Called Out

the LIFE lab

Do I believe the gospel? (In other words do you believe that Jesus is God’s Son, He came in the flesh, died and rose again, and that only through Him can we receive grace and reconciliation)
If you struggle with belief, your challenge is to discuss it this week with a pastor or in your small group.

What is my calling? Am I doing it? How does my calling relate to my faith in Jesus Christ?
If you are not in step with your calling, your challenge is to share with someone or your small group one thing you will do this week to bring yourself more in line with what God has called you to do. Ask that person or your group to hold you accountable.

Do I see myself as “set-apart” for God’s “big picture?” Am I serving His purposes or my own?
If you feel like you are more interested in serving your own purposes, the challenge is to repent. That means to ask God to forgive you for being “out of step” and to turn around and go God’s way. What specifically do you need to stop doing? What specifically do you need to start doing?
As you accept these challenges, keep track of what happens! You will be given opportunities to report

The CONNECTION (Into Next Week)

1. What percentage of your time do you spend with people who would identify themselves as church going Christians? What percentage of your time do you spend with people who do not attend church regularly and who would not identify themselves as Christian?

2. How does that balance of time fit with our calling as believers?

3. Would you say that “the gospel” is evident in your life to those who would not identify themselves as Christian? Would they see it as attractive or as a “turn off.”

We encourage you to “blog-back” your responses at www.kevinrobertson.blogspot.com OR email to pastorkevin@marinachristian.org.