BIBLE STUDY #7
WHAT GOD EXPECTS
Begin memorizing Matthew 22:37.
"Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and
with all your mind."
Deuteronomy 10:12 -- And now, Israel, what does the Lord your
God require from you, but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in all His
ways and love Him, and to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and
with all your soul.
As Christians we should always remember what God expects from us.
In this lesson you should learn:
A. We should fear God.
B. We should love Him and obey Him.
C. We should serve Him from our hearts.
FEAR does not mean to be afraid or frightened of God. To fear
God means to respect Him, have reverence for His holiness, to be in awe of
His majesty and glory.
1. What does God promise for those who fear Him?
Luke 1:50
Acts 10:35
2. When God judges the whole earth, who will He have rewards
for?
Revelation 11:18
Proverbs 1:7--The fear of the Lord is the beginning of
knowledge.
Proverbs 9:10--The fear of the Lord is the beginning of
wisdom.
3. What is produced by fearing the Lord?
Proverbs 15:16 -- Better is a little with the fear of the Lord than
great treasure and turmoil with it.
LOVE -- The Greek word AGAPE, translated LOVE (or CHARITY in some
translations), means the self-less, giving love that comes from God. It is
a sacrificing, caring love that seeks what is best for others and not itself.
Read I John 4:7-5:5 to get a better idea about AGAPE.
I Corinthians 13:4-7 defines AGAPE. Read it and substitute the name
Jesus in the place of love (or charity) to see if He fits the
definition. Then try it with your own name and see how it fits you!
4. Why do we love God?
I John 4:19
5. What did Jesus say the most important commandment was?
Mark 12:29-30
6. What other commandment did He say was also important?
Mark 12:31
7. If we are to love God, what else must we do?
I John 4:20-21
8. What will we do if we truly love the Lord?
John 14:23
I John 5:2-3
To serve God involves putting our faith into action. Our faith
demonstrates itself through our good works. Read James 2:14-26.
9. James said we should not just be hearers of God's Word.
What else should we do?
James 1:22
10. What does Jesus say about the man who hears His words and then put
them into action?
Matthew 7:24-27
11. When we do good works or deeds for others, who does Jesus say we are
really serving?
Matthew 25:31-40
12. What was God's purpose for creating us in Christ Jesus?
Ephesians 2:10
13. If a Christian does lots of good works, but love (agape) is not
the reason for doing them, what does the Bible say about that person?
I Corinthians 13:1-3
14. The Bible says we are to do good works. Are we saved by doing them?
Ephesians 2:8-9
Titus 3:5
Proverbs 21:2-3 -- Every man's way is right in his own eyes, but the
Lord weighs the hearts. To do righteousness and justice is desired
by the Lord rather than sacrifice.
All works should be from inside your heart, not just an outward show
for others to see. When your works are judged by the Lord, He does
not see the outward appearance of the work, but the inward motive.
The outward actions of going to church, witnessing, doing good works,
etc., do not make you a Christian. Going to church does not make
you a Christian any more than going to McDonald's makes you a
hamburger! You are a Christian because Jesus has come inside your
heart. Your outward actions show others what has happened inside
your heart.
15. When we serve God from a true heart, what will unbelievers
do when they see our good works?
Matthew 5:16
I Peter 2:12
Congratulations. You have completed the course!
Write out the memory verse for this lesson below.
Jesus said, "Come to Me . . ." and "learn from me . . . "
(Matthew 11:28-29).
You have come to Him and are learning from Him through Bible study and
memorization. Keep it up! For Jesus also said,
"If you continue in my Word, you are my disciples indeed" (John 8:31).
God bless you as you continue to grow in Jesus.
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