Godly Character Disciple U Mark Bettenga Part I: Pursuit of God
Would those around you say that you have a godly character, or would it make you nervous if they were asked?
Are you a person who will obey God, despite it being frightening or challenging moving out of a place of safety?
Have you ever had a moment where you took a step that took courage? What happened? Or maybe you had a moment where you lacked courage and did not step in obedience; how did you feel afterward?
Do you have the courage to stand for God no matter the consequences?
In this world, what guides your life and right and wrong?
Do you have an inner circle of people in your life that points and pushes you toward God?
What are you doing with the truth that God has given you?
What things in the Word of God are you not settled in? Where do you not know if you completely believe what the Word of God says? Are you willing to seek and settle those areas?
Are you consistent in how you act in all areas, whether alone or with others?
Have you ever claimed to be something, and your actions proved you wrong? What happened?
How can you improve in the area of integrity?
Have you ever had a small thing slowly grow into a big issue in your life? How did you fix it?
Are you prepared to live in the world with your convictions and to stand firm for God?
Part II: Godly Legacy Are you investing in anything or anyone in your life that will last long after your life?
Are you seeking after the crowd and the norm, or are you seeking after the life God has for you?
Do you know what your purpose is? If not, how will you pursue discovering it?
How has your view of surrender changed since hearing about the biblical idea of surrender? Are you fully surrendered to God?
Do you trust God to provide for you?
What do you think of Mark saying, “you will never know God as all you need until He is all you have”? Did that stir anything up in you or challenge you in any way?
What do you think of the difference between wrestling with God and fighting against God? Do you have experience with either or both of those? How did it turn out? Do you have any spiritual scars from wrestling with God?
Are you willing to give God your name the way Jacob did?