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New Song Community Church 3985 Mission Ave

Oceanside CA 92058 wwwnewsongchurchcom

(760) 560-5000

ldquoThe one who looks steadily at Godrsquos perfect lawand makes that law his HABIT-not listening and then forgetting but actively putting it into

practice will be happy in all that he doesrdquo

mdashJames 125

Discovering

Spiritual Habits

2

35

Week Monday Tuesday Wed Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Sunday

1 Gen 1-2 Gen 3-4 Gen 5-6 Gen 7-8 Gen 9-10 Ps 1-3 Isa 1-4 Prov 1

2 Gen 11-12 Gen 13-14 Gen 15-16 Gen 17-18 Gen 19-20 Ps 4-6 Isa 5-8 Prov 2

3 Gen 21-22 Gen 23-24 Gen 25-26 Gen 27-28 Gen 29-30 Ps 7-9 Isa 9-12 Prov 3

4 Gen 31-32 Gen 33-34 Gen 35-36 Gen 37-38 Gen 39-40 Ps 10-12 Isa 13-16 Prov 4

5 Gen 41-42 Gen 43-44 Gen 45-46 Gen 47-48 Gen 49-50 Ps 13-15 Isa 17-20 Prov 5

6 Exod 1-2 Exod 3-4 Exod 5-6 Exod 7-8 Exod 9-10 Ps 16-18 Isa 21-24 Prov 6

7 Exod 11-12 Exod 13-14 Exod 15-16 Exod 17-18 Exod 19-20 Ps 19-21 Isa 25-28 Prov 7

8 Exod 21-22 Exod 23-24 Exod 25-26 Exod 27-28 Exod 29-30 Ps 22-24 Isa 29-32 Prov 8

9 Exod 31-32 Exod 33-34 Exod 35-36 Exod 37-38 Exod 39-40 Ps 25-27 Isa 33-36 Prov 9

10 Lev 1-2 Lev 3-4 Lev 5-6 Lev 7-8 Lev 9-10 Ps 28-30 Isa 37-41 Prov 10

11 Lev 11-12 Lev 13-14 Lev 15-16 Lev 17-18 Lev 19-20 Ps 31-33 Isa 42-46 Prov 11

12 Lev 21-22 Lev 23-24 Lev 25-26 Lev 27 Num 1-2 Ps 34-36 Isa 47-51 Prov 12

13 Num 3-4 Num 5-6 Num 7-8 Num 9-10 Num 11-12 Ps 37-39 Isa 52-56 Prov 13

14 Num 13-14 Num 15-16 Num 17-18 Num 19-20 Num 21-22 Ps 40-42 Isa 57-61 Prov 14

15 Num 23-24 Num 25-26 Num 27-28 Num 29-30 Num 31-32 Ps 43-45 Isa 62-66 Prov 15

16 Num 33-34 Num 35-36 Deut 1-2 Deut 3-4 Deut 5-6 Ps 46-48 Jer 1-4 Prov 16

17 Deut 7-8 Deut 9-10 Deut 11-12 Deut 13-14 Deut 15-16 Ps 49-51 Jer 5-8 Prov 17

18 Deut 17-18 Deut 19-20 Deut 21-22 Deut 23-24 Deut 25-26 Ps 52-54 Jer 9-12 Prov 18

19 Deut 27-28 Deut 29-30 Deut 31-32 Deut 33-34 Josh 1-2 Ps 55-57 Jer 13-16 Prov 19

20 Josh 3-4 Josh 5-6 Josh 7-8 Josh 9-10 Josh 11-12 Ps 58-60 Jer 17-20 Prov 20

21 Josh 13-14 Josh 15-16 Josh 17-18 Josh 19-20 Josh 21-22 Ps 61-63 Jer 21-24 Prov 21

22 Josh 23-24 Judg 1-2 Judg 3-4 Judg 5-6 Judg 7-8 Ps 64-66 Jer 25-28 Prov 22

23 Judg 9-10 Judg 11-12 Judg 13-14 Judg 15-16 Judg 17-18 Ps 67-68 Jer 29-32 Prov 23

24 Judg 19-20 Judg 21 Ruth 1-2 Ruth 3-4 1Sam 1-2 Ps 69-70 Jer 33-36 Prov 24

25 1Sam 3-4 1Sam 5-6 1Sam 7-8 1Sam 9-10 1Sam 11-12 Ps 71-73 Jer 37-40 Prov 25

26 1Sam 13-14 1Sam 15-16 1Sam 17-18 1Sam 19-20 1Sam 21-22 Ps 74-76 Jer 41-44 Prov 26

27 1Sam 23-24 1Sam 25-26 1Sam 27-28 1Sam 29-30 1Sam 31 Ps 77-78 Jer 45-48 Prov 27

28 2Sam 1-2 2Sam 3-4 2Sam 5-6 2Sam 7-8 2Sam 9-10 Ps 79-81 Jer 49-52 Prov 28

29 2Sam 11-12 2Sam 13-14 2Sam 15-16 2Sam 17-18 2Sam 19-20 Ps 82-84 Lam 1-5 Prov 29

30 2Sam 21-22 2Sam 23-24 1Kgs 1-2 1Kgs 3-4 1Kgs 5-6 Ps 85-87 Ezek 1-4 Prov 30

31 1Kgs 7-8 1Kgs 9-10 1Kgs 11-12 1Kgs 13-14 1Kgs 15-16 Ps 88-89 Ezek 5-8 Prov 31

32 1Kgs 17-18 1Kgs 19-20 1Kgs 21-22 2Kgs 1-2 2Kgs 3-4 Ps 90-92 Ezek 9-12 Ecc 1

33 2Kgs 5-6 2Kgs 7-8 2Kgs 9-10 2Kgs 11-12 2Kgs 13-14 Ps 93-95 Ezek 13-16 Ecc 2

34 2Kgs 15-16 2Kgs 17-18 2Kgs 19-20 2Kgs 21-22 2Kgs 23-24 Ps 96-98 Ezek 17-20 Ecc 3

35 2Kgs 25 1Chron 1-2 1Chron 3-4 1Chron 5-6 1Chron 7-8 Ps 99-101 Ezek 21-24 Ecc 4

36 1Chron 9-10 1Chron 11-12 1Chron 13-14 1Chron 15-16 1Chron 17-18 Ps 102-104 Ezek 25-28 Ecc 5

37 1Chron 19-20 1Chron 21-22 1Chron 23-24 1Chron 25-26 1Chron 27-28 Ps 105-106 Ezek 29-32 Ecc 6

38 1Chron 29 2Chron 1-2 2Chron 3-4 2Chron 5-6 2Chron 7-8 Ps 107-108 Ezek 33-36 Ecc 7

39 2Chron 9-10 2Chron 11-12 2Chron 13-14 2Chron 15-16 2Chron 17-18 Ps 109-111 Ezek 37-40 Ecc 8

40 2Chron 19-20 2Chron 21-22 2Chron 23-24 2Chron 25-26 2Chron 27-28 Ps 112-114 Ezek 41-44 Ecc 9

41 2Chron 29-30 2Chron 31-32 2Chron 33-34 2Chron 35-36 Ezra 1-2 Ps 115-118 Ezek 45-48 Ecc 10

42 Ezra 3-4 Ezra 5-6 Ezra 7-8 Ezra 9-10 Neh 1-2 Ps 119 Dan 1-4 Ecc 11

43 Neh 3-4 Neh 5-6 Neh 7-8 Neh 9-10 Neh 11-12 Ps 120-123 Dan 5-8 Ecc 12

44 Neh 13 Esth 1-2 Esth 3-4 Esth 5-6 Esth 7-8 Ps 124-126 Dan 9-12 Song 1

45 Esth 9-10 Job 1-2 Job 3-4 Job 5-6 Job 7-8 Ps 127-129 Hosea 1-4 Song 2

46 Job 9-10 Job 11-12 Job 13-14 Job 15-16 Job 17-18 Ps 130-132 Hosea 5-8 Song 3

47 Job 19-20 Job 21-22 Job 23-24 Job 25-26 Job 27-28 Ps 133-135 Hosea 9-12 Song 4

48 Job 29-30 Job 31-32 Job 33-34 Job 35-36 Job 37-38 Ps 136-138

Hosea 13-14

Zech 1-2 Song 5

49 Job 39-40 Job 41-42 Joel 1-2 Joel 3 Amos 1-2 Ps 139-141 Zech 3-6 Song 6

50 Amos 3-4 Amos 5-6 Amos 7-8 Amos 9 Jonah 1-2 Ps 142-144 Zech 7-10 Song 7

51 Jonah 3-4 Micah 1-2 Micah 3-4 Micah 5-6 Micah 7 Ps 145-147 Zech 11-14 Song 8

52 Nahum 1-3 Hab 1-2 Hab 3 Zeph 1 Zeph 2-3 Hag 1-2 Ps 148-150 Mal 1-4

Read the Old Testament in a Year

2

35

Week Monday Tuesday Wed Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Sunday

1 Gen 1-2 Gen 3-4 Gen 5-6 Gen 7-8 Gen 9-10 Ps 1-3 Isa 1-4 Prov 1

2 Gen 11-12 Gen 13-14 Gen 15-16 Gen 17-18 Gen 19-20 Ps 4-6 Isa 5-8 Prov 2

3 Gen 21-22 Gen 23-24 Gen 25-26 Gen 27-28 Gen 29-30 Ps 7-9 Isa 9-12 Prov 3

4 Gen 31-32 Gen 33-34 Gen 35-36 Gen 37-38 Gen 39-40 Ps 10-12 Isa 13-16 Prov 4

5 Gen 41-42 Gen 43-44 Gen 45-46 Gen 47-48 Gen 49-50 Ps 13-15 Isa 17-20 Prov 5

6 Exod 1-2 Exod 3-4 Exod 5-6 Exod 7-8 Exod 9-10 Ps 16-18 Isa 21-24 Prov 6

7 Exod 11-12 Exod 13-14 Exod 15-16 Exod 17-18 Exod 19-20 Ps 19-21 Isa 25-28 Prov 7

8 Exod 21-22 Exod 23-24 Exod 25-26 Exod 27-28 Exod 29-30 Ps 22-24 Isa 29-32 Prov 8

9 Exod 31-32 Exod 33-34 Exod 35-36 Exod 37-38 Exod 39-40 Ps 25-27 Isa 33-36 Prov 9

10 Lev 1-2 Lev 3-4 Lev 5-6 Lev 7-8 Lev 9-10 Ps 28-30 Isa 37-41 Prov 10

11 Lev 11-12 Lev 13-14 Lev 15-16 Lev 17-18 Lev 19-20 Ps 31-33 Isa 42-46 Prov 11

12 Lev 21-22 Lev 23-24 Lev 25-26 Lev 27 Num 1-2 Ps 34-36 Isa 47-51 Prov 12

13 Num 3-4 Num 5-6 Num 7-8 Num 9-10 Num 11-12 Ps 37-39 Isa 52-56 Prov 13

14 Num 13-14 Num 15-16 Num 17-18 Num 19-20 Num 21-22 Ps 40-42 Isa 57-61 Prov 14

15 Num 23-24 Num 25-26 Num 27-28 Num 29-30 Num 31-32 Ps 43-45 Isa 62-66 Prov 15

16 Num 33-34 Num 35-36 Deut 1-2 Deut 3-4 Deut 5-6 Ps 46-48 Jer 1-4 Prov 16

17 Deut 7-8 Deut 9-10 Deut 11-12 Deut 13-14 Deut 15-16 Ps 49-51 Jer 5-8 Prov 17

18 Deut 17-18 Deut 19-20 Deut 21-22 Deut 23-24 Deut 25-26 Ps 52-54 Jer 9-12 Prov 18

19 Deut 27-28 Deut 29-30 Deut 31-32 Deut 33-34 Josh 1-2 Ps 55-57 Jer 13-16 Prov 19

20 Josh 3-4 Josh 5-6 Josh 7-8 Josh 9-10 Josh 11-12 Ps 58-60 Jer 17-20 Prov 20

21 Josh 13-14 Josh 15-16 Josh 17-18 Josh 19-20 Josh 21-22 Ps 61-63 Jer 21-24 Prov 21

22 Josh 23-24 Judg 1-2 Judg 3-4 Judg 5-6 Judg 7-8 Ps 64-66 Jer 25-28 Prov 22

23 Judg 9-10 Judg 11-12 Judg 13-14 Judg 15-16 Judg 17-18 Ps 67-68 Jer 29-32 Prov 23

24 Judg 19-20 Judg 21 Ruth 1-2 Ruth 3-4 1Sam 1-2 Ps 69-70 Jer 33-36 Prov 24

25 1Sam 3-4 1Sam 5-6 1Sam 7-8 1Sam 9-10 1Sam 11-12 Ps 71-73 Jer 37-40 Prov 25

26 1Sam 13-14 1Sam 15-16 1Sam 17-18 1Sam 19-20 1Sam 21-22 Ps 74-76 Jer 41-44 Prov 26

27 1Sam 23-24 1Sam 25-26 1Sam 27-28 1Sam 29-30 1Sam 31 Ps 77-78 Jer 45-48 Prov 27

28 2Sam 1-2 2Sam 3-4 2Sam 5-6 2Sam 7-8 2Sam 9-10 Ps 79-81 Jer 49-52 Prov 28

29 2Sam 11-12 2Sam 13-14 2Sam 15-16 2Sam 17-18 2Sam 19-20 Ps 82-84 Lam 1-5 Prov 29

30 2Sam 21-22 2Sam 23-24 1Kgs 1-2 1Kgs 3-4 1Kgs 5-6 Ps 85-87 Ezek 1-4 Prov 30

31 1Kgs 7-8 1Kgs 9-10 1Kgs 11-12 1Kgs 13-14 1Kgs 15-16 Ps 88-89 Ezek 5-8 Prov 31

32 1Kgs 17-18 1Kgs 19-20 1Kgs 21-22 2Kgs 1-2 2Kgs 3-4 Ps 90-92 Ezek 9-12 Ecc 1

33 2Kgs 5-6 2Kgs 7-8 2Kgs 9-10 2Kgs 11-12 2Kgs 13-14 Ps 93-95 Ezek 13-16 Ecc 2

34 2Kgs 15-16 2Kgs 17-18 2Kgs 19-20 2Kgs 21-22 2Kgs 23-24 Ps 96-98 Ezek 17-20 Ecc 3

35 2Kgs 25 1Chron 1-2 1Chron 3-4 1Chron 5-6 1Chron 7-8 Ps 99-101 Ezek 21-24 Ecc 4

36 1Chron 9-10 1Chron 11-12 1Chron 13-14 1Chron 15-16 1Chron 17-18 Ps 102-104 Ezek 25-28 Ecc 5

37 1Chron 19-20 1Chron 21-22 1Chron 23-24 1Chron 25-26 1Chron 27-28 Ps 105-106 Ezek 29-32 Ecc 6

38 1Chron 29 2Chron 1-2 2Chron 3-4 2Chron 5-6 2Chron 7-8 Ps 107-108 Ezek 33-36 Ecc 7

39 2Chron 9-10 2Chron 11-12 2Chron 13-14 2Chron 15-16 2Chron 17-18 Ps 109-111 Ezek 37-40 Ecc 8

40 2Chron 19-20 2Chron 21-22 2Chron 23-24 2Chron 25-26 2Chron 27-28 Ps 112-114 Ezek 41-44 Ecc 9

41 2Chron 29-30 2Chron 31-32 2Chron 33-34 2Chron 35-36 Ezra 1-2 Ps 115-118 Ezek 45-48 Ecc 10

42 Ezra 3-4 Ezra 5-6 Ezra 7-8 Ezra 9-10 Neh 1-2 Ps 119 Dan 1-4 Ecc 11

43 Neh 3-4 Neh 5-6 Neh 7-8 Neh 9-10 Neh 11-12 Ps 120-123 Dan 5-8 Ecc 12

44 Neh 13 Esth 1-2 Esth 3-4 Esth 5-6 Esth 7-8 Ps 124-126 Dan 9-12 Song 1

45 Esth 9-10 Job 1-2 Job 3-4 Job 5-6 Job 7-8 Ps 127-129 Hosea 1-4 Song 2

46 Job 9-10 Job 11-12 Job 13-14 Job 15-16 Job 17-18 Ps 130-132 Hosea 5-8 Song 3

47 Job 19-20 Job 21-22 Job 23-24 Job 25-26 Job 27-28 Ps 133-135 Hosea 9-12 Song 4

48 Job 29-30 Job 31-32 Job 33-34 Job 35-36 Job 37-38 Ps 136-138

Hosea 13-14

Zech 1-2 Song 5

49 Job 39-40 Job 41-42 Joel 1-2 Joel 3 Amos 1-2 Ps 139-141 Zech 3-6 Song 6

50 Amos 3-4 Amos 5-6 Amos 7-8 Amos 9 Jonah 1-2 Ps 142-144 Zech 7-10 Song 7

51 Jonah 3-4 Micah 1-2 Micah 3-4 Micah 5-6 Micah 7 Ps 145-147 Zech 11-14 Song 8

52 Nahum 1-3 Hab 1-2 Hab 3 Zeph 1 Zeph 2-3 Hag 1-2 Ps 148-150 Mal 1-4

Read the Old Testament in a Year

34

Month 1 Month 2 Month 3

1 Matthew 1-4

2 Matthew 5-7

3 Matthew 8-10

4 Matthew 11-13

5 Matthew 14-16

6 Matthew 17-19

7 Matthew 20-22 37

8 Matthew 23-25 38

9 Matthew 26-28

10Mark 1-3

11Mark 4-6

12Mark 7-9

13Mark 10-12

14Mark 13-16

15Luke 1-3

16Luke 4-6

17Luke 7-9

18Luke 10-12

19Luke 13-15

20Luke 16-18

21Luke 19-21

22Luke 22-24

23John 1-3

24John 4-6

25John 7-9

26John 10-12

27John 13-16

28John 165-18

29John 19-21

30Acts 1-3

31Acts 4-6

32Acts 7-9

33Acts 10-12

34Acts 13-15

35Acts 16-18

36Acts 19-2136

37Acts 2137-2522

38Acts 2523-2830

39Romans 1-3 40

40Romans 4-6

41Romans7-8

42Romans 9-11

43Romans 12-13

44Romans 14-16

451 Corinthians 1-4

461 Corinthians 5-7

471 Corinthians 8-11

481 Corinthians 12-14

491 Corinthians 15-16

502 Corinthians 1-3

512 Corinthians 4-6

522 Corinthians 7-9

532 Corinthians 1-13

54Galatians 1-2

55Galatians 3-4

56Galatians 5-64

57Ephesians 1-3

58Ephesians 4-6

59Philippians 1-2

60Philippians 3-4

61Colossians 1-2

62Colossians 3-4

631 Thessalonians 1-3

641 Thessalonians 4-5

652 Thessalonians 1-3

661 Timothy 1-3

671 Timothy 4-6

682 Timothy 1-4

69Titus 1-3 2

70Philemon

71Hebrews 1-2

72Hebrews 3-413

73Hebrews 414-7

74Hebrews 8-10

75Hebrews 11-13

76James 1-312

77James 313-5

781 Peter 1-37

791 Peter 38-5

802 Peter 1-3

811 John 1-310

821 John 3-11-5

832 John 3 John Jude

84Revelation 1-3

85Revelations 4-6

86Revelations 7-9

87Revelation 10-12

88Revelations 13-15

89Revelation 16-18

90Revelation 19-22

Read the New Testament in 30 Days

3

The Grow up Seminars

Dirt If you are a new Christian you just made a recom- mitment or you want your faith to come more alive then this is the class for you Faith is supposed to growit all starts with DIRT

