Lesson 2 -- Jesus IN Me

In the last lesson we learned that Jesus took the punishment for our sin and took our guilt away. Now as we begin to trust in Him, He begins to work in us to take the on-going sins out of our lives. Read 1 John 4:4 and 5:4

1. What does God promise to do for us? Jude verse 24


2. A girl who was caught in adultery (having sex with someone she was not married to) was brought to Jesus. Read this story in John 8:3-11. After her accusers left, what did Jesus tell her to do? Verse 11



3. This girl was probably Mary Magdalene. Where do we find Mary after this experience?
Luke 10:38-42
John 12:1-8



4. What does Jesus invite us to do? Matthew 11:28


As we come to Him, He will take away our guilt, sin, burdens and cares and give us rest and peace. What an awesome God!

5. What is the only way we can hope to glorify (to make one to look good) God? Colossians 1:27



6. How do we become filled with the “fruit of righteousness”? Philippians 1:11; 3:9



7. Who will complete the work that God has started in you? Philippians 1:6



8. Who is the only one who can keep us from sinning? Philippians 2:13



9. Notice that it is only those who have a relationship with Jesus that will be kept from sinning. Read 1 John 3:6, 9



10. What sins are produced in us if we live according to our sinful nature (flesh)? Galatians 5:19-21 List them here.



11. What characteristics are produced in our lives if we listen to and follow the Holy Spirit? Galatians 5:22-23
Read also Galatians 5:16, 24-26

12. What choice does Paul give us in Romans 8:1-3?



13. We have to choose between Christ and Satan, between Jesus and self, between the things of God or the things of the world. Read 1 John 2:15-17 and write down who will live forever (have eternal life).



14. Read Philippians 4:8. What kind of things should we think about?




How will this verse help you determine what TV programs to watch, which books to read, and what kind of music to listen to?


15. Is it your desire to let go of the worldly things and invite God to take full control of your life?


16. Give examples of things you want God to take out of your life.






17. Check the things below that will help you to have a close relationship with God.
Watching TV except Christian programming
Reading my Bible with a desire to know Him
Talking to God all day long
Reading novels
Looking at pornography
Telling my friends about Jesus
Hanging with non-Christian friends
Going to church and other church meetings
Going to the movie theater
Hanging out in the bars and night clubs