AWAKENING
Behold! I tell you a mystery. We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed...1Corinthians 15:51
Engage in Wonder
Physical sleep/awakening are pointing to a spiritual condition. What do you think it means to be asleep spiritually?
What types of things does God use to wake us up? How do we see differently once our eyes are open?
Why do you think God’s faithful promise to Abraham was given to him while he was in a deep sleep? From the imagery, what emotions was Abraham feeling during his dream?
How does God communicate differently through dreams than we are awake? Why do you think he designed our minds to dream? Note: Always keep the 3 Rules of Wonder in mind when you’ve had a dream that you think might be from God.
How are dreams similar to symbolism, parables, and prophecies? Mirrors, reflections, shadows, unveiling?
God illustrated darkness/light to coordinate with the sleep/awake and death/life. Read Revelation 22:5
Do you think artificial light has had a spiritual impact on our rhythms and faith?
What is the connection between sleep and seeds in 1 Corinthians 15? How does this illustrate his story?
How does sleep/waking illustrate God's story?
Print the complete Bible Study that is perfect for discussion with your home fellowship group or family.
--- Activities to awaken your child-like imagination ---
blueprints
Roughly sketch or jot down notes for an alternative way that God could have designed our sleep & waking patterns or routines, either for man or a creature of your choice.
creation
Using a creative artform of your choice, use your blueprints to showcase your imaginative design and the way it could have appeared in God's story.
testimony
Reflect on a time when you experienced or witnessed God wake someone up to his love and/or opened up the eyes to an area of blindness.
storytelling
Using your reflections as the inspiration, showcase your testimony using any storytelling style you prefer. Optionally, include your unique sleeping/awakening blueprint design in your story.
