WINTER 2020-21
WINTERWHENE M OTIO N SRISES P I R ITUALDISCIPLIN ES:BECOMING MORELIKE JESUS2020-21
GOD’SUNFAILINGPROMISEWe’ve messed up. You have. I have. We all have. And no matterhow good our intentions or efforts are, we can’t make up forthe wrong we’ve done.The Bible uses a much stronger word—sin—to describe howwe have failed to live according to God’s perfect standard(Rom. 3:23). The result of our sin is death (Rom. 6:23).Thankfully, we do not have to stay in this condemned state.In spite of our sin and rebellion against God, He loves us andmade a way for us to be forgiven and receive a new, eternallife, freed from the consequences of our sin. That way is JesusChrist, who paid the penalty of our sin and brokenness withHis own death (John 3:16; Rom. 5:8). When we turn away fromour sin in repentance and turn to Christ in faith, He gives usa new life, freed from the penalty of sin. We are made new inHim (2 Cor. 5:17).God’s unfailing promise—His commitment to us—is the bestguarantee we can be offered. “For everyone who calls on thename of the Lord will be saved” (Rom. 10:13).To receive a new life in Christ, you can pray a prayer like this:“ Dear God, I know I am a sinner. I believe Jesus died on thecross to forgive me of my sins and rose from the dead togive me new life. I’m sorry for all the wrong I’ve done andask You to forgive me. I now accept Your gift of eternal life.Thank You for Your love, forgiveness, and a new life in JesusChrist. From this day forward, I choose to follow You. In Jesus’name, Amen.”Share your decision to follow Jesus with a pastor or thosein your Bible study group. Be baptized as an expression ofyour faith. Get involved in a church that will help you grow inyour faith.
CONTENTS5EDITORIAL MARK CROSTON6GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOU7FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO GO DEEPER8DISCIPLESHIP PLANSTUDY 1STUDY 2WHEN EMOTIONS RISESPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES: BECOMINGMORE LIKE JESUSINTRODUCTION5911SESSION ONEWALKING IN GRIEFPsalm 116:1-9,15-1717SESSION TWOSHAKING OFF FEARPsalm 91:1-6,9-1661SESSION ONE THE BENEFIT OF SPIRITUALDISCIPLINES1 Timothy 4:1-1092331374350INTRODUCTION67SESSION THREEEMBRACING JOYPsalm 95:1-3; Luke 2:4-14SESSION TWOKNOWING GODPsalm 119:17-2475SESSION FOURREDIRECTING ANGERPsalm 35:1-3,13-18SESSION THREEINTIMACY WITH GODJohn 17:1-5,21-2681SESSION FIVEOVERCOMING WORRYPsalm 23:1-6SESSION FOURMAINTAINING FOCUS ON GODDaniel 9:1-7,17-1987SESSION SIXWEATHERING THE BLUESPsalm 31:1-8SESSION FIVECONNECTING TO CHRIST’S BODY1 Corinthians 12:12-2493SESSION SIXJOINING GOD’S WORKJohn 15:1-8SPECIAL FOCUS SESSIONCREATED FOR A PURPOSEJeremiah 1:4-10ARTICLESLEADER PAGES29DEALING WITH YOUR ANGER101STUDY ONE LEADER PAGES57DISCIPLINE YOURSELF129SPECIAL FOCUS SESSION LEADER PAGES73I AM THE VINE: A THEOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE135STUDY TWO LEADER PAGES99MAKE CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS WITH YOUR CLASS162COMING NEXT QUARTER114SET GOALS TO STRENGTHEN TEACHING160MOTIVATING CHRISTIANS TO GROWYO U3
O N T H E C OV E RBlake works as an operating manager atKetoBakes.com. But he is definitely not definedby his job. He and his wife Ashton want the waythey live and the work they do for Jesus Christ tobe evident above all else. He loves the Lord andis passionately striving to know Christ in his ownlife and also make Him known to others. Blakeand his wife aspire to include the transformationpower of Christ and the gospel in every area oftheir lives, whether serving in church ministriesor taking a stand for racial equality. He has futureplans that include owning a coffee shop witha gym attached, having a fitness clothing line,and serving others through itinerant ministry.Toward his goal in business, he is currentlyworking on the development of a fitness webpage. These days his attention is also focused onbuilding a strong and solid Christian foundationfor a family. When he has free time, it is spentweightlifting, reading, hiking with his wife, playingvideo games, and