Copyright © Gil Stieglitz. You can become the _ friend of the Almighty… 1 Tim 4:7 __...

You can become You can become the _______ friend the _______ friend of the Almighty…of the Almighty…

1 Tim 4:7 ________ ________ yourself for the purpose yourself for the purpose of ___________; for bodily of ___________; for bodily discipline is only of little profit, but discipline is only of little profit, but godliness is _________ for all things, godliness is _________ for all things, since it holds promise for the present since it holds promise for the present life and life and also also for the for the life life to come.to come. Copyright © Gil Stieglitz

Prior to the beginning of the _________ Prior to the beginning of the _________ Christians understood and practiced the Christians understood and practiced the Biblical patterns of Godliness.Biblical patterns of Godliness.

Because of a focus on the preaching and Because of a focus on the preaching and the songs… Christians forgot or did not the songs… Christians forgot or did not practice their godliness but instead practice their godliness but instead waited to be _________ by the singing and waited to be _________ by the singing and the preacherthe preacher

Spiritual SystemSpiritual System


Prior to the early 1900’s because of the Prior to the early 1900’s because of the regular practice of the Classic Spiritual regular practice of the Classic Spiritual Disciplines… Christians could be intimate Disciplines… Christians could be intimate with God without a good __________, with God without a good __________, exciting __________, or good worship exciting __________, or good worship __________.__________.

As we become more dependent upon As we become more dependent upon others for our closeness with God we others for our closeness with God we become __________ Christians.become __________ Christians.



As we become __________ upon others for As we become __________ upon others for our spirituality our churches will grow our spirituality our churches will grow larger, because we demand more larger, because we demand more external excellence from our pastors.external excellence from our pastors.

We must grow Christians who will We must grow Christians who will __________ the Biblical Spiritual __________ the Biblical Spiritual Disciplines… and draw near to God on Disciplines… and draw near to God on their owntheir own



We must develop Christians who We must develop Christians who

are are NOT ________________NOT ________________ upon the Preaching Pastor and/or upon the Preaching Pastor and/or the Worship Leader for their the Worship Leader for their degree of spiritualitydegree of spirituality



CC C___________:C___________: Personal, Group Personal, Group HH H___________:H___________: Guidance, Wisdom Guidance, Wisdom RR R___________:R___________: Memorize, Meditate Memorize, MeditateII I____________:I____________: Bible Study, Prayer Bible Study, Prayer SS S___________:S___________: Daily, Church, Community Daily, Church, Community TT T___________:T___________: Worship, Fellowship Worship, Fellowship II I____________:I____________: Baptism, Communion, Witness Baptism, Communion, Witness AA A___________:A___________: Food, Sleep, Silence, Solitude Food, Sleep, Silence, SolitudeNN N___________:N___________: Love, Giving Love, Giving

How many used one of these disciplines of grace last How many used one of these disciplines of grace last week and/or use them on a regular basis?week and/or use them on a regular basis?

Spiritual Disciplines of a Christian


• Confession: _______, ________, _______Confession: _______, ________, _______• 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is

faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.unrighteousness.


How important is Confession ?

_______ & _______ _______ & _______ a dirty trash can a dirty trash can in order to hold pure waterin order to hold pure waterJohn 13:8 “If I do not wash you have no part with meJohn 13:8 “If I do not wash you have no part with me””


How do you Confess?

Make a list of what you did _____________ with God that you were wrongAsk & Thank God for the __________ in Christ Copyright © Gil Stieglitz

Classic Lists of Sins

10 Commandments 3 Types of ___: O C W7 ________ Sins: Selfishness in __ Relationships_____ down what you have done wrong



The 10 Commandments

No other godsNo idolsNo cursingEveryday for JesusHonor AuthoritiesNo strong angerNo adulteryNo stealingNo lyingNo coveting others stuff Copyright © Gil Stieglitz


3 Types of Sin

OmissionSomething you ______ have doneCommissionSomething you ____Wickedness_______ the 10 Commandments Copyright © Gil Stieglitz


7 Deadly Sins:

Pride Envy ______________Sloth Gluttony _______ Copyright © Gil Stieglitz


Selfishness in 9 Relationships

_____Self________FamilyWorkChurch_______SocietyFriends Copyright © Gil Stieglitz

Action StepsI have sinned and need to come to God for cleansing, renewal; even salvation

I will make a __ ofmy sins & agree with God they were wrong… seeking cleansing & forgiveness

I will work through one of the classic lists of sins each ____ this week Copyright © Gil Stieglitz

Action StepsI have sinned and need to come to God for cleansing, renewal; even salvation

I will spend one ________ time confessing my sins to the Lord using one of the lists

Every night as I go to ____ I will spend time confessing my sin Copyright © Gil Stieglitz

• Holy Spirit: _________; _________Holy Spirit: _________; _________• Gal 5:16 But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not Gal 5:16 But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not

carry out the desire of the flesh. carry out the desire of the flesh. • John 14:12,26 “And I will ask the Father and He will John 14:12,26 “And I will ask the Father and He will

give you another Helper… that is the Spirit of truth…give you another Helper… that is the Spirit of truth…• ““But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will

send in My name, He will teach you all things, and send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said to youbring to your remembrance all that I said to you


How important is _________ to The Holy Spirit?

Rom 8:14 Rom 8:14 But as many as are But as many as are being ___ by the Spirit of Godbeing ___ by the Spirit of Godthese are the Sons of Godthese are the Sons of God Copyright © Gil Stieglitz

Yield to the __________ of GodYield to the __________ of God

Gal 5:16,22,23; Eph 4:30Gal 5:16,22,23; Eph 4:30

Yield to the __________Yield to the __________

Jn 14:12Jn 14:12

Yield to the __________ of GodYield to the __________ of God

Acts 1:8; Jn 2:27Acts 1:8; Jn 2:27Copyright © Gil Stieglitz

Yield to _______ the Ways of God Yield to _______ the Ways of God Mt 5:3-12; Ex 33:13Mt 5:3-12; Ex 33:13

Yield to the _____ of GodYield to the _____ of God

Eph 5:18; Rom 12:1,2; Isa 55:8Eph 5:18; Rom 12:1,2; Isa 55:8


____________To meet a need in someone, pursue a person, To meet a need in someone, pursue a person,

please someoneplease someone____________

To deepen a relationship with someone, Work with, To deepen a relationship with someone, Work with, Talk with, Play withTalk with, Play with

______________ To calm the anxious heart, Stop the war, Find a To calm the anxious heart, Stop the war, Find a

way to be in harmony with someone, teach a way to be in harmony with someone, teach a new level of prayernew level of prayer__________________

To embrace a difficulty as a delight, Look for a To embrace a difficulty as a delight, Look for a righteous way out, Learn a lessonrighteous way out, Learn a lesson

__________________ To become Pleasantly Helpfulness, Overcome To become Pleasantly Helpfulness, Overcome

SelfishnessSelfishness

____________________ To really benefit someone with Actions, Words, To really benefit someone with Actions, Words,

Attitudes, Gifts, Service, extending mercyAttitudes, Gifts, Service, extending mercy______________________

To be Flexible with your expectations, Release To be Flexible with your expectations, Release control of the uncontrollable to God, Be grateful control of the uncontrollable to God, Be grateful

and content with what you haveand content with what you have______________________

To keep Trusting and doing what is right until its To keep Trusting and doing what is right until its over, To believe that God will come through for over, To believe that God will come through for you, To do the thing God wants you to do NOW you, To do the thing God wants you to do NOW

________________________To bring discipline into some area of your life, To bring discipline into some area of your life,

Instant obedience to what you know is rightInstant obedience to what you know is right


Classic Lists of Holy SpiritLeadership

____________Ladder of ____________ Commandments______ of the Spirit ______ of the Spirit_________


How to testa prompting?

