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FAITH Not By Sight
2
THE QUESTION
1
You serve
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Why should I care about personal responsibility?
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the Lord.
Whatever you do, do it enthusiastically, as something done for the Lord and not for men, knowing that you will receive the reward of an inheritance from the Lord. You serve the Lord Christ. Colossians 3:22-24
You are
trusted
with much.
TOCKPHOTO ©IS
Academics
Job
Chores
Music
Driving in the USA Why so many hit-and-runs? D–D riving impaired (drinking, drugs), drowsy, distracted U–U nlicensed driver or car, uninsured S–S elf preservation (secret to keep, status to protect, scared), stolen vehicle, street racing A–A ggressive driving (road rage), amorality, age (youthful immaturity) [deadlyroads.com]
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to step up to the challenge; to take responsibility for one’s actions
(Discovery Channel) chronicles the lives of the men who work in the extremely dangerous occupation of crab fishing in the Bering Sea. While out on the sea, the crew place their lives in the hands of the captain. He makes the decision on whether or not to put himself and his crew in harm’s way to bring home the catch.
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier There and Back Again
Cheerleading
Man up:
Deadliest Catch The show “Deadliest Catch”
Whatever you do…do if for the Lord
Athletics
Much will be required of everyone who has been given much. And even more will be expected of the one who has been entrusted with more. Luke 12:42-48
At the council of Elrond in Rivendell, it is determined that someone must take the ring to Mordor and throw it in the fire of Mt. Doom. As the cast of characters, elves, dwarves, and men argue among themselves at the absurdity of this task, Frodo, the hobbit, steps up and takes responsibility. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (New Line, 2001)
“I will take it. I will take the ring to Mordor.” Frodo Baggins
You are held to a higher standard.
So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God. Romans 14:12
Responsibility: 1. the state or position of being responsible 2. a person or thing for which one is responsible 3. t he ability or authority to act or decide on one’s own, without supervision
3
•T he Tomb Guards work on a three Relief (team) rotation: 24 hours on, 24 hours off, 24 hours on, 24 hours off, 24 hours on, 96 hours off. •T he Sentinel takes 21 steps, alluding to the twenty-one gun salute, which is the highest honor given any military or foreign dignitary. He stops on the 21st step, turns and faces the Tomb for 21 seconds. Then he turns to face back down the mat, changes his weapon to the outside shoulder, counts 21 seconds, then steps off for another 21-step walk down the mat. He faces the Tomb at each end of the 21-step walk for 21 seconds. The Sentinel repeats this until he is relieved at the Guard Change. •T he Tomb is guarded 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There has been a Sentinel on duty in front of the Tomb every minute of every day since 1937. The Sentinel does not change the way he guards the Tomb, even at night when there is no one around. The Sentinels do this because they feel that the Unknown Soldiers who are buried in the Tomb deserve the very best they have to give. [tombguard.org]
[World English Dictionary]
THE POINT
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You are responsible for more than yourself. 0 0 9
2
THE QUESTION
1
You serve
©KOBAL COLLECTION
Why should I care about personal responsibility?
©KOBAL COLLECTION
the Lord.
Whatever you do, do it enthusiastically, as something done for the Lord and not for men, knowing that you will receive the reward of an inheritance from the Lord. You serve the Lord Christ. Colossians 3:22-24
You are
trusted
with much.
TOCKPHOTO ©IS
Academics
Job
Chores
Music
Driving in the USA Why so many hit-and-runs? D–D riving impaired (drinking, drugs), drowsy, distracted U–U nlicensed driver or car, uninsured S–S elf preservation (secret to keep, status to protect, scared), stolen vehicle, street racing A–A ggressive driving (road rage), amorality, age (youthful immaturity) [deadlyroads.com]
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to step up to the challenge; to take responsibility for one’s actions
(Discovery Channel) chronicles the lives of the men who work in the extremely dangerous occupation of crab fishing in the Bering Sea. While out on the sea, the crew place their lives in the hands of the captain. He makes the decision on whether or not to put himself and his crew in harm’s way to bring home the catch.
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier There and Back Again
Cheerleading
Man up:
Deadliest Catch The show “Deadliest Catch”
Whatever you do…do if for the Lord
Athletics
Much will be required of everyone who has been given much. And even more will be expected of the one who has been entrusted with more. Luke 12:42-48
At the council of Elrond in Rivendell, it is determined that someone must take the ring to Mordor and throw it in the fire of Mt. Doom. As the cast of characters, elves, dwarves, and men argue among themselves at the absurdity of this task, Frodo, the hobbit, steps up and takes responsibility. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (New Line, 2001)
“I will take it. I will take the ring to Mordor.” Frodo Baggins
You are held to a higher standard.
