility before God, and hope in his deliverance? 

Meekness part 4

 October 28, 2021

LESSON 43: MEEKNESS

A. Definition of meekness: 

B. An example from my everyday life:

C. A positive example from the Bible: Ps. 45:4; 2 Cor. 10:1; 1 Cor. 4:10; Gal. 5:22, 23; Gal. 6:1; Col. 3:12. 

D. A negative example from the Bible: 2 Sam. 12:5; Prov. 15:1; 27:4; 29:11; Ecc. 7:9.

E. Thinking about meekness in my own life:

1. When have I shown meekness? 

2. In what situation did I fail to show meekness?

3. What problem in my life could God use to build meekness?

4. Who can be a Christian model for me of meekness? 

5. How can I develop this quality in my life?

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build meekness into my life: Eph. 4:2.

G. Self-evaluation:

1. Would those closest to me say I exhibit the fruit of the Spirit? 

2. Am I considered to be gentle (reasonable, fair minded, and charitable) to those outside the church as well as those within?

3. Do I imitate Christ's compassionate, forgiving attitude? 

4. Do I let the peace of Christ rule in my heart? 

5. Am I always thankful? 

6. Do I purpose to keep God's Word in me at all times? 

7. Am I living my life today as Jesus Christ's representative? 

8. Am I a relationship-builder? 

9. Am I obeying God with courage and doing what I know is right?

10. Am I always ready to give an answer, gently and respectfully, when asked about my faith, life-style, or Christian perspective? 

11. Can others see my hope in Christ? 

12. Am I prepared to tell them what Christ has done in my life?

13. Do I realize that God's warfare must be carried out with calm faith, humility before God, and hope in his deliverance? 

Meekness part 3

October 27, 2021

LESSON 43: MEEKNESS

A. Definition of meekness: 

B. An example from my everyday life:

C. A positive example from the Bible: Ps. 45:4; 2 Cor. 10:1; 1 Cor. 4:10; Gal. 5:22, 23; Gal. 6:1; Col. 3:12. 

D. A negative example from the Bible: 2 Sam. 12:5; Prov. 15:1; 27:4; 29:11; Ecc. 7:9.

E. Thinking about meekness in my own life:

1. When have I shown meekness? 

2. In what situation did I fail to show meekness?

3. What problem in my life could God use to build meekness?

4. Who can be a Christian model for me of meekness? 

5. How can I develop this quality in my life?

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build meekness into my life: Eph. 4:2.

G. Self-evaluation:

1. Would those closest to me say I exhibit the fruit of the Spirit? 

2. Am I considered to be gentle (reasonable, fair minded, and charitable) to those outside the church as well as those within?

3. Do I imitate Christ's compassionate, forgiving attitude? 

4. Do I let the peace of Christ rule in my heart? 

5. Am I always thankful? 

6. Do I purpose to keep God's Word in me at all times? 

7. Am I living my life today as Jesus Christ's representative? 

8. Am I a relationship-builder? 

9. Am I obeying God with courage and doing what I know is right?

10. Am I always ready to give an answer, gently and respectfully, when asked about my faith, life-style, or Christian perspective? 

11. Can others see my hope in Christ? 

12. Am I prepared to tell them what Christ has done in my life?

13. Do I realize that God's warfare must be carried out with calm faith, humility before God, and hope in his deliverance? 

Meekness part 2

 October 26, 2021

LESSON 43: MEEKNESS

A. Definition of meekness: 

B. An example from my everyday life:

C. A positive example from the Bible: Ps. 45:4; 2 Cor. 10:1; 1 Cor. 4:10; Gal. 5:22, 23; Gal. 6:1; Col. 3:12. 

D. A negative example from the Bible: 2 Sam. 12:5; Prov. 15:1; 27:4; 29:11; Ecc. 7:9.

E. Thinking about meekness in my own life:

1. When have I shown meekness? 

2. In what situation did I fail to show meekness?

3. What problem in my life could God use to build meekness?

4. Who can be a Christian model for me of meekness? 

5. How can I develop this quality in my life?

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build meekness into my life: Eph. 4:2.

G. Self-evaluation:

1. Would those closest to me say I exhibit the fruit of the Spirit? 

2. Am I considered to be gentle (reasonable, fair minded, and charitable) to those outside the church as well as those within?

3. Do I imitate Christ's compassionate, forgiving attitude? 

4. Do I let the peace of Christ rule in my heart? 

5. Am I always thankful? 

6. Do I purpose to keep God's Word in me at all times? 

7. Am I living my life today as Jesus Christ's representative? 

8. Am I a relationship-builder? 

9. Am I obeying God with courage and doing what I know is right?

10. Am I always ready to give an answer, gently and respectfully, when asked about my faith, life-style, or Christian perspective? 

11. Can others see my hope in Christ? 

12. Am I prepared to tell them what Christ has done in my life?

13. Do I realize that God's warfare must be carried out with calm faith, humility before God, and hope in his deliverance?

Meekness part 1

 October 25, 2021

LESSON 43: MEEKNESS

A. Definition of meekness: 

B. An example from my everyday life:

C. A positive example from the Bible: Ps. 45:4; 2 Cor. 10:1; 1 Cor. 4:10; Gal. 5:22, 23; Gal. 6:1; Col. 3:12. 

D. A negative example from the Bible: 2 Sam. 12:5; Prov. 15:1; 27:4; 29:11; Ecc. 7:9.

E. Thinking about meekness in my own life:

1. When have I shown meekness? 

2. In what situation did I fail to show meekness?

3. What problem in my life could God use to build meekness?

4. Who can be a Christian model for me of meekness? 

5. How can I develop this quality in my life?

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build meekness into my life: Eph. 4:2.

