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?

Decisiveness part 3

 September 15, 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 2

 September 14, 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 1

 September 13, 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?

Cautiousness part 5

 September 10, 2021

LESSON 36: CAUTIOUSNESS

A. Definition of cautiousness: 

B. An example from my everyday life:

C. A positive example from the Bible: Prov. 8:34; Rom. 8:23; 1 Cor. 1:7; Heb. 11:10; Heb. 10:13; James 5:7.

D. A negative example from the Bible: 1 Pet. 3:20; Ecc. 5:2; Is. 32:4. 

E. Thinking about faith in my own life:

1. When have I shown cautiousness? 

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

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

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

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

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build caution into my life: Heb. 10:13; Rom. 8:23; 1 Cor. 1:7.

G. Self-evaluation:

1. Do I wait on the Lord before I make major decisions?

2. Do I move quickly on decisions? 

3. When I am faced with a difficult decision, do I move out with having first prayed and waiting on God for a direction?

4. What has been the result of decisions I've made without waiting on God? 

5. Do I move in God's timing or am I pushed along by those around me?

6. Are the results of my life characterized by waiting on God? 

7. Are others encouraged by my example as I wait on God? 

8. Do I understand that there are varying levels of success dependent on God's timing? 

9. When God tells me to move out in faith, do I? 

10. Do I hesitate when God tells me it is His timing? 

11. Do I find it difficult to wait on God? Is he in a hurry?

Cautiousness part 4

 September 9, 2021

LESSON 36: CAUTIOUSNESS

A. Definition of cautiousness: 

B. An example from my everyday life:

C. A positive example from the Bible: Prov. 8:34; Rom. 8:23; 1 Cor. 1:7; Heb. 11:10; Heb. 10:13; James 5:7.

D. A negative example from the Bible: 1 Pet. 3:20; Ecc. 5:2; Is. 32:4. 

E. Thinking about faith in my own life:

1. When have I shown cautiousness? 

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

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

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

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

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build caution into my life: Heb. 10:13; Rom. 8:23; 1 Cor. 1:7.

G. Self-evaluation:

1. Do I wait on the Lord before I make major decisions?

2. Do I move quickly on decisions? 

3. When I am faced with a difficult decision, do I move out with having first prayed and waiting on God for a direction?

4. What has been the result of decisions I've made without waiting on God? 

5. Do I move in God's timing or am I pushed along by those around me?

6. Are the results of my life characterized by waiting on God? 

7. Are others encouraged by my example as I wait on God? 

8. Do I understand that there are varying levels of success dependent on God's timing? 

9. When God tells me to move out in faith, do I? 

10. Do I hesitate when God tells me it is His timing? 

11. Do I find it difficult to wait on God? Is he in a hurry?

Cautiousness part 3

 September 8, 2021

LESSON 36: CAUTIOUSNESS

A. Definition of cautiousness: 

B. An example from my everyday life:

C. A positive example from the Bible: Prov. 8:34; Rom. 8:23; 1 Cor. 1:7; Heb. 11:10; Heb. 10:13; James 5:7.

D. A negative example from the Bible: 1 Pet. 3:20; Ecc. 5:2; Is. 32:4. 

E. Thinking about faith in my own life:

1. When have I shown cautiousness? 

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

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

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

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

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build caution into my life: Heb. 10:13; Rom. 8:23; 1 Cor. 1:7.

G. Self-evaluation:

1. Do I wait on the Lord before I make major decisions?

2. Do I move quickly on decisions? 

3. When I am faced with a difficult decision, do I move out with having first prayed and waiting on God for a direction?

4. What has been the result of decisions I've made without waiting on God? 

5. Do I move in God's timing or am I pushed along by those around me?

6. Are the results of my life characterized by waiting on God? 

7. Are others encouraged by my example as I wait on God? 

8. Do I understand that there are varying levels of success dependent on God's timing? 

9. When God tells me to move out in faith, do I? 

10. Do I hesitate when God tells me it is His timing? 

11. Do I find it difficult to wait on God? Is he in a hurry?

Cautiousness part 2

 September 7, 2021

LESSON 36: CAUTIOUSNESS

A. Definition of cautiousness: 

B. An example from my everyday life:

C. A positive example from the Bible: Prov. 8:34; Rom. 8:23; 1 Cor. 1:7; Heb. 11:10; Heb. 10:13; James 5:7.

D. A negative example from the Bible: 1 Pet. 3:20; Ecc. 5:2; Is. 32:4. 

E. Thinking about faith in my own life:

1. When have I shown cautiousness? 

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

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

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

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

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build caution into my life: Heb. 10:13; Rom. 8:23; 1 Cor. 1:7.

G. Self-evaluation:

1. Do I wait on the Lord before I make major decisions?

2. Do I move quickly on decisions? 

3. When I am faced with a difficult decision, do I move out with having first prayed and waiting on God for a direction?

4. What has been the result of decisions I've made without waiting on God? 

5. Do I move in God's timing or am I pushed along by those around me?

6. Are the results of my life characterized by waiting on God? 

7. Are others encouraged by my example as I wait on God? 

8. Do I understand that there are varying levels of success dependent on God's timing? 

9. When God tells me to move out in faith, do I? 

10. Do I hesitate when God tells me it is His timing? 

11. Do I find it difficult to wait on God? Is he in a hurry?

Cautiousness part 1

 September 6, 2021

LESSON 36: CAUTIOUSNESS

A. Definition of cautiousness: 

B. An example from my everyday life:

C. A positive example from the Bible: Prov. 8:34; Rom. 8:23; 1 Cor. 1:7; Heb. 11:10; Heb. 10:13; James 5:7.

D. A negative example from the Bible: 1 Pet. 3:20; Ecc. 5:2; Is. 32:4. 

E. Thinking about faith in my own life:

1. When have I shown cautiousness? 

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

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

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

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

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build caution into my life: Heb. 10:13; Rom. 8:23; 1 Cor. 1:7.

