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A FULL LIFE
WRITE YOUR PERSONAL THOUGHTS ON THESE QUESTIONS
Just what is this “Full Life” that Jesus talks about? Could it be a
life with plenty to eat, good health, all the money we want and few trou-
Why is it so hard to remember that Jesus will return at any minute? bles to bother us? Life in lush, green pastures? Did he come to give us
the kind of abundant life that is comfortable and convenient? No, He
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wants to provide us with a life that has meaning and is free of all the
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“extra stuff” we do to try and fill our lives.
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________________________________________________________________ We need to adopt the attitude Jesus has: Empty ourselves of our
______________________________________________________ selves, become slaves to Christ and servants of each other, humble and
obedient. It means getting to the point where we take our hands entirely
off our lives. Not even a finger is left on any activity or thought; all is sur-
Does it make you excited that Jesus will return? rendered to the control of Jesus. We begin to imitate Christ in our
thoughts, actions, words and opinions of others. We realize that we
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don’t need more “things” in our lives; instead, we make do with what we
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have so that we have more to share with others. Prayer and the study of
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scripture become the top priority.
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______________________________________________________ This abundant life that Jesus died to give us causes us to want to
share the good news with others. So we want to talk “Jesus” to those
who will listen. This change of lifestyle is made possible by the activity of
What do you think it will look like when Jesus returns? the Holy Spirit, who gives us a new spirit that is in tune with God’s pur-
pose for us.
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________________________________________________________________ The “abundant life” is not about religion. It’s not about church.
________________________________________________________________ It’s not about how much scripture you read, or if you show up regularly
________________________________________________________________ on Sunday. It’s about grace more significant than our sin. It’s about sanc-
______________________________________________________ tified, holy living. It’s about the deep-down assurance that you belong to
the Risen Savior. It’s about a desire to tell others about this new life.
“Life to the fullest” is God’s gift to us, free and unconditional. So how are
we doing in our desire to live a “full” life? And is Christ at the center of
our efforts?