Roots So whatrsquos the whole church thing about Roots is a three week class where you learn about Godrsquos purpose and heart for the church Wersquoll also walk through New Songrsquos specific vision and mission and how you can play an important part At the end of this class yoursquore qualified to become a member

Trunk So how do I grow in my faith Trunk is a three week class designed as a resource to help you to grow in your rela- tionship with God The class will focus on helping you de- velop spiritual habits to move towards greater spiritual ma- turity

Branch So what could God want to use me for Branch is a three week class designed to help you discover your spiritual gifts and how God has shaped you to do ministry We were all meant to serve and this class will walk you through your opportunities to serve here at New Song as well as in the community

Fruit So how do I share this with others Fruit is a three week class set up to train you to share your faith with those around you Wersquoll walk through the different evangelism styles and how God has specifically created you to tell oth- ers about Him After you take this class you will officially be a fruit

4

Small Group Leaders READ THIS

New Songrsquos mission is to help unchurched people be-come fully devoted followers of Christ

This is a highly interactional and practical small group series focused on empowering people to learn four

life changing spiritual habits

Session 1

How to have a quiet time

Session 2

Bible Study

Session 3

Prayer

Session 4

The power of community

What your group will need

-Trunk DVD teaching (about 15 minutes each week)

-Ability to watch DVD

-Bibles

-Trunk LEADERS BOOKLET (with fill-ins)

-Trunk Booklets for everyone Special thanks to Saddleback Church for helping with this resource

33

Two Styles of Church meetings

1) Group CELEBRATION

ldquoEvery day they continued to meet together in the temple courtsrdquo Acts 246a

How to prepare for a weekend service

-Prepare

-Serve and come to

- Pray ldquoLord Jesus to me

-Share you learned or are going to do

ldquo is what got the prophets killedrdquo

2) group

ldquoThey broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere heartsrdquo

At New Song we believe our church must grow and _____________ at the same time

What happens in a small group

1) Bible Study

2) Prayer Support

3) FriendshipFun

4) Accountability

5) Outreach

Maintaining Good Habits

Step One (Internal motivation)

Step Two (Donrsquot procrastinate)

Step Three (Announce your intentions publically)

Step Four (Get a partner)

Step Five (Pray Pray Pray)

For the Spirit of God has given usfills us with power love and self controlrdquo 2 Timothy 17

32

The One Anotherrsquos of Scripture

Be at peace with each other (Mk 950) Wash one anothers feet (John 1314) Love one another (John 1334 amp 12 other references) Be devoted to one another in brotherly love (Rom 1210) Honor one another above yourselves (Rom 1210) Live in harmony with one another (Rom 1210) Stop passing judgment on one another (Rom 1413) Instruct one another (Rom 1514) Accept one another as Christ accepted you (Rom 1517) Greet one another with a holy kiss (Rom 1616 Have equal concern for each other (1 Cor 1225) Serve one another in love (Gal 513) If you keep on biting and devouring each other you will be de-stroyed by each other (Gal 515) Let us not become conceited provoking and envying each other (Gal 526) Carry each others burdens (Gal 62) Be patient bearing with one another in love (Eph 42) Be kind and compassionate to one another (Eph 432) Forgiving each other as Christ has forgiven you (Eph 432) Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ (Eph521) In humility consider others better than yourselves (Phil 23) Do not lie to each other (Col 39) Bear with each other (Col 313) Teach one another (Col 316) Admonish one another (Col 316) Make your love increase and overflow for each other (1 Thess 312) Build each other up (1 Thess 511) Encourage one another daily (Heb 313 and 1025) Spur one another on to love and good deeds (Heb 1024) Do not slander one another (Js 411) Dont grumble against each other (Js 59) Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed (Js 516) Live in harmony with each other (1 Pet 38) Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling (1Pet 49) Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve oth-ers (1 Pet 410) Clothe yourselves with humility toward one another (1 Pet 55)

5

Small Group Prayer Request Page

Name Prayer Request Answers to Prayer

6

Week 1 Small Group Questions

If this is a new group Go around and have everyone share their name and

how long they have been coming to New Song

Who is someone you know that you think has ldquospiritual maturityrdquo What is

it that makes them spiritually mature

DVD Teaching Session 1 Pastor Jim Britts

Inform the group that each week we will be watching a 15 minute teaching

from Jim or Hal before we dive into discussion Have them turn to page 7

in their booklet to take notes

Discussion

1) Did anything stand out to you from the video teaching

2) Does anybody have success stories or tried and failed stories on trying to have a quiet time in the past

3) Of the reasons shared in ldquoWhy itrsquos important to have a quiet timerdquo which reason(s) stood out to you most

Experience IT

Each week we are going to get extremely practical in living out each of the different spiritual disciplines The goal is to learn together so we can do this on our own later in the week Today wersquore going to do the SOAP method together as a group There is a blank sheet on page 11 for you to write on

1) Scripture Read James 11-18 as a group

2) Observation What stands out to you What principles are there that you

can learn What does it teach you about God

3) Application How can I apply this to my life this week

4) Prayer Break into groups and have each person pray that God gives

them the strength to apply this passage to their life

After prayer regroup and askhellip

Is this doable on your own What would happen if it became a daily habit

When during the day are you going to have a quiet time Where will it be

Homework There are two additional passages from James in your booklet Come next week with one thing you learned from one pas-sage

31

Week 4 Trunk

Hal Seed Lead Pastor

The Necessity of Real Community

1 Christianity was never intended to be just an ex-perience

Why is community so important

1 I belong in Godrsquos family with

Why itrsquos so important

ldquoTherefore as we have opportunity let us do good to all people especially those who belong to the family of believersrdquo mdashGalatians 610

ldquoThe Christian who is not committed to a group of other believers for praying sharing and serving so that he is known and he knows others is not an obedient Christian He is not in the will of God However vocal as he may be in his theology he is not obeying the Lordrdquo mdashDr Ray Ortland

2 I need to grow spiritually

Let us consider how we may spur one another towards love and good deeds Let us not given meeting together as some are in the habit of doing Let us encourage one another all the more as we see the day approaching mdashHeb 1024-25

3 I need to grow spiritually

As iron sharpens iron so one person sharpens another mdashProverbs 2717

4 There is when people pray together

Matt 1819

5 Fellowship is a to the world

John 1721

6 I am to every other Christian

1 Peter 410

30

Week 4 Small Group Questions

Share about a group or team that you have been a part of in the past that

really united together What made it so great

Does anyone have a nugget to share from studying James this past week

Can anybody quote the memory verses What does it mean

DVD Teaching Session 4 Pastor Hal Seed

Have them turn to page 31 in their booklet to take notes

Discussion

1) Did anything stand out to you from the video teaching

2) What do you think about the quote saying that you canrsquot be an obedient

Christian and not be in community Make a case for both sides

3) Discuss elements that you can only find in a weekend service and other elements you can only find in a small group

4) Have you ever been in a small group before What was your experience like

Experience IT

Each week we get extremely practical in living out each of the different spiritual disciplines The goal is to learn together so we can do this on our own later in the week

1) Scripture Read James 513-20 as a group

2) Observation What stands out to you What principles are there you can

learn What does it teach you about God

3) Application How can I apply this to my life this week

4) Prayer Break into groups and have each person pray that God gives

them the strength to apply this passage to their life

After prayer regroup and askhellip

Whatrsquos your next step in terms of being in community

Homework What are you going to study next

7

Week 1 Discovering Spiritual Maturity

Jim Britts Next Generation Pastor

God wants you to become more spiritually

ldquothat you may stand firm in all the will of God mature and fully assuredrdquo mdashColossians 412

ldquoWe are not meant to remain as childrenbut to grow up in every way into Christrdquo --Ephesians 414-15

What is spiritual maturity

ldquoTherefore be imitators of Christrdquo Ephesians 51

Spiritual habits are not your they help you live

your

What is my spiritual life

ldquoBut seek first his kingdom and his righteousness and all these things will be given to

you as wellrdquo mdashMatthew 633

ldquoAnd whatever you do whether in word or deed do it all in the name of the Lord

Jesus giving thanks to God the Father through himrdquo mdashColossians 317

Spiritual Habit 1 A Daily Quiet Time

Def A quiet time is a daily time I set aside to be with God to

get to know him through the and

Why itrsquos crucial

Your time alone with God should be the top priority in your schedule for five reasons

1) We were created to have a with God

ldquoLook at me I stand at the door I knock If you hear me call and open the door Ill come right in and sit down to supper with yourdquo ndashRev 320

2) Jesus to make a relationship with you possible

ldquoFor Christ also suffered once for sins the righteous for the unrighteous to bring you to God He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spiritrdquo mdash1 Peter 318

8

3) Personal time alone with God was Jesusrsquo of

ldquoVery early in the morning while it was still dark Jesus got up left the house and went off to a solitary place where he prayedrdquo mdash Mark 135

4) Every person who has been effective in for God developed this habit

Abraham Moses David Daniel Paul etc

5) You cannot be a without it

ldquoMan does not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of

Godrdquo mdashMatthew 44

Whatrsquos the purpose of a quiet time

1) To give to God

Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness mdashPsalm 292

2) To get from God

ldquoTrust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding in all your ways submit to him and he will make your paths straightrdquo mdashProverbs 35-6

God is speaking to memdashdirection for that day

3) To gain in God

Take delight in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart mdashPsalm 374

ldquoRead the Bible until you break out into a rdquo mdashEM Bounds

ldquoThe better I get to know Christ the more I himrdquo

4) To grow like God

ldquoWhen they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were un

schooled ordinary men they were astonished and they took note that these men had

been with Jesusrdquo mdashActs 413

ldquoRemain in me as I also remain in you No branch can bear fruit by itself it must

remain in the vine Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in merdquo mdashJohn 154

29

James 57-12

The one nugget Irsquom going to share from my quiet times in James this past week is

28

James 51-6

9

Preparing to have a quiet time

1) Select a specific

The best time to have a quiet time is when I am at my

Reasons to consider an early morning quiet time

- The example set by

- It seems to start your day with it

- It demonstrates that meeting with God is your 1

-Itrsquos often the time

How long should my quiet time be Start with and let it grow

Emphasize not

2) Choose a special

ldquoJesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives and his disciples followed himrdquo --Luke 2239

3) Gather the yoursquoll need

-Bible - Reading plan

-Pen - Planner

-Notebook

What do I actually do during the time

There are many ways to structure a quiet time but here is one very easy way to get started Itrsquos called the SOAP method

Scripture Start off with the Bible Read the verses that are on your plan

for the day

Observation As you read write down any observations that you make

from the text Application Based on what you have readhellipwhat should you do I try to make this practical and realistic I set a goal for the day based upon my read-ing Write it down and hold yourself accountable to it

Prayer Last but not least spend some time in prayer to God Confess and

repent of any sins that were brought to light while you were reading Spend time thanking God Also spend some time in silence listening to God

10

1 Tip Keep it

The goal of your time with God is to try to grow closer to Him Itrsquos not to check off your list Donrsquot add extra burdens to this focus ldquoI have to make at least 15 ob-servationsrdquo ldquoI have to write at least 5 pages in my journalrdquo ldquoI have to pray for at least 45 minutesrdquo The goal is to spend time with God and to grow closer to Him Do what it takes to do just thathellipthe rest is just distractions burdens and religion

What if Irsquom struggling with having a quiet time

Remember the 4Gs

-Go to on time (sleep in on the front side)

-Get out of bed (No snooze)

-Get away from (Turn off your IPAD)

-Give God yoursquore best

What if I miss a day

-Donrsquot feel

-Donrsquot become

-Donrsquot

This month wersquore going to practice by going through the book of James

starting on the next page as a group

27

James 413-17

26

James 41-12

11

James 11-18

12

James 1 19-27

25

We walked next into the living room This room was rather intimate

and comfortable I liked it It had a fireplace overstuffed chairs a sofa and a

quiet atmosphere He also seemed pleased with it He said This is indeed a

delightful room Let us come here often It is secluded and quiet and we can

fellowship together

Well naturally as a young Christian I was thrilled I couldnt think of

anything I would rather do than have a few minutes with Christ in intimate

companionship He promised I will be here early every morning Meet me

here and we will start the day together

So morning after morning I would come downstairs to the living

room and He would take a book of the Bible from the bookcase He would

open it and then we would read together He would tell me of its riches and

unfold to me its truths He would make my heart warm as He revealed His

love and His grace He had toward me These were wonderful hours together

In fact we called the living room the withdrawing room It was a period

when we had our quiet time together

But little by little under the pressure of many responsibilities this

time began to be shortened Why I dont know but I thought I was just too

busy to spend time with Christ This was not intentional you understand it

just happened that way Finally not only was the time shortened but I began

to miss a day now and then It was examination time at the university Then

it was some other urgent emergency I would miss it two days in a row and

often more I remember one morning when I was in a hurry rushing down-

stairs eager to be on my way

As I passed the living room the door was open Looking in I saw a

fire in the fireplace and Jesus was sitting there Suddenly in dismay I

thought to myself He was my guest I invited Him into my heart He has

come as Lord of my home And yet here I am neglecting Him I turned and

went in With a downcast glance I said Blessed Master forgive me Have

You been here all these mornings

Yes He said I told you I would be here every morning to meet

with you Then I was even more ashamed He had been faithful in spite of

my unfaithfulness I asked His forgiveness and He readily forgave me as He

does when we are truly repentant

The trouble with you is this you have been thinking of the quiet time of

the Bible study and prayer time as a factor in your own spiritual progress

but you have forgotten that this hour means something to me also Remem-

ber I love you I have redeemed you at great cost I value your fellowship

Now

mdashexcerpt from ldquoMy Heart Christ Homerdquo

24

PURPOSE I commit myself to doing Godrsquos

ldquoYour kingdom come your will be done on earth as it is in heavenrdquo v 10

Pray for Godrsquos will to be done in your family church ministry job future

city nation world etc

PROVISION I ask God to provide my

ldquoGive us today our daily breadrdquo v 11

3 tips What needs can you pray for

Be ______________

Pray your day

PARDON I ask God to my sins

ldquoforgive us our debtsrdquo v 12

Ask the to reveal every sin

Confess each sin

Make to others when necessary

By accept Godrsquos forgiveness

Do this every

PEOPLE I pray for other people

ldquoas we also have forgiven our debtorsrdquo vs 12

1) Make a of people you want to pray for

-Family Members -Christian Friends

-Spiritual Leaders -Government Leaders

-Friends Irsquod like to see receive Christ

2) Pray What do you want to see happen in their lives

PROTECTION I ask for spiritual protection

ldquoAnd lead us not into temptationrdquo vs 13

When God wants to Satan wants to

13

James 21-13

The one nugget Irsquom going to share from my quiet times in James this past week is

14

Week 2 Small Group Questions

What is your favorite book that you have ever read (People can say the Bi-

ble but donrsquot need to feel pressured to)

Does anyone have a nugget to share from studying James this past week

DVD Teaching Session 2 Pastor Hal Seed

Have them turn to page 15 in their booklet to take notes

Discussion

1) Did anything stand out to you from the video teaching

2) Several studies have come out revealing that very few Christians read

their Bibles at least once a week on their own Why do you think that is

3) What role has the Bible played in your life What are the first words that

come to mind when you hear the word ldquoBiblerdquo

Experience IT

Each week we get extremely practical in living out each of the different

spiritual disciplines The goal is to learn together so we can do this on our

own later in the week

1) Scripture Read James 31-12 as a group

2) Observation What stands out to you What principles are there that you

can learn What does it teach you about God

Wersquore going to apply what we just learned about meditation now Take five minutes on your own tohellip (and then share with the group)

Pick a verse that stands out to you

-Write it out in your own words

-Personalize it

-Pray over it (do that in small groups or big group)