participating in worshipnights at his home with friends. Blake andAshton are members at Grace Center Church inFranklin, Tenn.WINTER 2020-21 Vol. 13 No. 2Christina Zimmerman Content EditorKen Braddy Director of Sunday SchoolBrandon Hiltibidal Director, Groups MinistryMark Croston Director of Black Church PartnershipsSend questions/comments to:Content Editor by email to christina.zimmerman@lifeway.com;or mail to Content Editor, YOU, One LifeWay Plaza, Nashville, TN37234-0175; or make comments on the web at lifeway.com.Printed in the United States of AmericaYOU (ISSN 1943-6230, Item 005030553) is published quarterly by LifeWay Christian Resources, One LifeWay Plaza, Nashville, TN 37234, Ben Mandrell, President. 2020 LifeWay Christian Resources. For ordering orinquiries, visit lifeway.com, or write LifeWay Resources Customer Service, One LifeWay Plaza, Nashville, TN 37234-0113. For bulk shipments mailed quarterly to one address, email orderentry@lifeway.com, fax 615-2515933, or write to the above address. We believe that the Bible has God for its author; salvation for its end; and truth, without any mixture of error, for its matter and that all Scripture is totally true and trustworthy. To reviewLifeWay’s doctrinal guideline, please visit www.lifeway.com/doctrinalguideline. Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Christian Standard Bible , Copyright 2017 by Holman Bible Publishers.Used by permission. Christian Standard Bible and CSB are federally registered trademarks of Holman Bible Publishers. NOTE: Some Internet addresses given in this periodical are outside the LifeWay Internet domain. Atthe time of this posting, the specific pages mentioned were viewed and approved by LifeWay editorial staff. Because information on these pages may have changed by the time of your viewing, the LifeWay editorial staffcannot be held responsible for content on pages outside their control. Specific page addresses referenced in this periodical possibly may link to inappropriate material.4YO U
E D I TO R I A LMARK CROSTONI am so excited when we get to gather in small groups to study theWord of God. Traditionally we only think of six emotions—happiness,sadness, fear, anger, surprise and disgust—but a recent study reportsthere are twenty-seven different human emotions1, and excited is onthat list. There are some people who think we should all be stoic,but our emotions are God-given. In fact, the Bible often tells of theemotions of God. Our emotions help us to celebrate the highs andnavigate the lows in life. Without them life would be stale and boring.After our study on emotions we will take some time to dig into ourneed to practice healthy spiritual disciplines. These two studiestogether remind us that successful Christian living is emotional, butis also guided within the consistent practice of spiritual disciplines.COVID-19 did not allow us to gather in the Summer of 2020, butmake your plans now to join us at the Black Church Leadership andFamily Conference. This all-in-one, energizing week is July 19-23,2021. I’m sure this year will feel like a family reunion.Learn more at www.lifeway.com/blackchurchlife. There is a fullprogram for every member of the family!Thanks for joining me in this season of study. Grab your Bible andallow God to speak through YOU!Be Blessed!Dr. Mark A. Croston Sr.YOU General EditorDirector of Black Church Ministrieswww.lifeway.com/BlackChurchLife1 Bruce Y. Lee, “Here are the 27 Different Human Emotions, According to a Study, Forbes,September 9, 2017, o-a-study/#1bb348611335YO U5
