I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! So, because you are lukewarm--neither hot nor cold--I am about to spit you out of my mouth.
Revelation 3:15-16
From Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do . . .
1 Chronicles 12:32
Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions.
Proverbs 18:2
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is--his good, pleasing and perfect will.
Romans 12:2
And who knows but you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?
Esther 4:14
For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
Ephesians 2:10
Read
The Book of Esther
Reflect
What has stuck with you from this weekend's message? What challenged you?
How do you know that you've slipped into acting like a cranky muppet?
Greg listed four practices to help us engage with social media. Which one do you find the most helpful, and why?
How can you responsibly engage with our world and understand the times for God's Kingdom?
What fears are currently keeping you in the balcony?
How is God calling you to change the world practically?
What steps can you take this week to not settle for a lukewarm life and jump out of the balcony?
Do
Watch your diet. Be a savvy consumer. Do a deeper dive. Guard against demonizing.
Go Deeper
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