3) Application How can I apply this to my life this week

4) Prayer Break into groups and have each person pray that God gives

them the strength to apply this passage to their life

Homework There are two additional passages from James in your

booklet Come next week with one thing you learned from one pas-

sage 23

Week 3 Trunk

Jim Britts Next Generation Pastor

Overcoming Spiritual ADD

1 Approach prayer with the right

ldquoAnd when you pray do not be like the hypocrites for they love to pray standing in t he synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others Truly I tell you they have received their reward in full 6 But when you pray go into your room close the door and pray to your Father who is unseen Then your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you 7 And when you pray do not keep on babbling like pagans for they think they will be heard because of their many words 8 Do not be like them for your Father knows what you need before you ask him mdashMatthew 65-8

Be v 5

Be v 6

Be vs 7-8

2 Use the Jesus gave us

PRAISE I begin by expressing my for God

ldquoOur Father in heavenhelliprdquo v 9

Two ways to praise 1) Praising God for who he is

2) Praising God for what he has done

ldquoBecause of the LORDrsquos great love we are not consumed for his compassions never fail They are new every morning great is your faithfulnessrdquo mdashLamentations 322-23

ldquolsquoOur Father in heaven hallowed be your name 10 your kingdom come your will be done on earth as it is in heaven 11 Give us today our daily bread 12 And forgive us our debts as we also have forgiven our debtors 13 And lead us not into temptation[a] but deliver us from the evil one mdashMatthew 69-13

4

Small Group Leaders READ THIS

New Songrsquos mission is to help unchurched people be-come fully devoted followers of Christ

This is a highly interactional and practical small group series focused on empowering people to learn four

life changing spiritual habits

Session 1

How to have a quiet time

Session 2

Bible Study

Session 3

Prayer

Session 4

The power of community

What your group will need

-Trunk DVD teaching (about 15 minutes each week)

-Ability to watch DVD

-Bibles

-Trunk LEADERS BOOKLET (with fill-ins)

-Trunk Booklets for everyone Special thanks to Saddleback Church for helping with this resource

33

Two Styles of Church meetings

1) Group CELEBRATION

ldquoEvery day they continued to meet together in the temple courtsrdquo Acts 246a

How to prepare for a weekend service

-Prepare

-Serve and come to

- Pray ldquoLord Jesus to me

-Share you learned or are going to do

ldquo is what got the prophets killedrdquo

2) group

ldquoThey broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere heartsrdquo

At New Song we believe our church must grow and _____________ at the same time

What happens in a small group

1) Bible Study

2) Prayer Support

3) FriendshipFun

4) Accountability

5) Outreach

Maintaining Good Habits

Step One (Internal motivation)

Step Two (Donrsquot procrastinate)

Step Three (Announce your intentions publically)

Step Four (Get a partner)

Step Five (Pray Pray Pray)

For the Spirit of God has given usfills us with power love and self controlrdquo 2 Timothy 17

32

The One Anotherrsquos of Scripture

Be at peace with each other (Mk 950) Wash one anothers feet (John 1314) Love one another (John 1334 amp 12 other references) Be devoted to one another in brotherly love (Rom 1210) Honor one another above yourselves (Rom 1210) Live in harmony with one another (Rom 1210) Stop passing judgment on one another (Rom 1413) Instruct one another (Rom 1514) Accept one another as Christ accepted you (Rom 1517) Greet one another with a holy kiss (Rom 1616 Have equal concern for each other (1 Cor 1225) Serve one another in love (Gal 513) If you keep on biting and devouring each other you will be de-stroyed by each other (Gal 515) Let us not become conceited provoking and envying each other (Gal 526) Carry each others burdens (Gal 62) Be patient bearing with one another in love (Eph 42) Be kind and compassionate to one another (Eph 432) Forgiving each other as Christ has forgiven you (Eph 432) Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ (Eph521) In humility consider others better than yourselves (Phil 23) Do not lie to each other (Col 39) Bear with each other (Col 313) Teach one another (Col 316) Admonish one another (Col 316) Make your love increase and overflow for each other (1 Thess 312) Build each other up (1 Thess 511) Encourage one another daily (Heb 313 and 1025) Spur one another on to love and good deeds (Heb 1024) Do not slander one another (Js 411) Dont grumble against each other (Js 59) Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed (Js 516) Live in harmony with each other (1 Pet 38) Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling (1Pet 49) Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve oth-ers (1 Pet 410) Clothe yourselves with humility toward one another (1 Pet 55)

5

Small Group Prayer Request Page

Name Prayer Request Answers to Prayer

6

Week 1 Small Group Questions

If this is a new group Go around and have everyone share their name and

how long they have been coming to New Song

Who is someone you know that you think has ldquospiritual maturityrdquo What is

it that makes them spiritually mature

DVD Teaching Session 1 Pastor Jim Britts

Inform the group that each week we will be watching a 15 minute teaching

from Jim or Hal before we dive into discussion Have them turn to page 7

in their booklet to take notes

Discussion

1) Did anything stand out to you from the video teaching

2) Does anybody have success stories or tried and failed stories on trying to have a quiet time in the past

3) Of the reasons shared in ldquoWhy itrsquos important to have a quiet timerdquo which reason(s) stood out to you most

Experience IT

Each week we are going to get extremely practical in living out each of the different spiritual disciplines The goal is to learn together so we can do this on our own later in the week Today wersquore going to do the SOAP method together as a group There is a blank sheet on page 11 for you to write on

1) Scripture Read James 11-18 as a group

2) Observation What stands out to you What principles are there that you

can learn What does it teach you about God

3) Application How can I apply this to my life this week

4) Prayer Break into groups and have each person pray that God gives

them the strength to apply this passage to their life

After prayer regroup and askhellip

Is this doable on your own What would happen if it became a daily habit

When during the day are you going to have a quiet time Where will it be

Homework There are two additional passages from James in your booklet Come next week with one thing you learned from one pas-sage

31

Week 4 Trunk

Hal Seed Lead Pastor

The Necessity of Real Community

1 Christianity was never intended to be just an ex-perience

Why is community so important

1 I belong in Godrsquos family with

Why itrsquos so important

ldquoTherefore as we have opportunity let us do good to all people especially those who belong to the family of believersrdquo mdashGalatians 610

ldquoThe Christian who is not committed to a group of other believers for praying sharing and serving so that he is known and he knows others is not an obedient Christian He is not in the will of God However vocal as he may be in his theology he is not obeying the Lordrdquo mdashDr Ray Ortland

2 I need to grow spiritually

Let us consider how we may spur one another towards love and good deeds Let us not given meeting together as some are in the habit of doing Let us encourage one another all the more as we see the day approaching mdashHeb 1024-25

3 I need to grow spiritually

As iron sharpens iron so one person sharpens another mdashProverbs 2717

4 There is when people pray together

Matt 1819

5 Fellowship is a to the world

John 1721

6 I am to every other Christian

1 Peter 410

30

Week 4 Small Group Questions

Share about a group or team that you have been a part of in the past that

really united together What made it so great

Does anyone have a nugget to share from studying James this past week

Can anybody quote the memory verses What does it mean

DVD Teaching Session 4 Pastor Hal Seed

Have them turn to page 31 in their booklet to take notes

Discussion

1) Did anything stand out to you from the video teaching

2) What do you think about the quote saying that you canrsquot be an obedient

Christian and not be in community Make a case for both sides

3) Discuss elements that you can only find in a weekend service and other elements you can only find in a small group

4) Have you ever been in a small group before What was your experience like

Experience IT

Each week we get extremely practical in living out each of the different spiritual disciplines The goal is to learn together so we can do this on our own later in the week

1) Scripture Read James 513-20 as a group

2) Observation What stands out to you What principles are there you can

learn What does it teach you about God

3) Application How can I apply this to my life this week

4) Prayer Break into groups and have each person pray that God gives

them the strength to apply this passage to their life

After prayer regroup and askhellip

Whatrsquos your next step in terms of being in community

Homework What are you going to study next

7

Week 1 Discovering Spiritual Maturity

Jim Britts Next Generation Pastor

God wants you to become more spiritually

ldquothat you may stand firm in all the will of God mature and fully assuredrdquo mdashColossians 412

ldquoWe are not meant to remain as childrenbut to grow up in every way into Christrdquo --Ephesians 414-15

What is spiritual maturity

ldquoTherefore be imitators of Christrdquo Ephesians 51

Spiritual habits are not your they help you live

your

What is my spiritual life

ldquoBut seek first his kingdom and his righteousness and all these things will be given to

you as wellrdquo mdashMatthew 633

ldquoAnd whatever you do whether in word or deed do it all in the name of the Lord

Jesus giving thanks to God the Father through himrdquo mdashColossians 317

Spiritual Habit 1 A Daily Quiet Time

Def A quiet time is a daily time I set aside to be with God to

get to know him through the and

Why itrsquos crucial

Your time alone with God should be the top priority in your schedule for five reasons

1) We were created to have a with God

ldquoLook at me I stand at the door I knock If you hear me call and open the door Ill come right in and sit down to supper with yourdquo ndashRev 320

2) Jesus to make a relationship with you possible

ldquoFor Christ also suffered once for sins the righteous for the unrighteous to bring you to God He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spiritrdquo mdash1 Peter 318

8

3) Personal time alone with God was Jesusrsquo of

ldquoVery early in the morning while it was still dark Jesus got up left the house and went off to a solitary place where he prayedrdquo mdash Mark 135

4) Every person who has been effective in for God developed this habit

Abraham Moses David Daniel Paul etc

5) You cannot be a without it

ldquoMan does not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of

Godrdquo mdashMatthew 44

Whatrsquos the purpose of a quiet time

1) To give to God

Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness mdashPsalm 292

2) To get from God

ldquoTrust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding in all your ways submit to him and he will make your paths straightrdquo mdashProverbs 35-6

God is speaking to memdashdirection for that day

3) To gain in God

Take delight in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart mdashPsalm 374

ldquoRead the Bible until you break out into a rdquo mdashEM Bounds

ldquoThe better I get to know Christ the more I himrdquo

4) To grow like God

ldquoWhen they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were un

schooled ordinary men they were astonished and they took note that these men had

been with Jesusrdquo mdashActs 413

ldquoRemain in me as I also remain in you No branch can bear fruit by itself it must

remain in the vine Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in merdquo mdashJohn 154

29

James 57-12

The one nugget Irsquom going to share from my quiet times in James this past week is

28

James 51-6

9

Preparing to have a quiet time

1) Select a specific

The best time to have a quiet time is when I am at my

Reasons to consider an early morning quiet time

- The example set by

- It seems to start your day with it

- It demonstrates that meeting with God is your 1

-Itrsquos often the time

How long should my quiet time be Start with and let it grow

Emphasize not

2) Choose a special

ldquoJesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives and his disciples followed himrdquo --Luke 2239

3) Gather the yoursquoll need

-Bible - Reading plan

-Pen - Planner

-Notebook

What do I actually do during the time

There are many ways to structure a quiet time but here is one very easy way to get started Itrsquos called the SOAP method

Scripture Start off with the Bible Read the verses that are on your plan

for the day

Observation As you read write down any observations that you make

from the text Application Based on what you have readhellipwhat should you do I try to make this practical and realistic I set a goal for the day based upon my read-ing Write it down and hold yourself accountable to it

Prayer Last but not least spend some time in prayer to God Confess and

repent of any sins that were brought to light while you were reading Spend time thanking God Also spend some time in silence listening to God

10

1 Tip Keep it

The goal of your time with God is to try to grow closer to Him Itrsquos not to check off your list Donrsquot add extra burdens to this focus ldquoI have to make at least 15 ob-servationsrdquo ldquoI have to write at least 5 pages in my journalrdquo ldquoI have to pray for at least 45 minutesrdquo The goal is to spend time with God and to grow closer to Him Do what it takes to do just thathellipthe rest is just distractions burdens and religion

What if Irsquom struggling with having a quiet time

Remember the 4Gs

-Go to on time (sleep in on the front side)

-Get out of bed (No snooze)

-Get away from (Turn off your IPAD)

-Give God yoursquore best

What if I miss a day

-Donrsquot feel

-Donrsquot become

-Donrsquot

This month wersquore going to practice by going through the book of James

starting on the next page as a group

27

James 413-17

26

James 41-12

11

James 11-18

12

James 1 19-27

25

We walked next into the living room This room was rather intimate

and comfortable I liked it It had a fireplace overstuffed chairs a sofa and a

quiet atmosphere He also seemed pleased with it He said This is indeed a

delightful room Let us come here often It is secluded and quiet and we can

fellowship together

Well naturally as a young Christian I was thrilled I couldnt think of

anything I would rather do than have a few minutes with Christ in intimate

companionship He promised I will be here early every morning Meet me

here and we will start the day together

So morning after morning I would come downstairs to the living

room and He would take a book of the Bible from the bookcase He would

open it and then we would read together He would tell me of its riches and

unfold to me its truths He would make my heart warm as He revealed His

love and His grace He had toward me These were wonderful hours together

In fact we called the living room the withdrawing room It was a period

when we had our quiet time together

But little by little under the pressure of many responsibilities this

time began to be shortened Why I dont know but I thought I was just too

busy to spend time with Christ This was not intentional you understand it

just happened that way Finally not only was the time shortened but I began

to miss a day now and then It was examination time at the university Then

it was some other urgent emergency I would miss it two days in a row and

often more I remember one morning when I was in a hurry rushing down-

stairs eager to be on my way

As I passed the living room the door was open Looking in I saw a

fire in the fireplace and Jesus was sitting there Suddenly in dismay I

thought to myself He was my guest I invited Him into my heart He has

come as Lord of my home And yet here I am neglecting Him I turned and

went in With a downcast glance I said Blessed Master forgive me Have

You been here all these mornings

Yes He said I told you I would be here every morning to meet

with you Then I was even more ashamed He had been faithful in spite of

my unfaithfulness I asked His forgiveness and He readily forgave me as He

does when we are truly repentant

The trouble with you is this you have been thinking of the quiet time of

the Bible study and prayer time as a factor in your own spiritual progress

but you have forgotten that this hour means something to me also Remem-

ber I love you I have redeemed you at great cost I value your fellowship

Now

mdashexcerpt from ldquoMy Heart Christ Homerdquo

24

PURPOSE I commit myself to doing Godrsquos

ldquoYour kingdom come your will be done on earth as it is in heavenrdquo v 10

Pray for Godrsquos will to be done in your family church ministry job future

city nation world etc

PROVISION I ask God to provide my

ldquoGive us today our daily breadrdquo v 11

3 tips What needs can you pray for

Be ______________

Pray your day

PARDON I ask God to my sins

ldquoforgive us our debtsrdquo v 12

Ask the to reveal every sin

Confess each sin

Make to others when necessary

By accept Godrsquos forgiveness

Do this every

PEOPLE I pray for other people

ldquoas we also have forgiven our debtorsrdquo vs 12

1) Make a of people you want to pray for

-Family Members -Christian Friends

-Spiritual Leaders -Government Leaders

-Friends Irsquod like to see receive Christ

2) Pray What do you want to see happen in their lives

PROTECTION I ask for spiritual protection

ldquoAnd lead us not into temptationrdquo vs 13

When God wants to Satan wants to

13

James 21-13

The one nugget Irsquom going to share from my quiet times in James this past week is

14

Week 2 Small Group Questions

What is your favorite book that you have ever read (People can say the Bi-

ble but donrsquot need to feel pressured to)

Does anyone have a nugget to share from studying James this past week

DVD Teaching Session 2 Pastor Hal Seed

Have them turn to page 15 in their booklet to take notes

Discussion

1) Did anything stand out to you from the video teaching

2) Several studies have come out revealing that very few Christians read

their Bibles at least once a week on their own Why do you think that is

3) What role has the Bible played in your life What are the first words that

come to mind when you hear the word ldquoBiblerdquo

Experience IT

Each week we get extremely practical in living out each of the different

spiritual disciplines The goal is to learn together so we can do this on our

own later in the week

1) Scripture Read James 31-12 as a group

2) Observation What stands out to you What principles are there that you

can learn What does it teach you about God

Wersquore going to apply what we just learned about meditation now Take five minutes on your own tohellip (and then share with the group)

Pick a verse that stands out to you

-Write it out in your own words

-Personalize it

-Pray over it (do that in small groups or big group)

3) Application How can I apply this to my life this week

4) Prayer Break into groups and have each person pray that God gives

them the strength to apply this passage to their life

Homework There are two additional passages from James in your

booklet Come next week with one thing you learned from one pas-

sage 23

Week 3 Trunk

Jim Britts Next Generation Pastor

Overcoming Spiritual ADD

1 Approach prayer with the right

ldquoAnd when you pray do not be like the hypocrites for they love to pray standing in t he synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others Truly I tell you they have received their reward in full 6 But when you pray go into your room close the door and pray to your Father who is unseen Then your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you 7 And when you pray do not keep on babbling like pagans for they think they will be heard because of their many words 8 Do not be like them for your Father knows what you need before you ask him mdashMatthew 65-8

Be v 5

Be v 6

Be vs 7-8

2 Use the Jesus gave us

PRAISE I begin by expressing my for God

ldquoOur Father in heavenhelliprdquo v 9

Two ways to praise 1) Praising God for who he is

2) Praising God for what he has done

ldquoBecause of the LORDrsquos great love we are not consumed for his compassions never fail They are new every morning great is your faithfulnessrdquo mdashLamentations 322-23

ldquolsquoOur Father in heaven hallowed be your name 10 your kingdom come your will be done on earth as it is in heaven 11 Give us today our daily bread 12 And forgive us our debts as we also have forgiven our debtors 13 And lead us not into temptation[a] but deliver us from the evil one mdashMatthew 69-13