Determining the Will of God

________________ – Peace________________Other _______ Christians______ Doors_________Common _______ Copyright © Gil Stieglitz

• How to overcome Bitterness• How to conquer Anger• How to repair friendships• Overcoming Depression• How to have a spiritual workout• How to better manage your life• How to prepare for marriage• How to enjoy intimacy and

friendship with God

• How to stop worrying• How to understand and correct the

5 problems in marriage• How to develop greater faith• How to experience God’s love and

forgiveness • How to build hope in your life• How to hear from God• How to handle stress• How to overcome lust


Poor in SpiritPoor in Spirit He is nudging you to Submit, Be teachable,

Accept yourself, Use your talents, gifts and desires

__________________He is nudging you to Stop making excuses for your He is nudging you to Stop making excuses for your

sin, Feel others pain, process your painsin, Feel others pain, process your painMeeknessMeekness

He is nudging you to be Flexible with your He is nudging you to be Flexible with your expectations, Release control of the expectations, Release control of the

uncontrollable to God, Be grateful and content uncontrollable to God, Be grateful and content with what you havewith what you have

Hunger and Thirst for RighteousnessHunger and Thirst for RighteousnessHe is nudging you to Want to do what is right, He is nudging you to Want to do what is right,

Visualize things being right and pursue itVisualize things being right and pursue it

MercifulMercifulHe is nudging you to forgive others, go the second He is nudging you to forgive others, go the second

mile, seek justice, release bitternessmile, seek justice, release bitterness______________________

He is nudging you to resist lust or strong desire of He is nudging you to resist lust or strong desire of any kind, Think of pure images and actions any kind, Think of pure images and actions

PeacemakersPeacemakersHe is nudging you to stop being at war with He is nudging you to stop being at war with someone, to help others find harmony with each someone, to help others find harmony with each

other.other.Persecuted for Righteousness and Persecuted for Righteousness and

Christ’s NameChrist’s NameHe is nudging you to stand for what is right, Be He is nudging you to stand for what is right, Be

willing to suffer for Christ Namewilling to suffer for Christ Name


Action StepsGuidance

Every ________ listen and _____ to for what the Holy Spirit prompts you to do

___________ theFruit of the Spirit/ Ladder of Virtue/ Beatitudes


Action StepsGuidance

Ask God for His _________to use your spiritual gift.

Ask God for your __________ task


Action StepsWisdom

Tell God you will do what you ________ know but don’t want to…

Ask God to show you how you ____ Him

Pray through the Beatitudes for the _________ God is trying to teach…


• Interaction: ______________Interaction: ______________• 2 Tim 2:15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as 2 Tim 2:15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as

a workman who does not need to be ashamed, handling a workman who does not need to be ashamed, handling accurately the word of truth.accurately the word of truth.

• 2 Tim 3:16 All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for 2 Tim 3:16 All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching for reproof, for correction, for training in teaching for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness that the man of God may be adequate righteousness that the man of God may be adequate equipped for every good work.equipped for every good work.

• 2 Tim 4:13 When you come bring the cloak which I left at 2 Tim 4:13 When you come bring the cloak which I left at Troas with Carpus, and the books, especially the parchmentsTroas with Carpus, and the books, especially the parchments


What is BIBLE STUDY

O______________I__________________A_________________


How do I Observe

Reading___________Circle Key ______Note _________ Ask ______________________ Translations Copyright © Gil Stieglitz

Bible Study: Reading• Reading #1: Matt 4:4: “But He answered and said, ‘It

is written, ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.”’ ”

• Reading #2: Matt 4:4: “But He answered and said, ‘It is written, “Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.”’ ”

• Reading #3: Matt 4:4: “But He answered and said, ‘It is written, “Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.”’ ”


He answered and said

It is WRITTEN

MAN shall not LIVE on bread alone

BUT

On EVERY word that PROCEEDS out of the mouth of GOD

BUT

Bible Study: Diagramming



It is WRITTEN


BUT


BUT

Bible Study: Key Words



It is WRITTEN


BUT


BUTWhat does this contrast with?What led up to this confrontation?

Who is the He? Who is He talking to? Why doesn’t Jesus walk away? Why does He answer at all?

Where is it written?Why does Jesus quote Scripture? Is quoting Scripture necessary to resist?

Is this mankind in general or man in specific? Why not say this in the positive?

Does this mean can not or shall not?

What does live mean?What happens if a person does not live on the word of God?

Is bread a metaphor for food?What besides bread and the word of God does man need?Why a contrasting

compound sentence?

On vs in vs with…? How do you live on every word?

Why every?Can a person live or find life in every Biblical word?

Is word literal or does it mean thought? Or something else?Where do you find these power words?Are these special words?

Are there power giving words that do not proceed from God?Are their power giving words that proceed from other beings?

Who is this God?Where are His words?

Does God have a mouth? What is meant by mouth? External to God?

Bible Study: Questions


How do I Interpret

_______ Words Cross References______________ Info Personal Translation ___________________ Copyright © Gil Stieglitz


It is WRITTEN


BUT


BUT In contrast to, opposite, against

Recorded, inspired Scripture, Deut 8:3

Mankind, all people, grown adult males

Zoe, qualitative live verses mere existence, full life,

Lack of sustenance,will not support

Bread as a symbol for all biological nutrients,

food

In contrast to, opposite, against

Jesus responded back to the devil directly

Subsisting upon, fueling

life

Spoken, written,

utterance, intelligible lanaguage

Goes forth from, becomes audible, is separate from,

comes from,

Vocalizing agent,Eating agent,

Infinite Self-Existent Supreme Spirit God of the Bible, The Almighty

Each and every one, all

individually

Bible Study: Interpretation


Bible Study: Interpretation

• Check Background Information: cultural, historical, and archeological information

• Each verse of Scripture was recorded in a specific historical and cultural perspective. The understanding of a verse can be significantly enhanced if one understands this background information. Again, study helps are available in many Bibles, computer programs, and online resources.

• Look in Commentaries: check with respected commentators for their observations, interpretations, and applications of the passage you are studying. See if you have come up with something that no one else has ever seen in a passage. If you have developed an interpretation that no one else has ever seen, then most likely it is most. In fact, it is the arrogance of completely new Bible interpretation that is the beginning of almost every cult. Copyright © Gil Stieglitz

How do I Apply

What does God want me to… _______? _______? _______? How do I get started today? Why do I need this truth _______? Copyright © Gil Stieglitz

Bible Study: Know Applications• Satan will try to tempt me to __________ for myself before God

provides.• Satan will try to tempt me to use my own power and energy to

provide for myself outside of what God has directed me to do.• Quoting Scripture is the best way to stop a Satanic temptation.• I can not have a fully-orbed life without memorizing, meditating,

and studying God’s word.• The words of the Bible produce fully-orbed ________ of life in

those who live them out. • In the same way that I take food in I must take in the Words of

God and do them.• Otherwise I will think thoughts or have ideas that come from the

enemy of my soul.


Bible Study: Feel Applications• God has provided and will provide all I need for

physical life and a fully-orbed life• I do not need to give into the devil or fear his approach

for my God has given me ________: Scripture.• Satan wants to make me feel that God will ________,

that I must impulsively provide for myself because God won’t come through.

• If God has not provided for something that you think you need, then you don’t need it or you are out of the will of God and He will not provide it for you when you remain where you are. God always provides.

• I need to “feel” the power and treasure that is in the Word of God. It is energy for Life


Bible Study: Do Applications• I need to memorize Scripture: one a day or one a week. If I

don’t, I will rob myself of a better quality of existence.• I need to ___________ Scripture everyday.• I need to meditate on Scripture through my day.• I need to quote Scripture when I am being tempted to do what I

know is wrong.• I need to do a new action that is based on Scripture every day

so I can live the full-orbed life. • ___________ I eat physical food, I also need to take in the

Scriptures or I will not enjoy life to the fullest• I need to study the Old Testament book of Deuteronomy

because Jesus quotes from it in rebuffing each of Satan’s attacks.


Bible Study: Application: Why do I need this truth today?

• Will I _______ a strong temptation from Satan today? Does God want me to prepare?

• Am I already facing a temptation of the Devil and I don’t realize it but think instead that what I am doing is my idea or a righteous course of action?

