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?
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