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Welcome to the Anchors in Christ Sunday School Class site. Here you will find information about our current studies, extracurricular activities, mission projects and general news. Due to privacy issues, prayer requests are not posted. If you have a prayer request and/or other questions, please email Terry at terry@itmgroup-llc.com . Our church web site can be found at http://www.clemmonsumc.org/ .
Day Twenty-Two Scripture - Romans 8:11 - And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit . . .
Day Twenty-Two The Heart of the Matter:
- If you didn't actually stop to probe your heart regarding the questions (What are the areas in which you haven't yet found freedom? What is holding you back from receiving it?) in today's lesson, please do so now. Pray for God's revelation, rather than simply going by your own insights.
- How do you understand the process by which Christ "fits us" for kingdom living? In what ways can we help - or hinder - that process?
- How has Christ been "fitting" you in your own life?
Day Twenty-One Scripture - Colossians 3:4 - When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.
Day Twenty Scripture - John 15:5 - If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.
Day Twenty The Heart of the Matter:
- On a scale of one to ten (ten being the highest), how compassionate would you say you are? Why do you think so?
- What does it mean to you to "be Christ to others"? Is it difficult for you to do so? Why or why not?
- Think now of a time that someone else showed the love of Christ to you. How did that affect you?
Day Nineteen Scripture - Ephesians 2:10 - For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
Day Nineteen The Heart of the Matter:
- Has Jesus been an affirming presence in your life? Has he been a healing one? Describe your experience of the indwelling Christ.
- Think of a time in your life when you pursued something with all your energy, like the friends of the paralytic sought Christ for their comrade's healing. What motivated your search? How might your energies be focused more on seeking Jesus?
- Why do you think Jesus so clearly connected physical healing and forgiveness?
Day Eighteen Scripture - Matthew 5:7-8 - Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
Day Eighteen The Heart of the Matter:
- Are there any obstacles that prevent you from being more humble or available in your own life? If so, what are they, and how can they be overcome?
- Why is it so important for Christians to model humility to the world?
- Recall a time when you chose to humble yourself rather than see a reward. What happened next?
Day Seventeen Scripture - John 15:9-11 - As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love. . . . I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.
Day Seventeen The Heart of the Matter:
- What does abiding in Christ mean to you? In what ways do you practice abiding in him, and in what ways do you not?
- Is worry a constant challenge for you? If so, what are some steps you can take to overcome it?
- In what ways can we tap into the re-creating force of the Spirit in our lives?
Day Sixteen Scripture - Colossians 1:27 - To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.
Day Sixteen The Heart of the Matter:
- What does the phrase "hidden with Christ in God" mean to you?
- Do you know anyone you would consider alive in Christ? What characteristics make you think so?
- When you gained new life, what parts of your self were you able to bury with the old? Take a moment now to thank God for that experience.
