2. Personal Goals
Luke 9:51 – 56
John 12:

3. Goals are a necessity in life if we expect to accomplish anything.
We make them everyday whether we realize it or not.
We set a goal to get up at a certain time, do certain things during the day, go to bed at a certain time, etc.
Sometimes it is wise to write down certain goals so we can look at them from time to see how we are doing, especially long term goals. (budgets, repairs, etc.)

4. At the beginning of each New Year, some people set goals for themselves; the most popular goal is probably weight loss.
The problem with some goals is that they are not attainable, thus we should not make them.
As Christians in a local church, we should set some spiritual goals for ourselves.

5. We want to take a look at some goals and maybe each one of us will work harder to accomplish what the Lord would want from us.
Christ set several goals for Himself, which He accomplished perfectly.
We need to focus on many things, not just one in our spiritual lives.

6. Unreasonable Physical Goals
Pay off all debts this year
Become president of the USA
Buy a major corporation
Play professional football

7. Unreasonable Spiritual Goals
Go to every other country to teach the gospel
Memorize the entire Bible
Be able to read the Bible from the Greek and Hebrew manuscripts
Teach Congress the Bible
Invite everyone in America to our house to study

8. Reasonable Spiritual Goals
Make a list of people I will talk to about the bible
Acts 8:4 – Christians went everywhere preaching
Acts 8:26 – Philip taught the Ethiopian
Acts 10:5–8 – Peter taught Cornelius & others
Acts 16:13–14 – Paul & Silas taught Lydia & others
2 Timothy 2:2 – Teach others to teach others
2 Timothy 2:24–26 – Teach to convince the lost

9. Reasonable Spiritual Goals
Make a list of people I will talk to about the bible
Start the list soon
Check it frequently
Don’t get discourage
Add to the list
Remove names as needed

10. Reasonable Spiritual Goals
Set up a bible study in my home on a regular basis
Acts 12:12 – Mary – mother of John Mark
Luke 10:38–42 – Jesus taught Mary in her home
Acts 10:22 – Cornelius invited others to study
Acts 20:20 – Paul studied from house to house

11. Reasonable Spiritual Goals
Set up a bible study in my home on a regular basis
With my family
With my friends
With other Christians
With anyone who will study with me

12. Reasonable Spiritual Goals
Set times each day to pray
1 Thessalonians 5:17 – without ceasing
Philippians 4:6, 7 – requests with thanksgiving
Colossians 1:9 – pray for other Christians
1 Thessalonians 1:2–4 – remember others’ work
Ephesians 6:18, 19 – for those who teach

13. Reasonable Spiritual Goals
Set times each day to pray
Thank God daily
Pray for the local work
Pray for the preacher, elders, deacons & saints
Pray for the lost
Pray for the physically sick
Pray for courage
Pray for strength
Pray for Christians everywhere

14. Reasonable Spiritual Goals
Set times each day to pray
Maybe in the car
Maybe while lying in bed
Maybe before meals
Maybe while working

15. Reasonable Spiritual Goals
Assemble with the saints
Acts 2:42 – continued steadfastly
Acts 12:5 – constant pray by the church
Acts 20:7 – 1st day of the week – Lord’s supper
Psalm 122:1 – Gladness in being with others

16. Reasonable Spiritual Goals
Assemble with the saints
For our good
For the good of others
For edification
For strength
For common goals
To please God

17. Reasonable Spiritual Goals
Make sure I am prepared for classes
2 Timothy 2:15 – Diligent
Hebrews 5:12 – 14 – Seek for the meat of the word
2 Timothy 3:15 – Know them from youth
2 Peter 3:16 – Do not twist them

18. Reasonable Spiritual Goals
Make sure I am prepared for classes
To get to know the bible better
To participate
To edify others
To discern between right and wrong

19. Reasonable Spiritual Goals
Get to know others in the local church better
Romans 1:11-12 – Share in the mutual faith
Acts 2:44–46 – Learn their needs
Philippians 4:3 – Help one another in the work
1 Corinthians 12:14–27 – Because it takes all of us

20. Reasonable Spiritual Goals
Get to know others in the local church better
We are all part of the same body
We can then see the needs of others
We can help each other in our weaknesses
We can be encouraged
We can learn to work together better

21. Reasonable Spiritual Goals
Encourage others – especially those who are weak
1 Thessalonians 5:14 – The strong hold them up
Romans 15:1–3 – Be patient with others
1 Corinthians 9:19–23 – Be a servant to all

22. Reasonable Spiritual Goals
Encourage others – especially those who are weak
Spend time with them
Invite them to our homes
Invite them to go places with us
Study with them
Remember I was weak once
I could become weak again

23. Reasonable Spiritual Goals
Use my abilities to the fullest
Matthew 25:14–30 – Abilities come from God
1 Corinthians 12:14-16 – Each part has a use
Romans 12:6–8 – Learn our strengths

24. Reasonable Spiritual Goals
Use my abilities to the fullest
Prophecy - Teaching
Ministering – Serving
Teaching
Exhorting
Giving
Leading
Showing mercy

25. Reasonable Spiritual Goals
Be hospitable (fond of guests)
1 Peter 4:9 – Show others we care
Romans 12:13 – Make it a part of our lives

26. Reasonable Spiritual Goals
Be hospitable (fond of guests)
Welcome visitors
Have people in my home
Go out to eat with others
Go to be with someone else
Don’t grumble about it
Just do it

27. Summary Make a list of people I will talk to about the bible
Set up a bible study in my home this year on a regular basis
Make set times each day to pray
Assemble with the saints
Make sure I am prepared for classes
Get to know others in the local church better
Encourage others, especially the weak
Use my abilities to the fullest
Be hospitable