Check here each week for information to prepare your heart for the upcoming sermon and follow-up questions you can use after the sermon to dig deeper and disciple your family!
The Promised Son of Abraham
December 07, 2019
The Promised Son of Abraham – Matthew 1:1-17
Digging Deeper:
- Why did Matthew highlight that Jesus is the son of Abraham?
- What promises did God make to Abraham?
- How are these promises ultimately fulfilled in Christ?
- What is significant about the four women referenced in vv3-6?
- How is God glorified by saving people from all nations?
- Think about God’s grace in saving you and respond in praise.
Other Passages to Consider:
Gen 12:1-3; 15:1-6; 17:1-8; 22:18; Ps 86:8-10; Matt 4:15 (from Isa 9:1); 12:15-21 (from Isa 42:1-4); 15:22; 28:18-20; Rom 4:13-25; 2 Cor 1:19-20; Gal 3:7-18
The Promised King Has Come!
November 28, 2019
The Promised King Has Come! – Matthew 1:1
Digging Deeper:
- Have you ever waited a long time for something? How did you feel when finally the wait was over? How can you rejoice in the coming of Christ this Christmas season?
- Do you rejoice often about being rescued by Jesus? How can you regularly remember what Christ has done for you?
- What does Christ’s rule look like in your life? What areas do you need to bring under His Lordship?
- Because God sent the promised Messiah we know that God will keep the rest of His promises. What promises of God encourage you today?
- How will we experience Christ’s rescue and rule when He returns?
Other passages to consider:
2 Sam. 7:1-17; Isa 9:6-7; 11:1-5; Jeremiah 23:5-6; Amos 9:11; Acts 2:29-40; Eph 2:1-7; Col 1:13-14; 1 Thess 4:13-5:11; Heb 2:14-15
Following Christ In Suffering
November 16, 2019
Following Christ in Suffering – 1 Peter 2:18-25
Digging Deeper:
- Why are Christians called to suffer?
- What are we tempted to do when we are mistreated? What does this text tell us to do?
- How was Christ able to endure unjust suffering?
- How does God use our suffering for good?
Other passages to consider:
Isa 53; Matt 16:24-28; John 15:18-25; Rom 12:17-21; 2 Cor 1:3-11; 4:8-11; Phil 3:10; 2 Tim 3:12; 1 Pet 1:3-9; 4:12-19
Love One Another
November 08, 2019
Love One Another – John 15:12-17; 13:34-35
Digging Deeper:
- How has Christ loved us? What does it look like to love one another this way?
- How can we possibly keep this command?
- Why is our love for one another a powerful testimony?
Other passages to consider:
Matt 22:34-40; John 13:1-15; 15:1-11; Rom 15:1-7; Col 3:12-14; Eph 4:32-5:2; 1 John 3:16-18; 4:7-21