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Desire and Guard your Usefulness to the Lord . . .
I. There are some things to Run After and Run From! (20-22)
II. Discern what’s worth Engaging in and what’s just Distracting! (23)
III. Correct in Ways that Allow a Person to Grow and Change vs. Quarrel and Dig in! (24-26)
Practical Implications
o What hinders your maximum usefulness to the Lord?
o What would it look like for you to pursue righteousness, faith …?
o Where are you on the kindness and correction scale? What qualities or conversations do you need cultivate?
Keep the Gospel Central in All Things . . .
I. God Delights in Diligent Service and in Faithfulness to the Scriptures! (14-15)
II. What we Believe Always Shows up in How we Live! (16-19)
Practical Implications
o What stirs your soul about Jesus (Remember Jesus List)?
o What lesser things distract you from the most important things in life and relationships?
o What concrete things do you need to “put off”? “Put on”?
Keys to Endurance in Disciple making . . .
I. Remember the Gospel! (8)
II. Suffering Can be Framed by Purpose and Eternity! (9-10)
Implications
o Use healthy rhythms to actively remember Jesus!
o Identify your Obstacles.
o Test yourself for Present Growth:
Prioritize Making Disciples of Faithful People . . .
I. Disciple-making Requires God’s Strength and Work! (1)
II. Disciple-making Focuses on the Good News of Jesus and Identifying Faithful People! (2)
III. Disciple-making is Costly and Rewarding! (3-7)
Practical Implications
o Check your life for present grace and growth?
o Where has the Cost Caused Retreat?
o What’s the Obstacle?
Prioritize Making Disciples of Faithful People . . .
I. Disciple-making Requires God’s Strength and Work! (1)
II. Disciple-making Focuses on the Good News of Jesus and Identifying Faithful People! (2)
III. Disciple-making is Costly and Rewarding. (People work is painful work)! (3-7)
Practical Implications
o Check Yourself:
o Check Your Investments:
o Count the Cost:
Boldly Display and Declare the Glory of Jesus even when it’s Costly . . .
I. We have been Given Truth to Live, Share and Protect by the Power of God! (13-14)
II. People are Risky, but God Graciously Gives us Some Relationships to Refresh us! (15-18)
Practical Implications
o How would you describe your consistency and quality of time in the word/prayer?
o What are some tangible ways you could refresh/encourage another believer this week?
o Who are some of the people God uses/has used to encourage you?
Boldly Display and Declare the Glory of Jesus even when it’s Costly.
I. Be Courageous; God has Given you Gifts and a New Nature! (6-7)
II. Don’t Settle for Comfortable; the Gospel is too Glorious! (8-10)
III. Set an Example; we Know God and His Power! (11-12)
Practical Implications
o How do/can you stoke fire of your soul so it blazes for Jesus?
o Where are you tempted to be ashamed, silent or pulling back?
o Who and where are you on mission?
Encouragements to Cultivate the Fire of your Soul to Boldly Live out your Calling . . .
I. Form Deep Bonds of Spiritual Friendship/Family! (1-4)
II. Remember Your Spiritual Progress and Your Legacy of Faith! (5)
III. God Gifted You and Gave you a New Spirit! (6-7)
Practical Implications
o Pursue Spiritual Friendships that are mutually encouraging.
o Look for tangible evidences of God’s work in your life and others.
o Live God’s Purpose, Calling and Gifting w/ passion in everyday stuff of life.
As Christ's Body, we are purposefully joined together by the Holy Spirit according to God's good design.
I. The Holy Spirit Unites All Members into the Local Church from Diverse Backgrounds! (12-13)
II. God Has Designed a Specific Role for Each Member to Perform within the Local Church! (14-20)
III. God Has Ordained That Each Member's Role Is Indispensable for the Health of the Local Church! (21-26)
Practical Application Questions
Jesus’ Resurrection makes us Dead to Sin and Alive to God...
I. So Practically, Make a New Calculation and Put yourself at the Disposal of God! (Rom 6:11-14)
II. So Honestly, Evaluate the Condition of your Soul and the Direction of your Eternity! (Matt 7:15-27)
Practical Implications
o What truths most stir your affections for Jesus?
o How healthy is your soul? Why?
o Where do you stand with Jesus?
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