Unity in Diversity - Pastor Rob

1Cor 3.1-24 (Part 3)

02.14.16

PATH

The spiritually IMMATURE are prideful while the MATURE are humble but ALL are to be faithful, respectful and thoughtful.

POINTS

ALL are to be faithful

God’s Example

Read...Exodus 34.6; Deuteronomy 7.9, 32.4; Psalm 33.4, 111.7; Lamentations 3.22-24; 1 Corinthians 10.13; 1 Thessalonians 5.23-24; 2 Thessalonians 3.3;  2 Timothy 2.13; Hebrews 2.17, 3.1-2, 3.6, 10.23;1 Peter 4.19; 1 John 1.9; Revelation 1.5, 19.11   

• Consider God’s great and continual affection and care for you.

• Discuss the ways God has demonstrated His steadfast love and faithfulness toward you this week [i.e. health, family, friends, finances, peace, joy, hope, forgiveness]

• Does God’s faithfulness toward you increase your love and loyalty toward Him? How so?

• Make a point this week to journal about the ways you see God demonstrating His loving faithfulness toward you.

God’s Expectation

Read...Joshua 24.14; 1 Samuel 12.24, 26.23a; Luke 16.10; Acts 11.23; 1 Corinthians 4.1-2;  Galatians 5.22; 1 Timothy 3.11; 2 Timothy 2.2; Revelation 2.10, 17.14

• Discuss the things that take your time and attention away from the Lord. What changes should you make? How will you use this time more faithfully?

• Discuss the ways you feel you are faithful to the Lord [i.e. spiritual disciplines, holiness, relationships, service, finances]?

• How have you seen the Lord bless your faithfulness? Discuss the joy and peace His rewards bring.

• What areas do you need to grow in faithfulness? Do you know what to do to grow? Are you willing to seek help? Are you willing to do what’s necessary?

• Prayerfully make a plan for the needed changes in your life and then ask God for the courage, equipping and perseverance to walk in them.

PONDER

Meditate on Matthew 25.14-30.