• Have I been _______ the Scriptures and am weak in my soul?• Will I be given an opportunity today to live a more fully-orbed

life, but only if I know enough • Scripture to take advantage of the opportunity in a righteous

way?• Is God going to speak to my soul in a powerful way today and

therefore I need to be ready to listen and obey?


What is the Key to

Hearing from God

___________ to ScriptureExpectancyReadiness for _________ Copyright © Gil Stieglitz

Action Steps

Spend at least a ______ hour studying Scripture _____ day this week Copyright © Gil Stieglitz

Read the Bible at least ____ min every _____ if God reminds you

Each day study one of these passages using the Bible Study methods

God Spouse Family Self Work Money Church

Phil 3:14-16 Eph 5:25-30 1 Tim 3:4,5 Eph 4:30-32 Col 3:22-24 Matt 6:19-24 Heb 10:22-25John 17:1-5 1 Pet 3:7 Eph 6:1-3 Matt 5:21-26 Pro 21:5,6 Pro 27:23-27 1 Cor 12:12-17Matt 6:1-4 Gen 2:18-25 Psa 127:1-5 Pro 6:16-19 1 Cor 15:58 1 Tim 6:7-10 Matt 16:18,19Rev 2:2-5 Matt 22:23-30 Matt 10:34-39 1 Pet 4:7-11 2 Thess 3:7-11 Rom 13:5-8 1 Cor 5:9-13


• Interaction: Prayer Interaction: Prayer • Luke 18:1 Now He was telling them a parable to show Luke 18:1 Now He was telling them a parable to show

that at all times they ought to pray and not to lose that at all times they ought to pray and not to lose heartheart

• James 4:2,3 You do not have because you do not ask. James 4:2,3 You do not have because you do not ask. You ask and do not receive, because you ask with You ask and do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, so that you may spend wrong motives, so that you may spend it it on your on your pleasures.pleasures.


What is Prayer?

_____________ with GodAll of the Spiritual Disciplines are forms of prayer


How should IPray?

In ____ Jam 1:6 H_______ Jam 4:7

E________ Heb 11:6S___________ Jam 4:7A_____________ Jam 4:8

A________ in Christ John 15:7Full of __________ John 15:7; 1 John 5:14,15


No other gods-No idols-No cursing-Remember the Sabbath-Honor Father & Mother-No murder-No adultery-No stealing-No lying-No coveting

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other-No murder-No adultery-No stealing-No lying-No coveting


How to insureThe best

prayer life?

Use a Prayer _______It deepens and broadens prayer past your narrow focus


What areClassic Prayer

Guides

_________ Prayer__ CommandmentsB___________________ of the SpiritA_________


Alphabetic Prayer for 1 hour• 1. A__________ (Psa 145-150) • 2. B__________ (Dan 9:1-4)• 3. C__________ (1 John 1:9)• 4. D__________/ Descriptive (Jer 15:18; Psalms)• 5. E__________-- Bless me (1 Chr 4:10)• 6. F__________ (Heb 4:14-16)• 7. G__________ (Eph 6:10-18)• 8. H__________ (Psa 5:1-3)• 9. I___________ (Col 1:9-12)• 10. J__________ (thanksgiving) (Phil 4:4-7)• 11. King/A__________ (1 Tim 2:1,2)• 12. L__________ (Psa 46:10; 62:5)


Matt 6:9-13; Luke 6:2-4

Our Father who art in heaven1a. Hallowed be Thy name2. Thy kingdom come3. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven4. Give us this day our daily bread5. Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive

those who trespass against us6. And do not lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from the evil one1b. For Yours is the kingdom

and the power and the glory foreverAmen Copyright © Gil Stieglitz

No Other God’s before MeNo Other God’s before MeTell God you will put Him first, Pray about what you are tempted to Tell God you will put Him first, Pray about what you are tempted to

put ahead of Him. Pray for those who are valuing the wrong put ahead of Him. Pray for those who are valuing the wrong thingsthings

No IdolsNo IdolsPray that God will show you how large and unlimited He is. Pray Pray that God will show you how large and unlimited He is. Pray

that God will show you any idols that you have put before that God will show you any idols that you have put before Him. Pray that you will be discerning about false religion and Him. Pray that you will be discerning about false religion and

mixing Christianity with false religion.mixing Christianity with false religion.No Lord’s name in VainNo Lord’s name in Vain

Pray that God makes you extra sensitive to speaking what is right, Pray that God makes you extra sensitive to speaking what is right, honorable and true, Speak all the good of God and others honorable and true, Speak all the good of God and others

you canyou canRemember the Sabbath DayRemember the Sabbath Day

Pray for your work that you will be effective. Pray that you will work Pray for your work that you will be effective. Pray that you will work hard. Pray that you will complete it 6 days with no need to hard. Pray that you will complete it 6 days with no need to

spill over to a 7spill over to a 7thth day. Pray turning over each day to God for day. Pray turning over each day to God for His will. Pray for your time at church that it will be rich. Pray His will. Pray for your time at church that it will be rich. Pray

that your quiet time every day will be deeply intimate with that your quiet time every day will be deeply intimate with God. Draw near to God for an extended period once a week, God. Draw near to God for an extended period once a week,

Give everyday to Jesus to empower you Give everyday to Jesus to empower you Honor your Father and your MotherHonor your Father and your Mother

Pray for your authorities in every righteous way, Pray for your Pray for your authorities in every righteous way, Pray for your parents, Pray for your elders, Pray for local, regional, state parents, Pray for your elders, Pray for local, regional, state

and federal people; Pray for police and military: Pray for and federal people; Pray for police and military: Pray for Judges and Social Workers; Pray for Teachers; Pray for Judges and Social Workers; Pray for Teachers; Pray for

heads of Institutions in culture heads of Institutions in culture

No MurderNo MurderPray that people remain flexible instead of belligerent; Pray for Pray that people remain flexible instead of belligerent; Pray for

love go abound; Pray that people will see common ground love go abound; Pray that people will see common ground with others; Pray that women, children and the innocent with others; Pray that women, children and the innocent

would be protected; Pray that racial, gender, age would be protected; Pray that racial, gender, age discrimination will cease. discrimination will cease.

No adulteryNo adulteryPray that your marriage will be stronger, Pray for insight into what Pray that your marriage will be stronger, Pray for insight into what

you should do to make it stronger, Pray that marriage will be you should do to make it stronger, Pray that marriage will be strengthened; Pray that pornography is severely limited; Pray strengthened; Pray that pornography is severely limited; Pray that adulters will be exposed and stopped. Pray that society that adulters will be exposed and stopped. Pray that society

will fight against casual sex. will fight against casual sex. No StealingNo Stealing

Pray that people will work hard; Pray that people will be generous; Pray that people will work hard; Pray that people will be generous; Pray that significant deterrence is set up to stop people from Pray that significant deterrence is set up to stop people from

stealing. Pray that you will resist temptation.stealing. Pray that you will resist temptation.No False Witness against NeighborsNo False Witness against Neighbors

Pray that you will tell the truth even if it is not convenient; Pray that Pray that you will tell the truth even if it is not convenient; Pray that you will be able to know when people are lying; Pray that you will be able to know when people are lying; Pray that

society will take seriously the need to tell the truth.society will take seriously the need to tell the truth.No coveting your Neighbor’s stuffNo coveting your Neighbor’s stuff

Pray that you will not fantasize about that which is immoral; Pray Pray that you will not fantasize about that which is immoral; Pray that you will be grateful; Pray that people will be content; that you will be grateful; Pray that people will be content;

Pray that people will be ambitious to develop righteousnessPray that people will be ambitious to develop righteousness


Action StepsIncreasing your prayer life

Use a prayer ________ to ____ and listen to GodFor one _______…Use the _________times to pray…


• Togetherness: ________ and ____________Togetherness: ________ and ____________• Psa 145:1 I will extol Thee, my God, O King;Psa 145:1 I will extol Thee, my God, O King; And I will And I will

bless Thy name forever and ever. 2 Every day I will bless Thy name forever and ever. 2 Every day I will bless Thee, And I will praise Thy name forever and bless Thee, And I will praise Thy name forever and ever. 3 Great is the Lord, and highly to be praised;ever. 3 Great is the Lord, and highly to be praised;

