Part 16 (1/2)
Before It's Too Late!
Those who choose murmuring as their lifestyle will spend their lifetimes in the wilderness.
Chapter 8:.
...WITH AN ATt.i.tUDE OF FAITH.
Objective : As a result of this lesson, partic.i.p.ants will reaffirm the central role of faith in their relations.h.i.+p with G.o.d. : As a result of this lesson, partic.i.p.ants will reaffirm the central role of faith in their relations.h.i.+p with G.o.d.
SAY IT IN A SENTENCE:.
Only when faith replaces doubt in the life of a believer can the joy of knowing G.o.d become a reality!
PROMISED LAND LIVING ATt.i.tUDE FOUR = FAITH.
#1-Key Pa.s.sage: Hebrews 11 Often called The Great Hall of Faith in Scripture, Hebrews 11 surveys Old Testament history to highlight men and women of outstanding faith. And yet the stunning point of the chapter is the lesson that those examples of faith lived their entire lives ”in the dark” about what G.o.d would actually do to reward their faith. In comparison, we have the cross and the resurrection to remind us that G.o.d's plans are eternal and dependable.
Whom would you call a personal hero in this chapter? Why? Whom would you call a personal hero in this chapter? Why? In what ways does Hebrews 11 challenge, encourage, and clarify your own faith? In what ways does Hebrews 11 challenge, encourage, and clarify your own faith?
#2-Defining Faith (p. 191) Christian faith is an att.i.tude of trust rooted in the G.o.d who has revealed Himself in Jesus Christ and His Scriptures.
How does someone demonstrate faith or trust? How does someone demonstrate faith or trust? How does G.o.d know you trust Him? How does G.o.d know you trust Him?
#3-What We Learn from Lives of Faith PRINCIPLE ONE: Faith is substance.
How does MacDonald explain the ”substance” aspect of faith? How does MacDonald explain the ”substance” aspect of faith? What can you say about the substance of your faith? What can you say about the substance of your faith?
PRINCIPLE TWO: Faith is evidence.
What are the differences between faith in evidence and faith as evidence? What are the differences between faith in evidence and faith as evidence?
PRINCIPLE THREE: Statement of Faith: Faith is believing the Word of G.o.d and acting upon it, no matter how I feel, because G.o.d promises a good result.
What role does G.o.d's Word play in your day-to-day faith? What role does G.o.d's Word play in your day-to-day faith? Why is it so hard to get the feelings out of faith? Why is it so hard to get the feelings out of faith? When have you acted in faith despite the feelings you had? When have you acted in faith despite the feelings you had?
PRINCIPLE FOUR: Faith is not a part of the Christian Life-it's the whole thing.
Explain this principle as you understand it. Explain this principle as you understand it.
PRINCIPLE FIVE: How to build your faith- Cultivate your faith with the Word. Cultivate your faith with the Word. Confess your faith with your mouth. Confess your faith with your mouth. Corner your faith with trusting action. Corner your faith with trusting action. How would you prioritize these three steps according to the need to build your faith these days? How would you prioritize these three steps according to the need to build your faith these days?
What is one area of your life where you can practice ”cornering” your faith?
#4-Let's Talk Solution (pp. 209210) Prayerfully read through the three questions in this section of the chapter. As you consider your answers to this probing self-exam, decide what actions you are going to take to follow through on your discoveries.
LOOK UP! (p. 210) Use or adapt this prayer as you apply the challenges of this lesson.
Next a.s.signment: Read Chapter 9 of Lord, Change My Att.i.tude Before It's Too Late. Lord, Change My Att.i.tude Before It's Too Late.
LORD, CHANGE MY ATt.i.tUDE.
Before It's Too Late!
Those who choose murmuring as their lifestyle will spend their lifetimes in the wilderness.
Chapter 9.
REPLACE A REBELLIOUS ATt.i.tUDE . . .
Objective: As a result of this lesson, partic.i.p.ants will identify strongholds of rebellion in their lives that can be surrendered to Jesus Christ. As a result of this lesson, partic.i.p.ants will identify strongholds of rebellion in their lives that can be surrendered to Jesus Christ.
SAY IT IN A SENTENCE:.
Rebellion against proper authority reveals a deeper rejection of G.o.d's authority, which brings devastating consequences to our lives.
WILDERNESS ATt.i.tUDE FIVE = REBELLION.
#1-Key Pa.s.sage: Numbers 16 Murmuring is like a pot of liquid heating up. Complaints, coveting, criticism, and doubts gradually bubble through a group, gathering energy. Eventually the toxic mixture boils over into an att.i.tude of rebellion. When Korah gathered his fellow murmurers to confront Moses and Aaron, they intended to carry out a coup. The murmuring in G.o.d's sight had reached a boiling point.
When Korah's group stated their case, what arguments did they use to challenge Moses and Aaron's authority? When Korah's group stated their case, what arguments did they use to challenge Moses and Aaron's authority? How did Moses respond? How did Moses respond? What line did Korah use that Moses gave back to him (vs. 3, 7)? What line did Korah use that Moses gave back to him (vs. 3, 7)? After G.o.d dealt with Korah and his team, how did the people respond (verse 4150)? After G.o.d dealt with Korah and his team, how did the people respond (verse 4150)? What wilderness att.i.tude did the people fall back into despite G.o.d's swift punishment of Korah's rebels? What wilderness att.i.tude did the people fall back into despite G.o.d's swift punishment of Korah's rebels?
#2-Defining rebellion: Rebellion involves knowing what G.o.d wants me to do and refusing to do it.
Complete the following two sentences.