G. Self-evaluation:

1. Do I wait on the Lord before I make major decisions?

2. Do I move quickly on decisions? 

3. When I am faced with a difficult decision, do I move out with having first prayed and waiting on God for a direction?

4. What has been the result of decisions I've made without waiting on God? 

5. Do I move in God's timing or am I pushed along by those around me?

6. Are the results of my life characterized by waiting on God? 

7. Are others encouraged by my example as I wait on God? 

8. Do I understand that there are varying levels of success dependent on God's timing? 

9. When God tells me to move out in faith, do I? 

10. Do I hesitate when God tells me it is His timing? 

11. Do I find it difficult to wait on God? Is he in a hurry?

Alertness part 5

 September 3, 2021

LESSON 35: ALERTNESS

A. Definition of alertness:

B. An example from my everyday life:

C. A positive example from the Bible: Matt. 24:42; 24:34; 25:13; Mark 13:35; Acts 20:31; 1 Cor. 16:13; Col. 4:2; 1 Thess. 5:6; 1 Pet. 5:8. 

D. A negative example from the Bible: Matt. 26:40; Mark 14:37; Luke 12:39; Rev. 3:2; 3:3; 16:15. 

E. Thinking about faith my own life:

1. When have I shown alertness? 

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

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

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

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

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build alertness into my life: Matt. 26:41; 1 Cor. 16:13; 1 Pet. 5:8.

G. Self-evaluation:

1. Am I overcoming temptation by keeping watch and praying? 

2. Am I aware of the possibilities of temptation in my life?

3. Do I recognize the subtleties of temptations in my life? 

4. Do I believe that God has given me all that I need to spiritually fight temptation? 

5. Am I being misled by confusing claims or speculative interpretations of what will happen in the last days?

6. Am I afraid to tell people about Christ, despite what they might say or do to me? 

7. Am I standing firm by faith and not surprised by persecution? 

8. Am I morally alert, obedient to the commands for living found in God's Word? 

9. In times of great stress, we are vulnerable to temptation, even if we have a willing spirit. Do I pray to God, seek support of friends and loved ones, and focus on the purpose God has given me? 

10. Do I gather others around me by giving myself away to them?

Alertness part 4

 September 2, 2021

LESSON 35: ALERTNESS

A. Definition of alertness:

B. An example from my everyday life:

C. A positive example from the Bible: Matt. 24:42; 24:34; 25:13; Mark 13:35; Acts 20:31; 1 Cor. 16:13; Col. 4:2; 1 Thess. 5:6; 1 Pet. 5:8. 

D. A negative example from the Bible: Matt. 26:40; Mark 14:37; Luke 12:39; Rev. 3:2; 3:3; 16:15. 

E. Thinking about faith my own life:

1. When have I shown alertness? 

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

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

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

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

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build alertness into my life: Matt. 26:41; 1 Cor. 16:13; 1 Pet. 5:8.

G. Self-evaluation:

1. Am I overcoming temptation by keeping watch and praying? 

2. Am I aware of the possibilities of temptation in my life?

3. Do I recognize the subtleties of temptations in my life? 

4. Do I believe that God has given me all that I need to spiritually fight temptation? 

5. Am I being misled by confusing claims or speculative interpretations of what will happen in the last days?

6. Am I afraid to tell people about Christ, despite what they might say or do to me? 

7. Am I standing firm by faith and not surprised by persecution? 

8. Am I morally alert, obedient to the commands for living found in God's Word? 

9. In times of great stress, we are vulnerable to temptation, even if we have a willing spirit. Do I pray to God, seek support of friends and loved ones, and focus on the purpose God has given me? 

10. Do I gather others around me by giving myself away to them?

Alertness part 3

 September 1, 2021

LESSON 35: ALERTNESS

A. Definition of alertness:

B. An example from my everyday life:

C. A positive example from the Bible: Matt. 24:42; 24:34; 25:13; Mark 13:35; Acts 20:31; 1 Cor. 16:13; Col. 4:2; 1 Thess. 5:6; 1 Pet. 5:8. 

D. A negative example from the Bible: Matt. 26:40; Mark 14:37; Luke 12:39; Rev. 3:2; 3:3; 16:15. 

E. Thinking about faith my own life:

1. When have I shown alertness? 

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

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

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

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

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build alertness into my life: Matt. 26:41; 1 Cor. 16:13; 1 Pet. 5:8.

G. Self-evaluation:

1. Am I overcoming temptation by keeping watch and praying? 

2. Am I aware of the possibilities of temptation in my life?

3. Do I recognize the subtleties of temptations in my life? 

4. Do I believe that God has given me all that I need to spiritually fight temptation? 

5. Am I being misled by confusing claims or speculative interpretations of what will happen in the last days?

6. Am I afraid to tell people about Christ, despite what they might say or do to me? 

7. Am I standing firm by faith and not surprised by persecution? 

8. Am I morally alert, obedient to the commands for living found in God's Word? 

9. In times of great stress, we are vulnerable to temptation, even if we have a willing spirit. Do I pray to God, seek support of friends and loved ones, and focus on the purpose God has given me? 

10. Do I gather others around me by giving myself away to them?