Preview: The lack of certain things will affect our salvation.
Scripture Reading: Mark 10:13-27.
Memory Verse: James 1:4.
1. What should we do if we lack wisdom? James 1:5.
2. How do we begin to get wisdom? Proverbs 1:7.
3. What will a lack of knowledge do to God’s people? Hosea 4:6.
4. Are there some destroyed for lack of judgment? Proverbs 13:23.
5. What lack occurs in the lives of some Christians? Hebrews 10:36.
6. Why has God set shepherds over His flock? Jeremiah 23:4.
7. The lack of what things in our lives will cause us to be blind spiritually? II Peter 1:5-9.
8. Did Paul realize that prayer and coming together with the brethren could perfect that which lacks in the faith of some? I Thessalonians 3:9-11.
Note: It is most encouraging to the children of God to know that our God is able and willing to supply those things we may have need of. Let us come boldly to the throne of grace with our shortcomings, and trust God to give us grace sufficient for all our needs, so that we can perfect that which lacks in our faith.
9. Did the young rich man accept the advice of Jesus on what he lacked? Matthew 19:16-22.
Note: As this rich young man was, so are many today who ask God what they lack and how to get it. Then, when God sends the answer through another’s instruction or advice, most often His ministers, they refuse to accept it. These have no real desire to know where they are lacking, and will do little to meet the requirements that it takes to acquire what is lacking in their lives. God’s children should not be like this, as God often reveals our need to another and answers that need through His children.