Time to Bury Self (Carnality)

Subject: Time to Bury Self (Carnality)

Scripture Reading: James 4: 1 - 12

Memory Verses: Galatians 5: 24 - 25

Objective: To allow ourselves to acknowledge the truth about us and turn before it’s too late.

1.     Very much like today, instead of seeking ‘higher ground’, what were the prevailing conditions that disturbed James? James 4: 1 - 5

2.     What similar areas concerned Paul? 1 Corinthians 1: 10 - 12

3.     Baruch, Jeremiah’s faithful scribe, was devastated after the fall of Jerusalem. What word was sent to him when he thought to do otherwise? Jeremiah 45:1 - 5; How are the elect in this time encouraged to press on despite prevailing conditions? James 4: 6 - 12

4.     How possible is it for self to be crucified and the light of Christ seen in us? 2 Peter 1: 1 - 8; And what is said of those who fail to follow the prescription? 2 Peter 1: 9

5.     How did Paul in Romans 13: 8 - 14 seek to sensitize believers to what is required of them today?

6.     6.   Continuous denial of our truth is considered suicidal. What was the word to believers then and now? Hosea 10: 12, Hebrews 4: 6, 11 – 13

7.     On what note can we end this lesson? James 4: 17