GETTINGTHE MOSTO U T O F YO UYOU is a three-in-one learner and leader resourcewith inspirational and educational features to enhanceBible study that leads to spiritual maturity and life change.Here is information to help you get the most out of YOU.L E A R N E R PAG E SThe first half of YOU includes pages for personal study. These shouldbe read by the learner and leader prior to group time. Included in eachsession:Memory Verses encourage filling the mind with the Word of Godto strengthen every aspect of spiritual life.Digging Deeper provides a deeper look at a word, character,or other aspect from the session.Did You Know? provides an African-American or urban historicalfact or update connected to the session.DA I LY R E A D I N G SIncluded with each session are five devotionals to be read by the learnerand leader. The benefits of a daily devotion are innumerable. Their primarypurpose in this resource is to focus attention on the biblical content ofeach session for application of and conformity to the Word of God.L E A D E R PAG E SThe second half of YOU includes pages to guide teaching each session.Leaders can use the leader pages to guide learners through the passageand its key emphases as detailed on the learner pages. Here aresuggestions on how to teach:Prior to the session, read and study the Bible passage, keywords,and learner pages.Plan teaching using the leader pages. Keep in mind that becauseof time, it may not be possible to use every teaching suggestion.Also the teaching suggestions are in sequential order for easy use.Features to use when teaching include: The Point, which is readilyrecognizable on the learner and leader pages; the question at the topof the first page of each learner session; Keywords on the Scripturepages; “Object Lessons”; “Digging Deeper”; “Did You Know?”; PackItems*; and Commentary at the end of each session on leader pages.Refine your teaching plans when necessary.P R AYBecause the Holy Spirit is the guide for your study, invite Him to show you how to“rightly divide the word of truth” as you teach your group. Read the Bible passageseveral times, asking the Holy Spirit to show you its meaning and application.* PAC K IT E M SThese are posters, charts, and handouts that can provide another layer toyour teaching and add needed variety that makes learning more interesting.The YOU Leader Pack is located at lifeway.com.6YO U
FOR THOSE WHOWA N T TO G O D E E P E RThe Advanced Bible Study is written for group members who desire moreextensive commentary. It includes exposition of each session’s Scripture passage,an examination of keywords, an introduction to the setting of the passage andbiblical life and times, questions to guide the study, and interactive responses tohelp readers apply God’s truths to their lives today.The Herschel Hobbs Commentary is designed specifically for leaders andprovides a comprehensive exposition of each session’s Scripture passage. Specificattention is called to items in the biblical text that readers would miss without acommentary. This commentary is based on the King James Version but interactswith all major English translations.Each quarter, Biblical Illustrator offers in-depth background information on Biblecustoms, history, culture, archaeology, and word studies through vivid photography,engaging maps and graphics, and lesson-targeted articles. You can subscribe toBiblical Illustrator by going to lifeway.com/biblicalillustrator or by calling 1-800458-2772. Forty additional articles (in PDF form) that support this quarter’s Biblestudies are available at lifeway.com/biblicalillustrator.Social Media: Connect with a community of YOU users.Post responses to questions, share teaching ideas, and link to great blog content.Facebook.com/YOUbiblestudyFor more about YOU go to www.lifeway.com/YOUYO U7
DISCIPLESHIPPLANThe Pathway of DiscipleshipGrowing in Christ is a journey—a lifelong journey—but what does that look like? LifeWay’s researchreveals eight signposts that indicate believers are on the discipleship pathway that leads to spiritualmaturity. Each year, YOU engages all eight of these areas. Following this intentional plan fordiscipleship ensures progress on the pathway to becoming more like Christ.Visit Lifeway.com/YOU for a fuller picture of this discipleship plan through 2022.8 SIGNPOSTSFall 2020BuildRelationshipsAfter God’sOwn HeartSeek GodObey God andDeny SelfEngage withScripture8Winter 2020-21Spring 2021Summer 2021All In: A Life ofCommitmentWhen EmotionsRiseSpiritual Disciplines:Becoming MoreLike JesusExercise FaithEssentials ofChristianityShare ChristHow to ShareChristLiveUnashamedThe Church GodDesiresServe Godand OthersElijah: Living Outsidethe Comfort ZoneYO U
