Why do you think so many Christians stop going to church and lose their faith in college? What can you do to be different?
Have you ever observed someone who seems to have a close relationship with God? What qualities do they possess that make you think this?
Many try to follow God halfheartedly.
You can follow God wholeheartedly.
What is the difference between doing something halfheartedly and wholeheartedly?
If someone played a sport wholeheartedly what would that look like?
Finish these sentences:
- You can tell someone is following God wholeheartedly because…
- The problem with following God halfheartedly is…
Why do you think so many Christians try to follow God halfheartedly?
Place an X on the line where you feel you are:
Halfhearted ———————————————- Wholehearted
You will face “Anakites”
struggles, trials, temptations, persecution, addictions
You can overcome.
Have you ever wondered why some people seem to overcome struggles and sin more easily than others? What do you think contributes to this?
Have you ever felt persecuted for being a Christian? Do you think it’s a common problem?
On a scale of 1 to 10 (1 being not at all and 10 being a lot) how often do you struggle with these:
Stress 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Temptation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Anger 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Sadness 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Persecution 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Halfheartedness 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10