Friday, 19 April 2019

Lesson 3 (April 13-19), Preparing for Change

Unprepared

  1. Why do you think, God did not give the power of foresight, the ability to see into the future, to all people like He gives to prophets?
  2. To what extent may we ask God to reveal to us the future that we can choose more wisely?
  3. How can one prepare for unexpected changes that come during one's lifetime?
Preparing for Marriage
  1. Is it God's plan for every person to get married?
  2. What traits of character are important for people contemplating marriage?
  3. What negative characteristics indicate that one is not yet ready for marriage?
Preparing for Parenting
  1. How important is it for a couple to have children? Under what circumstances should parents wit before having a child? Is it okay not to have children?
  2. What changes might parents need to make in their lives before having a child?
  3. How much influence do parents have on a child's future, what he or she can become and how successful the child might be in life?
Preparing for Old Age
  1. How much can we do to prolong our lives? 
  2. Is it better to save up for old age or to spend it on children and have them look after you when you are old? 
  3. What examples are there in the Bible that can guide in preparation for old age?
Preparing for Death
  1. Should we prepare for death or for translation to heaven?
  2. What problems that arise after death should one try to avoid?
  3. How early should one start preparing for death?