CHALLENGES FOR 2006

#1-Preparing our Hearts……Ezra 2:10a

WFR Discussion Guide—Sunday PM, 1-8-06

OPEN IT

1.    What was the best and the worst of 2005 for you or your family?

       2.    How do you prepare for a New Year? (Planner? Resolutions? Go-with-the-flow?)

EXPLORING THE TEXT

       3.    Eph. 1:18 How does one have the “eyes of his/her heart enlightened”?  How important is “hope” in preparing our hearts for Christ?

4.    Rom. 2:25-29 & Col. 2:11-15 What is the significance of spiritual circumcision in these texts?  How does this help us to prepare our hearts for Christ?

5.    What are the biggest obstacles to releasing our hearts to Christ?

PERSONALLY SPEAKING

6.    What are some broad or general things you would like to improve upon in 2006 in preparing your heart for service to Christ?

7.    What is (at least) one SPECIFIC thing you plan on doing this year to reach that goal?

PRAYER