Sermon Application Questions:
1. Is there a clear and purposeful connection in your mind between the instructions in God’s word and your living of your life? Is there a recent example of you reading something in your Bible and purposing to implement what you read into your life? If that hasn’t happened recently, why do you think that is?
2. How convinced are you of the goodness of God’s instructions? Is your desire to obey more begrudging or truly joyful?
3. Are you operating daily with an awareness of Jesus’ presence? What might you do to heighten your awareness of that wonderful reality?
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