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Some People Just Don't Get It
Some People Just Don't Get It - 2 Chronicles 28:1-7, 16-27
Sermon Notes:
Introduction: The story of King Ahaz
The Pattern
In the New Testament, we see that ____________________ is a priority for ____________________.
A ____________________ for unbelievers.
Conclusion
Priority in Prayer
Priority in Prayer – Matthew 6:9-10
Sermon Notes:
1) God’s glory – “Hallowed by your name”
2) God’s reign – “Your kingdom come”
3) God’s will – “Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven”
Digging Deeper:
- What tends to be the focus of your prayers? What is Jesus showing should be our priority?
- What is the Kingdom of God? Explain how the Kingdom of God is already present, but not yet completed.
- How does God reveal His will? If we are going to pray, “Your will be done”, what commitment(s) do we need to make with regard to the Bible?
- How can we cultivate a God-centered focus in our lives?
Other Passages to Consider:
Ps 30:4; 97:12; 103:1; 111:9; Ezek 20:8-9; 36:20-23; Matt 7:21; 12:50; 1 Pet 3:15; Col 3:1-4; Titus 2:11-14.
Seeking God Through His Word
Seeking God Through His Word – Psalm 119:1-16
Sermon Notes:
1) The Blessing of Knowing & Obeying God
2) The Factors of Knowing & Obeying God
Digging Deeper:
- How has God made Himself known? How can we grow to know God better?
- Since salvation is by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone, why is obedience to God important?
- Describe the connection between desire and effort. Give an example of something you wanted and worked hard to accomplish.
- What steps can you take to seek God through His Word?
Other Passages to Consider:
Ps 19; 27:8; John 1:14,18; 6:68-69; 17:17; Phil 2:12-13; 2 Thess 1:11-12; 2 Tim 3:16-17; 1 Pet 2:2; 1 John 1:5-10.
Scripture-based Confidence in Christ's Resurrection
Scripture-based Confidence in Christ’s Resurrection
1 Corinthians 15:4-8
Preparing your heart for the sermon:
- What does Paul mean when he says Christ was raised on the third day “according to the Scriptures”?
- Why are the appearances of Christ’s resurrection important? How do we know about them?
- Why is the resurrection part of what Paul calls “of first importance”?
Other passages to consider: Job 19:25-26; Ps 16:8-11; 22:21b-31; 110:1; Isa 53:10b-12; Matt 12:40; Luke 1:1-4; 24; John 5:39; Acts 2:22-36; 3:14-26; 4:10-12; 5:30-32; 9:3-6; 13:27-39; 17:31; 26:6-18; Rom 4:23-25; 1 Pet 1:3
Digging Deeper:
- Why should we have confidence that Christ has been raised?
- What is an apostle? What is their connection to the recording of the NT?
- What is your view of Scripture? What role does is play in your daily walk with Christ?
- How does the resurrection of Christ impact your daily life?
Scripture Alone
Sermon – Scripture Alone – 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5
Preparing your heart for the sermon:
- What value did Moses, David, and Jesus put on the Word of God? Why?
- What role does the Word of God have in my daily life?
- What areas of my life still need to be brought under the authority of God’s Word?
Other passages to consider: Ps 19:7-14; 119; 138:1-2; Matt 4:1-11; 2 Pet 1:3-4, 21; Heb 4:12
Digging Deeper:
- How is the doctrine of inspiration related to the inerrancy & trustworthiness of Scripture?
- How is the ministry of the Holy Spirit connected to the Word of God?
- If I really believed that I desperately needed God’s Word, what habits would I pursue?