Memory Verse
Inasmuch as an excellent spirit, knowledge, understanding, interpreting dreams, solving riddles, and [a]explaining enigmas were found in this Daniel, whom the king named Belteshazzar, now let Daniel be called, and he will give the interpretation.” -KJV
- Help us appreciate that there is an urgency to make Jesus known to the entire world.
- Appreciate that making Jesus known is a demonstration of our Love for humanity.
- Understand that the demand of making Jesus known cuts across races and age.
- Understand that excellence is vital in making Jesus known to our world.
- Understand that it is effective to influence others by our attitude and conduct.
- Appreciate that the pursuit of excellence has to be intentional and will ultimately glorify God.
- What does it mean to make Jesus known through Excellence?
- What are the some of the ways we can make Jesus known through excellence?
- What can we see in the life, conduct and ministry of Jesus as it concerns excellence?
- Is excellence a gift? Can it be developed?
- What has our attitude got to do with Excellence?
- How do we cultivate and nurture excellence at home, work, church, and marketplace?
- Is excellence a destination or a journey?
- How can we continue to build on excellence?
- How can we turn mediocrity into excellence service?
- What is the role of passion and commitment in achieving excellence?
- Excellence is not a gift, excellence thrives in consistency, diligence, and commitment in whatsoever we do (Proverbs 3:1, Proverbs 22:29).
- Jesus is an epitome of excellence (Luke 7:26, Hebrews 8:6).
- Believers have been called to showcase the excellency of Jesus in our conduct, speech, and service (1 Peter 2:9).
- It is acceptable to be a role model of excellence but never get competitive with others, strive for a more excellent way in what God has committed to you (1 Corinthians 12:31).
- Excellence begins from a mindset that has decided to be that in whatever we do and be determined to commit wholeheartedly to this decision. (1 Corinthians 15:58).
- Our attitude reflects the level of excellence we exhibit, a wrong attitude is comfortable with a mediocre service/product, a right attitude always strives for excellence (1 Corinthians 10:31)
- Excellence is all about improvement and not giving excuses even when faced with natural /tough difficulties beyond our control, excellence is what is done consistently (Eccle 11:4)
- Excellence should not be limited to our service to God, it also encapsulates what we do in our homes, offices, relationship especially when no one is watching (Colossians 3:23)
- Believers should be deliberate, committed in pursuit of Christian virtue of excellence. (2 Peter 1:3)
- We are created in the image of God, our God is excellent, we must be excellent in all we do; we serve God and serve people, if it has the name of God in it, it has to be excellent (Psalm 8:1)
- It is important for us to desire and understand what excellence entails. If there is no desire for excellence, we are most likely not going to pursue it.
- Excellence is not a destination but a journey, keep looking for ways of improving your relationship and service to God and humans.
- We are created with intrinsic yearning to see excellence, we love and appreciate excellence, we need to show excellence in all we do and not be a benefactor of excellence alone , be an outlet of excellence , remember, excellence is in the details.
- The hallmark of our excellence in whatever we do must showcase/lead people to Christ .
- Identification of your passion/calling is not enough to produce excellence , there is also a requirement to acquire the necessary tools to refine your talent. Excellence is achieved when sustainable capabilities are built around your interests/passion/service.
- Excellence is entrenched in integrity ; we must do what we promise or say.
- Excellence promotes trust, when our conduct is excellent, people trust us and believe our testimony.
- Excellence is an effective way of making Christ known; excellence can be a starting point for discussion about Christ
- Believers should strive for excellence not because of potential recognition/ ego, but it should be hinged on the knowledge that whatsoever we do is unto the Lord and he deserves the best.