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?