So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God. Romans 14:12
Responsibility: 1. the state or position of being responsible 2. a person or thing for which one is responsible 3. t he ability or authority to act or decide on one’s own, without supervision
3
•T he Tomb Guards work on a three Relief (team) rotation: 24 hours on, 24 hours off, 24 hours on, 24 hours off, 24 hours on, 96 hours off. •T he Sentinel takes 21 steps, alluding to the twenty-one gun salute, which is the highest honor given any military or foreign dignitary. He stops on the 21st step, turns and faces the Tomb for 21 seconds. Then he turns to face back down the mat, changes his weapon to the outside shoulder, counts 21 seconds, then steps off for another 21-step walk down the mat. He faces the Tomb at each end of the 21-step walk for 21 seconds. The Sentinel repeats this until he is relieved at the Guard Change. •T he Tomb is guarded 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There has been a Sentinel on duty in front of the Tomb every minute of every day since 1937. The Sentinel does not change the way he guards the Tomb, even at night when there is no one around. The Sentinels do this because they feel that the Unknown Soldiers who are buried in the Tomb deserve the very best they have to give. [tombguard.org]
[World English Dictionary]
THE POINT
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You are responsible for more than yourself. 0 0 9
Faith Leap of Faith Do you ever dream of doing something great? Do you want to break the mold or inspire others? Pursuing great things doesn’t happen by chance. Pursuing your dreams almost always requires a leap of faith.
Read Hebrews 11:3. How did God create the universe? Why is this important for Christians to understand?
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God, the Creator of the Universe, is calling you to step out in faith and follow Him. When you learn to acknowledge who He is, you will be able to take steps of faith—not because of the conditions of your circumstances, but because you trust Him.
Do you think God is calling you to take a step of faith for Him? Do you think He has a plan for your life that requires you to take that first step? What might that first step be?
What are some other ways you can step out in faith for God this week? Perhaps there’s a friend you’ve been wanting to invite to church, or a mission trip you haven’t committed to yet. Take the leap and trust God to take care of the rest.
My Prayer Father, help me this week to faithfully pursue You with my words, actions, and attitude.
A Partner, a Blindfold, and Obstacles When was the last time you placed your faith in something or someone? You’ve probably done this more times than you realize. Every time you enter into a situation that may seem uncertain, you are taking a step of faith. In fact, you may have even played a game in your youth group that required a partner, a blindfold, and some obstacles to illustrate how faith works. Perhaps you were the one blindfolded while your partner was giving you instructions to get through a maze without crashing into any of the obstacles.
What gives you confident faith in someone or something?
Read Deuteronomy 31:6. How did God encourage Moses and the Israelites in this passage? What did He promise? What encourages you to put your faith in God?
God’s message, in a time where Moses was about to hand over his leadership role to Joshua, was to have faith in Him. In times where worry, fear, anxiety, pressure, and negative thoughts surround you, you can be confident in the Lord. He will never leave you or forsake you.
My Prayer
In the next few moments, be honest with God and tell him your concerns. You can’t build confidence in the Lord unless you are willing to follow His lead in faith.
God, help me to put my faith and confidence in You. ©YOU WORK FOR THEM
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TH E P R I CE I S R I G HT
Costly
Have you ever heard the phrase, “There’s no such thing as a free lunch; everything has a price”? This statement holds true— everything costs something.
What was your most recent purchase? Where did you get the money to pay for that item?
When you begin to understand that everything has a price (and that money doesn’t grow on trees), your perspective begins to change and you find a new appreciation for the things you have.
Read Ephesians 2:8. What does this verse say about the cost of salvation?
God, holy and perfect in every way, gave a way for sinful people (that’s all of us) to have a relationship with Him by the sacrifice of His only Son, Jesus. There is nothing you could or can do on your own to wipe clean the sin that is in your life. Jesus alone paid that price. God’s love is reflected in His grace.
Read Romans 5:8. Spend a moment thanking Christ for His great sacrifice.
Continue to remind yourself this week that “everything has a price,” including your salvation. Having the right perspective can change the way you live out your faith.
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My Prayer God, thank You for Jesus’ sacrifice for my sins. You paid the ultimate price so I can have eternal life.
FAITH Not By Sight
2
THE QUESTION
1
You serve
©KOBAL COLLECTION
Why should I care about personal responsibility?
©KOBAL COLLECTION
the Lord.
