Godly Value and Worldly values

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2. Hymn- 64 • Heavenly Sunlight 真光領導 • http://m2.tjccanada.org/bible/hymn_book.jsp?hymn_lan=en&isproj=N&hymn_id=65

3. MV • “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God” (Rom12:2) • 不要效法這個世界．只要心意更新而變化、叫你們察驗何為 神的善良、純全可喜悅的旨意。(羅12:2)

4. Warm-UP, What must I choose? • Why should one pray? – Choose to rely • Why can’t Jesus just ‘save’ everyone? – Freedom of choice (goes back to Adam) • Samuel’s upbringing, what did he choose to do that set him apart from Eli’s sons? • Daniel and Friends, what set them apart from other knowledgeable Jews? – Choose to rely • God puts his people (you) under test, what must you choose?

5. Bible Study (P1A) – Do not be conformed… • “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God” (Rom12:2) • Conform to this world? (what does it mean? ) • Example of worldly value that doesn’t fit Christian value? • Do you see people around you do these things? • John 15:19 <link>

6. Bible Study (P1b) – Be transformed… • Titus 3:5 <link>. Renewing of HS. (How does HS renew us?) • Gal 5:16-18 <link>. Walk in the Spirit…led by Spirit. (how can one be led by HS?) (23) Live in the Spirit • When making decision to which to listen to, at the split moment of decision making, it’s not what you know, but it’s who you usually listen to. (How you live your life)

7. Bible Study (P1C) – …Perfect will of God • Word search “will of God”, and Micha 6:8 <link> • Will of God want us to __________, _______, _______ • Is will of God hard/easy to know? (depends on ________) • Is will of God hard/easy to follow? (depends on ________)

8. Bible Study (2) – People who follow “will of God” Group discussion • (2A) Genesis 6:1-12 (Noah) • (2B) Genesis 18:20, 19:4-7 (Lot) • (2C) Genesis 39:6-12 (Joseph) • (2D) Daniel1:3-10 (Daniel) • What the people of the time were doing? • What _______did?

9. Check for Understanding • What does it mean to be “transformed by the renewing of the mind”? • Summarize some of the sinful deeds of the people who did not know God? • Summarize the contrast in behavior shown by the people who knew God? (Led by Spirit)

10. Life Application Man/Woman of Strength (Group reading) • A strong m/w works out everyday to keep in shape • A m/w of strength kneels in prayer to keep soul in shape • A strong m/w isn’t afraid of anything • A m/w of strength shows courage in midst of fear • A strong m/w won’t led anyone takes advantage • A m/w of strength gives the best of self to everyone • A strong m/w makes mistake and avoids repeating it • A m/w of strength knows that one can receive blessing through mistake • A strong m/w walks sure-footedly • A m/w of strength knows God will catch him/her when falls • A strong m/w wears the look of confidence • A m/w of strength wears grace • A strong m/w has strong faith for the journey • A m/w of strength has faith that he/she will become strong through the journey.

11. Life Application – What about me • Do I know why is it important to follow God’s standard? • My answer: ____________ • Do I know what God’s will is? How do I know? • I will ___________ to know His Will. • Do I know the secret to follow God’s will? • I will ____________ to follow this will • To become a m/w of strength, I shall _________

12. Prayer Request • Upcoming Church event? • Family/Friend/Personal health/spirituality? • Things that concerns you?