blueprint for life (discipleship) lesson 4 staying on the path of life

Blueprint for Life Blueprint for Life

(Discipleship)(Discipleship)

Lesson 4 Staying on Lesson 4 Staying on

the Path of Lifethe Path of Life

Staying on the Path of LifeStaying on the Path of LifeMemory Scripture – Matthew 6:33Memory Scripture – Matthew 6:33

But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Staying on the Path of LifeStaying on the Path of LifeMemory Scripture – Psalm 25:14Memory Scripture – Psalm 25:14

The secret of the Lord is with those who fear Him, And He will show them His covenant.

Staying on the Path of LifeStaying on the Path of LifeMemory Scripture – Deut 30:19-20Memory Scripture – Deut 30:19-20

19 I call heaven and earth as witnesses today against

you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and

cursing; therefore choose life, that both you and your

descendants may live; 20 that you may love the Lord your

God, that you may obey His voice, and that you may cling

to Him, for He is your life and the length of your days; and

that you may dwell in the land which the Lord swore to

your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, to give them.”

Staying on the Path of LifeStaying on the Path of Life

What Does the Path of Life look like?What Does the Path of Life look like?

How many find and stay on the Path?How many find and stay on the Path?

How can I make sure I stay on the Path?How can I make sure I stay on the Path?

What does the What does the

Path of Life Path of Life

look like? look like?

What does the Path of Life look like? What does the Path of Life look like? Matthew 7:13-14Matthew 7:13-14

13 “Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the

gate and broad is the way that leads to

destruction, and there are many who go in by

it. 14 Because narrow is the gate and

difficult is the way which leads to life, and there

are few who find it.

How many find How many find

and stay on the and stay on the

Path of Life?Path of Life?

How many find & stay on the Path? How many find & stay on the Path? Matthew 7:13-14Matthew 7:13-14

13 “Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the

gate and broad is the way that leads to

destruction, and there are many who go in by

it. 14 Because narrow is the gate and

difficult is the way which leads to life, and there

are few who find it.

How many find & stay on the Path?How many find & stay on the Path?

How many find & stay on the Path?How many find & stay on the Path?Old Testament ExampleOld Testament Example

Numbers 13:1-2Numbers 13:1-2




How many find & stay on the Path?How many find & stay on the Path?New Testament ExampleNew Testament Example

Luke 10:1Luke 10:1

Luke 10:17-24Luke 10:17-24

John 6:53-61John 6:53-61

John 6:66-71John 6:66-71

How many find & stay on the Path?How many find & stay on the Path?AIM ExampleAIM Example

183 have called AIM their church183 have called AIM their church

20 from Joe’s family20 from Joe’s family

27 still members27 still members

136 have left136 have left

How many find & stay on the Path?How many find & stay on the Path?

OT Example – 16.67%OT Example – 16.67%

NT Example – 15.7%NT Example – 15.7%

AIM Example – 16.67%AIM Example – 16.67%

How can I make How can I make

sure I stay on the sure I stay on the

Path of Life?Path of Life?

What can I do to stay on the Path?What can I do to stay on the Path? Matthew 6:33Matthew 6:33

John 10:10John 10:10

James 4:6-7James 4:6-7

1 Peter 5:5-81 Peter 5:5-8

John 8:31-32John 8:31-32

Psalm 16:11Psalm 16:11

Psalm 119:11Psalm 119:11

Isaiah 59:2Isaiah 59:2

Path of Life GamePath of Life GameAny Volunteers?Any Volunteers?

Clue #1Clue #1Psalm 43:4 Then I will go to the altar of God, To God my exceeding joy; And on the harp I will praise You, O God, my God.

Matthew _:_ _ But seek first his

kingdom and his righteousness, and all

these things will be given to you as well.

Clue #2Clue #2Psalm 150:5

Praise Him with loud cymbals;Praise Him with clashing cymbals!

Clue #3Clue #3Ephesians 2:6-7 6 And God raised us up with Christ and SEATED us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, 7 in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus.

2996x24/224 = _ _ _2996x24/224 = _ _ _

Clue #4Clue #4John 12:35 Then Jesus said to them, “A little while longer the light is with you. Walk while you have the light, lest darkness overtake you; he who walks in darkness does not know where he is going.

James 4:10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up.

Clue #5Clue #5Malachi 3:10 Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, That there may be food in My house, And try Me now in this,” Says the LORD of hosts, “If I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you such blessing That there will not be room enough to receive it.

Clue #6Clue #6

Clue #7Clue #7IPAD

The thief comes only to steal and kill and The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.life, and have it to the full.

John _ _:_ _

Takeaways from GameTakeaways from Game The Lord Shows Us the Next StepThe Lord Shows Us the Next Step

Acts 2:17, John 16:13Acts 2:17, John 16:13

He Prepares Us for the Next StepHe Prepares Us for the Next Step

1 Samuel 17:33-37, Psalm 34:10, Philippians 4:19, John 14:261 Samuel 17:33-37, Psalm 34:10, Philippians 4:19, John 14:26

We Must Do What He Tells UsWe Must Do What He Tells Us

Matthew 11:29-30, Romans 8:14, Proverbs 5:22Matthew 11:29-30, Romans 8:14, Proverbs 5:22

The Timing of the Lord is KeyThe Timing of the Lord is Key

Ecclesiastes 3Ecclesiastes 3

Proverbs 5:21 - For your ways are in full view of the Lord, and he examines all your paths.

blueprint for life (discipleship) lesson 4 staying on the path of life

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