"Wide Awake" Message 12-8-2019

Point:
Living a vibrant Christian life isn’t expecting Jesus to
live it for
us as we sit back and wonder why He’s not doing His job; instead, It’s a life He lives
through
us as we willingly and actively partner with Him.

Scripture:
Ex. 23:20-24; Rom. 13:11-14; Eph. 5:14-16

Questions:

What are some things that you do everyday
without even having to think about them, things that just become routine? How easy is it to make this a habit with more important areas of your life? What kind of problems could this create?

Read Ex. 23:20-22. What are the things
in life you find yourself paying the most
attention to, and why? How can we make sure we are carefully listening to God when He speaks?

Read Eph. 5:14-16. Would you describe your
pursuit of God as one that is alive and active or one that can actually be done while “sleepwalking”? Explain.

Read Rom. 13:11. How can “religious activity”
be done “in your sleep,” without having to truly connect your mind, heart, and spirit?

Read Rom. 13:11-14; Eph. 4:27. What bad
habits have you mindlessly allowed in your life? In what ways do you think God is telling you to “wake up”? What are you going to do about it?