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?