Promises
Expected time: 4 sessions of 15 minutes (except for memorization). Check each item when completed.
- Pray about this lesson. (Allow God to do beyond your capabilities in this lesson.)
- Read James 5:12 and 1 Kings 8:56. Should we make promises?
- Memorize James 5:12. Notes on memorization:
- It is difficult to succeed in any fundamental area of living without memorizing a verse on it.
- Always memorize in one translation.
- Always memorize word-for-word.
- When saying, always say the verse reference, then the verse itself, then the reference again.
- Memorize during "brainless" activities, like driving, standing in line, during commercials, ...
- Regularly review verses previously memorized.
- Read as many of the following as time permits, answering the questions below.
- When did God promise?
- What can we count on regarding God's promises? (Answer more than just, "He'll do what He promised.")
- What is the difference between an oath, a vow, a promise, and our word?
- When have we promised? (If we cross our fingers, does that affect our promise?)
- The easiest way to not break New Years Resolutions is to not make any. What's the difference between a goal and a promise? When should we set goals? When should we promise?
- From the above, determine something of which you need to change. One way to encourage success in this area is to say a memorized verse on this subject when struggling with what to do. What one other thing can you be doing to improve in this area?
This lesson is from the BibleSteak Team.