• Rom 12:10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly Rom 12:10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor... love; give preference to one another in honor... contributing to the needs of the saints, contributing to the needs of the saints,


Worship Worship Psalm 29:2 Psalm 29:2

Ascribe to the Lord Ascribe to the Lord

the glory due to His name;the glory due to His name;

Worship the Lord Worship the Lord

in the beauty of holiness.in the beauty of holiness.Copyright © Gil Stieglitz

Worship our Great and Awesome God

Give Him Praise, Adoration, Thanksgiving, Blessing

Do not ______ God for anythingThe Time will move through ___ phases

Focus on God: Mental focus on our great GodContact by God: A sense of His presence

if you become aware of a sin; confess quietlyHearing from God: A call to knowledge, action, feeling


1. His Essence:

Infinite: Self-Existent: Spirit:2. His Attributes:

Omniscience; Omnipresence; Omnipotent; Immutability; Righteous; Goodness; Truth; Sovereign;

3. His Nature:

Father; Son; Holy Spirit:4. His Names:

Elohim; El Shaddai; El Roi; Qanna El; Ancient of days; YHWH-Jireh: YHWH- Rapha; YHWH-Raah: Father; Daddy; Alpha and Omega:

SALVATIONGod's foreknowledge;Election; Creation of the worldRestraining ministry of H.S.Ministry of conviction God's call; ConversionJustification; RegenerationUnion with Christ; AdoptionSpirit baptism; Indwelling H.S.Sealing of H.S; SanctificationFilling ministry of H.S.Spiritual gifts; PerseveranceGlorificationRedemption of the bodyMarriage supper of the

lambNew heavens and new earth


Gratefulness and Thankfulness

What has God done for you in these areas that you can thank Him for:

GodSelfMarriageFamilyChurchWorkMoneySocietyFriends

TruthThank God for the following truths and what you know about these areas

BibleGodJesusHoly SpiritSalvationChurchMankind/AngelsHeaven/Hell2nd ComingCreation


Why is Worshipso important

____ is worshipGod _________ itGod ____ worshippersIt is deeply _________________ will be worship/serviceIt _____ the direct presence of God


What is Worship?________ worth, _____, praise, glory to the Lord

Loving God: _______ & _________ Him

What are the two kinds of True Biblical Worship?

________ Worship: Rev 4:9-11; Rev 5:13 Adding worth or value to God through praising, thanking, adoring God with your words, actions, and attitudes.

________ Worship: Rom 12:2; Rev 22:3-5; Col 3:23

Adding value to God through the way you live by presenting all of life as a blessing, glory, and praise to God.


What are the three phases involved in direct worship?

Hebrews 10:22-24

Isaiah 6:1-13;

Revelation 4,5

1) __________ on God; 2) __________ with God;

a) b) c) d)3) __________ from God


1. Focus on the Lord: Psa 62:1-2; 63:1; Jer 29:13

Ways to _______ in on the Lord…

Going to ______; Praising God for who He is or what He has done; Being _____; Listening to Spiritual _______; Inclining your ear; Praying; Singing; Kneeling; Standing with arms ____; _______ on ground; Silence Psa 62:1-5; Fasting; Calling out to the Lord your needs, fears, present situation; pledges of _________, Psa 26:6, Jonah 2:9; Confession


Distractions to focusing on the Lord

_______ thoughts; Bills; Arguments;

Possessions; Relationships _______;

______ pressure, over-involved schedule, ______,

Physical problems or preoccupation;

Urges from the _______;

Unconquered _______ or sins; Copyright © Gil Stieglitz

2. Contact with Goda. A Sense of God's presence: Isa 6:1; Heb 10:19-22; Rev 4,5

Being ______ present enraptured with the Lord.

Honesty, Integrity, Sincerity in worship

In this phase one has a clear sense of God.

One might find a particular ________ of God's presence in this time of worship.

This is where you experience _______ with God: 1 John 1:3; Matt 17:2 Luke 9:29; 2 Chr 5:13b-14


Distractions to Contact with God:1. _________ to live life God's way: Psa 15

2. The wrong or a deceptive ______ Matt 4:9,10; Gal 3:1,2; Col 2:18, Luke 9:35

3. Some people have found one attribute of God and want to only _________ God through that attribute.

4. Knowing so _______about God, that He is really unable to reveal Himself.

5. Becoming ______ of the presence of God and praying frivolous things.


b. Confession: Isa 6:4; Heb 10:23; 1 John 1:9; Psa 15

Awareness of ____ and your own unworthiness: Isa 6:1

Awareness of the Holiness of God: the ________ of God: Isa 6:1-5

Realizing there is some area of areas which are _________ to the Lord or an area over which He does not have complete control.


Distractions to Confession:1. A danger at this point is to become, “____"

centered. Isa 6: 1-6

2. Some people are blocked because they will not go through this process of having the Lord _______ through their lives

3. Having a ______ party

4. Not wanting to ______ with sin.

5. Dealing in Self ___________, Col 2:18


c. Full Surrender of your Person to the Holy Spirit: Isa 6:8

The releasing of your ______ person to the Control of the Holy Spirit

The ability to _____ the presence of the Lord to prompt what would be appropriate.

Doing the _______ of worship Psa 95;

Affirming "I want to be __________“;

You can't _______ God in… Let Him be God


Ways of releasing of your whole person: Spirit, Soul, or BodyStanding; Shouting; Running; Luke 1:46-49a Mary, 1 Sam 2:1 Hannah, 1 Chr 6:12-18;

Often accompanied by _____ or Good feelings; Giving Money; Spreading Hands; laying out flat; ______; Whispering; Writing; Singing; Drawing;

Distractions to full surrender:1. Centering on Good ______

2. Centering on _________ Rev 4:5


d. Adoration; Praises and Thanksgiving to the King

After having worked through the Confession and the appropriate posture you can focus in again on the Lord. Your direct praise and adoration of the Lord is purer at this point and often filled with more emotion and sincerity.

Ways to focus on the Lord again: Singing; Shouting; Praying; Luke 1:49b-55 Mary, 1 Sam

2:2-10 Hannah

Distractions to adoration & praise:1. Worship of ________ Prov 22:4; Col 2:18

2. Worship of other ________ Matt 17:4Copyright © Gil Stieglitz

3. Hearing from the Lord Isa 6:8-13; Heb 10:24,25

This is when the Word of God becomes alive. God speaks from His word directly to your ____. And you know what you should do. At this juncture the Lord is wanting a commitment just like with Isaiah that you will commit the next week to do the thing that He has told you to do.

Ways to hear from the Lord:Someone reading the Scripture; Someone _________;

Reading the Scripture to yourself; The Holy Spirit brings back to your remembrance a Scripture that you had read or memorized before.


Distractions to hearing the Lord:Being in a _______ and not _______ on what the

Lord is saying

Not even ________ to what the Lord is wanting you to do... Thinking that worship is a ________ session

Not ________ what God has clearly asked.


The Father seeks worshippers The Father seeks worshippers who will worship Him who will worship Him

In Spirit and Truth.In Spirit and Truth.


What does it mean to worship in spirit? John 4:23; Phil 3:3; Rev 1:10

to add value and worth to God with the _______ part of your being.

to add value and worth to God through total focus on God's __________ or _______ with God in the innermost part of your being.

to add value and worth to God by being totally ________ and ____________.

to add value and worth to God in ____________ to the Spirit of God.

to add value and worth to God through ________ by the Spirit of God. Copyright © Gil Stieglitz

What does it mean to worship in Truth? John 4:22

to add value and worth to God by _____________ Him properly

to add value and worth to God by understanding His ________ properly

to add value and worth to God by ____________ righteously

to add value and worth to God by speaking of Him ___________


Action Steps

Every______

WORSHIP GOD

Focus; Contact; Listen;

Every _______WORSHIP GOD with a ________

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• Repetition: Memorization, Meditation, Repetition: Memorization, Meditation, • Col 3:16 Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, Col 3:16 Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you,

with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms another with psalms andand hymns hymns andand spiritual songs, spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God.singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God.