32

The One Anotherrsquos of Scripture

Be at peace with each other (Mk 950) Wash one anothers feet (John 1314) Love one another (John 1334 amp 12 other references) Be devoted to one another in brotherly love (Rom 1210) Honor one another above yourselves (Rom 1210) Live in harmony with one another (Rom 1210) Stop passing judgment on one another (Rom 1413) Instruct one another (Rom 1514) Accept one another as Christ accepted you (Rom 1517) Greet one another with a holy kiss (Rom 1616 Have equal concern for each other (1 Cor 1225) Serve one another in love (Gal 513) If you keep on biting and devouring each other you will be de-stroyed by each other (Gal 515) Let us not become conceited provoking and envying each other (Gal 526) Carry each others burdens (Gal 62) Be patient bearing with one another in love (Eph 42) Be kind and compassionate to one another (Eph 432) Forgiving each other as Christ has forgiven you (Eph 432) Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ (Eph521) In humility consider others better than yourselves (Phil 23) Do not lie to each other (Col 39) Bear with each other (Col 313) Teach one another (Col 316) Admonish one another (Col 316) Make your love increase and overflow for each other (1 Thess 312) Build each other up (1 Thess 511) Encourage one another daily (Heb 313 and 1025) Spur one another on to love and good deeds (Heb 1024) Do not slander one another (Js 411) Dont grumble against each other (Js 59) Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed (Js 516) Live in harmony with each other (1 Pet 38) Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling (1Pet 49) Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve oth-ers (1 Pet 410) Clothe yourselves with humility toward one another (1 Pet 55)

5

Small Group Prayer Request Page

Name Prayer Request Answers to Prayer

6

Week 1 Small Group Questions

If this is a new group Go around and have everyone share their name and

how long they have been coming to New Song

Who is someone you know that you think has ldquospiritual maturityrdquo What is

it that makes them spiritually mature

DVD Teaching Session 1 Pastor Jim Britts

Inform the group that each week we will be watching a 15 minute teaching

from Jim or Hal before we dive into discussion Have them turn to page 7

in their booklet to take notes

Discussion

1) Did anything stand out to you from the video teaching

2) Does anybody have success stories or tried and failed stories on trying to have a quiet time in the past

3) Of the reasons shared in ldquoWhy itrsquos important to have a quiet timerdquo which reason(s) stood out to you most

Experience IT

Each week we are going to get extremely practical in living out each of the different spiritual disciplines The goal is to learn together so we can do this on our own later in the week Today wersquore going to do the SOAP method together as a group There is a blank sheet on page 11 for you to write on

1) Scripture Read James 11-18 as a group

2) Observation What stands out to you What principles are there that you

can learn What does it teach you about God

3) Application How can I apply this to my life this week

4) Prayer Break into groups and have each person pray that God gives

them the strength to apply this passage to their life

After prayer regroup and askhellip

Is this doable on your own What would happen if it became a daily habit

When during the day are you going to have a quiet time Where will it be

Homework There are two additional passages from James in your booklet Come next week with one thing you learned from one pas-sage

31

Week 4 Trunk

Hal Seed Lead Pastor

The Necessity of Real Community

1 Christianity was never intended to be just an ex-perience

Why is community so important

1 I belong in Godrsquos family with

Why itrsquos so important

ldquoTherefore as we have opportunity let us do good to all people especially those who belong to the family of believersrdquo mdashGalatians 610

ldquoThe Christian who is not committed to a group of other believers for praying sharing and serving so that he is known and he knows others is not an obedient Christian He is not in the will of God However vocal as he may be in his theology he is not obeying the Lordrdquo mdashDr Ray Ortland

2 I need to grow spiritually

Let us consider how we may spur one another towards love and good deeds Let us not given meeting together as some are in the habit of doing Let us encourage one another all the more as we see the day approaching mdashHeb 1024-25

3 I need to grow spiritually

As iron sharpens iron so one person sharpens another mdashProverbs 2717

4 There is when people pray together

Matt 1819

5 Fellowship is a to the world

John 1721

6 I am to every other Christian

1 Peter 410

30

Week 4 Small Group Questions

Share about a group or team that you have been a part of in the past that

really united together What made it so great

Does anyone have a nugget to share from studying James this past week

Can anybody quote the memory verses What does it mean

DVD Teaching Session 4 Pastor Hal Seed

Have them turn to page 31 in their booklet to take notes

Discussion

1) Did anything stand out to you from the video teaching

2) What do you think about the quote saying that you canrsquot be an obedient

Christian and not be in community Make a case for both sides

3) Discuss elements that you can only find in a weekend service and other elements you can only find in a small group

4) Have you ever been in a small group before What was your experience like

Experience IT

Each week we get extremely practical in living out each of the different spiritual disciplines The goal is to learn together so we can do this on our own later in the week

1) Scripture Read James 513-20 as a group

2) Observation What stands out to you What principles are there you can

learn What does it teach you about God

3) Application How can I apply this to my life this week

4) Prayer Break into groups and have each person pray that God gives

them the strength to apply this passage to their life

After prayer regroup and askhellip

Whatrsquos your next step in terms of being in community

Homework What are you going to study next

7

Week 1 Discovering Spiritual Maturity

Jim Britts Next Generation Pastor

God wants you to become more spiritually

ldquothat you may stand firm in all the will of God mature and fully assuredrdquo mdashColossians 412

ldquoWe are not meant to remain as childrenbut to grow up in every way into Christrdquo --Ephesians 414-15

What is spiritual maturity

ldquoTherefore be imitators of Christrdquo Ephesians 51

Spiritual habits are not your they help you live

your

What is my spiritual life

ldquoBut seek first his kingdom and his righteousness and all these things will be given to

you as wellrdquo mdashMatthew 633

ldquoAnd whatever you do whether in word or deed do it all in the name of the Lord

Jesus giving thanks to God the Father through himrdquo mdashColossians 317

Spiritual Habit 1 A Daily Quiet Time

Def A quiet time is a daily time I set aside to be with God to

get to know him through the and

Why itrsquos crucial

Your time alone with God should be the top priority in your schedule for five reasons

1) We were created to have a with God

ldquoLook at me I stand at the door I knock If you hear me call and open the door Ill come right in and sit down to supper with yourdquo ndashRev 320

2) Jesus to make a relationship with you possible

ldquoFor Christ also suffered once for sins the righteous for the unrighteous to bring you to God He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spiritrdquo mdash1 Peter 318

8

3) Personal time alone with God was Jesusrsquo of

ldquoVery early in the morning while it was still dark Jesus got up left the house and went off to a solitary place where he prayedrdquo mdash Mark 135

4) Every person who has been effective in for God developed this habit

Abraham Moses David Daniel Paul etc

5) You cannot be a without it

ldquoMan does not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of

Godrdquo mdashMatthew 44

Whatrsquos the purpose of a quiet time

1) To give to God

Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness mdashPsalm 292

2) To get from God

ldquoTrust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding in all your ways submit to him and he will make your paths straightrdquo mdashProverbs 35-6

God is speaking to memdashdirection for that day

3) To gain in God

Take delight in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart mdashPsalm 374

ldquoRead the Bible until you break out into a rdquo mdashEM Bounds

ldquoThe better I get to know Christ the more I himrdquo

4) To grow like God

ldquoWhen they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were un

schooled ordinary men they were astonished and they took note that these men had

been with Jesusrdquo mdashActs 413

ldquoRemain in me as I also remain in you No branch can bear fruit by itself it must

remain in the vine Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in merdquo mdashJohn 154

29

James 57-12

The one nugget Irsquom going to share from my quiet times in James this past week is

28

James 51-6

9

Preparing to have a quiet time

1) Select a specific

The best time to have a quiet time is when I am at my

Reasons to consider an early morning quiet time

- The example set by

- It seems to start your day with it

- It demonstrates that meeting with God is your 1

-Itrsquos often the time

How long should my quiet time be Start with and let it grow

Emphasize not

2) Choose a special

ldquoJesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives and his disciples followed himrdquo --Luke 2239

3) Gather the yoursquoll need

-Bible - Reading plan

-Pen - Planner

-Notebook

What do I actually do during the time

There are many ways to structure a quiet time but here is one very easy way to get started Itrsquos called the SOAP method

Scripture Start off with the Bible Read the verses that are on your plan

for the day

Observation As you read write down any observations that you make

from the text Application Based on what you have readhellipwhat should you do I try to make this practical and realistic I set a goal for the day based upon my read-ing Write it down and hold yourself accountable to it

Prayer Last but not least spend some time in prayer to God Confess and

repent of any sins that were brought to light while you were reading Spend time thanking God Also spend some time in silence listening to God

10

1 Tip Keep it

The goal of your time with God is to try to grow closer to Him Itrsquos not to check off your list Donrsquot add extra burdens to this focus ldquoI have to make at least 15 ob-servationsrdquo ldquoI have to write at least 5 pages in my journalrdquo ldquoI have to pray for at least 45 minutesrdquo The goal is to spend time with God and to grow closer to Him Do what it takes to do just thathellipthe rest is just distractions burdens and religion

What if Irsquom struggling with having a quiet time

Remember the 4Gs

-Go to on time (sleep in on the front side)

-Get out of bed (No snooze)

-Get away from (Turn off your IPAD)

-Give God yoursquore best

What if I miss a day

-Donrsquot feel

-Donrsquot become

-Donrsquot

This month wersquore going to practice by going through the book of James

starting on the next page as a group

27

James 413-17

26

James 41-12

11

James 11-18

12

James 1 19-27

25

We walked next into the living room This room was rather intimate

and comfortable I liked it It had a fireplace overstuffed chairs a sofa and a

quiet atmosphere He also seemed pleased with it He said This is indeed a

delightful room Let us come here often It is secluded and quiet and we can

fellowship together

Well naturally as a young Christian I was thrilled I couldnt think of

anything I would rather do than have a few minutes with Christ in intimate

companionship He promised I will be here early every morning Meet me

here and we will start the day together

So morning after morning I would come downstairs to the living

room and He would take a book of the Bible from the bookcase He would

open it and then we would read together He would tell me of its riches and

unfold to me its truths He would make my heart warm as He revealed His

love and His grace He had toward me These were wonderful hours together

In fact we called the living room the withdrawing room It was a period

when we had our quiet time together

But little by little under the pressure of many responsibilities this

time began to be shortened Why I dont know but I thought I was just too

busy to spend time with Christ This was not intentional you understand it

just happened that way Finally not only was the time shortened but I began

to miss a day now and then It was examination time at the university Then

it was some other urgent emergency I would miss it two days in a row and

often more I remember one morning when I was in a hurry rushing down-

stairs eager to be on my way

As I passed the living room the door was open Looking in I saw a

fire in the fireplace and Jesus was sitting there Suddenly in dismay I

thought to myself He was my guest I invited Him into my heart He has

come as Lord of my home And yet here I am neglecting Him I turned and

went in With a downcast glance I said Blessed Master forgive me Have

You been here all these mornings

Yes He said I told you I would be here every morning to meet

with you Then I was even more ashamed He had been faithful in spite of

my unfaithfulness I asked His forgiveness and He readily forgave me as He

does when we are truly repentant

The trouble with you is this you have been thinking of the quiet time of

the Bible study and prayer time as a factor in your own spiritual progress

but you have forgotten that this hour means something to me also Remem-

ber I love you I have redeemed you at great cost I value your fellowship

Now

mdashexcerpt from ldquoMy Heart Christ Homerdquo

24

PURPOSE I commit myself to doing Godrsquos

ldquoYour kingdom come your will be done on earth as it is in heavenrdquo v 10

Pray for Godrsquos will to be done in your family church ministry job future

city nation world etc

PROVISION I ask God to provide my

ldquoGive us today our daily breadrdquo v 11

3 tips What needs can you pray for

Be ______________

Pray your day

PARDON I ask God to my sins

ldquoforgive us our debtsrdquo v 12

Ask the to reveal every sin

Confess each sin

Make to others when necessary

By accept Godrsquos forgiveness

Do this every

PEOPLE I pray for other people

ldquoas we also have forgiven our debtorsrdquo vs 12

1) Make a of people you want to pray for

-Family Members -Christian Friends

-Spiritual Leaders -Government Leaders

-Friends Irsquod like to see receive Christ

2) Pray What do you want to see happen in their lives

PROTECTION I ask for spiritual protection

ldquoAnd lead us not into temptationrdquo vs 13

When God wants to Satan wants to

13

James 21-13

The one nugget Irsquom going to share from my quiet times in James this past week is

14

Week 2 Small Group Questions

What is your favorite book that you have ever read (People can say the Bi-

ble but donrsquot need to feel pressured to)

Does anyone have a nugget to share from studying James this past week

DVD Teaching Session 2 Pastor Hal Seed

Have them turn to page 15 in their booklet to take notes

Discussion

1) Did anything stand out to you from the video teaching

2) Several studies have come out revealing that very few Christians read

their Bibles at least once a week on their own Why do you think that is

3) What role has the Bible played in your life What are the first words that

come to mind when you hear the word ldquoBiblerdquo

Experience IT

Each week we get extremely practical in living out each of the different

spiritual disciplines The goal is to learn together so we can do this on our

own later in the week

1) Scripture Read James 31-12 as a group

2) Observation What stands out to you What principles are there that you

can learn What does it teach you about God

Wersquore going to apply what we just learned about meditation now Take five minutes on your own tohellip (and then share with the group)

Pick a verse that stands out to you

-Write it out in your own words

-Personalize it

-Pray over it (do that in small groups or big group)

3) Application How can I apply this to my life this week

4) Prayer Break into groups and have each person pray that God gives

them the strength to apply this passage to their life

Homework There are two additional passages from James in your

booklet Come next week with one thing you learned from one pas-

sage 23

Week 3 Trunk

Jim Britts Next Generation Pastor

Overcoming Spiritual ADD

1 Approach prayer with the right

ldquoAnd when you pray do not be like the hypocrites for they love to pray standing in t he synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others Truly I tell you they have received their reward in full 6 But when you pray go into your room close the door and pray to your Father who is unseen Then your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you 7 And when you pray do not keep on babbling like pagans for they think they will be heard because of their many words 8 Do not be like them for your Father knows what you need before you ask him mdashMatthew 65-8

Be v 5

Be v 6

Be vs 7-8

2 Use the Jesus gave us

PRAISE I begin by expressing my for God

ldquoOur Father in heavenhelliprdquo v 9

Two ways to praise 1) Praising God for who he is

2) Praising God for what he has done

ldquoBecause of the LORDrsquos great love we are not consumed for his compassions never fail They are new every morning great is your faithfulnessrdquo mdashLamentations 322-23

ldquolsquoOur Father in heaven hallowed be your name 10 your kingdom come your will be done on earth as it is in heaven 11 Give us today our daily bread 12 And forgive us our debts as we also have forgiven our debtors 13 And lead us not into temptation[a] but deliver us from the evil one mdashMatthew 69-13

6

Week 1 Small Group Questions

If this is a new group Go around and have everyone share their name and

how long they have been coming to New Song

Who is someone you know that you think has ldquospiritual maturityrdquo What is

it that makes them spiritually mature

DVD Teaching Session 1 Pastor Jim Britts

Inform the group that each week we will be watching a 15 minute teaching

from Jim or Hal before we dive into discussion Have them turn to page 7

in their booklet to take notes

Discussion

1) Did anything stand out to you from the video teaching

2) Does anybody have success stories or tried and failed stories on trying to have a quiet time in the past

3) Of the reasons shared in ldquoWhy itrsquos important to have a quiet timerdquo which reason(s) stood out to you most

Experience IT

Each week we are going to get extremely practical in living out each of the different spiritual disciplines The goal is to learn together so we can do this on our own later in the week Today wersquore going to do the SOAP method together as a group There is a blank sheet on page 11 for you to write on

1) Scripture Read James 11-18 as a group

2) Observation What stands out to you What principles are there that you

can learn What does it teach you about God

3) Application How can I apply this to my life this week

4) Prayer Break into groups and have each person pray that God gives

them the strength to apply this passage to their life

After prayer regroup and askhellip

Is this doable on your own What would happen if it became a daily habit

When during the day are you going to have a quiet time Where will it be

Homework There are two additional passages from James in your booklet Come next week with one thing you learned from one pas-sage

31

Week 4 Trunk

Hal Seed Lead Pastor

The Necessity of Real Community

1 Christianity was never intended to be just an ex-perience

Why is community so important

1 I belong in Godrsquos family with

Why itrsquos so important

ldquoTherefore as we have opportunity let us do good to all people especially those who belong to the family of believersrdquo mdashGalatians 610

ldquoThe Christian who is not committed to a group of other believers for praying sharing and serving so that he is known and he knows others is not an obedient Christian He is not in the will of God However vocal as he may be in his theology he is not obeying the Lordrdquo mdashDr Ray Ortland

2 I need to grow spiritually

Let us consider how we may spur one another towards love and good deeds Let us not given meeting together as some are in the habit of doing Let us encourage one another all the more as we see the day approaching mdashHeb 1024-25

3 I need to grow spiritually

As iron sharpens iron so one person sharpens another mdashProverbs 2717

4 There is when people pray together

Matt 1819

5 Fellowship is a to the world

John 1721

6 I am to every other Christian

1 Peter 410

30

Week 4 Small Group Questions

Share about a group or team that you have been a part of in the past that

really united together What made it so great

Does anyone have a nugget to share from studying James this past week

Can anybody quote the memory verses What does it mean

DVD Teaching Session 4 Pastor Hal Seed

Have them turn to page 31 in their booklet to take notes

Discussion

1) Did anything stand out to you from the video teaching

2) What do you think about the quote saying that you canrsquot be an obedient

Christian and not be in community Make a case for both sides

3) Discuss elements that you can only find in a weekend service and other elements you can only find in a small group

4) Have you ever been in a small group before What was your experience like

Experience IT

Each week we get extremely practical in living out each of the different spiritual disciplines The goal is to learn together so we can do this on our own later in the week

