Know Your Season
He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, That brings fourth its fruit in its season,Whose leaf also shall not wither:And whatever he does shall prosper.
Psalm 1:3
The truth is that in every season of life God does things within us that can't be done in any other season. Whether springing to a new career or stage in life, growing right where we are, enjoying the harvest of our work, or laying fallow, God is present and at work in our lives. No matter what season your in, there's something to celebrate when it comes to what God is doing in us.
1. When you think about the season-spring, summer, fall or winter-which is your favorite and why?
2. When you think about the seasons in terms of your life-spring, summer, fall, or winter-which is your favorite and why?
3. What season-spring, summer, fall or winter-would you say you're in right now in your life? What do you like about this season? What do you dislike?
The book of Ecclesiastes reveals that there is a time and a season for everything under heaven.
4. Read Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 In the following space fill in each of the ones listed in each verse. Then circle the word you naturally prefer in each pair.
Example: Ecclesiastes 3:2 _born__and__die___
Ecclesiastes 3:2_____and_____
Ecclesiastes 3:3_____and_____
Ecclesiastes 3:4_____and_____
Ecclesiastes 3:5 _____and_____
Ecclesiastes 3:6_____and_____
Ecclesiastes 3:7_____and_____
Ecclesiastes 3:8_____and_____
5. Why do you think you naturally prefer some seasons over others? Are there any seasons in which God cannot work or redeem us?
6. How does recognizing the season you're in allow you to trust and rest in what God is doing in your life?
No mater what season you're in, God desires for you to find rest.
Read Exodus 34:21. Why do you think the verse says, Even during the plowing season and harvest you must rest"?
The truth is that in every season of life-including our spiritual life-God does things within us that can't be done in any other season, No matter what season your in, there's something to celebrate when it comes to God is doing in you.
8. What are the seasons in life when you're tempted to overwork and skip rest? Even in your busiest seasons, why is it important to make time to rest?
Digging Deeper
Since the beginning, God has established seasons for the earth. Read Genesis 8:22. Why do you think God designed nature to constantly be changing from season to season? What does this reveal about God's desire to do something new in you?
Ponder & Pray
The opening scripture for this lesson comes from Psalm 1:3 "He shall be like a tree plated by the rivers of water, that brings fourth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also shall not wither; and whatever he does shall prosper. At what moments in your life have you felt as if this verse described you? what does it personally mean for you to be planted by the rivers of water? Why is this so important for yielding fruit in its season?
Bonus Activity
Now that you're taken and inventory of the season that your in, go ahead and celebrate it. Look at the calendar: what physical season are you in? How can you make the most of it?
Go to the beach, head out for a hike, make jam or jelly, Plant flowers ,Enjoy an afternoon of cocoa with a friend. Throw a harvest party. Then think about your spiritual season. How can you make the most of it as well?
Spend and afternoon in prayer and worship. Take a Saturday to volunteer at an local organization. Plan a family outreach adventure. Support a new charity. Write an encouraging note to someone who needs it. Whatever season your in , do something to celebrate it!
Thank you for coming and I hope that you were blessed by this lesson!
Lesson 4
March 9th
The Gift of Sabbath
By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing: so on the seventh day he rested from all His work.
Genesis 2:2
He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, That brings fourth its fruit in its season,Whose leaf also shall not wither:And whatever he does shall prosper.
Psalm 1:3
The truth is that in every season of life God does things within us that can't be done in any other season. Whether springing to a new career or stage in life, growing right where we are, enjoying the harvest of our work, or laying fallow, God is present and at work in our lives. No matter what season your in, there's something to celebrate when it comes to what God is doing in us.
1. When you think about the season-spring, summer, fall or winter-which is your favorite and why?
2. When you think about the seasons in terms of your life-spring, summer, fall, or winter-which is your favorite and why?
3. What season-spring, summer, fall or winter-would you say you're in right now in your life? What do you like about this season? What do you dislike?
The book of Ecclesiastes reveals that there is a time and a season for everything under heaven.
4. Read Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 In the following space fill in each of the ones listed in each verse. Then circle the word you naturally prefer in each pair.
Example: Ecclesiastes 3:2 _born__and__die___
Ecclesiastes 3:2_____and_____
Ecclesiastes 3:3_____and_____
Ecclesiastes 3:4_____and_____
Ecclesiastes 3:5 _____and_____
Ecclesiastes 3:6_____and_____
Ecclesiastes 3:7_____and_____
Ecclesiastes 3:8_____and_____
5. Why do you think you naturally prefer some seasons over others? Are there any seasons in which God cannot work or redeem us?
6. How does recognizing the season you're in allow you to trust and rest in what God is doing in your life?
No mater what season you're in, God desires for you to find rest.
Read Exodus 34:21. Why do you think the verse says, Even during the plowing season and harvest you must rest"?
The truth is that in every season of life-including our spiritual life-God does things within us that can't be done in any other season, No matter what season your in, there's something to celebrate when it comes to God is doing in you.
8. What are the seasons in life when you're tempted to overwork and skip rest? Even in your busiest seasons, why is it important to make time to rest?
Digging Deeper
Since the beginning, God has established seasons for the earth. Read Genesis 8:22. Why do you think God designed nature to constantly be changing from season to season? What does this reveal about God's desire to do something new in you?
Ponder & Pray
The opening scripture for this lesson comes from Psalm 1:3 "He shall be like a tree plated by the rivers of water, that brings fourth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also shall not wither; and whatever he does shall prosper. At what moments in your life have you felt as if this verse described you? what does it personally mean for you to be planted by the rivers of water? Why is this so important for yielding fruit in its season?
Bonus Activity
Now that you're taken and inventory of the season that your in, go ahead and celebrate it. Look at the calendar: what physical season are you in? How can you make the most of it?
Go to the beach, head out for a hike, make jam or jelly, Plant flowers ,Enjoy an afternoon of cocoa with a friend. Throw a harvest party. Then think about your spiritual season. How can you make the most of it as well?
Spend and afternoon in prayer and worship. Take a Saturday to volunteer at an local organization. Plan a family outreach adventure. Support a new charity. Write an encouraging note to someone who needs it. Whatever season your in , do something to celebrate it!
Thank you for coming and I hope that you were blessed by this lesson!
Lesson 4
March 9th
The Gift of Sabbath
By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing: so on the seventh day he rested from all His work.
Genesis 2:2
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