1. Lesson 10 – Setting up your legacy (2)

2. Introduction
Life on earth is fleeting but we can leave a legacy that lasts.
If you have not given much thought to your legacy, it is not too late.
What do you think people will say about you at your funeral?
Do you want people to say you were more than just a “nice guy”?

3. What drives you daily? Thankfulness for each day.
A desire to follow Jesus.
Feeding on the word as example to family.
Devotion with family, praying together.
Dependence on God when the going is tough.
A consistent lifestyle that is orderly.
A generous and hospitable spirit.
Forgiveness within and without the family.
Sincere, unconditional love.
Sense of contribution, support and participation.
Appreciative and encouraging.
A servant heart, looking for those who are feeble, marginalised and left out.
Empowering others.
Looking at the world with optimism, a friendly world, feeling good about the future.
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4. Start today The beginning of the rest of your life.
Can no longer live for self
Luke 12:19 And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry.
Submit to a higher goal
Galatians 2:20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
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What drives you daily?

5. Be Accountable Share your intentions with one or two persons.
Keep them posted on your daily walk – both good and bad.
Seek their counsel and prayers.
Get together with them for coffee or a meal occasionally
Matthew 18:20 For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.
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What drives you daily?
Start today

6. In Summary…
2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.
Fight the good fight – every day.
Finish the course – never give up.
Keep the faith – stay on track.
Proverbs 13:22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children.
Introduction
What drives you daily?
Start today
Be accountable

7. Discussion Questions
1. We cannot do it alone. Discuss the benefits of being accountable.
2. Is there a difference between inheritance and legacy?
3. In what sense do you think that Proverbs 13:22 points to legacy?
4. If time permits, let one person in your group tell of their parent’s legacy.
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Introduction
What drives you daily?
Start today
Be accountable
Summary

8. Legacy of Dorothy’s Mother
Introduction
What drives you daily?
Start today
Be accountable
Summary