1) Scripture Read James 513-20 as a group

2) Observation What stands out to you What principles are there you can

learn What does it teach you about God

3) Application How can I apply this to my life this week

4) Prayer Break into groups and have each person pray that God gives

them the strength to apply this passage to their life

After prayer regroup and askhellip

Whatrsquos your next step in terms of being in community

Homework What are you going to study next

7

Week 1 Discovering Spiritual Maturity

Jim Britts Next Generation Pastor

God wants you to become more spiritually

ldquothat you may stand firm in all the will of God mature and fully assuredrdquo mdashColossians 412

ldquoWe are not meant to remain as childrenbut to grow up in every way into Christrdquo --Ephesians 414-15

What is spiritual maturity

ldquoTherefore be imitators of Christrdquo Ephesians 51

Spiritual habits are not your they help you live

your

What is my spiritual life

ldquoBut seek first his kingdom and his righteousness and all these things will be given to

you as wellrdquo mdashMatthew 633

ldquoAnd whatever you do whether in word or deed do it all in the name of the Lord

Jesus giving thanks to God the Father through himrdquo mdashColossians 317

Spiritual Habit 1 A Daily Quiet Time

Def A quiet time is a daily time I set aside to be with God to

get to know him through the and

Why itrsquos crucial

Your time alone with God should be the top priority in your schedule for five reasons

1) We were created to have a with God

ldquoLook at me I stand at the door I knock If you hear me call and open the door Ill come right in and sit down to supper with yourdquo ndashRev 320

2) Jesus to make a relationship with you possible

ldquoFor Christ also suffered once for sins the righteous for the unrighteous to bring you to God He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spiritrdquo mdash1 Peter 318

8

3) Personal time alone with God was Jesusrsquo of

ldquoVery early in the morning while it was still dark Jesus got up left the house and went off to a solitary place where he prayedrdquo mdash Mark 135

4) Every person who has been effective in for God developed this habit

Abraham Moses David Daniel Paul etc

5) You cannot be a without it

ldquoMan does not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of

Godrdquo mdashMatthew 44

Whatrsquos the purpose of a quiet time

1) To give to God

Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness mdashPsalm 292

2) To get from God

ldquoTrust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding in all your ways submit to him and he will make your paths straightrdquo mdashProverbs 35-6

God is speaking to memdashdirection for that day

3) To gain in God

Take delight in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart mdashPsalm 374

ldquoRead the Bible until you break out into a rdquo mdashEM Bounds

ldquoThe better I get to know Christ the more I himrdquo

4) To grow like God

ldquoWhen they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were un

schooled ordinary men they were astonished and they took note that these men had

been with Jesusrdquo mdashActs 413

ldquoRemain in me as I also remain in you No branch can bear fruit by itself it must

remain in the vine Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in merdquo mdashJohn 154

29

James 57-12

The one nugget Irsquom going to share from my quiet times in James this past week is

28

James 51-6

9

Preparing to have a quiet time

1) Select a specific

The best time to have a quiet time is when I am at my

Reasons to consider an early morning quiet time

- The example set by

- It seems to start your day with it

- It demonstrates that meeting with God is your 1

-Itrsquos often the time

How long should my quiet time be Start with and let it grow

Emphasize not

2) Choose a special

ldquoJesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives and his disciples followed himrdquo --Luke 2239

3) Gather the yoursquoll need

-Bible - Reading plan

-Pen - Planner

-Notebook

What do I actually do during the time

There are many ways to structure a quiet time but here is one very easy way to get started Itrsquos called the SOAP method

Scripture Start off with the Bible Read the verses that are on your plan

for the day

Observation As you read write down any observations that you make

from the text Application Based on what you have readhellipwhat should you do I try to make this practical and realistic I set a goal for the day based upon my read-ing Write it down and hold yourself accountable to it

Prayer Last but not least spend some time in prayer to God Confess and

repent of any sins that were brought to light while you were reading Spend time thanking God Also spend some time in silence listening to God

10

1 Tip Keep it

The goal of your time with God is to try to grow closer to Him Itrsquos not to check off your list Donrsquot add extra burdens to this focus ldquoI have to make at least 15 ob-servationsrdquo ldquoI have to write at least 5 pages in my journalrdquo ldquoI have to pray for at least 45 minutesrdquo The goal is to spend time with God and to grow closer to Him Do what it takes to do just thathellipthe rest is just distractions burdens and religion

What if Irsquom struggling with having a quiet time

Remember the 4Gs

-Go to on time (sleep in on the front side)

-Get out of bed (No snooze)

-Get away from (Turn off your IPAD)

-Give God yoursquore best

What if I miss a day

-Donrsquot feel

-Donrsquot become

-Donrsquot

This month wersquore going to practice by going through the book of James

starting on the next page as a group

27

James 413-17

26

James 41-12

11

James 11-18

12

James 1 19-27

25

We walked next into the living room This room was rather intimate

and comfortable I liked it It had a fireplace overstuffed chairs a sofa and a

quiet atmosphere He also seemed pleased with it He said This is indeed a

delightful room Let us come here often It is secluded and quiet and we can

fellowship together

Well naturally as a young Christian I was thrilled I couldnt think of

anything I would rather do than have a few minutes with Christ in intimate

companionship He promised I will be here early every morning Meet me

here and we will start the day together

So morning after morning I would come downstairs to the living

room and He would take a book of the Bible from the bookcase He would

open it and then we would read together He would tell me of its riches and

unfold to me its truths He would make my heart warm as He revealed His

love and His grace He had toward me These were wonderful hours together

In fact we called the living room the withdrawing room It was a period

when we had our quiet time together

But little by little under the pressure of many responsibilities this

time began to be shortened Why I dont know but I thought I was just too

busy to spend time with Christ This was not intentional you understand it

just happened that way Finally not only was the time shortened but I began

to miss a day now and then It was examination time at the university Then

it was some other urgent emergency I would miss it two days in a row and

often more I remember one morning when I was in a hurry rushing down-

stairs eager to be on my way

As I passed the living room the door was open Looking in I saw a

fire in the fireplace and Jesus was sitting there Suddenly in dismay I

thought to myself He was my guest I invited Him into my heart He has

come as Lord of my home And yet here I am neglecting Him I turned and

went in With a downcast glance I said Blessed Master forgive me Have

You been here all these mornings

Yes He said I told you I would be here every morning to meet

with you Then I was even more ashamed He had been faithful in spite of

my unfaithfulness I asked His forgiveness and He readily forgave me as He

does when we are truly repentant

The trouble with you is this you have been thinking of the quiet time of

the Bible study and prayer time as a factor in your own spiritual progress

but you have forgotten that this hour means something to me also Remem-

ber I love you I have redeemed you at great cost I value your fellowship

Now

mdashexcerpt from ldquoMy Heart Christ Homerdquo

24

PURPOSE I commit myself to doing Godrsquos

ldquoYour kingdom come your will be done on earth as it is in heavenrdquo v 10

Pray for Godrsquos will to be done in your family church ministry job future

city nation world etc

PROVISION I ask God to provide my

ldquoGive us today our daily breadrdquo v 11

3 tips What needs can you pray for

Be ______________

Pray your day

PARDON I ask God to my sins

ldquoforgive us our debtsrdquo v 12

Ask the to reveal every sin

Confess each sin

Make to others when necessary

By accept Godrsquos forgiveness

Do this every

PEOPLE I pray for other people

ldquoas we also have forgiven our debtorsrdquo vs 12

1) Make a of people you want to pray for

-Family Members -Christian Friends

-Spiritual Leaders -Government Leaders

-Friends Irsquod like to see receive Christ

2) Pray What do you want to see happen in their lives

PROTECTION I ask for spiritual protection

ldquoAnd lead us not into temptationrdquo vs 13

When God wants to Satan wants to

13

James 21-13

The one nugget Irsquom going to share from my quiet times in James this past week is

14

Week 2 Small Group Questions

What is your favorite book that you have ever read (People can say the Bi-

ble but donrsquot need to feel pressured to)

Does anyone have a nugget to share from studying James this past week

DVD Teaching Session 2 Pastor Hal Seed

Have them turn to page 15 in their booklet to take notes

Discussion

1) Did anything stand out to you from the video teaching

2) Several studies have come out revealing that very few Christians read

their Bibles at least once a week on their own Why do you think that is

3) What role has the Bible played in your life What are the first words that

come to mind when you hear the word ldquoBiblerdquo

Experience IT

Each week we get extremely practical in living out each of the different

spiritual disciplines The goal is to learn together so we can do this on our

own later in the week

1) Scripture Read James 31-12 as a group

2) Observation What stands out to you What principles are there that you

can learn What does it teach you about God

Wersquore going to apply what we just learned about meditation now Take five minutes on your own tohellip (and then share with the group)

Pick a verse that stands out to you

-Write it out in your own words

-Personalize it

-Pray over it (do that in small groups or big group)

3) Application How can I apply this to my life this week

4) Prayer Break into groups and have each person pray that God gives

them the strength to apply this passage to their life

Homework There are two additional passages from James in your

booklet Come next week with one thing you learned from one pas-

sage 23

Week 3 Trunk

Jim Britts Next Generation Pastor

Overcoming Spiritual ADD

1 Approach prayer with the right

ldquoAnd when you pray do not be like the hypocrites for they love to pray standing in t he synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others Truly I tell you they have received their reward in full 6 But when you pray go into your room close the door and pray to your Father who is unseen Then your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you 7 And when you pray do not keep on babbling like pagans for they think they will be heard because of their many words 8 Do not be like them for your Father knows what you need before you ask him mdashMatthew 65-8

Be v 5

Be v 6

Be vs 7-8

2 Use the Jesus gave us

PRAISE I begin by expressing my for God

ldquoOur Father in heavenhelliprdquo v 9

Two ways to praise 1) Praising God for who he is

2) Praising God for what he has done

ldquoBecause of the LORDrsquos great love we are not consumed for his compassions never fail They are new every morning great is your faithfulnessrdquo mdashLamentations 322-23

ldquolsquoOur Father in heaven hallowed be your name 10 your kingdom come your will be done on earth as it is in heaven 11 Give us today our daily bread 12 And forgive us our debts as we also have forgiven our debtors 13 And lead us not into temptation[a] but deliver us from the evil one mdashMatthew 69-13

30

Week 4 Small Group Questions

Share about a group or team that you have been a part of in the past that

really united together What made it so great

Does anyone have a nugget to share from studying James this past week

Can anybody quote the memory verses What does it mean

DVD Teaching Session 4 Pastor Hal Seed

Have them turn to page 31 in their booklet to take notes

Discussion

1) Did anything stand out to you from the video teaching

2) What do you think about the quote saying that you canrsquot be an obedient

Christian and not be in community Make a case for both sides

3) Discuss elements that you can only find in a weekend service and other elements you can only find in a small group

4) Have you ever been in a small group before What was your experience like

Experience IT

Each week we get extremely practical in living out each of the different spiritual disciplines The goal is to learn together so we can do this on our own later in the week

1) Scripture Read James 513-20 as a group

2) Observation What stands out to you What principles are there you can

learn What does it teach you about God

3) Application How can I apply this to my life this week

4) Prayer Break into groups and have each person pray that God gives

them the strength to apply this passage to their life

After prayer regroup and askhellip

Whatrsquos your next step in terms of being in community

Homework What are you going to study next

7

Week 1 Discovering Spiritual Maturity

Jim Britts Next Generation Pastor

God wants you to become more spiritually

ldquothat you may stand firm in all the will of God mature and fully assuredrdquo mdashColossians 412

ldquoWe are not meant to remain as childrenbut to grow up in every way into Christrdquo --Ephesians 414-15

What is spiritual maturity

ldquoTherefore be imitators of Christrdquo Ephesians 51

Spiritual habits are not your they help you live

your

What is my spiritual life

ldquoBut seek first his kingdom and his righteousness and all these things will be given to

you as wellrdquo mdashMatthew 633

ldquoAnd whatever you do whether in word or deed do it all in the name of the Lord

Jesus giving thanks to God the Father through himrdquo mdashColossians 317

Spiritual Habit 1 A Daily Quiet Time

Def A quiet time is a daily time I set aside to be with God to

get to know him through the and

Why itrsquos crucial

Your time alone with God should be the top priority in your schedule for five reasons

1) We were created to have a with God

ldquoLook at me I stand at the door I knock If you hear me call and open the door Ill come right in and sit down to supper with yourdquo ndashRev 320

2) Jesus to make a relationship with you possible

ldquoFor Christ also suffered once for sins the righteous for the unrighteous to bring you to God He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spiritrdquo mdash1 Peter 318

8

3) Personal time alone with God was Jesusrsquo of

ldquoVery early in the morning while it was still dark Jesus got up left the house and went off to a solitary place where he prayedrdquo mdash Mark 135

4) Every person who has been effective in for God developed this habit

Abraham Moses David Daniel Paul etc

5) You cannot be a without it

ldquoMan does not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of

Godrdquo mdashMatthew 44

Whatrsquos the purpose of a quiet time

1) To give to God

Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness mdashPsalm 292

2) To get from God

ldquoTrust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding in all your ways submit to him and he will make your paths straightrdquo mdashProverbs 35-6

God is speaking to memdashdirection for that day

3) To gain in God

Take delight in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart mdashPsalm 374

ldquoRead the Bible until you break out into a rdquo mdashEM Bounds

ldquoThe better I get to know Christ the more I himrdquo

4) To grow like God

ldquoWhen they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were un

schooled ordinary men they were astonished and they took note that these men had

been with Jesusrdquo mdashActs 413

ldquoRemain in me as I also remain in you No branch can bear fruit by itself it must

remain in the vine Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in merdquo mdashJohn 154

29

James 57-12

The one nugget Irsquom going to share from my quiet times in James this past week is

28

James 51-6

9

Preparing to have a quiet time

1) Select a specific

The best time to have a quiet time is when I am at my

Reasons to consider an early morning quiet time

- The example set by

- It seems to start your day with it

- It demonstrates that meeting with God is your 1

-Itrsquos often the time

How long should my quiet time be Start with and let it grow

Emphasize not

2) Choose a special

ldquoJesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives and his disciples followed himrdquo --Luke 2239

3) Gather the yoursquoll need

-Bible - Reading plan

-Pen - Planner

-Notebook

What do I actually do during the time

There are many ways to structure a quiet time but here is one very easy way to get started Itrsquos called the SOAP method

Scripture Start off with the Bible Read the verses that are on your plan

for the day

Observation As you read write down any observations that you make

from the text Application Based on what you have readhellipwhat should you do I try to make this practical and realistic I set a goal for the day based upon my read-ing Write it down and hold yourself accountable to it

Prayer Last but not least spend some time in prayer to God Confess and

repent of any sins that were brought to light while you were reading Spend time thanking God Also spend some time in silence listening to God

10

1 Tip Keep it

The goal of your time with God is to try to grow closer to Him Itrsquos not to check off your list Donrsquot add extra burdens to this focus ldquoI have to make at least 15 ob-servationsrdquo ldquoI have to write at least 5 pages in my journalrdquo ldquoI have to pray for at least 45 minutesrdquo The goal is to spend time with God and to grow closer to Him Do what it takes to do just thathellipthe rest is just distractions burdens and religion

What if Irsquom struggling with having a quiet time

Remember the 4Gs

-Go to on time (sleep in on the front side)

-Get out of bed (No snooze)

-Get away from (Turn off your IPAD)

-Give God yoursquore best

What if I miss a day

-Donrsquot feel

-Donrsquot become

-Donrsquot

This month wersquore going to practice by going through the book of James

starting on the next page as a group

27

James 413-17

26

James 41-12

11

James 11-18

12

James 1 19-27

25

We walked next into the living room This room was rather intimate

and comfortable I liked it It had a fireplace overstuffed chairs a sofa and a

quiet atmosphere He also seemed pleased with it He said This is indeed a

delightful room Let us come here often It is secluded and quiet and we can

fellowship together

Well naturally as a young Christian I was thrilled I couldnt think of

anything I would rather do than have a few minutes with Christ in intimate

companionship He promised I will be here early every morning Meet me

here and we will start the day together

So morning after morning I would come downstairs to the living

room and He would take a book of the Bible from the bookcase He would

open it and then we would read together He would tell me of its riches and

unfold to me its truths He would make my heart warm as He revealed His

love and His grace He had toward me These were wonderful hours together

In fact we called the living room the withdrawing room It was a period

when we had our quiet time together

But little by little under the pressure of many responsibilities this

time began to be shortened Why I dont know but I thought I was just too

busy to spend time with Christ This was not intentional you understand it

just happened that way Finally not only was the time shortened but I began

to miss a day now and then It was examination time at the university Then

it was some other urgent emergency I would miss it two days in a row and

often more I remember one morning when I was in a hurry rushing down-

stairs eager to be on my way

As I passed the living room the door was open Looking in I saw a

fire in the fireplace and Jesus was sitting there Suddenly in dismay I

thought to myself He was my guest I invited Him into my heart He has

come as Lord of my home And yet here I am neglecting Him I turned and

went in With a downcast glance I said Blessed Master forgive me Have

You been here all these mornings

Yes He said I told you I would be here every morning to meet

with you Then I was even more ashamed He had been faithful in spite of

my unfaithfulness I asked His forgiveness and He readily forgave me as He

does when we are truly repentant

The trouble with you is this you have been thinking of the quiet time of

the Bible study and prayer time as a factor in your own spiritual progress

but you have forgotten that this hour means something to me also Remem-

ber I love you I have redeemed you at great cost I value your fellowship

Now

mdashexcerpt from ldquoMy Heart Christ Homerdquo

24

PURPOSE I commit myself to doing Godrsquos

ldquoYour kingdom come your will be done on earth as it is in heavenrdquo v 10

Pray for Godrsquos will to be done in your family church ministry job future

city nation world etc

PROVISION I ask God to provide my

ldquoGive us today our daily breadrdquo v 11

3 tips What needs can you pray for

Be ______________

Pray your day

PARDON I ask God to my sins

ldquoforgive us our debtsrdquo v 12

Ask the to reveal every sin

Confess each sin

Make to others when necessary

By accept Godrsquos forgiveness

Do this every

PEOPLE I pray for other people

ldquoas we also have forgiven our debtorsrdquo vs 12

1) Make a of people you want to pray for

-Family Members -Christian Friends

-Spiritual Leaders -Government Leaders

-Friends Irsquod like to see receive Christ

2) Pray What do you want to see happen in their lives

PROTECTION I ask for spiritual protection

ldquoAnd lead us not into temptationrdquo vs 13

When God wants to Satan wants to

13

James 21-13

The one nugget Irsquom going to share from my quiet times in James this past week is

