Breaking Away From Busy
A Berean Study
Session 1 – Definition & Vision
Introduction
Ø Why are we/do we feel busy?
Ø What do we want?
Ø Define busy:
Ø How will we study (Acts 17:10-12)?
Ø Inspiration of Scripture (John 1:1-3 & 14, Hebrews 4:12, Exodus 24:3-4, Deuteronomy 31:9-13, 2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Timothy 4:12, 1 Corinthians 1:14-17, COF 1.04-1.07)
Ø Do we interpret scripture in the context of our life, or do we interpret our life in the context of the scriptures?
Selected Readings
Ø 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12. Ambition: Philotimeomai [fil-ot-im-eh'-om-ahee] to be fond of honor, i.e. emulous (eager or earnest to do something).
Ø Luke 10:38-41
Ø Other:
Ø Other:
Exercise: A Perfect Day
Exercise: Begin with the End in Mind
Assignments
Ø John 4:1-42
Ø Mark 10:17-22
Ø Romans 12:1-2
Ø Hebrews 12:1-2
Ø Mark 19:24
Ø Pray-Read-Pray-Think-Pray-Meditate
Session 2 – Trade-in Value
Review
Acceptance Time. What thoughts registered with you over the past week?
Bein’ Berean. What scriptures have you found to confirm or contest what we have discussed?
Mechanism of the Mind
Some Models/Schools to Consider
Ø Consultant from
HellHeaven (PDL)Ø 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (Covey)
Ø Clutter to Clarity (Twigg)
Ø The Too Busy Book (Anderson)
What are we willing to give up?
Ø John 4:1-42
Ø Mark 10:17-22
Ø Romans 12:1-2
Ø Hebrews 12:1-2
Ø Mark 19:24
Ø Philippians 3:7-8
Exercise: Letter to Jesus
Assignments
Ø Hebrews 13:5
Ø Luke 12:25
Ø Philippians 4:4-9
Ø Romans 5:1-5
Ø Galatians 5:1-12
Session 3 –
Law & OrderComing to ClarityReview/Acceptance Time/Bein’ Berean
It’s the Law
Ø Murphy’s Laws
Ø Parkinson’s Law
Ø Law of Diminishing Returns
A quick look at:
Tribulation: Thlipsis (thlip'-sis); pressure (literally or figuratively)
Hebrews 13: 1-3
Matthew 25:34-46
Matthew 18:28-30
James 4:14
Wrapping Up—What Next Steps Will You Take?
Ø Specific Ideas that you can act on now:
Ø Concepts that require more thinking and task derivation:
Ø Further Study I plan to do:
Graduation Exercise: Write a 100 word devotion or poem about what you learned. Email it to tomspence0302@gmail.com or give it to him in person this Sunday.
If you were holding a banquet for everyone you loved, would you leave your best food in the refrigerator and pantry or would you prepare it and serve it on your best china where all could enjoy? What a crazy question. Let me rephrase it. If you were called to love one another, would you leave the gifts that the Holy Spirit gave you undiscovered or search for them so they could benefit the Body of Christ? Join us on September 10th as we begin a study on Gifts of the Spirit.
A Study of approaches to dealing with a busy world using a method modeled by the Jews in Berea who were fair-minded, ready to hear the Good News, and dedicated to searching the scriptures so they would know the truth.
A Perfect Day
In the space below, write what a perfect day would be. Describe in as much or as little detail as you like. Use complete sentences, bullets, sketches if necessary, or anything else that makes for a complete picture. You are only constrained to the fact that you must live this day in your own body in this part of the world. You may share what you write if you want to, but this may be a very private exercise if you prefer.
Do not scroll down until you have completed this exercise.
Now look at your perfect day and answer the questions below.
What will I have done to:
Show my love for God (Dt 6:6, 11:1, 11:13, 11:22, 19:9, 30:6, 30:20, Jos 22:5, 23:21, Ps 31:23, 97:10, 116:1, Mt 22:37, Mk 12:30, Lk 10:37):
Show my love for my neighbor (Lev 19:18, Mt 5:43, Mt 19:19, Mk 12:31, 12:33, Lk 10:27, Ro 13:9, Gal 5:14, Ja 2:8):
Fulfill my part of the Great Commission (Mt 28:19, Act 1:8):
Used my gifts for the good of the Body of Christ:
Hear God (Ex 14:4, Ne 8:11, Ps 37:7, 46:10, Jer 47:6, Zec 2:13, Mk 4:39, Jer 10:1, 49:20, 50:45, Jas 1:19, 1:22):
Should your Master return at the end of this perfect day, would He look at it and say, “Well done my good and faithful servant!” Pick a point on the scale below
Well Done! Take Away His Talent and Give it to the one who has 10
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Here is another perspective on a Perfect Day...
End Breaking Away From Busy Notes.
And here is a great website for devotions shared among a community of believers:
