MAKING BIBLICAL DECISIONS
STUDY GUIDE 10.3
Lesson 10: The Existential Perspective: Choosing Good
Section 3: Applying Knowledge

OUTLINE FOR NOTES

III. Applying Knowledge

A. Heart

  1. Commitments

  2. Desires

B. Will             

REVIEW QUESTIONS

1. Make a list of the three categories taught in the lesson and list the faculties in each one.

2. Make sure you are familiar with Luke 6:45 and 2 Timothy 2:20-22.

3. Explain the teaching of Paul in Romans 7 regarding the conflict of desires.

4. What should our greatest desire be?

5. What does the lesson teach about totally winning the battle against sinful desires in this life?

6. How does the lesson define the "will"?

7. Explain the story in Matthew 12:9-13 about healing the man with the shriveled hand. Explain how each stage illustrates the process of acquiring knowledge, assessing knowledge, and applying knowledge. Mention how all seven faculties for making ethical decisions are used by Jesus in this event.

               
APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. Do you identify with the struggle that Paul expresses in Romans 7? Does it help you to know that Paul also struggled with sinful desires? What can you learn from the way Paul deals with this struggle? How can you gain the victory over sinful desires?

2. Think of an example of an ethical decision you have made. Try to identify how all seven faculties were used in the process.

3. What is the most important thing you have learned in this whole lesson? Explain how it has impacted you.