G. Self-evaluation:

1. Would those closest to me say I exhibit the fruit of the Spirit? 

2. Am I considered to be gentle (reasonable, fair minded, and charitable) to those outside the church as well as those within?

3. Do I imitate Christ's compassionate, forgiving attitude? 

4. Do I let the peace of Christ rule in my heart? 

5. Am I always thankful? 

6. Do I purpose to keep God's Word in me at all times? 

7. Am I living my life today as Jesus Christ's representative? 

8. Am I a relationship-builder? 

9. Am I obeying God with courage and doing what I know is right?

10. Am I always ready to give an answer, gently and respectfully, when asked about my faith, life-style, or Christian perspective? 

11. Can others see my hope in Christ? 

12. Am I prepared to tell them what Christ has done in my life?

13. Do I realize that God's warfare must be carried out with calm faith, humility before God, and hope in his deliverance?

Love part 5

 October 22, 2021

LESSON 42: LOVE

A. Definition of love:

B. An example from my everyday life:

C. A positive example from the Bible: Deut. 6:5; 7:9; Josh. 23:11; 1 Kings 3:3; Ps. 63:3; Matt. 5:44; 22:37; 22:39; John 13:34. 

D. A negative example from the Bible: Matt. 5:43; 5:46; 6:24; 23:6; 24:12; John 14:24; 1 Cor. 13:1. 

E. Thinking about love in my own life:

1. When have I shown love?

2. In what situation did I fail to show love? 

3. What problem in my life could God use to build love? 

4. Who can be a Christian model for me of love? 

5. How can I develop this quality in my life?

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build love into my life: 1 Cor. 13:4. 

G. Self-evaluation:

1. Am I able to give tough advice?

2. Do I hedge around the truth? 

3. Is God my first love? Would my life bear witness? 

4. If I say I love God then do also I obey him? 

5. Do I love others just as Jesus loves God? 

6. Do I love the praise of men, selfish recognition, earthly belongings, or anything more than God? Would others agree?

7. Is my love of others genuine or convenient? Serving or self serving? 

8. Am I trusting the Holy Spirit to help me show love to those for whom I may not feel love? 

9. Do I concentrate on all I can do to show my love for God and others? 

10. Am I loving my enemies by acting in their best interests; praying for them, and thinking of ways to help them?

11. Am I living as Jesus taught? When I give money to others, do I consider it as a gift, or a loan? Do I live and give as though I am giving to God? Would others agree? 

Love part 4

 October 21, 2021

LESSON 42: LOVE

A. Definition of love:

B. An example from my everyday life:

C. A positive example from the Bible: Deut. 6:5; 7:9; Josh. 23:11; 1 Kings 3:3; Ps. 63:3; Matt. 5:44; 22:37; 22:39; John 13:34. 

D. A negative example from the Bible: Matt. 5:43; 5:46; 6:24; 23:6; 24:12; John 14:24; 1 Cor. 13:1. 

E. Thinking about love in my own life:

1. When have I shown love?

2. In what situation did I fail to show love? 

3. What problem in my life could God use to build love? 

4. Who can be a Christian model for me of love? 

5. How can I develop this quality in my life?

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build love into my life: 1 Cor. 13:4. 

G. Self-evaluation:

1. Am I able to give tough advice?

2. Do I hedge around the truth? 

3. Is God my first love? Would my life bear witness? 

4. If I say I love God then do also I obey him? 

5. Do I love others just as Jesus loves God? 

6. Do I love the praise of men, selfish recognition, earthly belongings, or anything more than God? Would others agree?

7. Is my love of others genuine or convenient? Serving or self serving? 

8. Am I trusting the Holy Spirit to help me show love to those for whom I may not feel love? 

9. Do I concentrate on all I can do to show my love for God and others? 

10. Am I loving my enemies by acting in their best interests; praying for them, and thinking of ways to help them?

11. Am I living as Jesus taught? When I give money to others, do I consider it as a gift, or a loan? Do I live and give as though I am giving to God? Would others agree? 

Love part 3

 October 20, 2021

LESSON 42: LOVE

A. Definition of love:

B. An example from my everyday life:

C. A positive example from the Bible: Deut. 6:5; 7:9; Josh. 23:11; 1 Kings 3:3; Ps. 63:3; Matt. 5:44; 22:37; 22:39; John 13:34. 

D. A negative example from the Bible: Matt. 5:43; 5:46; 6:24; 23:6; 24:12; John 14:24; 1 Cor. 13:1. 

E. Thinking about love in my own life:

1. When have I shown love?

2. In what situation did I fail to show love? 

3. What problem in my life could God use to build love? 

4. Who can be a Christian model for me of love? 

5. How can I develop this quality in my life?

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build love into my life: 1 Cor. 13:4. 

G. Self-evaluation:

1. Am I able to give tough advice?

2. Do I hedge around the truth? 

3. Is God my first love? Would my life bear witness? 

4. If I say I love God then do also I obey him? 

5. Do I love others just as Jesus loves God? 

6. Do I love the praise of men, selfish recognition, earthly belongings, or anything more than God? Would others agree?

7. Is my love of others genuine or convenient? Serving or self serving? 

8. Am I trusting the Holy Spirit to help me show love to those for whom I may not feel love? 

9. Do I concentrate on all I can do to show my love for God and others? 

10. Am I loving my enemies by acting in their best interests; praying for them, and thinking of ways to help them?

11. Am I living as Jesus taught? When I give money to others, do I consider it as a gift, or a loan? Do I live and give as though I am giving to God? Would others agree? 

Love part 2

 October 19, 2021

LESSON 42: LOVE

A. Definition of love:

B. An example from my everyday life:

C. A positive example from the Bible: Deut. 6:5; 7:9; Josh. 23:11; 1 Kings 3:3; Ps. 63:3; Matt. 5:44; 22:37; 22:39; John 13:34. 