STUDY 1 WHEN EMOTIONS RISEH OW T H I S S T U DY F I T S YO U ’ S D I S C I P L E S H I P P L A NOBEY GOD AND DENY SELF.Denying self means we do not let our emotions run wildand unchecked. As we look to God in obedience andtrust, those things that might trigger our emotions in anunhealthy way are kept in proper perspective.Writer BioLynn Pryoris the Team Leader for Bible Studies for Life at LifeWay. He and hiswife, Mary, are Texans who have made Tennessee their home for twentyseven years. You can read his weekly devotions related to this study atLynnHPryor.com.Maina Mwauraadapted this unit for the YOU audience. He lives in the Atlanta area withhis wife Tiffiney and seven-year-old daughter Zyan. If you would like tofind out more about his work, check him out at mainaspeaks.com.YO U9
A B I B L E S T U DY A B O U T TA K I N GC O N T R O L O F O U R E M OT I O N SThis is not a study on the Book of Psalms, but thisstudy captures the heart of the writers of the psalms.The emotions they capture find expression in manycircumstances of our lives. These emotions roseout of prosperity, adversity, defeat, and victory andinclude grief, anger, joy, worry, fear, and depression.This study guides us in understanding how to directour feelings toward God, just as the psalmists did.Emotions, good or bad, should not go unchecked.Like the psalmist, we also deal with grief, anger, joy,worry, fear, and depression. This study will help us togain the power we need to prevent these emotionsfrom taking over our lives.Probably, the most difficult emotion to deal with isgrief. We lose family and friends to death. We losespouses through death or divorce. We lose ourhealth. We lose friendships for various reasons. Welose jobs. These losses cause us to grieve deeply.10YO UAnger is another emotion that may be hard todeal with and control. Anger can destroy ourrelationships, affect our personalities, damagehow we are perceived, and change how we feelabout ourselves.The emotion that is a keeper on our list is joy. Whenone thinks of joy, happiness or the absence ofsadness may come to mind. Happiness is based oncircumstances, but joy that is discussed in the Bibleis a state of emotional well-being.The emotions of worry, fear, and depression willbe dealt with separately in this study but can beconsidered together. Each one has the sameoutcome when allowed to rule our lives. We becomeless than God’s desire for us. God has a higherpurpose for His people, so He is faithful to help ustake control of our emotions. Plus He uses our mostpainful times to draw us closer to Him.
SESSION 1WALKING INGRIEFT HE P O IN T:G OD R E S P OND ST O O UR CR IE SW I T H GR A CE A NDC OMPA S S ION.P S A L M / / / 11 6 : 1 - 9 , 1 5 - 1 7I love the Lord because he has heard my appeal for mercy.Because he has turned his ear to me, I will call out to him aslong as I live. 3 The ropes of death were wrapped around me,and the torments of Sheol overcame me; I encountered trouble and sorrow. 4 Then I called on the name of the Lord: “Lord,save me!”12The Lord is gracious and righteous; our God is compassionate.The Lord guards the inexperienced; I was helpless, and hesaved me. 7 Return to your rest, my soul, for the Lord has beengood to you. 8 For you, Lord, rescued me from death, my eyesfrom tears, my feet from stumbling. 9 I will walk before the Lordin the land of the living.5MEMORY VERSE6The death of his faithful ones is valuable in the Lord’s sight.Lord, I am indeed your servant; I am your servant, the son ofyour female servant. You have loosened my bonds. 17 I will offeryou a thanksgiving sacrifice and call on the name of the Lord.1516KEYWORDSa. The torments of Sheol (v. 3)– Sheol in the Old Testamentrefers to the place of the dead.It’s often translated “grave,” andwas understood to be a placeof darkness.YO U11
