Comparing Lydia's Life with Our Own...How do we fit in?

• Lydia connected herself as a religious advocate with the devout women of the area.
• With an OPEN HEART Lydia was receptive to all God had for her.
• As an intelligent woman, Lydia chose her days wisely, by honoring God in her vocation, and taking appropriate time for prayer.
• With a hunger for more, Lydia showed that she was teachable.
• As a woman of good judgment, Lydia fellowshipped with other Christians, and exercised the gift of hospitality which God had given her.
• With a thirst for more of God in her life, Lydia discovered what it was to have a close relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ as Lord of her life.
• As a born-again believer Lydia shared her faith with others.
• Lydia, as an independent, prominent businessperson, worked as unto the Lord.

Question for the Group:
Discuss with group the importance of attaching oneself with other Christians.

Challenge:
With whom do you attach yourself?

Question for the Group:
Read John 1:12, 13 together
Discuss together the difference between being religious about God to having a relationship with Christ.

Challenge:
How would you assess your own relationship with the Lord?

Question for the Group:
Discuss with group how God fits in your life on a daily basis.

Challenge:
How can you honor God?

In your prayer life? In your vocation? In your home life?

Question for the Group:
Describe together what it means to be teachable.

Challenge:
When are you most receptive the teachings of God's Word?

Question for the Group:
Discuss Lydia's life in regards to the following:

As an Independent Woman As a Prominent Business Woman As a Fire Cracker for the Lord Jesus Christ

Challenge:
What impressed you most about Lydia?

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