D. A negative example from the Bible: Matt. 5:43; 5:46; 6:24; 23:6; 24:12; John 14:24; 1 Cor. 13:1. 

E. Thinking about love in my own life:

1. When have I shown love?

2. In what situation did I fail to show love? 

3. What problem in my life could God use to build love? 

4. Who can be a Christian model for me of love? 

5. How can I develop this quality in my life?

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build love into my life: 1 Cor. 13:4. 

G. Self-evaluation:

1. Am I able to give tough advice?

2. Do I hedge around the truth? 

3. Is God my first love? Would my life bear witness? 

4. If I say I love God then do also I obey him? 

5. Do I love others just as Jesus loves God? 

6. Do I love the praise of men, selfish recognition, earthly belongings, or anything more than God? Would others agree?

7. Is my love of others genuine or convenient? Serving or self serving? 

8. Am I trusting the Holy Spirit to help me show love to those for whom I may not feel love? 

9. Do I concentrate on all I can do to show my love for God and others? 

10. Am I loving my enemies by acting in their best interests; praying for them, and thinking of ways to help them?

11. Am I living as Jesus taught? When I give money to others, do I consider it as a gift, or a loan? Do I live and give as though I am giving to God? Would others agree? 

Love part 1

 October 18, 2021

LESSON 42: LOVE

A. Definition of love:

B. An example from my everyday life:

C. A positive example from the Bible: Deut. 6:5; 7:9; Josh. 23:11; 1 Kings 3:3; Ps. 63:3; Matt. 5:44; 22:37; 22:39; John 13:34. 

D. A negative example from the Bible: Matt. 5:43; 5:46; 6:24; 23:6; 24:12; John 14:24; 1 Cor. 13:1. 

E. Thinking about love in my own life:

1. When have I shown love?

2. In what situation did I fail to show love? 

3. What problem in my life could God use to build love? 

4. Who can be a Christian model for me of love? 

5. How can I develop this quality in my life?

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build love into my life: 1 Cor. 13:4. 

G. Self-evaluation:

1. Am I able to give tough advice?

2. Do I hedge around the truth? 

3. Is God my first love? Would my life bear witness? 

4. If I say I love God then do also I obey him? 

5. Do I love others just as Jesus loves God? 

6. Do I love the praise of men, selfish recognition, earthly belongings, or anything more than God? Would others agree?

7. Is my love of others genuine or convenient? Serving or self serving? 

8. Am I trusting the Holy Spirit to help me show love to those for whom I may not feel love? 

9. Do I concentrate on all I can do to show my love for God and others? 

10. Am I loving my enemies by acting in their best interests; praying for them, and thinking of ways to help them?

11. Am I living as Jesus taught? When I give money to others, do I consider it as a gift, or a loan? Do I live and give as though I am giving to God? Would others agree? 

Loyalty part 5

 October 15, 2021

LESSON 41: LOYALTY

A. Definition of loyalty: 

B. An example from my everyday life:

C. A positive example from the Bible: 1 Chron. 12:33; 1 Sam. 22:14; 2 Sam. 3:8; 1 Kings 12:20; 1 Chron. 12:29.

D. A negative example from the Bible: Ps. 78:8; 78:37; Matt. 26:34; Prov. 30:9; Mark 14:31. 

E. Thinking about loyalty in my own life:

1. When have I shown loyalty?

2. In what situation did I fail to show loyalty? 

3. What problem in my life could God use to build loyalty? 

4. Who can be a Christian model for me of loyalty? 

5. How can I develop this quality in my life?

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build loyalty into my life: John 15:13. 

G. Self-evaluation:

1. Have I ever disowned Jesus? 

2. Do I stand for Christ even when situations are difficult? 

3. When friends or family seem to disagree with your faith, do you stand or fall? 

4. Do I say that I am devoted to Christ but my actions show something different? 

5. When others around me contradict my beliefs do I join them or resist the temptation?

6. Have I realized that loyalty is proven in the face of persecution? 

7. Is my loyalty to Christ strong enough to stand up under intense trial?

8. Would others agree that I take a stand for Christ? 

9. Do I understand that Jesus stays by my side even when I have endured so much that I seem to have no loyalty left?

10. Am I one of those "whose names are in the book of life" marked for salvation through my loyalty in Christ?

11. Am I on guard against spiritual dangers? 

12. Am I standing firm in the faith?

Loyalty part 4

 October 14, 2021

LESSON 41: LOYALTY

A. Definition of loyalty: 

B. An example from my everyday life:

C. A positive example from the Bible: 1 Chron. 12:33; 1 Sam. 22:14; 2 Sam. 3:8; 1 Kings 12:20; 1 Chron. 12:29.

D. A negative example from the Bible: Ps. 78:8; 78:37; Matt. 26:34; Prov. 30:9; Mark 14:31. 

E. Thinking about loyalty in my own life:

1. When have I shown loyalty?

2. In what situation did I fail to show loyalty? 

3. What problem in my life could God use to build loyalty? 

4. Who can be a Christian model for me of loyalty? 

5. How can I develop this quality in my life?

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build loyalty into my life: John 15:13. 

