I. “Remember your first love” (Revelation 2:4-5)
- A. Who were you before you became a Christian? (Eph. 2:12)
B. Who are you now? (1 Peter 2:9)
C. Reflect on His love, grace, and mercy (Lam. 3:21-24)
D. Repent of complacency! (Prov. 1:32; Eph. 4:15; Psalm 42:1-5)
II. Reengage in spiritual disciplines (1 Timothy 4:7-8)
- A. Prayer (Luke 5:16; Hebrews 4:16)
B. Bible study (Joshua 1:8; Psalm 1:2; Matthew 4:4)
C. Fasting (Matthew 9:14-15)
D. Spend time meditating upon the Word, drawing near to God (Colossians 3:16; James 4:8)
E. Worship with intention (Acts 2:42; Heb. 10:24-25; Jn. 4:24)
III. Reconnect with Christ’s purpose (Matt. 20:28; Luke 19:10)
- A. Teach the lost (Matthew 9:35-38)
B. Edify the body (Ephesians 4:11-16)
C. Serve one another (Phil. 2:3-4; 1 Cor. 15:58; Galatians 6:2)