14

Week 2 Small Group Questions

What is your favorite book that you have ever read (People can say the Bi-

ble but donrsquot need to feel pressured to)

Does anyone have a nugget to share from studying James this past week

DVD Teaching Session 2 Pastor Hal Seed

Have them turn to page 15 in their booklet to take notes

Discussion

1) Did anything stand out to you from the video teaching

2) Several studies have come out revealing that very few Christians read

their Bibles at least once a week on their own Why do you think that is

3) What role has the Bible played in your life What are the first words that

come to mind when you hear the word ldquoBiblerdquo

Experience IT

Each week we get extremely practical in living out each of the different

spiritual disciplines The goal is to learn together so we can do this on our

own later in the week

1) Scripture Read James 31-12 as a group

2) Observation What stands out to you What principles are there that you

can learn What does it teach you about God

Wersquore going to apply what we just learned about meditation now Take five minutes on your own tohellip (and then share with the group)

Pick a verse that stands out to you

-Write it out in your own words

-Personalize it

-Pray over it (do that in small groups or big group)

3) Application How can I apply this to my life this week

4) Prayer Break into groups and have each person pray that God gives

them the strength to apply this passage to their life

Homework There are two additional passages from James in your

booklet Come next week with one thing you learned from one pas-

sage 23

Week 3 Trunk

Jim Britts Next Generation Pastor

Overcoming Spiritual ADD

1 Approach prayer with the right

ldquoAnd when you pray do not be like the hypocrites for they love to pray standing in t he synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others Truly I tell you they have received their reward in full 6 But when you pray go into your room close the door and pray to your Father who is unseen Then your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you 7 And when you pray do not keep on babbling like pagans for they think they will be heard because of their many words 8 Do not be like them for your Father knows what you need before you ask him mdashMatthew 65-8

Be v 5

Be v 6

Be vs 7-8

2 Use the Jesus gave us

PRAISE I begin by expressing my for God

ldquoOur Father in heavenhelliprdquo v 9

Two ways to praise 1) Praising God for who he is

2) Praising God for what he has done

ldquoBecause of the LORDrsquos great love we are not consumed for his compassions never fail They are new every morning great is your faithfulnessrdquo mdashLamentations 322-23

ldquolsquoOur Father in heaven hallowed be your name 10 your kingdom come your will be done on earth as it is in heaven 11 Give us today our daily bread 12 And forgive us our debts as we also have forgiven our debtors 13 And lead us not into temptation[a] but deliver us from the evil one mdashMatthew 69-13

8

3) Personal time alone with God was Jesusrsquo of

ldquoVery early in the morning while it was still dark Jesus got up left the house and went off to a solitary place where he prayedrdquo mdash Mark 135

4) Every person who has been effective in for God developed this habit

Abraham Moses David Daniel Paul etc

5) You cannot be a without it

ldquoMan does not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of

Godrdquo mdashMatthew 44

Whatrsquos the purpose of a quiet time

1) To give to God

Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness mdashPsalm 292

2) To get from God

ldquoTrust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding in all your ways submit to him and he will make your paths straightrdquo mdashProverbs 35-6

God is speaking to memdashdirection for that day

3) To gain in God

Take delight in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart mdashPsalm 374

ldquoRead the Bible until you break out into a rdquo mdashEM Bounds

ldquoThe better I get to know Christ the more I himrdquo

4) To grow like God

ldquoWhen they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were un

schooled ordinary men they were astonished and they took note that these men had

been with Jesusrdquo mdashActs 413

ldquoRemain in me as I also remain in you No branch can bear fruit by itself it must

remain in the vine Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in merdquo mdashJohn 154

29

James 57-12

The one nugget Irsquom going to share from my quiet times in James this past week is

28

James 51-6

9

Preparing to have a quiet time

1) Select a specific

The best time to have a quiet time is when I am at my

Reasons to consider an early morning quiet time

- The example set by

- It seems to start your day with it

- It demonstrates that meeting with God is your 1

-Itrsquos often the time

How long should my quiet time be Start with and let it grow

Emphasize not

2) Choose a special

ldquoJesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives and his disciples followed himrdquo --Luke 2239

3) Gather the yoursquoll need

-Bible - Reading plan

-Pen - Planner

-Notebook

What do I actually do during the time

There are many ways to structure a quiet time but here is one very easy way to get started Itrsquos called the SOAP method

Scripture Start off with the Bible Read the verses that are on your plan

for the day

Observation As you read write down any observations that you make

from the text Application Based on what you have readhellipwhat should you do I try to make this practical and realistic I set a goal for the day based upon my read-ing Write it down and hold yourself accountable to it

Prayer Last but not least spend some time in prayer to God Confess and

repent of any sins that were brought to light while you were reading Spend time thanking God Also spend some time in silence listening to God

10

1 Tip Keep it

The goal of your time with God is to try to grow closer to Him Itrsquos not to check off your list Donrsquot add extra burdens to this focus ldquoI have to make at least 15 ob-servationsrdquo ldquoI have to write at least 5 pages in my journalrdquo ldquoI have to pray for at least 45 minutesrdquo The goal is to spend time with God and to grow closer to Him Do what it takes to do just thathellipthe rest is just distractions burdens and religion

What if Irsquom struggling with having a quiet time

Remember the 4Gs

-Go to on time (sleep in on the front side)

-Get out of bed (No snooze)

-Get away from (Turn off your IPAD)

-Give God yoursquore best

What if I miss a day

-Donrsquot feel

-Donrsquot become

-Donrsquot

This month wersquore going to practice by going through the book of James

starting on the next page as a group

27

James 413-17

26

James 41-12

11

James 11-18

12

James 1 19-27

25

We walked next into the living room This room was rather intimate

and comfortable I liked it It had a fireplace overstuffed chairs a sofa and a

quiet atmosphere He also seemed pleased with it He said This is indeed a

delightful room Let us come here often It is secluded and quiet and we can

fellowship together

Well naturally as a young Christian I was thrilled I couldnt think of

anything I would rather do than have a few minutes with Christ in intimate

companionship He promised I will be here early every morning Meet me

here and we will start the day together

So morning after morning I would come downstairs to the living

room and He would take a book of the Bible from the bookcase He would

open it and then we would read together He would tell me of its riches and

unfold to me its truths He would make my heart warm as He revealed His

love and His grace He had toward me These were wonderful hours together

In fact we called the living room the withdrawing room It was a period

when we had our quiet time together

But little by little under the pressure of many responsibilities this

time began to be shortened Why I dont know but I thought I was just too

busy to spend time with Christ This was not intentional you understand it

just happened that way Finally not only was the time shortened but I began

to miss a day now and then It was examination time at the university Then

it was some other urgent emergency I would miss it two days in a row and

often more I remember one morning when I was in a hurry rushing down-

stairs eager to be on my way

As I passed the living room the door was open Looking in I saw a

fire in the fireplace and Jesus was sitting there Suddenly in dismay I

thought to myself He was my guest I invited Him into my heart He has

come as Lord of my home And yet here I am neglecting Him I turned and

went in With a downcast glance I said Blessed Master forgive me Have

You been here all these mornings

Yes He said I told you I would be here every morning to meet

with you Then I was even more ashamed He had been faithful in spite of

my unfaithfulness I asked His forgiveness and He readily forgave me as He

does when we are truly repentant

The trouble with you is this you have been thinking of the quiet time of

the Bible study and prayer time as a factor in your own spiritual progress

but you have forgotten that this hour means something to me also Remem-

ber I love you I have redeemed you at great cost I value your fellowship

Now

mdashexcerpt from ldquoMy Heart Christ Homerdquo

24

PURPOSE I commit myself to doing Godrsquos

ldquoYour kingdom come your will be done on earth as it is in heavenrdquo v 10

Pray for Godrsquos will to be done in your family church ministry job future

city nation world etc

PROVISION I ask God to provide my

ldquoGive us today our daily breadrdquo v 11

3 tips What needs can you pray for

Be ______________

Pray your day

PARDON I ask God to my sins

ldquoforgive us our debtsrdquo v 12

Ask the to reveal every sin

Confess each sin

Make to others when necessary

By accept Godrsquos forgiveness

Do this every

PEOPLE I pray for other people

ldquoas we also have forgiven our debtorsrdquo vs 12

1) Make a of people you want to pray for

-Family Members -Christian Friends

-Spiritual Leaders -Government Leaders

-Friends Irsquod like to see receive Christ

2) Pray What do you want to see happen in their lives

PROTECTION I ask for spiritual protection

ldquoAnd lead us not into temptationrdquo vs 13

When God wants to Satan wants to

13

James 21-13

The one nugget Irsquom going to share from my quiet times in James this past week is

14

Week 2 Small Group Questions

What is your favorite book that you have ever read (People can say the Bi-

ble but donrsquot need to feel pressured to)

Does anyone have a nugget to share from studying James this past week

DVD Teaching Session 2 Pastor Hal Seed

Have them turn to page 15 in their booklet to take notes

Discussion

1) Did anything stand out to you from the video teaching

2) Several studies have come out revealing that very few Christians read

their Bibles at least once a week on their own Why do you think that is

3) What role has the Bible played in your life What are the first words that

come to mind when you hear the word ldquoBiblerdquo

Experience IT

Each week we get extremely practical in living out each of the different

spiritual disciplines The goal is to learn together so we can do this on our

own later in the week

1) Scripture Read James 31-12 as a group

2) Observation What stands out to you What principles are there that you

can learn What does it teach you about God

Wersquore going to apply what we just learned about meditation now Take five minutes on your own tohellip (and then share with the group)

Pick a verse that stands out to you

-Write it out in your own words

-Personalize it

-Pray over it (do that in small groups or big group)

3) Application How can I apply this to my life this week

4) Prayer Break into groups and have each person pray that God gives

them the strength to apply this passage to their life

Homework There are two additional passages from James in your

booklet Come next week with one thing you learned from one pas-

sage 23

Week 3 Trunk

Jim Britts Next Generation Pastor

Overcoming Spiritual ADD

1 Approach prayer with the right

ldquoAnd when you pray do not be like the hypocrites for they love to pray standing in t he synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others Truly I tell you they have received their reward in full 6 But when you pray go into your room close the door and pray to your Father who is unseen Then your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you 7 And when you pray do not keep on babbling like pagans for they think they will be heard because of their many words 8 Do not be like them for your Father knows what you need before you ask him mdashMatthew 65-8

Be v 5

Be v 6

Be vs 7-8

2 Use the Jesus gave us

PRAISE I begin by expressing my for God

ldquoOur Father in heavenhelliprdquo v 9

Two ways to praise 1) Praising God for who he is

2) Praising God for what he has done

ldquoBecause of the LORDrsquos great love we are not consumed for his compassions never fail They are new every morning great is your faithfulnessrdquo mdashLamentations 322-23

ldquolsquoOur Father in heaven hallowed be your name 10 your kingdom come your will be done on earth as it is in heaven 11 Give us today our daily bread 12 And forgive us our debts as we also have forgiven our debtors 13 And lead us not into temptation[a] but deliver us from the evil one mdashMatthew 69-13

28

James 51-6

9

Preparing to have a quiet time

1) Select a specific

The best time to have a quiet time is when I am at my

Reasons to consider an early morning quiet time

- The example set by

- It seems to start your day with it

- It demonstrates that meeting with God is your 1

-Itrsquos often the time

How long should my quiet time be Start with and let it grow

Emphasize not

2) Choose a special

ldquoJesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives and his disciples followed himrdquo --Luke 2239

3) Gather the yoursquoll need

-Bible - Reading plan

-Pen - Planner

-Notebook

What do I actually do during the time

There are many ways to structure a quiet time but here is one very easy way to get started Itrsquos called the SOAP method

Scripture Start off with the Bible Read the verses that are on your plan

for the day

Observation As you read write down any observations that you make

from the text Application Based on what you have readhellipwhat should you do I try to make this practical and realistic I set a goal for the day based upon my read-ing Write it down and hold yourself accountable to it

Prayer Last but not least spend some time in prayer to God Confess and

repent of any sins that were brought to light while you were reading Spend time thanking God Also spend some time in silence listening to God

10

1 Tip Keep it

The goal of your time with God is to try to grow closer to Him Itrsquos not to check off your list Donrsquot add extra burdens to this focus ldquoI have to make at least 15 ob-servationsrdquo ldquoI have to write at least 5 pages in my journalrdquo ldquoI have to pray for at least 45 minutesrdquo The goal is to spend time with God and to grow closer to Him Do what it takes to do just thathellipthe rest is just distractions burdens and religion

What if Irsquom struggling with having a quiet time

Remember the 4Gs

-Go to on time (sleep in on the front side)

-Get out of bed (No snooze)

-Get away from (Turn off your IPAD)

-Give God yoursquore best

What if I miss a day

-Donrsquot feel

-Donrsquot become

-Donrsquot

This month wersquore going to practice by going through the book of James

starting on the next page as a group

27

James 413-17

26

James 41-12

11

James 11-18

12

James 1 19-27

25

We walked next into the living room This room was rather intimate

and comfortable I liked it It had a fireplace overstuffed chairs a sofa and a

quiet atmosphere He also seemed pleased with it He said This is indeed a

delightful room Let us come here often It is secluded and quiet and we can

fellowship together

Well naturally as a young Christian I was thrilled I couldnt think of

anything I would rather do than have a few minutes with Christ in intimate

companionship He promised I will be here early every morning Meet me

here and we will start the day together

So morning after morning I would come downstairs to the living

room and He would take a book of the Bible from the bookcase He would

open it and then we would read together He would tell me of its riches and

unfold to me its truths He would make my heart warm as He revealed His

love and His grace He had toward me These were wonderful hours together

In fact we called the living room the withdrawing room It was a period

when we had our quiet time together

But little by little under the pressure of many responsibilities this

time began to be shortened Why I dont know but I thought I was just too

busy to spend time with Christ This was not intentional you understand it

just happened that way Finally not only was the time shortened but I began

to miss a day now and then It was examination time at the university Then

it was some other urgent emergency I would miss it two days in a row and

often more I remember one morning when I was in a hurry rushing down-

stairs eager to be on my way

As I passed the living room the door was open Looking in I saw a

fire in the fireplace and Jesus was sitting there Suddenly in dismay I

thought to myself He was my guest I invited Him into my heart He has

come as Lord of my home And yet here I am neglecting Him I turned and

went in With a downcast glance I said Blessed Master forgive me Have

You been here all these mornings

Yes He said I told you I would be here every morning to meet

with you Then I was even more ashamed He had been faithful in spite of

my unfaithfulness I asked His forgiveness and He readily forgave me as He

does when we are truly repentant

The trouble with you is this you have been thinking of the quiet time of

the Bible study and prayer time as a factor in your own spiritual progress

but you have forgotten that this hour means something to me also Remem-

ber I love you I have redeemed you at great cost I value your fellowship

Now

mdashexcerpt from ldquoMy Heart Christ Homerdquo

24

PURPOSE I commit myself to doing Godrsquos

ldquoYour kingdom come your will be done on earth as it is in heavenrdquo v 10

Pray for Godrsquos will to be done in your family church ministry job future

city nation world etc

PROVISION I ask God to provide my

ldquoGive us today our daily breadrdquo v 11

3 tips What needs can you pray for

Be ______________

Pray your day

PARDON I ask God to my sins

ldquoforgive us our debtsrdquo v 12

Ask the to reveal every sin

Confess each sin

Make to others when necessary

By accept Godrsquos forgiveness

Do this every

PEOPLE I pray for other people

ldquoas we also have forgiven our debtorsrdquo vs 12

1) Make a of people you want to pray for

-Family Members -Christian Friends

-Spiritual Leaders -Government Leaders

-Friends Irsquod like to see receive Christ

2) Pray What do you want to see happen in their lives

PROTECTION I ask for spiritual protection

ldquoAnd lead us not into temptationrdquo vs 13

When God wants to Satan wants to

13

James 21-13

The one nugget Irsquom going to share from my quiet times in James this past week is

14

Week 2 Small Group Questions

What is your favorite book that you have ever read (People can say the Bi-

ble but donrsquot need to feel pressured to)

Does anyone have a nugget to share from studying James this past week

DVD Teaching Session 2 Pastor Hal Seed

Have them turn to page 15 in their booklet to take notes

Discussion

1) Did anything stand out to you from the video teaching

2) Several studies have come out revealing that very few Christians read

their Bibles at least once a week on their own Why do you think that is

3) What role has the Bible played in your life What are the first words that

come to mind when you hear the word ldquoBiblerdquo

Experience IT

Each week we get extremely practical in living out each of the different

spiritual disciplines The goal is to learn together so we can do this on our

own later in the week

1) Scripture Read James 31-12 as a group

2) Observation What stands out to you What principles are there that you

can learn What does it teach you about God

Wersquore going to apply what we just learned about meditation now Take five minutes on your own tohellip (and then share with the group)

Pick a verse that stands out to you

-Write it out in your own words

-Personalize it

-Pray over it (do that in small groups or big group)

3) Application How can I apply this to my life this week

4) Prayer Break into groups and have each person pray that God gives

them the strength to apply this passage to their life

Homework There are two additional passages from James in your

booklet Come next week with one thing you learned from one pas-

sage 23

Week 3 Trunk

Jim Britts Next Generation Pastor

Overcoming Spiritual ADD

1 Approach prayer with the right

ldquoAnd when you pray do not be like the hypocrites for they love to pray standing in t he synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others Truly I tell you they have received their reward in full 6 But when you pray go into your room close the door and pray to your Father who is unseen Then your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you 7 And when you pray do not keep on babbling like pagans for they think they will be heard because of their many words 8 Do not be like them for your Father knows what you need before you ask him mdashMatthew 65-8

