Lordship - Jesus Christ is the authority and ruler over the life of the Christian. We are under new ownership. We can only enjoy abundant life when submitted to Jesus.

The Greek word for "Lord" is Kurios (Koo' ree-os) meaning...authority; controller; master; sir.

A.W. Tozer Said: "The Lord will not save those He cannot command. He will not divide his offices. You cannot believe on a half Christ. We take Him for what He is - the Anointed Savior and Lord who is King of Kings and Lord of Lords!"

1. Meditate on and discuss keywords and phrases in the following scriptures.

"Trust in the LORD, and do good; Dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness. Delight yourself in the LORD; And He will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the LORD, Trust also in Him, and He will do it." Psalm 37:3-5

"Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added to you." Mat. 6:33

"Jesus said: 'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.' This is the great and foremost commandment." Mat. 22:37-38

"And why do you call Me, 'Lord, Lord,' and do not do what I say?" Luke 6:46

"I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me, and I in him, he bears much fruit; for apart from Me you can do nothing." John 15:5

Also - 1 Cor. 6:19-20

Jesus Christ does not only want to be a resident in your life, He desires to be president of your life.

2. What are some common views of Jesus among our generation?

3. Who do you say that Jesus is?

4. What difference does believing in Jesus make?

5. What forces try to hinder Jesus from working today?

6. What could you do or say to help a friend understand Jesus better?

7. How can you honor Jesus as Lord of your life this week?

8. Write out in your own words Matthew 22:37,38. Memorize Matthew 22:37,38.