Introduction:Introduction:

• The attitude in Christ that we want to develop in this lesson is readiness for home.

• What can I do to create the right attitudes?

• You Must Accomplish:

– Urgency and need…

– Change…

– Determination…

Your Urgency and Need!Your Urgency and Need!

• We all need Jesus the Savior. Romans 3:23; 6:23; Luke 2:11

• Jesus is the only way to heaven! Jn. 14:6; Jn. 6:68; 1 Jn. 5:20

• We must then, leave the sinful life and follow Jesus Christ the righteous every day.

1 Jn. 2:15-17, 1-2; Luke 9:23

Because of the Because of the Need and Urgency…Need and Urgency…

• Be watchful!– So that we ourselves will be ready. 1 John 2:28– No man knows the day or hour when Christ is

coming back for Judgment. Mark 13:32, 37– Like Job we look for it in faith! Job 19:25-27– We ought to look forward to the resurrection!

1 Corinthians 6:14; Romans 8:11

You Can Change Your Life You Can Change Your Life Through Christ!Through Christ!

• Anything that needs to be done to live for God, Jesus power will help you do it. Philippians 4:13; Ephesians 3:20

• We have the resurrected mindset to cling to. Col. 3:1-2; Phil. 4:4,8

• This new repentant life will convert us into what we need to be in Christ. 2 Cor. 5:17

Because of the Need for Change…Because of the Need for Change…

• We will be motivated to work!– Because of the hope of eternal life we will strive

to live a pure and blameless life. 1 John 3:3; Phil. 2:13-16a

• We will be motivated to encourage.– This hope is for our encouragement.

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

The Right DeterminationThe Right Determination

• Our life remembers and proclaims Jesus Christ and Him crucified. 1 Cor. 2:2

• We’re determined to help others when we can. Acts 11:29; Gal. 6:10

• Be determined to ask questions when we don’t know the answers. Acts 15:2; Mt. 7:7

The Right DeterminationThe Right Determination

• Determined to keep God’s commands regardless of the cost. Acts 5:29; Mk.10:28-30; Jn. 14:15

• Determined to keep your eyes on the prize! – Remembering Jesus…Hebrews 12:2– Remembering the call to heaven. Phil. 3:13-14,20

• Longing for the eternal home… 1 Peter 1:3-5

Are You Ready to Journey Are You Ready to Journey with Jesus?with Jesus?

• Make that decision to start or restart today!

• Become a Christian by…– Hearing and believing the gospel. 1 Cor. 15:1-4– Repent and convert your life. Acts 3:19– Confess your faith in Jesus. Acts 8:37– Baptism into Christ. Acts 22:16

– Be faithful, keeping Christ’s commands. Jn.14:15