Habits 2

HABITS 3
OBEYING GOD
HABITS - OBEYING GOD

Romans 3:23
For __ have ________ and fall

short of the ______ of _____.

Romans 6:23
For the _______ of ___ is _____,

but the ____ of ___ is ________
____ in ______ _____ our ____.

Isaiah 53:6
We all, like _____, have gone

______, each of us have ______
__ ___ ___ ___; and the Lord has
____ on ___ the _______of __
___.
Hebrews 9:27
Just as ___ is ________to ___

____, and _____ that to ____
_________.

Romans 3:23
For all have sinned and fall short

of the glory of God.

Romans 6:23
For the wages of sin is death, but

the gift of God is eternal life in
Christ Jesus our Lord.

Isaiah 53:6
We all, like sheep, have gone

astray, each of us have turned to
his own way; and the Lord has
laid on him the iniquity of us all.

Hebrews 9:27
Just as man is destined to die

once, and after that to face
judgment.

HABITS
OBEYING GOD
LESSON 2
THE CHURCH AND ACCOUNTABILITY

CLASS SHARING

During the week, how was your quiet time
with God?
Did you encounter any challenges,
problems or had any realizations?

The “Tool Box”

God’s Tool Box
God’s Tool Box

1 Corinthians 12:4-7
"There are different kinds of gifts, but the

same Spirit. There are different kinds of
service, but the same Lord. There are different
kinds of working,
God’s but
Tool the
Box same God works all
of them in all men.”

THE CHURCH
Lesson 2A

What is the first thing that
comes to mind when you think
of church?

BUT A GROUP OF PEOPLE

Ephesians 3:15
For this reason, I kneel before the Father, from whom

his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its
name
Hebrews 2:11
Both the one who makes men holy and those who are
made holy are of the same family. So Jesus is not
ashamed to call them brothers

How does the church look like?
Acts 2:42-47
They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to

the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe at the
many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. All the believers
were together and had everything in common. They sold property and
possessions to give to anyone who had need. Every day they continued to
meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and
ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the
favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those
who were being saved.

How does the church look like?
1 Corinthians 12:27
Now you are the body of

Christ, and each one of you is
a part of it.
Read 1 Corinthians 12:14-27

Why Do We Need To Be A
Part Of A Church?

Why do we need to be a part of a
church?
Prayer: Teaching and

Worship:
Communing Fellowship Learning of
Adoring God
with God Truth
Use of Mutual
Discipleship Accountability
Spiritual Gifts Ministry

church?
Matthew 18:20
Prayer: For where two or three gather in my name,
Communing there am I with them.
with God
Acts 1:14
They all joined together constantly in prayer,
along with the women and Mary the mother of
Jesus, and with his brothers.

church?
John 4:23-24
Worship:
23 Yeta time is coming and has now come when
Adoring God
the true worshipers will worship the Father in
the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of
worshipers the Father seeks. 24 God is spirit, and
his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in
truth.”

church?
John 17:21
that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are
in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so
Fellowship
that the world may believe that you have sent me?
John 17: 23
I in them and you in me. May they be brought to
complete unity to let the world know that you
sent me and have loved them even as you have
loved me?
church?
Colossians 3:16
Teaching and
Learning of
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you
Truth
teach and admonish one another with all
wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and
spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to
God

church?
Matthew 28:18-20
18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All

Discipleship
authority in heaven and on earth has been given
to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all
nations, baptizing them in the name of the
Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20
and teaching them to obey everything I have
commanded you. And surely I am with you
always, to the very end of the age.”
church?
1 Peter 5:1-4
To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder and a

Accountability witness of Christ’s sufferings who also will share in the glory
to be revealed: Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under
your care, watching over them—not because you must, but
because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not
pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; not lording it
over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the
flock. And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will
receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.

church?
1 Peter 4:10
Use of
Spiritual Gifts Each of you should use whatever gift you have
received to serve others, as faithful stewards of
God’s grace in its various forms.

church?
1 Thessalonians 4:18
Therefore encourage one another with these words.
Mutual
Ministry 1 Thessalonians 5:11
Therefore encourage one another and build each other
up, just as in fact you are doing.
James 5:16a
Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for
each other so that you may be healed.

What does Jesus say we
must do?

John 13:14
Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have
washed your feet, you also should wash one
another's feet.