Whatever you do, do it enthusiastically, as something done for the Lord and not for men, knowing that you will receive the reward of an inheritance from the Lord. You serve the Lord Christ. Colossians 3:22-24
You are
trusted
with much.
TOCKPHOTO ©IS
Academics
Job
Chores
Music
Driving in the USA Why so many hit-and-runs? D–D riving impaired (drinking, drugs), drowsy, distracted U–U nlicensed driver or car, uninsured S–S elf preservation (secret to keep, status to protect, scared), stolen vehicle, street racing A–A ggressive driving (road rage), amorality, age (youthful immaturity) [deadlyroads.com]
0 0 8 KNOWN 19
to step up to the challenge; to take responsibility for one’s actions
(Discovery Channel) chronicles the lives of the men who work in the extremely dangerous occupation of crab fishing in the Bering Sea. While out on the sea, the crew place their lives in the hands of the captain. He makes the decision on whether or not to put himself and his crew in harm’s way to bring home the catch.
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier There and Back Again
Cheerleading
Man up:
Deadliest Catch The show “Deadliest Catch”
Whatever you do…do if for the Lord
Athletics
Much will be required of everyone who has been given much. And even more will be expected of the one who has been entrusted with more. Luke 12:42-48
At the council of Elrond in Rivendell, it is determined that someone must take the ring to Mordor and throw it in the fire of Mt. Doom. As the cast of characters, elves, dwarves, and men argue among themselves at the absurdity of this task, Frodo, the hobbit, steps up and takes responsibility. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (New Line, 2001)
“I will take it. I will take the ring to Mordor.” Frodo Baggins
You are held to a higher standard.
So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God. Romans 14:12
Responsibility: 1. the state or position of being responsible 2. a person or thing for which one is responsible 3. t he ability or authority to act or decide on one’s own, without supervision
3
•T he Tomb Guards work on a three Relief (team) rotation: 24 hours on, 24 hours off, 24 hours on, 24 hours off, 24 hours on, 96 hours off. •T he Sentinel takes 21 steps, alluding to the twenty-one gun salute, which is the highest honor given any military or foreign dignitary. He stops on the 21st step, turns and faces the Tomb for 21 seconds. Then he turns to face back down the mat, changes his weapon to the outside shoulder, counts 21 seconds, then steps off for another 21-step walk down the mat. He faces the Tomb at each end of the 21-step walk for 21 seconds. The Sentinel repeats this until he is relieved at the Guard Change. •T he Tomb is guarded 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There has been a Sentinel on duty in front of the Tomb every minute of every day since 1937. The Sentinel does not change the way he guards the Tomb, even at night when there is no one around. The Sentinels do this because they feel that the Unknown Soldiers who are buried in the Tomb deserve the very best they have to give. [tombguard.org]
[World English Dictionary]
THE POINT
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©GETTY IMAGES
You are responsible for more than yourself. 0 0 9
2
THE QUESTION
1
You serve
©KOBAL COLLECTION
Why should I care about personal responsibility?
©KOBAL COLLECTION
the Lord.
Whatever you do, do it enthusiastically, as something done for the Lord and not for men, knowing that you will receive the reward of an inheritance from the Lord. You serve the Lord Christ. Colossians 3:22-24
You are
trusted
with much.
TOCKPHOTO ©IS
Academics
Job
Chores
Music
Driving in the USA Why so many hit-and-runs? D–D riving impaired (drinking, drugs), drowsy, distracted U–U nlicensed driver or car, uninsured S–S elf preservation (secret to keep, status to protect, scared), stolen vehicle, street racing A–A ggressive driving (road rage), amorality, age (youthful immaturity) [deadlyroads.com]
0 0 8 KNOWN 19
to step up to the challenge; to take responsibility for one’s actions
(Discovery Channel) chronicles the lives of the men who work in the extremely dangerous occupation of crab fishing in the Bering Sea. While out on the sea, the crew place their lives in the hands of the captain. He makes the decision on whether or not to put himself and his crew in harm’s way to bring home the catch.
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier There and Back Again
Cheerleading
Man up:
Deadliest Catch The show “Deadliest Catch”
Whatever you do…do if for the Lord
Athletics
Much will be required of everyone who has been given much. And even more will be expected of the one who has been entrusted with more. Luke 12:42-48
At the council of Elrond in Rivendell, it is determined that someone must take the ring to Mordor and throw it in the fire of Mt. Doom. As the cast of characters, elves, dwarves, and men argue among themselves at the absurdity of this task, Frodo, the hobbit, steps up and takes responsibility. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (New Line, 2001)
“I will take it. I will take the ring to Mordor.” Frodo Baggins
You are held to a higher standard.
