lesson 5, week 2: Review and Study of Lessons 1-4, Week 2

Use as an individual review of the week.

Today’s Scripture Focus:

But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength.  They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.  Isaiah 40:31 NIV

*Before you begin, ask the Holy Spirit to teach you as you read God’s Word and seek His meaning.

What I learned

Lessons 1 & 2:

If my hope (faith) is in the Lord, He promises to __________ my strength.

What treasure do we have within our bodies if we have accepted Jesus as our Lord and Savior?_________

Why does Scripture refer to our bodies as being

God’s temple? _________________________________

Knowing this truth, how should we care for our bodies?_____________________________________

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In this age, does the Holy Spirit rest upon man, appear in a physical presence, or indwell man?________________

Have each member of your group share a statement of affirmation.  If you are working alone, read aloud your affirmation statements.

Physical food is important to our bodies, but what spiritual nourishment must we desire?_______________

Why do you think God mentions food and the desire for food in His Word?__________________

What kind of problems can over indulgence of food cause?____________________________________

Who was the young man that convinced King Nebuchadnezzar’s guard to feed them vegetables and water instead of rich foods and drinks?_____________

What were the results?_____________________

Why do you think God placed this story within His Word?_______________________________________

What happened to the Israelites when they became greedy with food?_____________________________

How do our eating habits affect our energy level?_____________________________________ 

Our eating and drinking should glorify _________?

Share what you think it means to soar on eagles wing._______________________________________

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Write out

--something the Holy Spirit has revealed to you about your eating or drinking habits.

--or some step that you plan to take to improve your eating and drinking habits.  

Lessons 3 & 4: 

Physical exercise is necessary to _____________.

Why can’t I do the good I want to do? _______________

In order to be successful in tasks, we need to have faith and rely on  ________ grace. 

If we don’t want to grow weary, our focus needs

To be on the ___________&_____________blessings and benefits.   Our main focus needs to be on the ______________ awaiting us at the end.

God can erase our stumbles and bumbles, reminding us to fall-up because He is ___________& ________ to forgive us when we confess our sins.

When we feel like giving up, it is not God, but ________ who is discouraging us.

Share with your group some affirmations of faith.  Read aloud your statements.

What special gift does God want you to enjoy?_____________________________

If laziness is not pleasing to God, how does He feel about overworking?_______________________

The danger in never saying no to a request for service is ___________________________________.

What three-fold method can help us discern God’s will?___________, _____________, and ___________.

Share with your group, or if working alone, go over your notes regarding what you have learned regarding God’s rhythm for your life.

What four promises has God given you in this week’s Scripture?

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What insight have you gained from this week’s study and what action do you plan to take?

Father,

Thank You for desiring physical wholeness for me.  Thank You for indwelling me with Your sweet Holy Spirit, and thank You that Your grace is sufficient for me.  I have placed my hope in You, and I claim Your promises

--that You will renew my strength;

--that I will soar on wings like eagles;

--run and not grow weary;

--and walk and not faint. 

Father, thank You for Your enabling power.  In Jesus Name, Amen.