G. Self-evaluation:

1. Have I ever disowned Jesus? 

2. Do I stand for Christ even when situations are difficult? 

3. When friends or family seem to disagree with your faith, do you stand or fall? 

4. Do I say that I am devoted to Christ but my actions show something different? 

5. When others around me contradict my beliefs do I join them or resist the temptation?

6. Have I realized that loyalty is proven in the face of persecution? 

7. Is my loyalty to Christ strong enough to stand up under intense trial?

8. Would others agree that I take a stand for Christ? 

9. Do I understand that Jesus stays by my side even when I have endured so much that I seem to have no loyalty left?

10. Am I one of those "whose names are in the book of life" marked for salvation through my loyalty in Christ?

11. Am I on guard against spiritual dangers? 

12. Am I standing firm in the faith?

Loyalty part 3

 October 13, 2021

LESSON 41: LOYALTY

A. Definition of loyalty: 

B. An example from my everyday life:

C. A positive example from the Bible: 1 Chron. 12:33; 1 Sam. 22:14; 2 Sam. 3:8; 1 Kings 12:20; 1 Chron. 12:29.

D. A negative example from the Bible: Ps. 78:8; 78:37; Matt. 26:34; Prov. 30:9; Mark 14:31. 

E. Thinking about loyalty in my own life:

1. When have I shown loyalty?

2. In what situation did I fail to show loyalty? 

3. What problem in my life could God use to build loyalty? 

4. Who can be a Christian model for me of loyalty? 

5. How can I develop this quality in my life?

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build loyalty into my life: John 15:13. 

G. Self-evaluation:

1. Have I ever disowned Jesus? 

2. Do I stand for Christ even when situations are difficult? 

3. When friends or family seem to disagree with your faith, do you stand or fall? 

4. Do I say that I am devoted to Christ but my actions show something different? 

5. When others around me contradict my beliefs do I join them or resist the temptation?

6. Have I realized that loyalty is proven in the face of persecution? 

7. Is my loyalty to Christ strong enough to stand up under intense trial?

8. Would others agree that I take a stand for Christ? 

9. Do I understand that Jesus stays by my side even when I have endured so much that I seem to have no loyalty left?

10. Am I one of those "whose names are in the book of life" marked for salvation through my loyalty in Christ?

11. Am I on guard against spiritual dangers? 

12. Am I standing firm in the faith?

Loyalty part 2

 October 12, 2021

LESSON 41: LOYALTY

A. Definition of loyalty: 

B. An example from my everyday life:

C. A positive example from the Bible: 1 Chron. 12:33; 1 Sam. 22:14; 2 Sam. 3:8; 1 Kings 12:20; 1 Chron. 12:29.

D. A negative example from the Bible: Ps. 78:8; 78:37; Matt. 26:34; Prov. 30:9; Mark 14:31. 

E. Thinking about loyalty in my own life:

1. When have I shown loyalty?

2. In what situation did I fail to show loyalty? 

3. What problem in my life could God use to build loyalty? 

4. Who can be a Christian model for me of loyalty? 

5. How can I develop this quality in my life?

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build loyalty into my life: John 15:13. 

G. Self-evaluation:

1. Have I ever disowned Jesus? 

2. Do I stand for Christ even when situations are difficult? 

3. When friends or family seem to disagree with your faith, do you stand or fall? 

4. Do I say that I am devoted to Christ but my actions show something different? 

5. When others around me contradict my beliefs do I join them or resist the temptation?

6. Have I realized that loyalty is proven in the face of persecution? 

7. Is my loyalty to Christ strong enough to stand up under intense trial?

8. Would others agree that I take a stand for Christ? 

9. Do I understand that Jesus stays by my side even when I have endured so much that I seem to have no loyalty left?

10. Am I one of those "whose names are in the book of life" marked for salvation through my loyalty in Christ?

11. Am I on guard against spiritual dangers? 

12. Am I standing firm in the faith?

Loyalty part 1

 October 11, 2021

LESSON 41: LOYALTY

A. Definition of loyalty: 

B. An example from my everyday life:

C. A positive example from the Bible: 1 Chron. 12:33; 1 Sam. 22:14; 2 Sam. 3:8; 1 Kings 12:20; 1 Chron. 12:29.

D. A negative example from the Bible: Ps. 78:8; 78:37; Matt. 26:34; Prov. 30:9; Mark 14:31. 

E. Thinking about loyalty in my own life:

1. When have I shown loyalty?

2. In what situation did I fail to show loyalty? 

3. What problem in my life could God use to build loyalty? 

4. Who can be a Christian model for me of loyalty? 

5. How can I develop this quality in my life?

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build loyalty into my life: John 15:13. 

G. Self-evaluation:

1. Have I ever disowned Jesus? 

2. Do I stand for Christ even when situations are difficult? 

3. When friends or family seem to disagree with your faith, do you stand or fall? 

4. Do I say that I am devoted to Christ but my actions show something different? 

5. When others around me contradict my beliefs do I join them or resist the temptation?

6. Have I realized that loyalty is proven in the face of persecution? 

7. Is my loyalty to Christ strong enough to stand up under intense trial?

8. Would others agree that I take a stand for Christ? 

9. Do I understand that Jesus stays by my side even when I have endured so much that I seem to have no loyalty left?

10. Am I one of those "whose names are in the book of life" marked for salvation through my loyalty in Christ?

11. Am I on guard against spiritual dangers? 

12. Am I standing firm in the faith?

Flexibility part 5

 October 8, 2021

LESSON 40: FLEXIBILITY

A. Definition of flexibility: 

B. An example from my everyday life:

C. A positive example from the Bible: Col. 3:1; 3:5; Col. 2:20; 1 Cor. 6:20; 7:23; Luke 12:33; 14:13. 

D. A negative example from the Bible: 2 Chron. 13:8; Is. 1:20; Acts 7:51; Mark 14:5; Matt. 19:21.

E. Thinking about flexibility in my own life:

1. When have I been flexible? 

2. In what situation did I fail to demonstrate flexibility? 

3. What problem in my life could God use to build flexibility?

4. Who can be a Christian model for me of flexibility?

5. How can I develop this quality in my life?

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build flexibility into my life: Col. 3:2. 

