Developing a Biblical Worldview:
My Relationship with God
1. Briefly summarize what it means to be a Christian and what God expects of us in that role.
2. What is our “hope of glory” according to Colossians 1:27? Explain what this means.
3. Read 1Corinthians 9:24-27 and 1Timothy 4:7-8 and explain how they relate to the daily pursuit of a closer relationship with God.
4. Read the following passages. What four principles for spiritual growth do they teach?
a. Philippians 2:12-13; 2Peter 1:10-11; 2Corinthians 13:5
b. 2Peter 1:5-7; Galatians 5:22-23
c. Jeremiah 29:13; Mark 8:34-35
d. Matthew 5:3; 1Thessalonians 3:12-13
5. Read and summarize the following passages that describe times of personal, spiritual devotion and worship.
a. Luke 4:1-2; 5:16; 6:12
b. Mark 1:35
c. Psalm 55:17
d. Psalm 63:6
e. Daniel 6:10
6. What could we learn from these passages that might be helpful in developing a better daily devotional habit?
7. Read Psalm 119, and be prepared to share your five favorite verses in it with the class.
8. What have you found helpful in cultivating a deeper faith, closer relationship with God, and/or a richer devotional experience that may also be helpful to the group?
9. What areas of your personal, spiritual life need to be better developed? What do you plan to do this week/month/year to improve upon them?