• Psa 1:1-3 How blessed is the man who does not ...but Psa 1:1-3 How blessed is the man who does not ...but his delight is in the law of the Lord and in his law he his delight is in the law of the Lord and in his law he meditates day and night day and night…meditates day and night day and night…


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What is the Value of

Memorizing Scripture

The Bible can not be takenThe Bible can not be taken________ from you________ from youIt is in you for maximum ______It is in you for maximum ______You can use it as a ______ for decisionsYou can use it as a ______ for decisionsAnd for responseAnd for responseIt is the __________ of the Holy Spirit.It is the __________ of the Holy Spirit. Copyright © Gil Stieglitz

How do you memorize?

_____ out the passage _____ out the passage ____ a passage out-loud 10X slowly____ a passage out-loud 10X slowlyStress different _____ while you readStress different _____ while you readThe 5The 5thth time… say parts ______ looking time… say parts ______ looking Repeat the verse out-loud ___ more timesRepeat the verse out-loud ___ more timesRepeat the verse out-loud ___ X during the day. Repeat the verse out-loud ___ X during the day. Maybe Breakfast, Lunch and DinnerMaybe Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Copyright © Gil Stieglitz

BecomingA

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James 1:19James 1:19Ephesians 5:25Ephesians 5:25Proverbs 18:1Proverbs 18:1

Rom 12:1,2Rom 12:1,2Phil 4:6-8Phil 4:6-8Romans 6:1-12Romans 6:1-12

Colossians 3:12-15Colossians 3:12-15 1 John 1:5-2:21 John 1:5-2:2Exodus 20:3-17Exodus 20:3-17Proverbs 15:1-4Proverbs 15:1-4

Eph 1:18-21Eph 1:18-21 Eph 3:14-21Eph 3:14-21Matt 5:3-12Matt 5:3-12Gal 5:22,23Gal 5:22,23

Anger, Gossip, PrideAnger, Gossip, PrideMarriage ImprovementMarriage ImprovementDivorce, Big DecisionsDivorce, Big DecisionsTemptation, Loving GodTemptation, Loving GodWorry, Movie guide, Thought lifeWorry, Movie guide, Thought lifeTemptation, Christ’s powerTemptation, Christ’s powerPositive Qualities, What to do each dayPositive Qualities, What to do each dayGetting rid of sin, forgivenessGetting rid of sin, forgiveness10 Commandments, Right and Wrong10 Commandments, Right and WrongCalming anger, speaking wellCalming anger, speaking wellChristian Power and prestigeChristian Power and prestigeLove, strengthened with powerLove, strengthened with powerHow to be like Christ, How to actHow to be like Christ, How to actWhat the God will prompt you to doWhat the God will prompt you to do


Bible:Bible: John 17:17; 2 Tim 3:16 John 17:17; 2 Tim 3:16God:God: Psa 90:2; Isa 40:18; Isa 44:6b; 45:21,22 Psa 90:2; Isa 40:18; Isa 44:6b; 45:21,22Christ:Christ: John 1:29; Phil 2:5-11; John 1:1-3,14 John 1:29; Phil 2:5-11; John 1:1-3,14Holy Spirit:Holy Spirit: Acts 5:3,4; Acts 1:8; John 14:16; 1 John 2:27 Acts 5:3,4; Acts 1:8; John 14:16; 1 John 2:27Salvation:Salvation: Rom 1:18; 2 Cor 5:17,21; John 6:29; Rom 10:9,10 Rom 1:18; 2 Cor 5:17,21; John 6:29; Rom 10:9,10Man:Man: Jer 17:9; 1 Thess 5:23; Heb 2:6-8 Jer 17:9; 1 Thess 5:23; Heb 2:6-8Church:Church: Matt 16:17; Col 1:18; Gal 6:1-10 Matt 16:17; Col 1:18; Gal 6:1-10Angels:Angels: Heb 1:14; 13:2 Heb 1:14; 13:2Heaven, Hell, & The Resurrection: Heaven, Hell, & The Resurrection: Rev 22:1-3; John 14:3; Luke 16: 23; Rev 20:15; Rom 8:11Rev 22:1-3; John 14:3; Luke 16: 23; Rev 20:15; Rom 8:11Christ’s Return:Christ’s Return: Phil 3:20,21; 1 Thess 4:13-18 Phil 3:20,21; 1 Thess 4:13-18


Sections of the Scripture About God: Sections of the Scripture About God: Philippians 3:14-16; John 17:1-5; Matthew 6:1-4; Revelation 2:2-5 Philippians 3:14-16; John 17:1-5; Matthew 6:1-4; Revelation 2:2-5

Sections of the Scripture About Personal Development:Sections of the Scripture About Personal Development: Ephesians 4:30-32; Matthew 5:21-26; Proverbs 6:16-19; 1 Peter 4:7-11 Ephesians 4:30-32; Matthew 5:21-26; Proverbs 6:16-19; 1 Peter 4:7-11

Sections of the Scripture About Marriage:Sections of the Scripture About Marriage:Ephesians 5:22-30; 1 Peter 3:7; Genesis 2:18-25; Matthew 22:22-30 Ephesians 5:22-30; 1 Peter 3:7; Genesis 2:18-25; Matthew 22:22-30

Sections of the Scripture About Family:Sections of the Scripture About Family:1 Timothy 3:4,5; Ephesians 6:1-3; Psalm 127:1-5; Matthew 10:34-39 1 Timothy 3:4,5; Ephesians 6:1-3; Psalm 127:1-5; Matthew 10:34-39

Sections of the Scripture About Work:Sections of the Scripture About Work:Colossians 3:22-24; Proverbs 21:5,6; 1 Corinthians 15:58; 2 Thessalonians 3:7-11 Colossians 3:22-24; Proverbs 21:5,6; 1 Corinthians 15:58; 2 Thessalonians 3:7-11

Sections of the Scripture About Church:Sections of the Scripture About Church:Hebrews 10:22-25; 1 Corinthians 12:12-17; Matthew 16:18,19; 1 Corinthians 5:9-13 Hebrews 10:22-25; 1 Corinthians 12:12-17; Matthew 16:18,19; 1 Corinthians 5:9-13

Sections of the Scripture About Money and Finances:Sections of the Scripture About Money and Finances:Matthew 6:19-24; Proverbs 27:23-27; 1 Timothy 6:7-10; Romans 13:5-8 Matthew 6:19-24; Proverbs 27:23-27; 1 Timothy 6:7-10; Romans 13:5-8

Sections of the Scripture About Society:Sections of the Scripture About Society:Exodus 20:3-17; 1 Tim 1:8-11; 1 Tim 2:1-7Exodus 20:3-17; 1 Tim 1:8-11; 1 Tim 2:1-7

Sections of the Scripture About Friends:Sections of the Scripture About Friends:Proverbs 11:13; 17:9; 17:17; 18:24; 22:24-27; 27:6Proverbs 11:13; 17:9; 17:17; 18:24; 22:24-27; 27:6 Copyright © Gil Stieglitz

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OFMEDIATION

______________CONFESSIONALIZE______________DIAGRAMPRAY___________ RECORDINGSINGTRANSLATE


How important is Biblical

Meditation?Causes Good Success Causes Good Success Joshua 1:8 Joshua 1:8 Protects from __________ Protects from __________ Psa 119:9,11Psa 119:9,11Insures God will abundantly ________Insures God will abundantly ________Psa 1:1-3Psa 1:1-3Brings the _______ of God Col 3:15,16Brings the _______ of God Col 3:15,16Brings wisdom and insight ______ teachers Psa 119:99Brings wisdom and insight ______ teachers Psa 119:99


How do you Meditate

Biblically?

Memorize or Study or Familiarize yourselfwith a passage of Scripture


How do you Meditate

Biblically?

Press the Scripture throughyour ____ (mind, will, emotions) and body by ___________: write, speak, pray, sing, draw, etc


How do you Meditate

Biblically?