G. Self-evaluation:

1. Do I have as little desire for this world as a dead person has? 

2. Do I believe that my real home is where Christ lives? 

3. Is my perspective on my life here on earth the same as the worlds? 

4. Am I looking at life from God's perspective and seeking what He desires? 

5. Would others say that my mind is set on things above or present?

6. Is my perspective on material goods the same as God's view of them? 

7. Do I acquire more and give it away or keep to myself? 

8. Do my possessions possess me?

9. Is there anything I have which, if I lost it today, would bring me great discomfort? 

10. Am I attached to anything that is only temporary? 

11. Do I begin my day with my agenda or God's? 

12. Is my day scheduled around fulfilling my desires and meeting my needs of the needs of others? 

13. If Jesus asked, could you give up your house? your car? your level of income? your position on the ladder of promotion? Your answer reveals your true heart.

Flexibility part 4

October 7, 2021

LESSON 40: FLEXIBILITY

A. Definition of flexibility: 

B. An example from my everyday life:

C. A positive example from the Bible: Col. 3:1; 3:5; Col. 2:20; 1 Cor. 6:20; 7:23; Luke 12:33; 14:13. 

D. A negative example from the Bible: 2 Chron. 13:8; Is. 1:20; Acts 7:51; Mark 14:5; Matt. 19:21.

E. Thinking about flexibility in my own life:

1. When have I been flexible? 

2. In what situation did I fail to demonstrate flexibility? 

3. What problem in my life could God use to build flexibility?

4. Who can be a Christian model for me of flexibility?

5. How can I develop this quality in my life?

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build flexibility into my life: Col. 3:2. 

G. Self-evaluation:

1. Do I have as little desire for this world as a dead person has? 

2. Do I believe that my real home is where Christ lives? 

3. Is my perspective on my life here on earth the same as the worlds? 

4. Am I looking at life from God's perspective and seeking what He desires? 

5. Would others say that my mind is set on things above or present?

6. Is my perspective on material goods the same as God's view of them? 

7. Do I acquire more and give it away or keep to myself? 

8. Do my possessions possess me?

9. Is there anything I have which, if I lost it today, would bring me great discomfort? 

10. Am I attached to anything that is only temporary? 

11. Do I begin my day with my agenda or God's? 

12. Is my day scheduled around fulfilling my desires and meeting my needs of the needs of others? 

13. If Jesus asked, could you give up your house? your car? your level of income? your position on the ladder of promotion? Your answer reveals your true heart. 

Flexibility part 3

 October 6, 2021

LESSON 40: FLEXIBILITY

A. Definition of flexibility: 

B. An example from my everyday life:

C. A positive example from the Bible: Col. 3:1; 3:5; Col. 2:20; 1 Cor. 6:20; 7:23; Luke 12:33; 14:13. 

D. A negative example from the Bible: 2 Chron. 13:8; Is. 1:20; Acts 7:51; Mark 14:5; Matt. 19:21.

E. Thinking about flexibility in my own life:

1. When have I been flexible? 

2. In what situation did I fail to demonstrate flexibility? 

3. What problem in my life could God use to build flexibility?

4. Who can be a Christian model for me of flexibility?

5. How can I develop this quality in my life?

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build flexibility into my life: Col. 3:2. 

G. Self-evaluation:

1. Do I have as little desire for this world as a dead person has? 

2. Do I believe that my real home is where Christ lives? 

3. Is my perspective on my life here on earth the same as the worlds? 

4. Am I looking at life from God's perspective and seeking what He desires? 

5. Would others say that my mind is set on things above or present?

6. Is my perspective on material goods the same as God's view of them? 

7. Do I acquire more and give it away or keep to myself? 

8. Do my possessions possess me?

9. Is there anything I have which, if I lost it today, would bring me great discomfort? 

10. Am I attached to anything that is only temporary? 

11. Do I begin my day with my agenda or God's? 

12. Is my day scheduled around fulfilling my desires and meeting my needs of the needs of others? 

13. If Jesus asked, could you give up your house? your car? your level of income? your position on the ladder of promotion? Your answer reveals your true heart.

Flexibility part 2

 October 5, 2021

LESSON 40: FLEXIBILITY

A. Definition of flexibility: 

B. An example from my everyday life:

C. A positive example from the Bible: Col. 3:1; 3:5; Col. 2:20; 1 Cor. 6:20; 7:23; Luke 12:33; 14:13. 

D. A negative example from the Bible: 2 Chron. 13:8; Is. 1:20; Acts 7:51; Mark 14:5; Matt. 19:21.

E. Thinking about flexibility in my own life:

1. When have I been flexible? 

2. In what situation did I fail to demonstrate flexibility? 

3. What problem in my life could God use to build flexibility?

4. Who can be a Christian model for me of flexibility?

5. How can I develop this quality in my life?

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build flexibility into my life: Col. 3:2. 

G. Self-evaluation:

1. Do I have as little desire for this world as a dead person has? 

2. Do I believe that my real home is where Christ lives? 

3. Is my perspective on my life here on earth the same as the worlds? 

4. Am I looking at life from God's perspective and seeking what He desires? 

5. Would others say that my mind is set on things above or present?

6. Is my perspective on material goods the same as God's view of them? 

7. Do I acquire more and give it away or keep to myself? 

8. Do my possessions possess me?

9. Is there anything I have which, if I lost it today, would bring me great discomfort? 

10. Am I attached to anything that is only temporary? 

11. Do I begin my day with my agenda or God's? 

12. Is my day scheduled around fulfilling my desires and meeting my needs of the needs of others? 

13. If Jesus asked, could you give up your house? your car? your level of income? your position on the ladder of promotion? Your answer reveals your true heart.

