Purpose and Calling
Romans 12 urges believers to offer this as a living sacrifice
What is your body?
What does it look like to offer your body to God in daily life?
Solomon asked for this instead of riches or power
What is wisdom?
What honorable thing would you ask for if God offered you anything?
What quality of Jesus (that we should live out) is described in Philippians 2?
What is humility?
How do you practice humility in a culture that promotes self-centeredness?
1 Thessalonians 5:17 says to do this without ceasing
What is pray/prayer?
How can you become more prayerful moment by moment throughout your every day?
Jesus used this weapon to resist Satan’s temptations
What is Scripture?
How can you use Scripture to fight temptation?
Jesus called these men to leave their nets and follow Him
Who are the disciples?
What might God be asking you to leave behind to follow Him more fully?
According to James 3:17, wisdom from above is first this...
What is pure?
How do you know if the wisdom you're following is truly from God?
This man was called “a man after God’s own heart."
Who is David?
What does it mean to be a man after God’s heart today?
Jesus fasted for this many days in the wilderness
What is 40?
What role does fasting play in your spiritual life? How might you make fasting a greater part of the spiritual disciplines you practice?
Jesus taught His disciples to pray, “Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from” this.
What is evil?
How can you use prayer to stand firm in the face of temptation?
This Old Testament figure was called to lead despite feeling inadequate and slow of speech
Who is Moses?
What insecurities might be holding you back from stepping into what God is calling you to do?
James 1:5 says God gives this generously to those who ask
What is wisdom?
When was the last time you asked God for wisdom about something?
This word means being the same person in public and private.
What is integrity?
In what area of your life have you been victorious in developing integrity?
This phrase from Hebrews 4:12 describes the power of God’s Word. God's Word is...
What is “living and active”?
How do you make scripture a part of your daily life?
This fruit of the Spirit is essential for resisting impulsive decisions
What is self-control?
What is the best way to develop self-control in your life (even if you're starting with none; how do you develop it)?
This verse says we are God's workmanship, created for good works
What is Ephesians 2:10?
What “good works” do you feel God has prepared for you personally?
Proverbs 9:10 says this is the beginning of wisdom
What is the fear of the Lord?
What does “fearing God” mean in your everyday decisions?
Galatians 5 lists these nine traits as evidence that God's Spirit is active in your life
What are love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control?
Which of these traits do you feel God is growing in you right now?
Hebrews 10:25 says not to give up doing this with other believers
What is meeting together?
How does fellowship with other believers strengthen your walk with God?
James 4:7 says to do this to the devil and he will flee
What is resist?
What helps you actively resist temptation?
Jesus said we are the salt of the earth and this other metaphor
What is the light of the world?
Where do you feel called to shine light in a dark place? What's your powerful reason (your driving force) for wanting to serve in this way?
This foolish action is repeated like a dog returning to its vomit
What is returning to sin?
What strategies have you put in place to keep from returning to sin you once struggled with?
Romans 5 says suffering produces perseverance, character, and this
What is hope?
How has hardship shaped your character? Name one specific hardship that has created character growth.
Psalm 119:11 says to hide this in your heart to avoid sin
What is God’s word?
What is your method for memorizing scripture/storing up God's Word in your heart?
AND Recite a verse you have memorized.
This man fled sexual temptation by running from Potiphar’s wife
Who is Joseph?
What does it look like to flee temptation instead of flirt with it?