Run the Scripture thru your mind, will, emotions and body duringthe rest of the day by ________or ________ it to yourself or by applying other techniques


OFMEDITATION


Slow Repetition

Write or speak Write or speak your ______, your sins, your ______, your sins, your temptations, your your temptations, your

circumstances, your problems, circumstances, your problems, your situations, your concerns, your situations, your concerns,

etc. into the passage.etc. into the passage.Rom 6:1-23; Rom 8:1-17; Jam 1:2-5Rom 6:1-23; Rom 8:1-17; Jam 1:2-5


In PrayerIn Prayer (referring to the specific Scripture)(referring to the specific Scripture)

_____ with every truth_____ with every truth

Give thanks for what is good and right in your lifeGive thanks for what is good and right in your life

Agree with God on what still needs workAgree with God on what still needs work

Agree with God on how you have violated the passageAgree with God on how you have violated the passage

Beatitudes; Phil 2:1-10; Gal 5:16-21; Ladder of VirtueBeatitudes; Phil 2:1-10; Gal 5:16-21; Ladder of VirtueCopyright © Gil Stieglitz

Picture the Biblical ScenePicture the Biblical SceneSights, sounds, smells, touch, tasteSights, sounds, smells, touch, taste..

Picture yourself in the Biblical ScenePicture yourself in the Biblical Scene5 senses and Asking, Interacting, Reacting5 senses and Asking, Interacting, Reacting

Picture yourself _______ the Biblical Truth Picture yourself _______ the Biblical Truth Actions, Reactions, Words, Thoughts, Attitudes, MotivesActions, Reactions, Words, Thoughts, Attitudes, Motives

Record these mental images in some way during or afterRecord these mental images in some way during or after

Christ on the Cross, Christ at the Ascension, Christ on the Cross, Christ at the Ascension,

1 Thess 4:3-5; 1 Tim 6:6,17-18; Eph 5:25,28; Titus 2:4,51 Thess 4:3-5; 1 Tim 6:6,17-18; Eph 5:25,28; Titus 2:4,5Copyright © Gil Stieglitz

Draw, Diagram, ______ the action Draw, Diagram, ______ the action or truth in the verseor truth in the verse

Suggest an analogy, metaphor or Suggest an analogy, metaphor or simile for the truth or truths in a simile for the truth or truths in a

particular passageparticular passageThe 10 Commandments; The 10 Commandments;

The Fruit of the SpiritThe Fruit of the Spirit Copyright © Gil Stieglitz

No other gods-No idols-No cursing-Remember the Sabbath-Honor Father & Mother-No murder-No adultery-No stealing-No lying-No coveting

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______ for everything ______ for everything possible in the passagepossible in the passage

Eph 1:3-18Eph 1:3-18

Blessed Blessed be be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly spiritual blessing in the heavenly places places in Christ, just as He chose us in Him before the in Christ, just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and blameless before Him. In love He foundation of the world, that we would be holy and blameless before Him. In love He predestined us to adoption as sons through Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the predestined us to adoption as sons through Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the kind intention of His will, to the praise of the glory of His grace, which He freely kind intention of His will, to the praise of the glory of His grace, which He freely bestowed on us in the Beloved. In Him we have redemption through His blood, the bestowed on us in the Beloved. In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace which He lavished on forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace which He lavished on us. In all wisdom and insight He made known to us the mystery of His will, according to us. In all wisdom and insight He made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His kind intention which He purposed in Him with a view to an administration suitable to His kind intention which He purposed in Him with a view to an administration suitable to the fullness of the times, the fullness of the times, that isthat is, the summing up of all things in Christ, things in the , the summing up of all things in Christ, things in the heavens and things on the earth. In Him also we have obtained an inheritance, having heavens and things on the earth. In Him also we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to His purpose who works all things after the counsel of His been predestined according to His purpose who works all things after the counsel of His will, to the end that we who were the first to hope in Christ would be to the praise of His will, to the end that we who were the first to hope in Christ would be to the praise of His glory. In Him, you also, after listening to the message of truth, the gospel of your glory. In Him, you also, after listening to the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation—having also believed, you were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of salvation—having also believed, you were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of promise, who is given as a pledge of our inheritance, with a view to the redemption of promise, who is given as a pledge of our inheritance, with a view to the redemption of God’s own God’s own possession, to the praise of His glory. possession, to the praise of His glory. Copyright © Gil Stieglitz

As you are going over a passage of ScriptureAs you are going over a passage of Scripture

God will show youGod will show you

_________ between truths;_________ between truths;

ways to apply a truth; ways to apply a truth;

solutions for specific problems; solutions for specific problems; evidence for a doctrineevidence for a doctrine

Record these in some wayRecord these in some wayCopyright © Gil Stieglitz

Self Marriage Family Work

God

Church Money Society Friends

The Whole Christian Life can be divided into 9 Relational Gardens


Start singing Scripture whatever tuneStart singing Scripture whatever tuneDo not change ScriptureDo not change Scripture

Write & sing a song that goes with ScriptureWrite & sing a song that goes with ScriptureDo not change ScriptureDo not change Scripture

___________ Scripture into an appropriate tune___________ Scripture into an appropriate tuneStay as close to Scripture as possibleStay as close to Scripture as possible

Sing about a truth in a ScriptureSing about a truth in a ScriptureBe Biblical and pour out your heartBe Biblical and pour out your heart

Write & sing a song about a truth in ScriptureWrite & sing a song about a truth in Scripture

Psa 1:1-3; Eph 1:2-8Psa 1:1-3; Eph 1:2-8Copyright © Gil Stieglitz

After studying a passageAfter studying a passageWrite your own ________ bible with Write your own ________ bible with definitions woven into the text and definitions woven into the text and

expanded historical and grammatical expanded historical and grammatical referencesreferences

It still must be readable and Biblically It still must be readable and Biblically accurateaccurate

Many times this can be combined with personalization for a Many times this can be combined with personalization for a powerful but very personal passage of Scripturepowerful but very personal passage of Scripture


Classic Passagesfor

Biblical Meditation

BeatitudesLadder of VirtueTen CommandmentsLord’s PrayerApostles CreedStories and Teaching of Jesus Copyright © Gil Stieglitz

Other PassagesCommon for

Biblical Meditation

John 1:1-5____ 1:3-12; 3:5-17Eph 1; 3:13-21; 4:25-5:4Phil 2:1-10; 4:4-141 John 1:5-10; 2:1-11Rom 6:1-23; 8:1-17;18-39Any passage of Scripture Copyright © Gil Stieglitz

Action Steps

I will spend __________ timepressing the Scripture thru my soul and body… I will redeem at least 1 ______ time per day with Biblical Meditation Copyright © Gil Stieglitz

• Togetherness: FellowshipTogetherness: Fellowship• Rom 12:10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly Rom 12:10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly

love; give preference to one another in honor... love; give preference to one another in honor... contributing to the needs of the saints, contributing to the needs of the saints,

• Heb 10:24,25 And let us consider how to stimulate Heb 10:24,25 And let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, not forsaking one another to love and good deeds, not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging on another; all the more, as you see but encouraging on another; all the more, as you see the day drawing near.the day drawing near.


Some people will not _______except in the presence of a ________


Care Barrier

The Keys to FellowshipThe Keys to Fellowship

__________________________

QuestionsQuestionsCopyright © Gil Stieglitz

Penetrating Questions

Soul & SpiritThe Question

The question must push past surface topics and routine life And expose the person’s soul or spirit to the group.


Overview of the Soul and Spirit

SoulMind

Will

E________

SpiritC________

Personality

Connection to God

C_________


Care Barrier


Active Active

______________________Copyright © Gil Stieglitz

How to be an Active Listener

•Eye Contact•Body _________•_________ Encourages•_________ Following•____________, Mirroring,•______________


Care Barrier


________________________Individual & GroupIndividual & Group


There are only 3 ways to develop a relationship

_____ with_____ with




Care Barrier


The ____ The ____ ComponentComponent


Embracing the God ComponentRelating everything to a Christian Worldview or Intimacy with God

Active Christian World View• God; • Jesus; • Holy Spirit• Bible• Man; Sin; Salvation• Heaven, Hell, Judgment Day• Angels• Return of Christ• 10 Commandments• Creation• Fall

Active Spiritual Disciplines• Confession: Personal; Group• Holy Spirit: Guidance; Wisdom• Repetition: Memorize; Meditation• Interaction: Bible Study; Prayer• Service: Daily; Church; Community• Togetherness: Worship; Fellowship• Identification: Baptism, Communion;

Witnessing• Abstinence: Food; Solitude; Silence; Sleep• Needs: Love; Giving


Why do we needFellowship?

