Bethesda Chapel 2001
SG Bible Study #1

Living with a Purpose - Part I

Text: Luke 16:10-13

Memory verse: Luke 16:10

"He who is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much; and he who is dishonest in a very little is dishonest also in much" (RSV).

Warm up question

"If a task is once begun, never leave it till it’s done. Be the labour great or small, do it well or not at all"

Q1. Take turns to share from your experience what you think of the above saying.

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Brief discussion

Q2. Read the parable in Luke 16:1-9, in your view what is the main thrust of the parable? (see Luke 16:10-13)

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Application - Setting Personal Goals for 2001
(as this is the start of the year, spend more time on this question)

Q3. If there are two or three things you must to achieve in this year, which among the following areas do you reckon are most important to you?

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(Spend about five minutes alone, quietly contemplating the items below in A, B and C. If you are alone, share with someone who is your confidant. If you are in a small group, you may wish to pair up and share. Share only one or two and complete the rest in your own time.)

A Communion with God (Personal covenant)

Targets/habits for quiet time/bible reading/bible study/exercises - development of Christian character.

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B Community Building (Social covenant)

Areas of service/ministry to others, practice of Christian love, and use of talents and spiritual gifts for the others – use supplementary list such as "Operation Andrew" card for actions/details.

1) with regard to the family - evangelism and edification

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2) with regard to friends - evangelism mandate

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3) with regard to fellow Christians in Bethesda Chapel/other churches – edification (teaching, training, worship, prayers, fellowship, building up, missions, use of spiritual gifts for the common good)

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C Co-creativity (Creation mandate)

1) with regard to office/school work/work at home

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2) with regard to nature and the environment

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