Lesson 1B:8.2.09

Oz District
Lesson 1B
Risky Business
Mighty Daniel: Daniel 6:10-11
Healers Peter and John: Acts 4:1-3

1. What are the similarities in the stories?
2. How are things similar in our time? How are they different?
3. Have you ever done something for God? What was the result?

Buried Talent
Return on Investment: Matthew 25:14-21

1. Tell us about one time when you created a return on investment.
2. What is your definition of faithfulness?
3. Consider people who you would describe as faithful, how did they take risks?

Diminishing Returns: Matthew 25: 24-30
1. What talents has God given you?
2. How are you investing them?

Play Offense:
Read about Ted Leonis.

1. List ten life goals. (risks)
2. What is tempting about living life defensively?
3. What areas of your life are you living offensively?

Regrets:
Regrets of Action: Those actions that lead to pain for ourselves or others. (screw ups)
Regrets of Inaction: Those times when inaction lead to pain for ourselves or others.
1. Give examples of sins of omission. (inaction)
2. How can we evaluate the costs of those inactions?
Risk takers prayer:
1. Ask God for courage and heart of a risk taker.
2. Confess sins of omission.
3. Ask God if there are any risks He would like you to take. Listen
4. Write out one risky request. (Example: Invite someone to this class.)
5. Thank God for allowing you to be part of this adventure.