Temple: Part 3 – What Three Words?

This Sunday, Simon Lace brings us the talk in the latest of our EBC services. We encourage you to reflect on the bible text and join us in the prayer that follows below.
 
The talk will be available clicking here from 10am on Sunday ^30th January
 
Once you have listened, here are some questions to consider:
 
Readings:

Hebrews chapter 12 verses 1 to 3
 
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.




Prayer & Reflection
 
Heavenly Father

We ask that you would, by the power of Your Holy Spirit living in us, remind us always to fix our eyes joyfully on Jesus. Help us to remember the purposes of love for which You created us and help us to run our lives according to those good purposes – and to do so with great perseverance.

Forgive us, O God, when we say and do and think things that are not consistent with our declaration that Jesus is King over our lives. Help us to forgive others, to love others, and to will the good of our brothers and sisters in Christ.

For your purposes, Lord – for Your Kingdom and Your glory.
In Jesus’ name. Amen.


 

Questions to Consider
1) Have you any areas in your life that you think are consistent with the three words “Jesus is King”? What are they?
2) Now how about any areas where you’d have to admit, if you are honest, you are pretty inconsistent? Again, what are they?
3) What small changes – that you think you could stick with and persevere with, could you make in your life – now, in this season?
4) Consider the three ‘pillars of wellbeing’ (rest, activity, nourishment) and write down some next steps that you could take in one, two or all three of those areas.
5) Try to create two lists – one that addresses your physical wellbeing, and one that addresses your spiritual wellbeing – it may be that your strong and weak ‘pillars’ look different in each, so be specific!