Have a relationship with God
To have a relationship with God you have to be a part of his
FAMILY
What does Eph 6.1-3 say?
Eph 6:1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.
Eph 6:2 Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;)
Eph 6:3 That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.
Before you should focus on finding "the right one" to be with, you ought to focus on the right one.
BEING / BECOMING
The Bible doesn't use the word "emotions" but what word does it use to describe how you have the ability to feel, think, etc?
What does 2nd Timothy 3.16-17 say?
2nd Tim 3.16-17 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
What is one way that God wants to communicate with you?
- Spend time in his word (listening to him)
- Spend time in prayer (talking to him)
Your relationship with your parents is often a reflection of what?
YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD
According to Heb 13.5 and Php 4.11 the key to relationships (friendships or other relationships) is learning what?
TO BE CONTENT / CONTENTMENT
True or False, Emotions are usually positive or good
False, emotions can be used good but they can also be used for bad things. They are a tool
Name 3 of the 5 emotions we talked about
ANGER , FEAR , SADNESS, TRUST, SHAME
What are the three ways/levels of building relationships?
One of the most important parts of relationships is knowing and fulfilling your (identity)
ROLE
When seeking a relationship with someone you need to NOT be ?
(2nd Corinthians)
UNEQUALLY YOKED
Under the point of "Correction - how to get it right"
name one of the ways to correct or fix the emotional problems you might be in
Begin by not basing your decisions on your emotions/how you feel (Ps 119.105)
Seek counsel: from the Bible and from leaders (Prov 11.14)
There are consequences to your actions - consequences don’t always get fixed or can take a long time (Gal 6.7)
The real issue with emotions is "who is in "
CONTROL
Name one of the three "keys" to relationships
- IDENTITY
- TRUST
- COMMUNICATION
Other than your flesh and blood family, what else is called your family? (If you are a Christian)
The Church
Finish the quote:
"Who you are is molded by who you are " (hint: Prov 13.20)
Why do we have emotions?
So we can rightly respond to God; to love him with “all” of our heart and mind (Lk 10.27) and worship him in “spirit” and in truth (Jn 4.24)
Most if not all of the issues when it comes to ANGER, FEAR, and SADNESS are the result of
+ 100 points
UNMET EXPECTATIONS
Give one verse about having a relationship with God or being in his family and explain
John 8.38-44; 1st John 3.8-10
John 1.11-12; 3.3-7; 1Jn 1.6-7
What is one way you should "know the PERSON" according to the Bible? (in the notes)
Spend quality time (Deut 4.29; Ps 145.18)
Have meaningful conversations (Rev 3.20)
Give gifts (Rom 6.23; Eph 4.8)
Serve (Php 2.6-8; Matt 20.28)
According to the Bible "discontentment" stems from three things. Name one of the three things
COVETOUSNESS
CAREFULNESS
FAITHLESNESS
Give one verse on guarding your heart/mind, how to do that, or a warning about it
Prov 4.14-15, 18-27
Php 4.6-7
Eph 6.10-18
Ps 119.11
2Sam 15.6
Under the "Using it" section:
All emotions can be used to glorify God. Give one way that an emotion can be used for God and a verse that goes with it (doesn't need to be specific)
+ 100 points
- Anger is healthy when it is toward sin or fighting for what you love (Ps 7.11; John 2.13-16)
- Fear helps keep you from making unwise choices (Eccl 12.13; Job 28.28; Prov 15.16)
- Sadness is necessary for repentance (2Cor 7.9-10)
- Putting your trust/confidence in the Lord allows you to walk + live the Christian life (Prov 3.5-6)
- You can suffer shame for doing things that seem foolish to the world, but give honor to God (Acts 5.41; 1Pet 4.12-16)