Stage 5 Handout

Sunday School, Spiritual Journey

Stage 5-6 Handout, July 11, 2004

Stage 5 – The Journey Outward

A total surrender to God’s will so that HE directs our lives.
A time when our eyes are wide open and we know the consequences of following God and are not afraid to follow Him.

How do people enter Stage 5?

1. Discover that God truly loves us even though we’re not yet perfect, or complete, or whole

2. Loving others like God loves us

3. Expressing love through service to others

What are the cages in Stage 5?

There aren’t cages at Stage 5.

You don’t really get stuck, but you may appear to be by others:

1. Out of touch

2. Apathetic

Stage 6 – the Life of Love

Deeper level of Stage 5
When we reflect God’s love more clearly and consistently than we thought possible.

What are the cages in Stage 6?

There aren’t cages at Stage 6.

You don’t really get stuck, but you may appear to be by others:

Discussion Questions

Stage 5

Do you have a glimpse of God’s purpose (vocation, call, or ministry) for your life?

Stage 6

Can you think of someone who emulates a selfless Life of Love?