God commands it Heb 10:25

To ________ us Heb 12:12,13

To stretch us to love John 13:34,35

For multiplied ______ Ecc 4:9

Because we aren’t ____________ 1 Cor 12:12-21

To impact others and spread the gospel Phil 4:9, 1 Tim 2:2 Copyright © Gil Stieglitz

4 Types ofFellowship

we need

Deep interaction with those who are ____ ______Phil 4:9; 2 Thess 3:7

Deep interaction with ______ 1 John 2:12-14

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Deep interaction with those who are at your spiritual ______ Phil 2:25; 2 Tim 2:22Deep interaction with those who you are _________ of spiritually2 Tim 2:2, Matt 28:8-20


Action Steps

I will ___ a real fellowship group

I will balance my life with 4 kinds of fellowship: M______, L________, C________, G_______

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I will _____ my groups toward real fellowship: Penetrating questions; Active Listening; Assignments; God component


John 13:34,35

developing a deep God-centered bond with others


Divide yourselves up into groups of 3 or 4

Get everybody involved

Give everybody the chance to answer


Group QuestionsWhat are 3 things I can pray for you about?

When was the last time you cried? When was the last time you belly laughed? When was the last time you were righteously

angry?

If you could ask God anything what would it be?If you could serve the Lord in any way, How

would you serve Him? Doing what, where, within what organization?


What are problems discussed in these verses?Who do you know at work who is like this?

• Prov 13:4 The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing, But the soul of the diligent is made fat.

• Prov 9:7-9 He who corrects a scoffer gets dishonor for himself, And he who reproves a wicked man gets insults for himself. Do not reprove a scoffer, lest he hate you, Reprove a wise man, and he will love you. Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser, Teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning.

• Prov 12:15,16 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But a wise man is he who listens to counsel. A fool’s vexation is known at once, But a prudent man conceals dishonor.


What is the reward for doing right?Have you seen this happen?


• Prov 9:7 He who corrects a scoffer gets dishonor for himself, And he who reproves a wicked man gets insults for himself. 8 Do not reprove a scoffer, lest he hate you, Reprove a wise man, and he will love you. 9 Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser, Teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning.

• Prov 12:15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But a wise man is he who listens to counsel. 16 A fool’s vexation is known at once, But a prudent man conceals dishonor.


What are the consequences for doing wrong?Do you know any examples?


• Prov 9:7 He who corrects a scoffer gets dishonor for himself, And he who reproves a wicked man gets insults for himself. 8 Do not reprove a scoffer, lest he hate you, Reprove a wise man, and he will love you. 9 Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser, Teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning.

• Prov 12:15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But a wise man is he who listens to counsel. 16 A fool’s vexation is known at once, But a prudent man conceals dishonor.


If God were willing to correct only 2 things at your work which two

would you ask for?


No Other No Other God’s before MeGod’s before Me

No IdolsNo IdolsNo Lord’s name in VainNo Lord’s name in VainRemember the Sabbath Remember the Sabbath

DayDayHonor your Father and Honor your Father and

your Motheryour Mother

No MurderNo MurderNo adulteryNo adulteryNo StealingNo Stealing

No False Witness No False Witness against Neighborsagainst Neighbors No coveting your No coveting your

Neighbor’s stuffNeighbor’s stuff

What have you seen this week that violates one of these?


If God gave you 2 extra days each

week to right some wrong or impact people for HIM

which 2 organizations would you give that time and energy to? Why?


Finish the following phrases• I am righteously angry when...• I am deeply pleased when...• I am hopeful when...• I forgive easiest when…• I feel God smile at me when...


• Service: Service: • Gal 5:13 For you were called to freedom, brethren; Gal 5:13 For you were called to freedom, brethren;

only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another the flesh, but through love serve one another

• Luke 22:26 But it is not this way with you, but the one Luke 22:26 But it is not this way with you, but the one who is the greatest among you must become like the who is the greatest among you must become like the youngest, and the leader like the servantyoungest, and the leader like the servant


What are 3 common disciplines

Of Service

____: God clearly Wants you to serve others each day______: God clearly wants you to serve Him by helping His saints________: God clearly wants you to make a difference in your community


What is the Spiritual Discipline

of Service?

It is _______ worship: Adding value to God through the ___ you live Matt 4:19It is listening for God’s instruction to ___, _____, ________ Gal 5:13-16; Rom 8:14 Copyright © Gil Stieglitz

What analogies does God use to explain

Disciplines of Service?

A ______ Sacrifice: Rom 12:1,2_________ people’s feet: John 13:1-12_______ your body to Jesus: Gal 2:20; Rom 6:12,13Practice or __________ for a real job: Rom 2:5-8; Rev 22:3,4 Copyright © Gil Stieglitz

Why should I listen for

opportunities to serve God?

Living for the Lord results in a _______ life here and now Luke 18:28-30Your existence in eternity is _____________ by who and how you worship Luke 19:12-27 Copyright © Gil Stieglitz

Lack of ________: Mk 3:7 Making it _________: Col 2:23____________ sin/ stupidity 1 Pet 4:15Believing that service has a _________:Pushing it to _____________________ limits:

What is the danger of teaching

Service?


Action Steps

Let ___ know you are ready every dayServe _______ per week in your churchServe 2 hours per ______ in your communityAsk God… _____ do You want me to serve

_____ do You want me to serveListen to God… then ______ it!!! Copyright © Gil Stieglitz

• IdentificationIdentification:: ______; _________; __________ ______; _________; __________• Matt 28:19 Go therefore into all the world, baptizing them Matt 28:19 Go therefore into all the world, baptizing them

in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spiritin the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit• 1 Cor 11:26 … as often as you eat this bread and drink 1 Cor 11:26 … as often as you eat this bread and drink

this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death till He comesthis cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death till He comes• Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit

has come upon you; and you shall be my witnesses...has come upon you; and you shall be my witnesses...


What is Baptism?

To ________ means:To dip, to dye, to ______Like a wick in wax = ______Like a garment in a colored solution to change its color = _____A Christian is symbolically dipped into ____ Copyright © Gil Stieglitz

What 3 truths are Taught in Baptism?

1. Identification with The ______ God. Matt 28:18-202. Union with Christ’s ______and resurrection. Rom 6:1-10

3. Desire for _______ and forgiveness from God. 1 Peter 3:21 Copyright © Gil Stieglitz

What does Baptism Accomplish?

1. ______ salvation God’s way Matt 28:18-20

2. Increases faith through _______3. Proclaims a desire to ____ to the old life

and live for Christ Rom 6:1-44. Proclaims Christ’s ______ for our sins Rom 8:1-115. Provides a witness to the ______ of our love for Jesus. Copyright © Gil Stieglitz

How to prepare For Baptism?

________ any known sin Affirm Christ’s death for your _____Complete _________ to Jesus ChristDesire to live a life of ____ for God and others_______ the Scriptural Pictures of BaptismMatt 28:18-20; Rom 6:1-4; 1 Pet 3:20-21


Action Steps

______ to be baptized if you have not been baptized ________ your past baptism with Biblical meaning and significance


What is Communion?

A __________ of the ceremony Jesus instituted on the night of His betrayalA celebration of the central event of the Christian faith: The _______ of Jesus Christ our Savior for our sins

CommunionMeditation

Visualize _____ being accused, beaten and crucified in your placeVisualize yourself at the foot of the cross_______ with Christ as He pays for your sinsVisualize the _____ in heaven of your life and sins being marked ________; paid in full; okay for heaven


Telling all or part of your _____ story

What is witnessing?


