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direction

Read Genesis 12:1-5

Þ What did God promise to Abram (vv. 2-3)?

Þ With his family, possessions and faith in tow, Abram headed where?

Þ Is there somewhere God is leading you?

1. Discuss what may lie ahead.

2. What might you never experience by staying stationary?

focus

Read Joshua 2:8-13

Þ Was Rahab’s focus reflected in her actions?

Þ What do you think convinced the two spies that she was authentic?

Þ To benefit from God’s power to save, what is key?

endurance

Read Hebrews 11:8 & 31

Þ As a group, give a character-profile contribution of…

1. Abram (v. 8)

2. Rahab (v. 31)

Þ Which of these two people of faith do you relate to the most?

Þ Give the group your reason.

Þ Whether you are a person of focus or direction or both, how will you endure?

Þ What do you need to pray about and work on to not lose heart?

Wk 3 - Anatomy Academy

Romans 12:4-18 NIV

Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, (5) so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. (6) We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man's gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. (7) If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; (8) if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully. (9) Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. (10) Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. (11) Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. (12) Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. (13) Share with God's people who are in need. Practice hospitality. (14) Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. (15) Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. (16) Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited. (17) Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. (18) If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.

Let’s take the next few minutes and discuss the following phrases found within this passage.

one body…

Love must be sincere…

Honor one another above yourselves…

Practice hospitality…

Do not be proud…

Do not be conceited.

as far as it depends on you…

live at peace…

Carrying Your Cross - W2 - Am I a Ten-Second Tom?

Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in a

mirror 24) and, after looking at himself, goes away and inunediately forgets what he looks like

-- James 1 :23-24

1) The epistle of James tells us that reading and/or listening to the Scriptures can bring forth no lasting result unless we obey what it says.

2) Name the place where you seem to forget the great truths and principles that God offers in His Word.

., .. _ 3) Repentance is necessary for salvation and subsequent spiritual growth that leads ultimately to eternal life. While looking closely at your track record has God blasted away the stony bedrock of sin just beneath the surface?

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