W alkingH O W CA N W E B E R E S TO R E D W H E NWE ARE EXPERIENCING SORROW?I nG rief p s a l m/ / /In the 1996 Christmas movie, The Preacher’sWife, starring Courtney B. Vance, WhitneyHouston, and Denzel Washington, Rev. HenryBiggs grieves at the prospect of losing hispoverty-stricken church. It’s a movie that alwaysmakes my wife cry and puts a few tears in myown eyes. Not only is Rev. Biggs feeling angstabout the African-American Baptist Churchwhere he pastors, he is stressed because ofa decline in membership, financial difficulties,and the pressure he is receiving from real estatedeveloper Joe Hamilton to sell his church.These issues cause him to isolate himself fromhis wife, Julia, and his young son, Jeremiah.1 1 6 : 1 - 9 , 1 5 - 1 7But the preacher recognized to whom heshould ask for help. He called on God, and Godsent him an angel named Dudley in response.This movie exemplifies the reality that Christmasisn’t always joyful and exciting. There canbe problems and grief that dampen spiritsand hearts. But the writer of Psalms 116shows that God restores us with His graceand compassion.12YO UCall on God // Psalm 116:1-4The writer of this psalm experienced greatdistress and a threat to his life. Whether hefaced a near-death experience or encounteredsevere persecution, the things the psalmistlearned of God and his subsequent responsesare helpful to us in a variety of situationsand emotions.WHAT MIGHT KEEP US FROM TAKINGOUR SORROWS TO GOD?God hears our prayers—and He responds!The psalmist’s trust-filled psalm shows us thatGod heard and responded when he was in adeeply distressing situation. Without knowingthe specifics of what the psalmist was facing,we see a vivid image of his plight: “The ropesof death were wrapped around me, and thetorments of Sheol overcame me.” In the OldTestament, Sheol was the place of the dead.Some want to equate Sheol with the NewTestament description of hell, and while somepassages refer to the wicked going to Sheol
TH E P O I NT:God responds to our cries with grace and compassion.(Num. 16:30; Ps. 9:17), it can refer to what is common to allhumanity: death and the grave (Gen. 37:35; Ps. 16:10). Thepsalmist appeared to be at death’s door.WHAT TRUTHS ABOUT GOD HELP YOUDURING TIMES OF SORROW?When grief finds us, we can feel overwhelmed. We experienceloss, and we might wonder how we can live or survive withoutthe thing we’ve lost, whether it’s a loved one, a career, orsomething else we loved and relied on. In those moments, aninternal pep talk will not suffice. In those moments, the wordsof well-meaning individuals who try to boost us up with “Buckup, little buddy” or “This’ll pass” sound hollow or empty. Inthose moments, the only solution is to call on God, the Onewho hears our call and responds in His love.Rest in God // Psalm 116:5-9The psalmist knew he could call on God to rescue himbecause he knew the character of the One he called on. God is gracious. Unfortunately, we often limit grace tothe New Testament. Grace is certainly a strong messagein the New Testament because it was through the deathof Christ on our behalf that we experience His grace.But grace is also seen in the Old Testament! Isaiah said,“Therefore the Lord is waiting to show you mercy, and isrising up to show you compassion, for the Lord is a justGod. All who wait patiently for him are happy” (Isa. 30:18). God is righteous. The root of the word righteousoriginally meant to be straight; it is the standard. Therefore,someone who is righteous conforms to an ethical andmoral standard. No one conforms to this standard like Goddoes. He always does what is just and right. God is compassionate. The Hebrew word forcompassion and mercy is tied to deep love, such as a lovea superior has for an inferior. “As a father has compassionon his children, so the Lord has compassion on thosewho fear him”
75 session three intimacy with god john 17:1-5,21-26 81 session four maintaining focus on god daniel 9:1-7,17-19 87 session five connecting to christ’s body 1 corinthians 12:12-24 93 session six joining god’s work john 15:1-8 9 introduction 11 session one walking in grief psalm 116:1-9,15-17 17 session two shaking off fear psalm 91:1-6,9-16 .
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