Preview: There is no time to rest back on our beliefs and wait to begin our work. We must constantly strive to be alert to learning and sharing the Word of God with all of those around us.
Scripture Reading: Ephesians 5:1-21.
Memory Verse: Ephesians 5:14.
1. What is one way to wake up and live? II Chronicles 7:14.
2. What are some other ways? Proverbs 4:4 & Psalm 19:8-11.
3. Has God appointed certain ones to help wake us up? Isaiah 58:1 & Ephesians 4:11-13.
4. How did Jesus enlighten Nicodemus? John 3:1-10.
5. What transformation took place in the prodigal son’s life when he came to himself (woke up)? Luke 15:18-19.
6. Did his father recognize that there had been a change? Luke 15:20-24.
7. Is it time to wake up? Romans 13:11-14.
8. What does Jesus tell us? Luke 21:25-28.
9. How did John feel about awaking the sleepers? Matthew 3:1-2.
10. What did Paul have to say? Romans 12:1-2.
11. What did Peter have to tell us? II Peter 3:9-14.
12. What great promise is made to those who awake and stay awake? Matthew 24:13.
Note: Since there are so many terms or words to define AWAKE, we can rest assured that this tells us that, by nature, humanity is very sleepy. God help us to wake up before it is too late.