LOVE ONE ANOTHER JUST AS GOD LOVES US.
John 13:34-35 Romans 12:4-6

Ephesians 4:16 Just as each of us has one
A new command I give body with many members,
From him the whole
you: Love one another. and these members do not
body, joined and held
As I have loved you, so all have the same function,
together by every
you must love one so in Christ we who are
supporting ligament, many form one body, and
another. By this all men
grows and builds itself each member belongs to all
will know that you are
up in love, as each part the others. We each have
my disciples, if you love different gifts according to
does its work
one another." the grace given us.

SEE. THINK. WONDER
Share one (1) truth Share one (1) Write one (1)
about God that was reflection on how this question you have
taught that speaks truth applies to your about the lesson or
to you life, your faith and how it applies to the
your worldview Christian Faith
HABITS - LOVING GOD
ACCOUNTABILITY
Lesson 2B

Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
Two are better than one because they have a good return for their
work: If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man
who falls and has no one to help him up! Also, if two lies down
together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone?
Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A
cord of three strands is not quickly broken
Proverbs 27:17
As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.

What is Accountability?
• An obligation or willingness to accept

responsibility
• To account for one’s actions
• To be answerable to someone else

What is Accountability?
We should practice accountability in:
• Relationship with God

• Spiritual Disciplines
• Personal Life

Necessity of Accountability
1. Accountability is an essential part of a functional society.
Philippians 2:5-8
5 In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as
Christ Jesus:
6 Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with
God something to be used to his own advantage;

7 rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant,
being made in human likeness.

8 And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by
becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross!

2. Accountability helps promote biblical controls or checks
and balances.
Romans 14:7-12
7 For none of us lives for ourselves alone, and none of us dies for ourselves alone. 8 If we
live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we
belong to the Lord. 9 For this very reason, Christ died and returned to life so that he might
be the Lord of both the dead and the living.
10 You,
then, why do you judge your brother or sister? Or why do you treat them with
contempt? For we will all stand before God’s judgment seat. 11 It is written:
“‘As surely as I live,’ says the Lord,
‘every knee will bow before me;
every tongue will acknowledge God.’”
12 So then, each of us will give an account of ourselves to God.
3. Accountability is necessary because like sheep we tend to
go our own way.
Matthew 28:19-20
19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing

them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy
Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have
commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very
end of the age.”

4. Accountability promotes servant-like leadership in keeping
with the pastoral mandate to watch over the flock
Ephesians 4:11-13
11 SoChrist himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the

evangelists, the pastors and teachers, 12 to equip his people for
works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built
up 13 until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge
of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole
measure of the fullness of Christ.
4. Accountability is protective of both leaders and the flock.
Hebrews 13:17
17 Haveconfidence in your leaders and submit to their

authority, because they keep watch over you as those who
must give an account. Do this so that their work will be a joy,
not a burden, for that would be of no benefit to you.

Importance of Accountability
1. You belong to God’s family with other believers
Ephesians 2:19
You are a member of God's very own family... and you belong
in God's House hold with every other Christian.
Romans 12:5
So in Christ we who are many forms one body and each
member belongs to all the others.

2. You need encouragement in order to grow spirituality
Hebrews 10:24
Let us think of one another and how we can encourage each

other to love and do good deeds.

3. You need accountability in order to grow spirituality
Proverbs 27:17
People learn from one another just as iron sharpens iron.
Galatians 6:1-2
Brothers if someone is trapped in some sin, you who are
spiritual should restore him gently…carry each other’s burdens.
And in this way, you will fulfill the law of Christ.

4. There is great power when people pray together
Matthew 18:19
Whenever two of you on earth agree about anything you pray
for, it will be done for you by My Father in heaven.
Matthew 18:20
For whenever two or three people have come together in my
name, I am there, right among them!”

5. You are a servant to other Christians.
1 Peter 4:10
God has given you some special abilities, be sure to use them
to help each other.

Reasons why we should have an
Accountability
MOTIVATES PROTECTION HIGH

SELF-
TO DO OUR PROMOTION OF STANDARD
BEST
EVALUATION
RELATIONSHIPS OF CHARACTER

Reasons why people resist
Accountability

What happens if there is no
Accountability?
Spiritual
growth will be We will miss
We cannot opportunities,
do our best. hampered.
privileges,
There will be promotions,
Others may feel
Our resources divisions in our and rewards.
free to take
may be wasted. most important advantage of us.
relationships.

