Week 2

GUARD YOUR GLORY (Part 2)

By Sandra Clifton, D.Min.

 

Begin your study by reading, “Guard your Glory” by Kay Arthur (SpiritLed Woman magazine, Dec/Jan 2008).

 

Introduction

We have all fallen short of being like Jesus. The good news is that regardless of how much you have fallen short of this goal, you can begin to walk closer in Jesus’ ways today. As His believer, you carry His glory. Be encouraged that God’s Word will show you how to walk with His glory in you—and how to protect it every day.

 

What God Says

Read: Romans 3:23.

 

Write it out.

 

Deeper Insight

Read the following Scriptures (in New King James Version, as the exercises to follow will be based on that). Make brief notes of what each Scripture reveals about living and being in the glory of Christ.

 

Rom. 3:23: ____________________________________________________

 

Col. 1:27: ______________________________________________________

 

2 Thess. 1: 12: __________________________________________________

 

1 Thess. 2:12: __________________________________________________

 

1 Thess. 2:19-20: ________________________________________________

Application

Below are Scripture listings (taken from Deeper Insight section, using the NKJV). Place the letter of the listing in the blank space next to the theme (some are in phrase form) that speaks about that listing. Look up each Scripture listing and memorize it. Put the Scriptures on note cards or into your computer (as a screen saver). Keep your heart ablaze daily with these awesome reminders of God.

 

a) Rom. 3:23

 

b) Col. 1:27

 

c) 2 Thess. 1:12

 

d) 1 Thess. 2:12

 

_____ speaks of Christ the hope of glory

_____ speaks of all having fallen short of the glory of God

_____ speaks that you would walk worthy of God who calls you

_____ speaks that the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you

 

For Group Study

Begin your group time by reading aloud Col. 1:27. Go around the group and ask members to share what the phrase, “Christ in you, the hope of glory” means to each one. Encourage testimonies and sharing of how this scriptural truth/imagery has inspired some to walk worthy and to walk, keeping His glory an active part of their lives. Or share how this Scripture has made all the difference in their lives.

            Close the group session in prayer, thanking the Lord for His glory in their lives and that He makes a way for them to guard it.

 

Prayer

Memorize 1 Thess. 2: 12. Read it aloud as part of your prayer. Thank the Lord that He empowers you daily to walk worthy of His call.