Flexibility part 1

 October 4, 2021

LESSON 40: FLEXIBILITY

A. Definition of flexibility: 

B. An example from my everyday life:

C. A positive example from the Bible: Col. 3:1; 3:5; Col. 2:20; 1 Cor. 6:20; 7:23; Luke 12:33; 14:13. 

D. A negative example from the Bible: 2 Chron. 13:8; Is. 1:20; Acts 7:51; Mark 14:5; Matt. 19:21.

E. Thinking about flexibility in my own life:

1. When have I been flexible? 

2. In what situation did I fail to demonstrate flexibility? 

3. What problem in my life could God use to build flexibility?

4. Who can be a Christian model for me of flexibility?

5. How can I develop this quality in my life?

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build flexibility into my life: Col. 3:2. 

G. Self-evaluation:

1. Do I have as little desire for this world as a dead person has? 

2. Do I believe that my real home is where Christ lives? 

3. Is my perspective on my life here on earth the same as the worlds? 

4. Am I looking at life from God's perspective and seeking what He desires? 

5. Would others say that my mind is set on things above or present?

6. Is my perspective on material goods the same as God's view of them? 

7. Do I acquire more and give it away or keep to myself? 

8. Do my possessions possess me?

9. Is there anything I have which, if I lost it today, would bring me great discomfort? 

10. Am I attached to anything that is only temporary? 

11. Do I begin my day with my agenda or God's? 

12. Is my day scheduled around fulfilling my desires and meeting my needs of the needs of others? 

13. If Jesus asked, could you give up your house? your car? your level of income? your position on the ladder of promotion? Your answer reveals your true heart.

Discernment part 5

 October 1, 2021

LESSON 39: Discernment

A. Definition of discernment: 

B. An example from my everyday life:

C. A positive example from the Bible: 1 Kings 3:11; 2 Chron. 2:12; Ps. 119:125; Prov. 3:21; 17:10. 

D. A negative example from the Bible: Deut. 32:28; 32:29; Prov. 28:5; Amos 5:7.

E. Thinking about discernment in my own life:

1. When have I shown discernment? 

2. In what situation did I fail to show discernment?

3. What problem in my life could God use to build discernment?

4. Who can be a Christian model for me of discernment? 

5. How can I develop this quality in my life?

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build discernment into my life: 2 Cor. 10:7.

G. Self-evaluation:

1. When you see someone who appears to be successful, are you impressed? 

2. Do you value those who have succeeded according to the world's standards? 

3. Do you judge by appearance alone?

4. Does the way a person look reveal what they are really like or what their true value is? 

5. Does God judge from appearances?

6. Are there areas in your life in which you are judging others based on their appearance? 

7. Do people unlike yourself make you feel uncomfortable? 

8. Are there certain groups of people you associate with more than others? 

9. Do I value that which God values?

10. Would others agree that my life-style is in agreement with God's desires for me?

Discernment part 4

 September 30, 2021

LESSON 39: Discernment

A. Definition of discernment: 

B. An example from my everyday life:

C. A positive example from the Bible: 1 Kings 3:11; 2 Chron. 2:12; Ps. 119:125; Prov. 3:21; 17:10. 

D. A negative example from the Bible: Deut. 32:28; 32:29; Prov. 28:5; Amos 5:7.

E. Thinking about discernment in my own life:

1. When have I shown discernment? 

2. In what situation did I fail to show discernment?

3. What problem in my life could God use to build discernment?

4. Who can be a Christian model for me of discernment? 

5. How can I develop this quality in my life?

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build discernment into my life: 2 Cor. 10:7.

G. Self-evaluation:

1. When you see someone who appears to be successful, are you impressed? 

2. Do you value those who have succeeded according to the world's standards? 

3. Do you judge by appearance alone?

4. Does the way a person look reveal what they are really like or what their true value is? 

5. Does God judge from appearances?

6. Are there areas in your life in which you are judging others based on their appearance? 

7. Do people unlike yourself make you feel uncomfortable? 

8. Are there certain groups of people you associate with more than others? 

9. Do I value that which God values?

10. Would others agree that my life-style is in agreement with God's desires for me?

Discernment part 3

September 29, 2021

Spiritual Gift Test

LESSON 39: Discernment

A. Definition of discernment: 

B. An example from my everyday life:

C. A positive example from the Bible: 1 Kings 3:11; 2 Chron. 2:12; Ps. 119:125; Prov. 3:21; 17:10. 

D. A negative example from the Bible: Deut. 32:28; 32:29; Prov. 28:5; Amos 5:7.

E. Thinking about discernment in my own life:

1. When have I shown discernment? 

2. In what situation did I fail to show discernment?

3. What problem in my life could God use to build discernment?

4. Who can be a Christian model for me of discernment? 

5. How can I develop this quality in my life?

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build discernment into my life: 2 Cor. 10:7.

G. Self-evaluation:

1. When you see someone who appears to be successful, are you impressed? 

2. Do you value those who have succeeded according to the world's standards? 

3. Do you judge by appearance alone?

4. Does the way a person look reveal what they are really like or what their true value is? 

5. Does God judge from appearances?

6. Are there areas in your life in which you are judging others based on their appearance? 

7. Do people unlike yourself make you feel uncomfortable? 

8. Are there certain groups of people you associate with more than others? 

9. Do I value that which God values?

10. Would others agree that my life-style is in agreement with God's desires for me? 

Discernment part 2

 September 28, 2021

LESSON 39: Discernment

A. Definition of discernment: 

B. An example from my everyday life:

C. A positive example from the Bible: 1 Kings 3:11; 2 Chron. 2:12; Ps. 119:125; Prov. 3:21; 17:10. 

D. A negative example from the Bible: Deut. 32:28; 32:29; Prov. 28:5; Amos 5:7.

E. Thinking about discernment in my own life:

1. When have I shown discernment? 

2. In what situation did I fail to show discernment?

3. What problem in my life could God use to build discernment?

4. Who can be a Christian model for me of discernment? 

5. How can I develop this quality in my life?

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build discernment into my life: 2 Cor. 10:7.

