FAITHFULNESS

Adult SS Lesson March 11, 2012

FAITHFULNESS

INTRODUCTION

A Christian holds this high status of being a child of God.  With that status a child of God has much privilege.  It has been said; however, that with much privilege comes much responsibility.  It is also true that God has given the Christian a great responsibility to fulfill.

KEY VERSE:  I Corinthians 4:2 “Moreover, it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.”

In reviewing I Corinthians 4:2 we see that faithfulness is required of a steward.  A steward is the manager of another person’s possessions.  As Christians the Lord calls us to be stewards of His possessions.

1.         According to I Corinthians 4:2 what is the most outstanding characteristic that a steward should have?                                                                                                                           

2.         a)         What does it mean to be faithful?                                                                             

                                                                                                                                                           

            b)         Why do you think that the Lord requires faithfulness?                                             

                                                                                                                                                           

3.         As Christians we should be like Christ.  Read Deuteronomy 7:9.  What quality does God have that makes him true to his promises and commitments?                                      

                                                                                                                                                           

4.         According to II Corinthians 5:18, 19 what has God given us?                                             

                                                                                                                                                           

5.         II Corinthians 5:20 calls us                                                                  for Christ.

6.         What is an ambassador for Christ?                                                                                        

7.         Are you an ambassador for Christ?                                                                                       

What will you do to improve those areas that you’ve rated low in faithfulness?                             

                                                                                                                                                           

1.         How does a Christian’s testimony of unfaithfulness affect God?                                        

                                                                                                                                                           

            The Lost Man?                                                                                                                       

            Himself?                                                                                                                                 

            Christian Brethren?                                                                                                                

2.         Read Revelation 3:15.  Why is God upset by lukewarm Christians?                                    

                                                                                                                                                           

            What would be better for Christ’s testimony than a lukewarm Christian?                           

                                                                                                                                                           

            How can we avoid being lukewarm?                                                                                     

                                                                                                                                                           

3.         a)         List some things that you have that God owns.                                                        

                                                                                                                                                           

            b)         List some things that you have that God does not own.                                           

                                                                                                                                                           

4.         Explain how I Corinthians 10:31-33 is applied in the life of a faithful Christian.                

                                                                                                                                                           

                                                                                                                                                           

5.         Why is it so important to be faithful?