The Purpose Driven Life (Day 22-28)

(Chapter 22) We are created to become like Christ. What does NOT mean when “You were . . . created to be like God, truly righteous and holy”?

• You are spiritual beings

• You are intellectual

• You are relational

• You have a moral consciousness

• You will become God

(Chapter 22) What is Christlikeness all about?

• Transforming your character

• Losing your personality

• Transforming your personality

• Becoming a mindless clone

(Chapter 22) What is true about spiritual maturity?

• Bible study and prayer

• A solitary, individual pursuit

• God uses His Word, people, and circumstances to mold us

• Practice being like Jesus without being in relationship

(Chapter 23) What is NOT true about our spiritual growth?

• You need to let go old routines, develop new habits, and intentionally change the way you think

• It is automatic and doesn’t take an intentional commitment

• You must want, decide, make an effort to grow, and persist in growing

• It is the result of making Christlike choices and depending on his Spirit to help

(Chapter 24) How can we avoid troubles?

• Base our choices on God’s Word

• Base our choices on culture

• Base our choices on tradition

• Base our choices on reason

(Chapter 24) Why can the truth, God’s Word, transform us?

• The Holy Spirit uses God’s Word to make us like Christ

• It is alive; when God speaks, things change

• It is the spiritual nourishment for spiritual strength and growth

• All of them

(Chapter 25) Knowing that God is sovereignly in control; He uses everything that happens to you to build your Christlike character, how would we respond to problems as Jesus?

• Remember that God’s plan is good

• Rejoice and give thanks

• Refuse to give up

• All of them

(Chapter 26) God doesn't tempt us but he can use temptation to help us grow. What is Not true about temptation?

• While it is Satan’s primary weapon to destroy you, God uses it to develop you

• Every time you choose to do good instead of sin, you are growing in Christ

• God develops the fruit of the Spirit in your life by allowing you to experience those

• Temptation lies around us, starts in circumstances

(Chapter 27) God will not permit any temptation that you could not overcome. What are the biblical keys you must to practice to defeating temptation?

• Refocus your attention on something else, not fight the thought

• Reveal your struggle to a godly friend or support group

• Resist the Devil, don’t passively resign to his attacks but to fight back

• Realize your vulnerability, never let down your guard

• All of them

(Chapter 28) Which one is NOT the reason why it takes so long to change and grow up?

• God is concerned about how fast we grow, not how strong we grow

• We are slow learners, and have a lot to unlearn

• We are afraid to humbly face the truth about ourselves

• Growth is often painful and scary, and habits take time to develop