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Pursuing Humility and Holiness
Pursuing Humility and Holiness
Matthew 18:1-9
Notes:
Digging Deeper:
-Why does Jesus say we must become like a child to enter the Kingdom of Heaven? Why is humility essential in becoming a Christian?
-In what ways might we cause another believer to stumble into sin? How can we guard against doing that?
-What things consistently cause me to sin? What radical action is God calling me to do in order to pursue holiness?
Other Passages to Consider:
Isa 66:2; Matt 5:3-6; 27-30; 25:40; Luke 18:9-17; Heb 4:12-16; Jam 4.
Humility for the Sake of the Gospel
Humility for the Sake of the Gospel -Matthew 17:22-27
Examples of Jesus’s Humility:
1) to be betrayed and killed by men – vv22-23.
2) in order to not give offense – vv24-27.
Digging Deeper:
-What is humility? What does it look like when someone is not humble?
-How does Jesus demonstrate humility in this text? Why does He?
-In what ways is God calling you to demonstrate humility? How can Christ help?
Other Passages to Consider:
Dan 7:13-14; Isa 66:1-2; 1 Cor 9:12,19; Phil 2:1-11; Col 3:12; 1 Pet 5:5.
Trust in the Lord
Trust in the LORD - Proverbs 3:5-6
Sermon Notes:
How we are to trust God
Why we can trust God
Digging Deeper:
- What about God makes Him absolutely trustworthy?
- What happens when we don’t trust God? What blessings come from trusting in the Lord?
- What does it look like in your life to trust God on a daily basis?
- In what situations do you find it difficult to trust God? Admit that to God and ask for grace to trust Him more.
Other passages to consider:
Job 42:2; Ps 115:3; 147:5; Prov 21:1; Jer 17:5-8; Rom 8:28-39; 11:33-34; Phil 1:6; 4:4-9; 1 Jn 4:9-10
Going Low to Serve Others
Going Low to Serve Others - John 13:1-20
Digging Deeper:
- What was shocking about Jesus washing the disciples’ feet? How does the timing and inclusion of Judas make Christ’s action even more amazing?
- How does Jesus use this event to point to his sacrifice on the cross?
- What is the example that Jesus expects his disciples to emulate?
- How does the Gospel equip us to serve others in love and humility?
- How is God calling me to humbly serve those around me?
Other passages to consider:
Mark 10:42-45; Luke 22:24-27; John 13:34-35; 15:12-17; 1 Cor 6:11; Phil 2:1-11; 1 John 4:10-11
Let Us Worship in a Fitting and Orderly Way
Let Us Worship in a Fitting and Orderly Way
1 Corinthians 14:26-33,39-40
Preparing your heart for the sermon:
- What reasons does Paul give for our worship to be fitting and orderly?
- In vv27-35, Paul gives commands regarding three groups of people – who are these different groups?
- For these three groups, the commands have to do with what kind of activity in the church? What kinds of attitudes/actions are needed from everyone involved?
Other passages to consider: Ps 29:1-2; 96:1-9; 1 Cor 11; 14:1-5; 1 Thess 5:12-22; Heb 12:18-29; 1 Pet 5:5-7; 1 Jn 4:1-6
Digging Deeper:
- How does disorder in the gatherings hinder the church being built up?
- Are there ways the gatherings of AGC could better demonstrate order and humility?
- How does disorder in church gatherings reflect poorly on God? What other traits would fail to glorify God?
- What qualities should our services be marked by to reflect the character/glory of God?