Be v 5

Be v 6

Be vs 7-8

2 Use the Jesus gave us

PRAISE I begin by expressing my for God

ldquoOur Father in heavenhelliprdquo v 9

Two ways to praise 1) Praising God for who he is

2) Praising God for what he has done

ldquoBecause of the LORDrsquos great love we are not consumed for his compassions never fail They are new every morning great is your faithfulnessrdquo mdashLamentations 322-23

ldquolsquoOur Father in heaven hallowed be your name 10 your kingdom come your will be done on earth as it is in heaven 11 Give us today our daily bread 12 And forgive us our debts as we also have forgiven our debtors 13 And lead us not into temptation[a] but deliver us from the evil one mdashMatthew 69-13

10

1 Tip Keep it

The goal of your time with God is to try to grow closer to Him Itrsquos not to check off your list Donrsquot add extra burdens to this focus ldquoI have to make at least 15 ob-servationsrdquo ldquoI have to write at least 5 pages in my journalrdquo ldquoI have to pray for at least 45 minutesrdquo The goal is to spend time with God and to grow closer to Him Do what it takes to do just thathellipthe rest is just distractions burdens and religion

What if Irsquom struggling with having a quiet time

Remember the 4Gs

-Go to on time (sleep in on the front side)

-Get out of bed (No snooze)

-Get away from (Turn off your IPAD)

-Give God yoursquore best

What if I miss a day

-Donrsquot feel

-Donrsquot become

-Donrsquot

This month wersquore going to practice by going through the book of James

starting on the next page as a group

27

James 413-17

26

James 41-12

11

James 11-18

12

James 1 19-27

25

We walked next into the living room This room was rather intimate

and comfortable I liked it It had a fireplace overstuffed chairs a sofa and a

quiet atmosphere He also seemed pleased with it He said This is indeed a

delightful room Let us come here often It is secluded and quiet and we can

fellowship together

Well naturally as a young Christian I was thrilled I couldnt think of

anything I would rather do than have a few minutes with Christ in intimate

companionship He promised I will be here early every morning Meet me

here and we will start the day together

So morning after morning I would come downstairs to the living

room and He would take a book of the Bible from the bookcase He would

open it and then we would read together He would tell me of its riches and

unfold to me its truths He would make my heart warm as He revealed His

love and His grace He had toward me These were wonderful hours together

In fact we called the living room the withdrawing room It was a period

when we had our quiet time together

But little by little under the pressure of many responsibilities this

time began to be shortened Why I dont know but I thought I was just too

busy to spend time with Christ This was not intentional you understand it

just happened that way Finally not only was the time shortened but I began

to miss a day now and then It was examination time at the university Then

it was some other urgent emergency I would miss it two days in a row and

often more I remember one morning when I was in a hurry rushing down-

stairs eager to be on my way

As I passed the living room the door was open Looking in I saw a

fire in the fireplace and Jesus was sitting there Suddenly in dismay I

thought to myself He was my guest I invited Him into my heart He has

come as Lord of my home And yet here I am neglecting Him I turned and

went in With a downcast glance I said Blessed Master forgive me Have

You been here all these mornings

Yes He said I told you I would be here every morning to meet

with you Then I was even more ashamed He had been faithful in spite of

my unfaithfulness I asked His forgiveness and He readily forgave me as He

does when we are truly repentant

The trouble with you is this you have been thinking of the quiet time of

the Bible study and prayer time as a factor in your own spiritual progress

but you have forgotten that this hour means something to me also Remem-

ber I love you I have redeemed you at great cost I value your fellowship

Now

mdashexcerpt from ldquoMy Heart Christ Homerdquo

24

PURPOSE I commit myself to doing Godrsquos

ldquoYour kingdom come your will be done on earth as it is in heavenrdquo v 10

Pray for Godrsquos will to be done in your family church ministry job future

city nation world etc

PROVISION I ask God to provide my

ldquoGive us today our daily breadrdquo v 11

3 tips What needs can you pray for

Be ______________

Pray your day

PARDON I ask God to my sins

ldquoforgive us our debtsrdquo v 12

Ask the to reveal every sin

Confess each sin

Make to others when necessary

By accept Godrsquos forgiveness

Do this every

PEOPLE I pray for other people

ldquoas we also have forgiven our debtorsrdquo vs 12

1) Make a of people you want to pray for

-Family Members -Christian Friends

-Spiritual Leaders -Government Leaders

-Friends Irsquod like to see receive Christ

2) Pray What do you want to see happen in their lives

PROTECTION I ask for spiritual protection

ldquoAnd lead us not into temptationrdquo vs 13

When God wants to Satan wants to

13

James 21-13

The one nugget Irsquom going to share from my quiet times in James this past week is

14

Week 2 Small Group Questions

What is your favorite book that you have ever read (People can say the Bi-

ble but donrsquot need to feel pressured to)

Does anyone have a nugget to share from studying James this past week

DVD Teaching Session 2 Pastor Hal Seed

Have them turn to page 15 in their booklet to take notes

Discussion

1) Did anything stand out to you from the video teaching

2) Several studies have come out revealing that very few Christians read

their Bibles at least once a week on their own Why do you think that is

3) What role has the Bible played in your life What are the first words that

come to mind when you hear the word ldquoBiblerdquo

Experience IT

Each week we get extremely practical in living out each of the different

spiritual disciplines The goal is to learn together so we can do this on our

own later in the week

1) Scripture Read James 31-12 as a group

2) Observation What stands out to you What principles are there that you

can learn What does it teach you about God

Wersquore going to apply what we just learned about meditation now Take five minutes on your own tohellip (and then share with the group)

Pick a verse that stands out to you

-Write it out in your own words

-Personalize it

-Pray over it (do that in small groups or big group)

3) Application How can I apply this to my life this week

4) Prayer Break into groups and have each person pray that God gives

them the strength to apply this passage to their life

Homework There are two additional passages from James in your

booklet Come next week with one thing you learned from one pas-

sage 23

Week 3 Trunk

Jim Britts Next Generation Pastor

Overcoming Spiritual ADD

1 Approach prayer with the right

ldquoAnd when you pray do not be like the hypocrites for they love to pray standing in t he synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others Truly I tell you they have received their reward in full 6 But when you pray go into your room close the door and pray to your Father who is unseen Then your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you 7 And when you pray do not keep on babbling like pagans for they think they will be heard because of their many words 8 Do not be like them for your Father knows what you need before you ask him mdashMatthew 65-8

Be v 5

Be v 6

Be vs 7-8

2 Use the Jesus gave us

PRAISE I begin by expressing my for God

ldquoOur Father in heavenhelliprdquo v 9

Two ways to praise 1) Praising God for who he is

2) Praising God for what he has done

ldquoBecause of the LORDrsquos great love we are not consumed for his compassions never fail They are new every morning great is your faithfulnessrdquo mdashLamentations 322-23

ldquolsquoOur Father in heaven hallowed be your name 10 your kingdom come your will be done on earth as it is in heaven 11 Give us today our daily bread 12 And forgive us our debts as we also have forgiven our debtors 13 And lead us not into temptation[a] but deliver us from the evil one mdashMatthew 69-13

26

James 41-12

11

James 11-18

12

James 1 19-27

25

We walked next into the living room This room was rather intimate

and comfortable I liked it It had a fireplace overstuffed chairs a sofa and a

quiet atmosphere He also seemed pleased with it He said This is indeed a

delightful room Let us come here often It is secluded and quiet and we can

fellowship together

Well naturally as a young Christian I was thrilled I couldnt think of

anything I would rather do than have a few minutes with Christ in intimate

companionship He promised I will be here early every morning Meet me

here and we will start the day together

So morning after morning I would come downstairs to the living

room and He would take a book of the Bible from the bookcase He would

open it and then we would read together He would tell me of its riches and

unfold to me its truths He would make my heart warm as He revealed His

love and His grace He had toward me These were wonderful hours together

In fact we called the living room the withdrawing room It was a period

when we had our quiet time together

But little by little under the pressure of many responsibilities this

time began to be shortened Why I dont know but I thought I was just too

busy to spend time with Christ This was not intentional you understand it

just happened that way Finally not only was the time shortened but I began

to miss a day now and then It was examination time at the university Then

it was some other urgent emergency I would miss it two days in a row and

often more I remember one morning when I was in a hurry rushing down-

stairs eager to be on my way

As I passed the living room the door was open Looking in I saw a

fire in the fireplace and Jesus was sitting there Suddenly in dismay I

thought to myself He was my guest I invited Him into my heart He has

come as Lord of my home And yet here I am neglecting Him I turned and

went in With a downcast glance I said Blessed Master forgive me Have

You been here all these mornings

Yes He said I told you I would be here every morning to meet

with you Then I was even more ashamed He had been faithful in spite of

my unfaithfulness I asked His forgiveness and He readily forgave me as He

does when we are truly repentant

The trouble with you is this you have been thinking of the quiet time of

the Bible study and prayer time as a factor in your own spiritual progress

but you have forgotten that this hour means something to me also Remem-

ber I love you I have redeemed you at great cost I value your fellowship

Now

mdashexcerpt from ldquoMy Heart Christ Homerdquo

24

PURPOSE I commit myself to doing Godrsquos

ldquoYour kingdom come your will be done on earth as it is in heavenrdquo v 10

Pray for Godrsquos will to be done in your family church ministry job future

city nation world etc

PROVISION I ask God to provide my

ldquoGive us today our daily breadrdquo v 11

3 tips What needs can you pray for

Be ______________

Pray your day

PARDON I ask God to my sins

ldquoforgive us our debtsrdquo v 12

Ask the to reveal every sin

Confess each sin

Make to others when necessary

By accept Godrsquos forgiveness

Do this every

PEOPLE I pray for other people

ldquoas we also have forgiven our debtorsrdquo vs 12

1) Make a of people you want to pray for

-Family Members -Christian Friends

-Spiritual Leaders -Government Leaders

-Friends Irsquod like to see receive Christ

2) Pray What do you want to see happen in their lives

PROTECTION I ask for spiritual protection

ldquoAnd lead us not into temptationrdquo vs 13

When God wants to Satan wants to

13

James 21-13

The one nugget Irsquom going to share from my quiet times in James this past week is

14

Week 2 Small Group Questions

What is your favorite book that you have ever read (People can say the Bi-

ble but donrsquot need to feel pressured to)

Does anyone have a nugget to share from studying James this past week

DVD Teaching Session 2 Pastor Hal Seed

Have them turn to page 15 in their booklet to take notes

Discussion

1) Did anything stand out to you from the video teaching

2) Several studies have come out revealing that very few Christians read

their Bibles at least once a week on their own Why do you think that is

3) What role has the Bible played in your life What are the first words that

come to mind when you hear the word ldquoBiblerdquo

Experience IT

Each week we get extremely practical in living out each of the different

spiritual disciplines The goal is to learn together so we can do this on our

own later in the week

1) Scripture Read James 31-12 as a group

2) Observation What stands out to you What principles are there that you

can learn What does it teach you about God

Wersquore going to apply what we just learned about meditation now Take five minutes on your own tohellip (and then share with the group)

Pick a verse that stands out to you

-Write it out in your own words

-Personalize it

-Pray over it (do that in small groups or big group)

3) Application How can I apply this to my life this week

4) Prayer Break into groups and have each person pray that God gives

them the strength to apply this passage to their life

Homework There are two additional passages from James in your

booklet Come next week with one thing you learned from one pas-

sage 23

Week 3 Trunk

Jim Britts Next Generation Pastor

Overcoming Spiritual ADD

1 Approach prayer with the right

ldquoAnd when you pray do not be like the hypocrites for they love to pray standing in t he synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others Truly I tell you they have received their reward in full 6 But when you pray go into your room close the door and pray to your Father who is unseen Then your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you 7 And when you pray do not keep on babbling like pagans for they think they will be heard because of their many words 8 Do not be like them for your Father knows what you need before you ask him mdashMatthew 65-8

Be v 5

Be v 6

Be vs 7-8

2 Use the Jesus gave us

PRAISE I begin by expressing my for God

ldquoOur Father in heavenhelliprdquo v 9

Two ways to praise 1) Praising God for who he is

2) Praising God for what he has done

ldquoBecause of the LORDrsquos great love we are not consumed for his compassions never fail They are new every morning great is your faithfulnessrdquo mdashLamentations 322-23

ldquolsquoOur Father in heaven hallowed be your name 10 your kingdom come your will be done on earth as it is in heaven 11 Give us today our daily bread 12 And forgive us our debts as we also have forgiven our debtors 13 And lead us not into temptation[a] but deliver us from the evil one mdashMatthew 69-13

12

James 1 19-27

25

We walked next into the living room This room was rather intimate

and comfortable I liked it It had a fireplace overstuffed chairs a sofa and a

quiet atmosphere He also seemed pleased with it He said This is indeed a

delightful room Let us come here often It is secluded and quiet and we can

fellowship together

Well naturally as a young Christian I was thrilled I couldnt think of

anything I would rather do than have a few minutes with Christ in intimate

companionship He promised I will be here early every morning Meet me

here and we will start the day together

So morning after morning I would come downstairs to the living

room and He would take a book of the Bible from the bookcase He would

open it and then we would read together He would tell me of its riches and

unfold to me its truths He would make my heart warm as He revealed His

love and His grace He had toward me These were wonderful hours together

In fact we called the living room the withdrawing room It was a period

when we had our quiet time together

But little by little under the pressure of many responsibilities this

time began to be shortened Why I dont know but I thought I was just too

busy to spend time with Christ This was not intentional you understand it

just happened that way Finally not only was the time shortened but I began

to miss a day now and then It was examination time at the university Then

it was some other urgent emergency I would miss it two days in a row and

often more I remember one morning when I was in a hurry rushing down-

stairs eager to be on my way

As I passed the living room the door was open Looking in I saw a

fire in the fireplace and Jesus was sitting there Suddenly in dismay I

thought to myself He was my guest I invited Him into my heart He has

come as Lord of my home And yet here I am neglecting Him I turned and

went in With a downcast glance I said Blessed Master forgive me Have

You been here all these mornings

Yes He said I told you I would be here every morning to meet

with you Then I was even more ashamed He had been faithful in spite of

my unfaithfulness I asked His forgiveness and He readily forgave me as He

does when we are truly repentant

The trouble with you is this you have been thinking of the quiet time of

the Bible study and prayer time as a factor in your own spiritual progress

but you have forgotten that this hour means something to me also Remem-

ber I love you I have redeemed you at great cost I value your fellowship

Now

mdashexcerpt from ldquoMy Heart Christ Homerdquo

24

PURPOSE I commit myself to doing Godrsquos

ldquoYour kingdom come your will be done on earth as it is in heavenrdquo v 10

Pray for Godrsquos will to be done in your family church ministry job future

city nation world etc

PROVISION I ask God to provide my

ldquoGive us today our daily breadrdquo v 11

3 tips What needs can you pray for

Be ______________

Pray your day

PARDON I ask God to my sins

ldquoforgive us our debtsrdquo v 12

Ask the to reveal every sin

Confess each sin

Make to others when necessary

By accept Godrsquos forgiveness

Do this every

PEOPLE I pray for other people

ldquoas we also have forgiven our debtorsrdquo vs 12

1) Make a of people you want to pray for

-Family Members -Christian Friends

-Spiritual Leaders -Government Leaders

-Friends Irsquod like to see receive Christ

2) Pray What do you want to see happen in their lives

PROTECTION I ask for spiritual protection

ldquoAnd lead us not into temptationrdquo vs 13

When God wants to Satan wants to

13

James 21-13

The one nugget Irsquom going to share from my quiet times in James this past week is

14

Week 2 Small Group Questions

What is your favorite book that you have ever read (People can say the Bi-

ble but donrsquot need to feel pressured to)

Does anyone have a nugget to share from studying James this past week

DVD Teaching Session 2 Pastor Hal Seed

Have them turn to page 15 in their booklet to take notes

Discussion

1) Did anything stand out to you from the video teaching

2) Several studies have come out revealing that very few Christians read

their Bibles at least once a week on their own Why do you think that is

3) What role has the Bible played in your life What are the first words that

come to mind when you hear the word ldquoBiblerdquo

Experience IT

Each week we get extremely practical in living out each of the different

spiritual disciplines The goal is to learn together so we can do this on our

own later in the week

1) Scripture Read James 31-12 as a group

2) Observation What stands out to you What principles are there that you

can learn What does it teach you about God

Wersquore going to apply what we just learned about meditation now Take five minutes on your own tohellip (and then share with the group)

Pick a verse that stands out to you

-Write it out in your own words

-Personalize it

-Pray over it (do that in small groups or big group)

3) Application How can I apply this to my life this week

4) Prayer Break into groups and have each person pray that God gives

them the strength to apply this passage to their life

Homework There are two additional passages from James in your

booklet Come next week with one thing you learned from one pas-

sage 23

Week 3 Trunk

Jim Britts Next Generation Pastor

Overcoming Spiritual ADD

1 Approach prayer with the right

ldquoAnd when you pray do not be like the hypocrites for they love to pray standing in t he synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others Truly I tell you they have received their reward in full 6 But when you pray go into your room close the door and pray to your Father who is unseen Then your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you 7 And when you pray do not keep on babbling like pagans for they think they will be heard because of their many words 8 Do not be like them for your Father knows what you need before you ask him mdashMatthew 65-8

