SESSION 3
I. Acknowledging His Lordship:
Jesus is Lord whether we acknowledge it or not. We must choose to make Him the Lord of our lives if we claim to be His children.
1. Titles reveal important information about the people to whom they refer. What are some titles for Jesus in these verses?
- John 13:13
- Acts 2:36
- Revelation 19:16
Summarize what these titles reveal about Jesus.
2. Jesus Christ is Lord of…
- Colossians 1:18
- Colossians 1:16-17
- Romans 14:9
What is your definition of “Lord” as you feel it applies to Jesus?
3. What place should Christ hold in the believer’s life?
- Colossians 1:18
- Matthew 6:33
4. Read Philippians 2:5-11.
- How was Jesus Christ exalted?
- How will every person exalt Him?
5. Why should someone make Jesus Lord of their life?
- 1 John 3:1
- Jeremiah 29:11
- Matthew 10:29-31
II. Practicing the Lordship of Jesus Christ:
Once you accept Him as Lord of your life, you must prove that He is Lord by submitting to Him hour by hour and obeying Him daily.
1. A good test to see if He is really Lord of your life is to ask yourself, “Am I willing to do whatever Christ desires in this area of my life?” or “Will I be able to thank God for whatever happens in this area?”
- Name any area in your life that you have not allowed Christ to control.
- What can you do to acknowledge His Lordship in this area?
2. According to Luke 6:46-49…
- What is a good way to evaluate if Christ is Lord of your life?
- What is the best foundation upon which to build your life?
- How have you counted the cost required to follow Jesus?
- What might it cost you in the future?
- What is God asking you to change right now?
3. According to Luke 14:16-30…
- What excuses are often given for not following Jesus at His invitation?
- Name a good reason for not putting Christ in first place in your life?
4. What must you do with your life as a Christian?
- Romans 12:1
- Romans 12:2
5. What three things must a Christian do (Luke 9:23)?
_____________________ which means _______________________________
_____________________ which means _______________________________
_____________________ which means _______________________________
What does the Lordship of Christ mean to you?
III. Scripture memory verses for the week:
Luke 9:23, Colossians 1:18