“Now I make known to you…the ____ which I preached to you…by which also you are saved… For I delivered to you as of first importance… that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures…”

What is the Good news

of the gospel? 1 Cor 15:1-4


-6 ____ Awareness-5 ______________-4 ______________-3 Positive _________-2 Problem __________-1 D______/Saving ______/__________ 0 _____________/Regeneration

Understandthe process ofConversion


1. ______________ of trust2. ______________ about Christ3. _________ of the Holy Spirit4. Exposed _____ for God

What are the 4 Essentials

for Conversion?


Make sure that you are a __________Allow God to work in your life __________Prepare a _________ testimonyMemorize a _______ presentationLet God know you are _________

How to Prepare to be a

Witness for Christ?


1. ________ God loves you and has a wonderful plan for your life2. ____ that you sin and deserve judgment from a Holy God3. Understand that Jesus death on the cross is God’s ________ for sin4. _________ receive Jesus Christ as your Savior and Lord

A Gospel Presentation


What my life was like ______ I became a Christian (in one specific area)_______ I became a Christian (specifically)What my life was like _____ I became a Christian (in the above specific area)

A PersonalTestimony


Dear Lord Jesus,I am ____ to tell people about You and the positive changes you have made in my life. If you want me to share my faith this week, arrange meetings and conversations so that other people will bring up the conversation. I ____ share my faith with them if you have them bring it up.

A prayer of Readiness


• Abstinence:Abstinence: _______, ________, _______, ______ _______, ________, _______, ______• Matt 6:16 “And Matt 6:16 “And whenwhen you fast, do not put on a gloomy you fast, do not put on a gloomy

face as the hypocrites face as the hypocrites do...do...• Matt 4:1 Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the Matt 4:1 Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the

wilderness to be tempted by the devilwilderness to be tempted by the devil• Luke 6:12 It was at this time that He went off to the Luke 6:12 It was at this time that He went off to the

mountain to pray, and He spent the whole night in mountain to pray, and He spent the whole night in prayer to God.prayer to God.


What is Fasting?

Fasting is abstaining from _______ for __________ reasons


What are the Benefits of Fasting?

Fasting can ___________ to God: Acts 13:2; Zech 7:5

Fasting can improve Personal _____________: Psa 68:10; Matt 5:4,6

Fasting can clarify Divine ___________: Acts 14:23; Dan 9:3-27; Ezra 8:21-23



Fasting increases ______________ in Prayer: Ex 8:23; Acts 10:30 Fasting can ___________ God’s Mind: Jon 3:5,10; Jer 18:7,8; 2 Sam 12:16,22

Fasting can ________ the captives: Isa 58:5



Fasting can deliver from Spiritual Bondage: Isa 49:24,25; Matt 17:21

Fasting allows New insight into the Program of God: Dan 9:21-23

Fasting can bring the body under subjection: 1 Cor 9:27; 1 Cor 7:5 Copyright © Gil Stieglitz


Fasting can encourage a true ________ Psa 35:13

Fasting can deepen the ____________ process: 1 Sam 31:13; 1 Chr 10:12

Fasting can avert God’s _________: Jonah 3; Joel 2:12,13

Fasting draws a person ________ to God: Luke 2:37; Ezra 8:21-23 Copyright © Gil Stieglitz

Who hasFasted?

Every _________ Giant in the Bible & HistoryMoses Ex 34:28 ______ 2 Sam 12:16; Daniel Dan 9:3 Nehemiah Neh 1:4;

Esther Esther 4:16 _____ Matt 4:2; Anna Luke 2:37;

Paul 2 Cor 11:27 Antioch Christians Acts 13:2

Other Christians Acts 14:27Polycarp; Augustine; __________; Gregory; Jerome; Tertullian; Aquinas; Francis; Calvin; ______; Graham Copyright © Gil Stieglitz

What areThe types of

Fasts?

The __________ Fast Matt 6:16The __________ FastActs 9:9The __________ FastMatt 6:16-18


What areThe types of

Fasts?

The ______________ FastMatt 4:2; Deut 9:9,18; 1 Kings 19:8The ______________ Fast Dan 10:3; Isa 58:6; 1 Cor 7:5The ______ _______ Fast1 Cor 9:14; Rom 14:13-23; 1 Cor 9:4-12


What areThe Dangers Of Fasting?

For some it is ___________ unwise (Check with your doctor)

It can become ___________Col 2:20-23; Gal 4:8-11It can be _________ or pridefulMatt 6:16It can be done for the wrong __________Zech 7:5 Copyright © Gil Stieglitz

Action Steps

1. Skip _____ mealnext week spendingthe time praying instead2. Spend ____ evening and ____meals to pray instead of eat3. Plan a ____ day retreat in which youwill seek the Lord through fasting and… Copyright © Gil Stieglitz

What is the Discipline

of Solitude?

Abstaining from time with _______ in order to focus on the Lord


What is the Discipline of Silence?

Abstaining from __________ in order to focus on the Lord and others


What is the Discipline of Sleep?

Abstaining from _______ in order to prayand seek the Lord


Action Steps

Schedule a _______ period away from others seeking GodPlan ___ _____ to not speak or speak only to ask questions of God and othersSet your alarm for __ ___ in order to spend an hour with God in the middle of the nightGather a _____ and spend a whole ______ in prayer activities


• Needs:Needs: Love, Giving Love, Giving• 1 Thess 4:9 Now as to the love of the brethren, ou 1 Thess 4:9 Now as to the love of the brethren, ou

have no need for anyone to write to you , for you are have no need for anyone to write to you , for you are taught by God to love one another… But we urge you, taught by God to love one another… But we urge you, brethren, to excel still more…brethren, to excel still more…

• 2 Cor 9:7 Each one must do just as he has purposed 2 Cor 9:7 Each one must do just as he has purposed in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.God loves a cheerful giver.


• Needs:Needs: Love, Love, • 1 Thess 4:9 Now as to the love of the brethren,

you have no need for anyone to write to you , for you are taught by God to love one another… But we urge you, brethren, to excel still more…

• Mk 12:30-31: You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ “The second is this, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’


Love is... Meeting _______

______________________


Love is Meeting Needs

1 John 3:16Eph _________1 Cor 13:4-8Rom 5:8


Love is Pursuing

John 4:231 Cor _____John 3:16Heb 11: 6


Love is Pleasing

1 Thess 4:1-41 Cor _________Heb 11: 6


Love has a priority order

When choices have to be made

________________________________ ________________________ Copyright © Gil Stieglitz

List 3 ways You might love each

the relationships

GodSelfMarriageFamilyWork Friends ChristiansSociety Copyright © Gil Stieglitz

Spiritual Workouts Renting your Body to Jesus

Dear Lord Jesus, I am renting my body to you to meet the needs of ______ and to pursue them and to please them. You know that I have great difficulty loving them, but I know that you love them. I am renting my body to you to express your righteous love to them. When I am near this person I will ask how you want to love them and then I will let you useMy hands, feet, mouth, ears and eyes to love them in those ways.Copyright © Gil Stieglitz

Spiritual Workouts Repeating Biblical words

Of Love

2 Cor 5:141 Cor 13:1-31 Cor _______Mark 12:30-311 Thess 4:91 John 4:12 Copyright © Gil Stieglitz

3 AspectsOf a Balanced Financial Life

Righteously Pursue1. ______________2. ______________3. ______________


3 Periods of Giving

From Adam to MosesGiving of a tithe or ______ of your ________ to honor GodGen 14; Gen 28:18-22

From Moses to ChristTithing for _____ work and the Nation of ______10% plus other taxes and tithes for the nationLev 27:30; Num 18:26; Deut 12:17; 14:22

From Christ to the present and beyond________ giving to honor God and share His LoveMatt 23:23; Matt 6:2-4; 1 Cor 16:1-2; 2 Cor 8-9 Copyright © Gil Stieglitz

2 Biblical Kinds

of Giving

TithingGiving ____ of your increase To your community of faith to Accomplish __________ (Worship Discipleship Evangelism Fellowship Compassion)

OfferingsGiving ______ and above the titheTo those in _____, special _______, or charitable _____________ Copyright © Gil Stieglitz

Action Steps

_________ TithingStart ___________Give an ________


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