Guidelines in choosing an
accountability partner
TRUSTWORTHY ABLE TO SAME

CHALLENGE YOU GENDER

Illustrations and Types of Accountability
PAUL AND TIMOTHY/ TITUS PAUL AND BARNABAS A SMALL GROUP

Illustrations and Types of Accountability
A MARRIAGE LOCAL CHURCH THE GODHEAD

Biblical ways to promote Accountability
STUDY PRAYER
A SCHEDULE REPORT

Some Guidelines and Warnings
1. Be honest and humble about struggles.
2. Be patient and understanding
3. Guard your tongue.
Proverbs 17:27
The one who has knowledge uses words with restraints,
and whoever has understanding is even-tempered.
4. Be faithful or dependable.
SEE. THINK. WONDER
Share one (1) truth Share one (1) Write one (1)
about God that was reflection on how this question you have
taught that speaks truth applies to your about the lesson or
to you life, your faith and how it applies to the
your worldview Christian Faith
HABITS - LOVING GOD
GROUP ACTIVITY – PRACTICE
ACCOUNTABILITY SESSION
10-15 Min., Man to Man, Woman to Woman,

Use Guide Questions and Pray for each other
Group/Class
01 Have you been faithfulDiscussion
in your quiet time, reading of God’s word and prayer?
02 How is your relationship with your spouse and children or parents and siblings?
03 When was the last time you shared the Gospel?
04 Have you been struggling with impure thoughts? Have you looked at
questionable materials (movies, TV, books, internet, magazines) that will bring
shame to the Lord?
05 Are you struggling with substance abuse such as drugs, alcohol, cigarettes?
06 Have you been alone with a man/woman in any kind of situation where your
feelings or actions became inappropriate or where others could have suspected
something inappropriate was going on?
07 Are there any problems, challenges or stress in your personal life or ministry?
08 How is your financial situation? Any debts? Have you been faithful in giving your
tithes to the Lord?

Assignments for
Next Session

A. Bible Reading– Acts 8-14
B. One S.O.A.P. Submission –Acts 9
C. Memory Verse Quiz –
1. Romans 5:8
2. 1 Peter 3:18
3. Titus 3:5
D. Serve in a Ministry of the Church
E. Meet up and pray with your accountability partner

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HABITS 3

HABITS - OBEYING GOD

For __ have ________ and fall

HABITS - OBEYING GOD

For the _______ of ___ is _____,

HABITS - OBEYING GOD

We all, like _____, have gone

Just as ___ is ________to ___

HABITS - OBEYING GOD

For all have sinned and fall short

HABITS - OBEYING GOD

For the wages of sin is death, but

HABITS - OBEYING GOD

We all, like sheep, have gone

HABITS - OBEYING GOD

Just as man is destined to die

HABITS - OBEYING GOD

THE CHURCH AND ACCOUNTABILITY

HABITS - OBEYING GOD

HABITS - OBEYING GOD

HABITS - OBEYING GOD

HABITS - OBEYING GOD

God’s Tool Box

HABITS - OBEYING GOD

"There are different kinds of gifts, but the

HABITS - OBEYING GOD

HABITS - OBEYING GOD

HABITS - OBEYING GOD

HABITS - OBEYING GOD

For this reason, I kneel before the Father, from whom

HABITS - OBEYING GOD

They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to

HABITS - OBEYING GOD

Now you are the body of

Read 1 Corinthians 12:14-27

HABITS - OBEYING GOD

HABITS - OBEYING GOD

Prayer: Teaching and

HABITS - OBEYING GOD

HABITS - OBEYING GOD

HABITS - OBEYING GOD

HABITS - OBEYING GOD

18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All

To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder and a

HABITS - OBEYING GOD

HABITS - OBEYING GOD

HABITS - OBEYING GOD

HABITS - OBEYING GOD

HABITS - OBEYING GOD

John 13:34-35 Romans 12:4-6

HABITS - OBEYING GOD

HABITS - OBEYING GOD

As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.

HABITS - OBEYING GOD

• An obligation or willingness to accept

• To account for one’s actions

• To be answerable to someone else

HABITS - OBEYING GOD

We should practice accountability in:

• Relationship with God

HABITS - OBEYING GOD

God something to be used to his own advantage;

being made in human likeness.

becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross!

For have ______ and fall

For the _____ of _ is _____,

Just as _ is ____to _