Be v 5

Be v 6

Be vs 7-8

2 Use the Jesus gave us

PRAISE I begin by expressing my for God

ldquoOur Father in heavenhelliprdquo v 9

Two ways to praise 1) Praising God for who he is

2) Praising God for what he has done

ldquoBecause of the LORDrsquos great love we are not consumed for his compassions never fail They are new every morning great is your faithfulnessrdquo mdashLamentations 322-23

ldquolsquoOur Father in heaven hallowed be your name 10 your kingdom come your will be done on earth as it is in heaven 11 Give us today our daily bread 12 And forgive us our debts as we also have forgiven our debtors 13 And lead us not into temptation[a] but deliver us from the evil one mdashMatthew 69-13

24

PURPOSE I commit myself to doing Godrsquos

ldquoYour kingdom come your will be done on earth as it is in heavenrdquo v 10

Pray for Godrsquos will to be done in your family church ministry job future

city nation world etc

PROVISION I ask God to provide my

ldquoGive us today our daily breadrdquo v 11

3 tips What needs can you pray for

Be ______________

Pray your day

PARDON I ask God to my sins

ldquoforgive us our debtsrdquo v 12

Ask the to reveal every sin

Confess each sin

Make to others when necessary

By accept Godrsquos forgiveness

Do this every

PEOPLE I pray for other people

ldquoas we also have forgiven our debtorsrdquo vs 12

1) Make a of people you want to pray for

-Family Members -Christian Friends

-Spiritual Leaders -Government Leaders

-Friends Irsquod like to see receive Christ

2) Pray What do you want to see happen in their lives

PROTECTION I ask for spiritual protection

ldquoAnd lead us not into temptationrdquo vs 13

When God wants to Satan wants to

13

James 21-13

The one nugget Irsquom going to share from my quiet times in James this past week is

14

Week 2 Small Group Questions

What is your favorite book that you have ever read (People can say the Bi-

ble but donrsquot need to feel pressured to)

Does anyone have a nugget to share from studying James this past week

DVD Teaching Session 2 Pastor Hal Seed

Have them turn to page 15 in their booklet to take notes

Discussion

1) Did anything stand out to you from the video teaching

2) Several studies have come out revealing that very few Christians read

their Bibles at least once a week on their own Why do you think that is

3) What role has the Bible played in your life What are the first words that

come to mind when you hear the word ldquoBiblerdquo

Experience IT

Each week we get extremely practical in living out each of the different

spiritual disciplines The goal is to learn together so we can do this on our

own later in the week

1) Scripture Read James 31-12 as a group

2) Observation What stands out to you What principles are there that you

can learn What does it teach you about God

Wersquore going to apply what we just learned about meditation now Take five minutes on your own tohellip (and then share with the group)

Pick a verse that stands out to you

-Write it out in your own words

-Personalize it

-Pray over it (do that in small groups or big group)

3) Application How can I apply this to my life this week

4) Prayer Break into groups and have each person pray that God gives

them the strength to apply this passage to their life

Homework There are two additional passages from James in your

booklet Come next week with one thing you learned from one pas-

sage 23

Week 3 Trunk

Jim Britts Next Generation Pastor

Overcoming Spiritual ADD

1 Approach prayer with the right

ldquoAnd when you pray do not be like the hypocrites for they love to pray standing in t he synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others Truly I tell you they have received their reward in full 6 But when you pray go into your room close the door and pray to your Father who is unseen Then your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you 7 And when you pray do not keep on babbling like pagans for they think they will be heard because of their many words 8 Do not be like them for your Father knows what you need before you ask him mdashMatthew 65-8

Be v 5

Be v 6

Be vs 7-8

2 Use the Jesus gave us

PRAISE I begin by expressing my for God

ldquoOur Father in heavenhelliprdquo v 9

Two ways to praise 1) Praising God for who he is

2) Praising God for what he has done

ldquoBecause of the LORDrsquos great love we are not consumed for his compassions never fail They are new every morning great is your faithfulnessrdquo mdashLamentations 322-23

ldquolsquoOur Father in heaven hallowed be your name 10 your kingdom come your will be done on earth as it is in heaven 11 Give us today our daily bread 12 And forgive us our debts as we also have forgiven our debtors 13 And lead us not into temptation[a] but deliver us from the evil one mdashMatthew 69-13

14

Week 2 Small Group Questions

What is your favorite book that you have ever read (People can say the Bi-

ble but donrsquot need to feel pressured to)

Does anyone have a nugget to share from studying James this past week

DVD Teaching Session 2 Pastor Hal Seed

Have them turn to page 15 in their booklet to take notes

Discussion

1) Did anything stand out to you from the video teaching

2) Several studies have come out revealing that very few Christians read

their Bibles at least once a week on their own Why do you think that is

3) What role has the Bible played in your life What are the first words that

come to mind when you hear the word ldquoBiblerdquo

Experience IT

Each week we get extremely practical in living out each of the different

spiritual disciplines The goal is to learn together so we can do this on our

own later in the week

1) Scripture Read James 31-12 as a group

2) Observation What stands out to you What principles are there that you

can learn What does it teach you about God

Wersquore going to apply what we just learned about meditation now Take five minutes on your own tohellip (and then share with the group)

Pick a verse that stands out to you

-Write it out in your own words

-Personalize it

-Pray over it (do that in small groups or big group)

3) Application How can I apply this to my life this week

4) Prayer Break into groups and have each person pray that God gives

them the strength to apply this passage to their life

Homework There are two additional passages from James in your

booklet Come next week with one thing you learned from one pas-

sage 23

Week 3 Trunk

Jim Britts Next Generation Pastor

Overcoming Spiritual ADD

1 Approach prayer with the right

ldquoAnd when you pray do not be like the hypocrites for they love to pray standing in t he synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others Truly I tell you they have received their reward in full 6 But when you pray go into your room close the door and pray to your Father who is unseen Then your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you 7 And when you pray do not keep on babbling like pagans for they think they will be heard because of their many words 8 Do not be like them for your Father knows what you need before you ask him mdashMatthew 65-8

Be v 5

Be v 6

Be vs 7-8

2 Use the Jesus gave us

PRAISE I begin by expressing my for God

ldquoOur Father in heavenhelliprdquo v 9

Two ways to praise 1) Praising God for who he is

2) Praising God for what he has done

ldquoBecause of the LORDrsquos great love we are not consumed for his compassions never fail They are new every morning great is your faithfulnessrdquo mdashLamentations 322-23

ldquolsquoOur Father in heaven hallowed be your name 10 your kingdom come your will be done on earth as it is in heaven 11 Give us today our daily bread 12 And forgive us our debts as we also have forgiven our debtors 13 And lead us not into temptation[a] but deliver us from the evil one mdashMatthew 69-13

22

Week 3 Small Group Questions

If you could spend an hour talking with anyone throughout human history

and just pick their brain who would it be (once again feel free to share or

not share Jesusmdashyou wonrsquot be judged) Why them

Does anyone have a nugget to share from studying James this past week

Can anybody quote the memory verses What does it mean

DVD Teaching Session 3 Pastor Jim Britts

Have them turn to page 23 in their booklet to take notes

Discussion

1) Did anything stand out to you from the video teaching

2) What role has prayer played in your past Can you connect at all with Jim

when he shared that he had spiritual ADD

Experience IT

Each week we get extremely practical in living out each of the different spiritual disciplines The goal is to learn together so we can do this on our own later in the week

1) Scripture Read James 41-12 as a group

2) Observation What stands out to you What principles are there you can

learn What does it teach you about God

3) Application How can I apply this to my life this week

4) Prayer At the bottom of your notes take ten minutes to apply the

ldquoLordrsquos prayer modelrdquo Journal the prayer writing a paragraph for each of the 6 sections (The leader can have people transition every 90 seconds)

Afterwards have people share briefly what stuck out to them from their own prayer time

After prayer regroup and askhellip

Are you a journaler

Homework There are three additional passages in James in your booklet use the Lordrsquos Prayer at least once more this week and memorize Galatians 220

15

Week 2 Trunk

Hal Seed Lead Pastor

Five Ways to get a grasp on your Bible

Expectations

How often does God want me to use my Bible

ldquoKeep this Book of the Law always on your lips meditate on it day and night so that you may be careful to do everything written in it Then you will be prosperous and successfulrdquo mdashJoshua 18

ldquoThen he said to them all ldquoWhoever wants to be my disciple must deny them selves and take up their cross daily and follow merdquo mdashLuke 923

What will happen if I do God will to you ldquoFor the word of God is alive and active Sharper than any double-edged sword it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit joints and marrow it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heartrdquo mdashHebrews 412

16

READ IT

Choose a and stick with it

Other Christian literature is helpful but should not be a

If you read a day you can read the whole Bible in a year

ldquoIt is to be with him and he is to read it all the days of his life so that he may learn to revere the LORD his God and follow carefully all the words of this law and these decreesrdquo mdashDeuteronomy 1719

STUDY IT

The difference between reading and studying the Bible is that

you

ldquothey accepted the message eagerly and studied the Scriptures everydayhelliprdquo

mdashActs 1711

Why is it important that I take notes

1) You can and look at it

2) You can it with others

3) Writing it down keeps you more

Several Bible Study methods you can experiment with

1) SOAP = Scripture Observation Application Prayer

2) 5P Method Purpose (Why do you think the author wrote this) Primary Verse (Write down the key verse in the passage) Promises (Make a list of any you find in the passage) Problems (Write down anything you donrsquot understand) Practical Application (What are you going to do about it)

3) SPECK Method Sins to avoid Promises to claim Examples to follow Commands to Obey Knowledge of God to apply

21

James 3 13-17

The one nugget Irsquom going to share from my quiet times in James this past week is

20

James 3 1-12

17

MEMORIZE IT

Why memorize scripture

1) It helps me resist

ldquoI have hidden your Word in my heart that I might not sin against yourdquo mdashPsalm 11911

2) It helps me make wise

ldquoYour word is a lamp to guide me and a light for my pathrdquo mdashPsalm 119105

3) It strengthens me when Irsquom under

ldquoYour promises to me are my hope They give me strength in all my troubles how they refresh and revive merdquo mdashPsalm 11949

4) It comforts me when Irsquom

ldquoYour words are what sustain meThey bring joy to my sorrowing heart and delight merdquo mdashJeremiah 1516

5) It helps me witness to

ldquoBut in your hearts revere Christ as Lord Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have But do this with gentleness and respectrdquo mdash1 Peter 315

Topical Memory System (TMS)- 60 great verses to memorize The first 24 are listed here and the rest can be easily found online They are grouped into pairs and should be memorized in order (ie 2 Cor 517 and Gal 220 the first week then Rom 121 and John 1421 the following week and so on) Buy the packet in the FUEL Book store

2 Cor 517 Gal 220 Rom 323 Is 536

Rom 121 John 1421 Rom 623 Heb 927

2 Tim 316 Josh 18 1 Peter 318 Rom 58

John 157 Phil 46-7 Eph 28-9 Titus 35

Matt 1820 Heb 1024-25 John 112 Rev 320

Matt 419 Rom 116 John 524 1 John 514

18

MEDITATE IT

Definition MEDITATE It simply means to a verse

PICTURE IT Visualize the scene in your mind

PRONOUNCE IT Say the verse each time emphasizing a different word

PARAPHRASE IT Rewrite the verse in your own words

PERSONALIZE IT Replace the pronounspeople with your own name

PRAY IT Turn the verse into a prayer and say it back to God

APPLY IT

ldquoDo not merely listen to the word and so deceive yourselves Do what it saysrdquo

mdashJames 122

Scripture must go from your down to your and then

out through your and

The goal is not to get this book but for this book to go

you

Remember to make your applications

Personal _______________________________________________

Practical _______________________________________________

Possible _______________________________________________

Provable _______________________________________________

19

James 2 14-26

Also memorize 2 Corinthians 517 this week

16

READ IT

Choose a and stick with it

Other Christian literature is helpful but should not be a

If you read a day you can read the whole Bible in a year

ldquoIt is to be with him and he is to read it all the days of his life so that he may learn to revere the LORD his God and follow carefully all the words of this law and these decreesrdquo mdashDeuteronomy 1719

STUDY IT

The difference between reading and studying the Bible is that

you

ldquothey accepted the message eagerly and studied the Scriptures everydayhelliprdquo

mdashActs 1711

Why is it important that I take notes

1) You can and look at it

2) You can it with others

3) Writing it down keeps you more

Several Bible Study methods you can experiment with

1) SOAP = Scripture Observation Application Prayer

2) 5P Method Purpose (Why do you think the author wrote this) Primary Verse (Write down the key verse in the passage) Promises (Make a list of any you find in the passage) Problems (Write down anything you donrsquot understand) Practical Application (What are you going to do about it)

3) SPECK Method Sins to avoid Promises to claim Examples to follow Commands to Obey Knowledge of God to apply

21

James 3 13-17

The one nugget Irsquom going to share from my quiet times in James this past week is

20

James 3 1-12

17

MEMORIZE IT

Why memorize scripture

1) It helps me resist

ldquoI have hidden your Word in my heart that I might not sin against yourdquo mdashPsalm 11911

2) It helps me make wise

ldquoYour word is a lamp to guide me and a light for my pathrdquo mdashPsalm 119105

3) It strengthens me when Irsquom under

ldquoYour promises to me are my hope They give me strength in all my troubles how they refresh and revive merdquo mdashPsalm 11949

4) It comforts me when Irsquom

ldquoYour words are what sustain meThey bring joy to my sorrowing heart and delight merdquo mdashJeremiah 1516

5) It helps me witness to

ldquoBut in your hearts revere Christ as Lord Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have But do this with gentleness and respectrdquo mdash1 Peter 315

Topical Memory System (TMS)- 60 great verses to memorize The first 24 are listed here and the rest can be easily found online They are grouped into pairs and should be memorized in order (ie 2 Cor 517 and Gal 220 the first week then Rom 121 and John 1421 the following week and so on) Buy the packet in the FUEL Book store

2 Cor 517 Gal 220 Rom 323 Is 536

Rom 121 John 1421 Rom 623 Heb 927

2 Tim 316 Josh 18 1 Peter 318 Rom 58

John 157 Phil 46-7 Eph 28-9 Titus 35

Matt 1820 Heb 1024-25 John 112 Rev 320

Matt 419 Rom 116 John 524 1 John 514

18

MEDITATE IT

Definition MEDITATE It simply means to a verse

PICTURE IT Visualize the scene in your mind

PRONOUNCE IT Say the verse each time emphasizing a different word

PARAPHRASE IT Rewrite the verse in your own words

PERSONALIZE IT Replace the pronounspeople with your own name

PRAY IT Turn the verse into a prayer and say it back to God

APPLY IT

ldquoDo not merely listen to the word and so deceive yourselves Do what it saysrdquo

mdashJames 122

Scripture must go from your down to your and then

out through your and

The goal is not to get this book but for this book to go

you

Remember to make your applications

Personal _______________________________________________

Practical _______________________________________________

Possible _______________________________________________

Provable _______________________________________________

19

James 2 14-26

Also memorize 2 Corinthians 517 this week

20

James 3 1-12

17

MEMORIZE IT

Why memorize scripture

1) It helps me resist

ldquoI have hidden your Word in my heart that I might not sin against yourdquo mdashPsalm 11911

2) It helps me make wise

ldquoYour word is a lamp to guide me and a light for my pathrdquo mdashPsalm 119105

3) It strengthens me when Irsquom under

ldquoYour promises to me are my hope They give me strength in all my troubles how they refresh and revive merdquo mdashPsalm 11949

4) It comforts me when Irsquom

ldquoYour words are what sustain meThey bring joy to my sorrowing heart and delight merdquo mdashJeremiah 1516

5) It helps me witness to

ldquoBut in your hearts revere Christ as Lord Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have But do this with gentleness and respectrdquo mdash1 Peter 315

Topical Memory System (TMS)- 60 great verses to memorize The first 24 are listed here and the rest can be easily found online They are grouped into pairs and should be memorized in order (ie 2 Cor 517 and Gal 220 the first week then Rom 121 and John 1421 the following week and so on) Buy the packet in the FUEL Book store

2 Cor 517 Gal 220 Rom 323 Is 536

Rom 121 John 1421 Rom 623 Heb 927

2 Tim 316 Josh 18 1 Peter 318 Rom 58

John 157 Phil 46-7 Eph 28-9 Titus 35

Matt 1820 Heb 1024-25 John 112 Rev 320

Matt 419 Rom 116 John 524 1 John 514

18

MEDITATE IT

Definition MEDITATE It simply means to a verse

PICTURE IT Visualize the scene in your mind

PRONOUNCE IT Say the verse each time emphasizing a different word

PARAPHRASE IT Rewrite the verse in your own words

PERSONALIZE IT Replace the pronounspeople with your own name

PRAY IT Turn the verse into a prayer and say it back to God

APPLY IT

ldquoDo not merely listen to the word and so deceive yourselves Do what it saysrdquo

mdashJames 122

Scripture must go from your down to your and then

out through your and

The goal is not to get this book but for this book to go

you

Remember to make your applications

Personal _______________________________________________

Practical _______________________________________________

Possible _______________________________________________

Provable _______________________________________________

19

James 2 14-26

Also memorize 2 Corinthians 517 this week

18

MEDITATE IT

Definition MEDITATE It simply means to a verse

PICTURE IT Visualize the scene in your mind

PRONOUNCE IT Say the verse each time emphasizing a different word

PARAPHRASE IT Rewrite the verse in your own words

PERSONALIZE IT Replace the pronounspeople with your own name

PRAY IT Turn the verse into a prayer and say it back to God

APPLY IT

ldquoDo not merely listen to the word and so deceive yourselves Do what it saysrdquo

mdashJames 122

Scripture must go from your down to your and then

out through your and

The goal is not to get this book but for this book to go

you

Remember to make your applications

Personal _______________________________________________

Practical _______________________________________________

Possible _______________________________________________

Provable _______________________________________________

19

James 2 14-26

Also memorize 2 Corinthians 517 this week