Opening Question: "What animal would you like to be?" Why?
The ANT
Proverbs 6:6-8
1. Q: What characteristics come to mind when you think of an ant?
A: hardworking, unified, plan ahead self motivated, etc ...
2. Q: What prevents us from being like this?
A: Laziness, pride, selfishness, etc
Proverbs 6:9~11
3. Q: How do we know when we are spiritually asleep?
A: not reading Bible, not praying, not radical with sin, not evangelistic, etc ...
4. Q: What are the consequences of this?
A: SPIRITUAL POVERTY!!!
The MULE
Psalms 32:8-9
5. Q: What characteristics come to mind when you think of a mule?
A: Stubborn, rebellious, stupid, etc ...
6. Q: What areas in our lives do we find it hard to be corrected in?
A: Marriage, work-situation, raising children, religion, etc...
7. Q: Why?
A: Pride, fear, insecurity, etc ...
The LION
I Peter 5:8
8. Q: What characteristics come to mind when you think of a lion?
A: Aggressive, dangerous, cunning, etc ...
DESCRIBE HOW LIONS HUNT FOR THE ANIMALS SEPARATED FROM THE PACK AND THAT ARE WEAKER.
9. Q: When are we easy prey for Satan?
A: Alone, spiritually malnourished, in tempting situations, etc...
10. Q: Since Satan is so dangerous, why are people not alert and self-controlled?
A: Deceived, stupid, love sin, etc...