Empowered%202%20Act%20Lesson%201:%20Empowered%20by%20God

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Empowered 2 ActLesson 1 Empowered by Gods Word

• Empowerment is not found from within a person,
  but rather from God and His Word.Being
  empowered means seeking Gods commands and
  glorifying Him in our decisions.

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Providing the Foundation

• Take a look at these pictures.  Rank these
  people according to their power.

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Goals

• Real strength comes from God.
• Gods Word provides direction.
• Motive must be focused on glorifying God.
• Gods plan for your life is the best.
• God provides forgiveness when we fail.

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Discussion

• What do the following book titles have in
  common Lose Thirty Pounds in Two Weeks, How to
  Meet Your Perfect Match, Six Steps to Becoming a
  Millionaire, and Organizing Your Life for
  Success?

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Discussion

• Why are self-help guides so popular today?

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Discussion

• What methods are incorporated by advertisers
  to convince you that you need to buy their
  products?

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Discussion

• What does the word empowered mean to you?

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Discussion

• In many cases, the world tells you that you
  have the power within you, but you need to find
  it and release it. Once you have gained control
  over that ability, you have been empowered. What
  are the truths and lies about this process?

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Discussion

• How is Gods empowerment different than a
  humanistic empowerment?

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Discussion

• Compare and contrast these two statements
• A. God helps those who help themselves.
• B. God has determined the course for our
  lives so we cant do anything about it anyway.

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Discussion

• Is the concept of God empowering me just
  another way of saying I have no freedom because
  God wants me to obey His laws?

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Discussion

• At times, I feel a lot of pressure to do
  sinful things. How is Gods empowerment going to
  help me avoid certain temptations?

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Activity Empowerment Partner

• Pick an Empowerment Partner who shares
  encouragement from Gods Word with you. Make a
  point to keep each other focused on glorifying
  God in your actions.