•As a New Year begins we’re another year closer to our death, or the Lord’s return!•We’ll all stand before Christ. 2 Cor. 5:10•That day we will either hear:

•“Come, you blessed of my father…” Mt. 25:34 •or “Depart from Me, you cursed…” Mt. 25:41

• In The Past Year–Has our relationship with God & Christ

improved? James 4:8• Close relationship means good

communication! = Prayer Eph. 6:18 and Bible Study 2 Timothy 2:15

–Has our relationship with brethren improved? 1 Thessalonians 4:9-10• Are we any closer than we were a year ago?

• In The Past Year–Has our relationship with those in the

world improved? Matthew 5:13-16 • Have we made progress in developing

meaningful relationships with people in the world?

• Another year has gone by have we made good use of the time the Lord has given us or have we wasted it? Philippians 3:13-14

• For The Year Ahead– Resolve to draw nearer to God and Christ!

• Daily Bible reading program… Heb. 4:12–Read the Old Testament. Romans 15:4; 1

Corinthians 10:11; 2 Timothy 3:16-17–Read the New Testament.

James 1:21; 1 Peter 2:2

• Be diligent in Prayer. Hebrews 4:14-16; Col. 4:2; 1 Thes. 5:17-18; Daniel 6:10

• For The Year Ahead– Resolve to become closer to the brethren!

• Make it a point to learn everyone’s name. 3 John 14

• Have a different family or person in your home each month. 1 Peter 4:9

• Or by visiting a different person or family each month.

• For The Year Ahead– Resolve to get to know Non-Christians

better.• By having one new neighbor or co-worker

in your home each month. Galatians 6:10• Or by visiting one new neighbor or

co-worker each month. Hebrews 13:1-2

• These resolutions may sound simple, but they go a long way!

• Time is a precious commodity, given us by God. – Like a vapor: James 4:13-15– Needs to be carefully redeemed!

Ephesians 5:15-16• Come to Jesus today while there is still time to

be saved. 2 Corinthians 6:1-2

• Make your New Year Resolution, a Revolution for your life, become that New Creation in Christ (2 Cor. 5:17) obey the gospel, being baptized into Christ. Gal. 3:26-27; Heb. 5:9

• Begin by your education… Learn the gospel John 6:45; 1 Cor. 15:3-4; Rom. 10:9 Believe the gospel Rom. 10:9-10 Repent of sinful living Acts 3:19 Confess Jesus Acts 8:37 Baptism into Christ Romans 6:3-6; Acts 22:16