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May 23, 2011

May 24th: Leave Boldly

Hello 20somethings,

May is flying by, and we're entering our 4th week of the "31 Days to Really Live" discussion. This Sunday at Parkview, Ray preached a message on how to Leave Boldly. Check out the audio at http://parkviewcommunity.com/onemonthstudy if you missed it. There's an analogy in there between country music and Ray dancing in a tutu ... you don't wanna miss it. Please join us at the Shelleys' house (2125 N Summit in Wheaton) at 7:30pm for a great discussion! Also, remember that next Tuesday will be potluck, and June 15th we're going BOWLING...stay tuned for details!

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Week 4: Leave Boldly
Read: Psalm 90:12; 2 Timothy 4:6-8
Discussion Questions:
  1. As the Apostle Paul approached the end of his life, he describes himself as “being poured out like a drink offering,” i.e., his life was given fully in worship of God. As you reflect on your life, in what ways are you „pouring‟ yourself out for God?
  2. Paul’s use of the word “departure” tells us something about how he viewed death. Based on your view, what word might you use?
  3. Using boxing imagery, Paul describes his life [fought the good fight]. Do you connect with this imagery? How has your experience reflected such a struggle?
  4. Read 2 Timothy 4:8 again. Since we don’t know what tomorrow brings, do you feel prepared to receive “the crown of righteousness?”
  5. As Christians, for the most part, do we “long for his [Jesus’] appearing” as Paul says? Do you long for his appearing? Why or why not?
“The greatest use of life is to spend it on something that will outlast it.” – William James

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