G. Self-evaluation:

1. When you see someone who appears to be successful, are you impressed? 

2. Do you value those who have succeeded according to the world's standards? 

3. Do you judge by appearance alone?

4. Does the way a person look reveal what they are really like or what their true value is? 

5. Does God judge from appearances?

6. Are there areas in your life in which you are judging others based on their appearance? 

7. Do people unlike yourself make you feel uncomfortable? 

8. Are there certain groups of people you associate with more than others? 

9. Do I value that which God values?

10. Would others agree that my life-style is in agreement with God's desires for me?

Discernment part 1

September 27, 2021

LESSON 39: Discernment

A. Definition of discernment: 

B. An example from my everyday life:

C. A positive example from the Bible: 1 Kings 3:11; 2 Chron. 2:12; Ps. 119:125; Prov. 3:21; 17:10. 

D. A negative example from the Bible: Deut. 32:28; 32:29; Prov. 28:5; Amos 5:7.

E. Thinking about discernment in my own life:

1. When have I shown discernment? 

2. In what situation did I fail to show discernment?

3. What problem in my life could God use to build discernment?

4. Who can be a Christian model for me of discernment? 

5. How can I develop this quality in my life?

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build discernment into my life: 2 Cor. 10:7.

G. Self-evaluation:

1. When you see someone who appears to be successful, are you impressed? 

2. Do you value those who have succeeded according to the world's standards? 

3. Do you judge by appearance alone?

4. Does the way a person look reveal what they are really like or what their true value is? 

5. Does God judge from appearances?

6. Are there areas in your life in which you are judging others based on their appearance? 

7. Do people unlike yourself make you feel uncomfortable? 

8. Are there certain groups of people you associate with more than others? 

9. Do I value that which God values?

10. Would others agree that my life-style is in agreement with God's desires for me?

Deference part 5

September 24, 2021

LESSON 38: DEFERENCE

A. Definition of deference: 

B. An example from my everyday life:

C. A positive example from the Bible: Ex. 2:25; Lev. 26:9; Ps. 119:6; 119:15; 1 Pet. 1:17 

D. A negative example from the Bible: James 2:3; 2:9; Is. 43:23; Lam. 1:8; 1 Cor. 4:10. 

E. Thinking about deference in my own life:

1. When have I shown deference? 

2. In what situation did I fail to show deference? 

3. What problem in my life could God use to build deference? 

4. Who can be a Christian model for me of deference? 

5. How can I develop this quality in my life?

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build deference into my life: Phil. 2:3.

G. Self-evaluation:

1. Have I realized that sin is not just a private matter?

2. Do I understand that everything I do affects others? 

3. Do I know that God created me to be interdependent, not independent?

4. Do I get excited about trusting God for all my needs? 

5. Do I treat others with love, patience, and self-restraint? 

6. Do I honor my father and mother? 

7. Do I honor those who have been charged with my spiritual oversight? 

8. Do I consider others of more value than myself?

9. If friends, neighbors, or family don't respect my Christian work, am I allowing their rejection to keep me from serving God? 

10. Do I use God as an excuse to avoid helping my family? 

11. Am I trying to raise my social status, whether by being with the right people, dressing for success, or driving the right car? 

12. Am I trying to impress people for all the wrong reasons? 

Deference part 4

 September 23, 2021

LESSON 38: DEFERENCE

A. Definition of deference: 

B. An example from my everyday life:

C. A positive example from the Bible: Ex. 2:25; Lev. 26:9; Ps. 119:6; 119:15; 1 Pet. 1:17 

D. A negative example from the Bible: James 2:3; 2:9; Is. 43:23; Lam. 1:8; 1 Cor. 4:10. 

E. Thinking about deference in my own life:

1. When have I shown deference? 

2. In what situation did I fail to show deference? 

3. What problem in my life could God use to build deference? 

4. Who can be a Christian model for me of deference? 

5. How can I develop this quality in my life?

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build deference into my life: Phil. 2:3.

G. Self-evaluation:

1. Have I realized that sin is not just a private matter?

2. Do I understand that everything I do affects others? 

3. Do I know that God created me to be interdependent, not independent?

4. Do I get excited about trusting God for all my needs? 

5. Do I treat others with love, patience, and self-restraint? 

6. Do I honor my father and mother? 

7. Do I honor those who have been charged with my spiritual oversight? 

8. Do I consider others of more value than myself?

9. If friends, neighbors, or family don't respect my Christian work, am I allowing their rejection to keep me from serving God? 

10. Do I use God as an excuse to avoid helping my family? 

11. Am I trying to raise my social status, whether by being with the right people, dressing for success, or driving the right car? 

12. Am I trying to impress people for all the wrong reasons?

Deference part 3

 September 22, 2021

LESSON 38: DEFERENCE

A. Definition of deference: 

B. An example from my everyday life:

C. A positive example from the Bible: Ex. 2:25; Lev. 26:9; Ps. 119:6; 119:15; 1 Pet. 1:17 

D. A negative example from the Bible: James 2:3; 2:9; Is. 43:23; Lam. 1:8; 1 Cor. 4:10. 

E. Thinking about deference in my own life:

1. When have I shown deference? 

2. In what situation did I fail to show deference? 

3. What problem in my life could God use to build deference? 

4. Who can be a Christian model for me of deference? 

5. How can I develop this quality in my life?

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build deference into my life: Phil. 2:3.

G. Self-evaluation:

1. Have I realized that sin is not just a private matter?

2. Do I understand that everything I do affects others? 

3. Do I know that God created me to be interdependent, not independent?

4. Do I get excited about trusting God for all my needs? 

5. Do I treat others with love, patience, and self-restraint? 

6. Do I honor my father and mother? 

7. Do I honor those who have been charged with my spiritual oversight? 

8. Do I consider others of more value than myself?

9. If friends, neighbors, or family don't respect my Christian work, am I allowing their rejection to keep me from serving God? 

