Bible Study Wednesday, April 6, 2005 was taught by Assistant Pastor Mark Porter. 

 

Lesson taught from Chapters 38 & 39 of the Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren

 

 

Chapter 38: Becoming a World-Class Christian

 

Points to Ponder

 

            What Characteristics Describe Worldly and World-Class Christians

 

.look to God for personal fulfillment                            .saved to serve

.prayers focus on own needs                                      .focus on serving others

.me-first                                                                           .led by the Spirit

.saved but self centered                                              .an honor to serve God

.driven by the flesh                                                         .joy & enthusiasm are contagious

                                                                                            that you are making a difference

 

How to Think Like a World-Class Christian

 

I.                     Shift from self-centered thinking to other-centered thinking.

II.                   Shift from local thinking to global thinking

III.                  Shift from �here and now� thinking to eternal thinking

IV.                Shift from thing of excuses to thinking of creative ways to fulfill your commission

 

 

Chapter 39: Balance your Life

 

Points to Ponder

                        God�s Five Purposes For Your Life

�Love God with all your heart�         You were planned for God�s                Your worship

                                                            pleasure, so your purpose

                                                            is to love God

 

�Love your neighbor                          You were shaped for serving,              Your ministry

as yourself�                                         so your purpose is to show

                                                              love to others

 

�Go and make disciples�               You were made for a mission.               Evangelism

                                                            so your purpose is to share

                                                            God�s message

 

�baptize them into...�                  You were formed for God�s                          Fellowship

                                                        family, so your purpose is to

                                                       identify with His church

 

�teach them to do all things...�  You were created to become like             Discipleship

                                                       Christ, so your purpose is to grow

                                                       to maturity

 

�A great commitment to the Great commandment and the Great Commission will make you a great Christian.�

 

Four activities to help balance God�s 5 purposes for my life.

I.                     Talk it through with a spiritual partner or small group

II.                   Give yourself a regular spiritual check-up

III.                  Write down your progress in a journal

IV.                Pass on what you know to others