So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God. Romans 14:12
Responsibility: 1. the state or position of being responsible 2. a person or thing for which one is responsible 3. t he ability or authority to act or decide on one’s own, without supervision
3
•T he Tomb Guards work on a three Relief (team) rotation: 24 hours on, 24 hours off, 24 hours on, 24 hours off, 24 hours on, 96 hours off. •T he Sentinel takes 21 steps, alluding to the twenty-one gun salute, which is the highest honor given any military or foreign dignitary. He stops on the 21st step, turns and faces the Tomb for 21 seconds. Then he turns to face back down the mat, changes his weapon to the outside shoulder, counts 21 seconds, then steps off for another 21-step walk down the mat. He faces the Tomb at each end of the 21-step walk for 21 seconds. The Sentinel repeats this until he is relieved at the Guard Change. •T he Tomb is guarded 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There has been a Sentinel on duty in front of the Tomb every minute of every day since 1937. The Sentinel does not change the way he guards the Tomb, even at night when there is no one around. The Sentinels do this because they feel that the Unknown Soldiers who are buried in the Tomb deserve the very best they have to give. [tombguard.org]
[World English Dictionary]
THE POINT
©ISTOCKPHOTO
©GETTY IMAGES
You are responsible for more than yourself. 0 0 9
Faith Leap of Faith Do you ever dream of doing something great? Do you want to break the mold or inspire others? Pursuing great things doesn’t happen by chance. Pursuing your dreams almost always requires a leap of faith.
Read Hebrews 11:3. How did God create the universe? Why is this important for Christians to understand?
©ISTOCKPHOTO
08 0 1 0 KNOWN 19
God, the Creator of the Universe, is calling you to step out in faith and follow Him. When you learn to acknowledge who He is, you will be able to take steps of faith—not because of the conditions of your circumstances, but because you trust Him.
Do you think God is calling you to take a step of faith for Him? Do you think He has a plan for your life that requires you to take that first step? What might that first step be?
What are some other ways you can step out in faith for God this week? Perhaps there’s a friend you’ve been wanting to invite to church, or a mission trip you haven’t committed to yet. Take the leap and trust God to take care of the rest.
My Prayer Father, help me this week to faithfully pursue You with my words, actions, and attitude.
A Partner, a Blindfold, and Obstacles When was the last time you placed your faith in something or someone? You’ve probably done this more times than you realize. Every time you enter into a situation that may seem uncertain, you are taking a step of faith. In fact, you may have even played a game in your youth group that required a partner, a blindfold, and some obstacles to illustrate how faith works. Perhaps you were the one blindfolded while your partner was giving you instructions to get through a maze without crashing into any of the obstacles.
What gives you confident faith in someone or something?
Read Deuteronomy 31:6. How did God encourage Moses and the Israelites in this passage? What did He promise? What encourages you to put your faith in God?
God’s message, in a time where Moses was about to hand over his leadership role to Joshua, was to have faith in Him. In times where worry, fear, anxiety, pressure, and negative thoughts surround you, you can be confident in the Lord. He will never leave you or forsake you.
My Prayer
In the next few moments, be honest with God and tell him your concerns. You can’t build confidence in the Lord unless you are willing to follow His lead in faith.
God, help me to put my faith and confidence in You. ©YOU WORK FOR THEM
0 1 1
TH E P R I CE I S R I G HT
Costly
Have you ever heard the phrase, “There’s no such thing as a free lunch; everything has a price”? This statement holds true— everything costs something.
What was your most recent purchase? Where did you get the money to pay for that item?
When you begin to understand that everything has a price (and that money doesn’t grow on trees), your perspective begins to change and you find a new appreciation for the things you have.
Read Ephesians 2:8. What does this verse say about the cost of salvation?
God, holy and perfect in every way, gave a way for sinful people (that’s all of us) to have a relationship with Him by the sacrifice of His only Son, Jesus. There is nothing you could or can do on your own to wipe clean the sin that is in your life. Jesus alone paid that price. God’s love is reflected in His grace.
Read Romans 5:8. Spend a moment thanking Christ for His great sacrifice.
Continue to remind yourself this week that “everything has a price,” including your salvation. Having the right perspective can change the way you live out your faith.
©ISTOCKPHOTO
08 0 1 2 KNOWN 19
My Prayer God, thank You for Jesus’ sacrifice for my sins. You paid the ultimate price so I can have eternal life.
