With the help of the Spirit, find an empty jar and start filling it with words and verses that refer to your understanding of "Abundant Life" (cut out small pieces of paper in the shape of leaves and write the references on them, beginning with a large one inscribed with the word "HOPE" or "SPIRIT" written on it, to represent "Christ in you, your hope of Glory")
Read 1 Thessalonians 5:17 and think about what it means to "pray continually" or "pray without ceasing"
Read Romans 12:2 and meditate about "the renewing of your mind" and "God's will".
Read Matthew 16:24 and Luke 9:23 and learn what it means to "deny yourself", "take up your cross", and "follow me" in this text.
Review "The Lord's Prayer" and "The Apostle's Creed", paying special attention to each element and what it means to you.
Take your favorite hymn and look for the Gospel message contained in it and the meaning to the lyrics.
In "Classic Christianity", read the story of Marge, from Louisville, KY, and try to determine if her question was really answered. How does Romans 8:1 apply to this story and to the question asked?
Try to determine for yourself the meanings of "Law" and "Grace" and reflect upon the progress of your own spiritual growth in Christ, and how it might be improved. How does the story of new and old wineskins in Matthew 9:17 apply to your life?
According to the sermon, are you truly enjoying the blessing of the first resurrection?