10. Do I use God as an excuse to avoid helping my family? 

11. Am I trying to raise my social status, whether by being with the right people, dressing for success, or driving the right car? 

12. Am I trying to impress people for all the wrong reasons?

Deference part 2

 September 21, 2021

LESSON 38: DEFERENCE

A. Definition of deference: 

B. An example from my everyday life:

C. A positive example from the Bible: Ex. 2:25; Lev. 26:9; Ps. 119:6; 119:15; 1 Pet. 1:17 

D. A negative example from the Bible: James 2:3; 2:9; Is. 43:23; Lam. 1:8; 1 Cor. 4:10. 

E. Thinking about deference in my own life:

1. When have I shown deference? 

2. In what situation did I fail to show deference? 

3. What problem in my life could God use to build deference? 

4. Who can be a Christian model for me of deference? 

5. How can I develop this quality in my life?

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build deference into my life: Phil. 2:3.

G. Self-evaluation:

1. Have I realized that sin is not just a private matter?

2. Do I understand that everything I do affects others? 

3. Do I know that God created me to be interdependent, not independent?

4. Do I get excited about trusting God for all my needs? 

5. Do I treat others with love, patience, and self-restraint? 

6. Do I honor my father and mother? 

7. Do I honor those who have been charged with my spiritual oversight? 

8. Do I consider others of more value than myself?

9. If friends, neighbors, or family don't respect my Christian work, am I allowing their rejection to keep me from serving God? 

10. Do I use God as an excuse to avoid helping my family? 

11. Am I trying to raise my social status, whether by being with the right people, dressing for success, or driving the right car? 

12. Am I trying to impress people for all the wrong reasons?

Deference part 1

September 20, 2021

LESSON 38: DEFERENCE

A. Definition of deference: 

B. An example from my everyday life:

C. A positive example from the Bible: Ex. 2:25; Lev. 26:9; Ps. 119:6; 119:15; 1 Pet. 1:17 

D. A negative example from the Bible: James 2:3; 2:9; Is. 43:23; Lam. 1:8; 1 Cor. 4:10. 

E. Thinking about deference in my own life:

1. When have I shown deference? 

2. In what situation did I fail to show deference? 

3. What problem in my life could God use to build deference? 

4. Who can be a Christian model for me of deference? 

5. How can I develop this quality in my life?

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build deference into my life: Phil. 2:3.

G. Self-evaluation:

1. Have I realized that sin is not just a private matter?

2. Do I understand that everything I do affects others? 

3. Do I know that God created me to be interdependent, not independent?

4. Do I get excited about trusting God for all my needs? 

5. Do I treat others with love, patience, and self-restraint? 

6. Do I honor my father and mother? 

7. Do I honor those who have been charged with my spiritual oversight? 

8. Do I consider others of more value than myself?

9. If friends, neighbors, or family don't respect my Christian work, am I allowing their rejection to keep me from serving God? 

10. Do I use God as an excuse to avoid helping my family? 

11. Am I trying to raise my social status, whether by being with the right people, dressing for success, or driving the right car? 

12. Am I trying to impress people for all the wrong reasons?

Decisiveness part 5

 September 17, 2021

LESSON 37: DECISIVENESS

A. Definition of decisiveness: 

B. An example from my everyday life:

C. A positive example from the Bible: Prov. 8:10; 12:24; 21:5; Joel 3:14. 

D. A negative example from the Bible: Prov. 10:4; 12:27; Ps. 119:113; James 1:8; 4:8.

E. Thinking about decisiveness in my own life:

1. When have I shown decisiveness? 

2. In what situation did I fail to show decisiveness?

3. What problem in my life could God use to build decisiveness?

4. Who can be a Christian model for me of decisiveness? 

5. How can I develop this quality in my life?

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build decisiveness into my life: James 1:8. 

G. Self-evaluation:

1. Am I a decisive person? 

2. Would those closest to me agree that I am a decisive person? 

3. Am I able to discern between good and evil? 

4. Do I know that when it comes to obeying God, there is no middle ground? 

5. Do I realize that I am either doing what God wants or I am undecided? 

6. Do I choose to obey God, and say with the psalmist, "I love your law."?

7. Does my life and testimony show that I am decisive to others?

8. Do I understand that to be double-minded is to be double-spirited? 

9. Am I decisively following God today?

Decisiveness part 4

 September 16, 2021

LESSON 37: DECISIVENESS

A. Definition of decisiveness: 

B. An example from my everyday life:

C. A positive example from the Bible: Prov. 8:10; 12:24; 21:5; Joel 3:14. 

D. A negative example from the Bible: Prov. 10:4; 12:27; Ps. 119:113; James 1:8; 4:8.

E. Thinking about decisiveness in my own life:

1. When have I shown decisiveness? 

2. In what situation did I fail to show decisiveness?

3. What problem in my life could God use to build decisiveness?

4. Who can be a Christian model for me of decisiveness? 

5. How can I develop this quality in my life?

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build decisiveness into my life: James 1:8. 

G. Self-evaluation:

1. Am I a decisive person? 

2. Would those closest to me agree that I am a decisive person? 

3. Am I able to discern between good and evil? 

4. Do I know that when it comes to obeying God, there is no middle ground? 

5. Do I realize that I am either doing what God wants or I am undecided? 

6. Do I choose to obey God, and say with the psalmist, "I love your law."?

7. Does my life and testimony show that I am decisive to others?

8. Do I understand that to be double-minded is to be double-spirited? 

9. Am I decisively following God today?