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 Power and Faithfulness of God
The Power and Faithfulness of God – Joshua 11-12
Notes:
1) Observing God’s Power and Faithfulness
2) Living in Light of God’s Power and Faithfulness
Digging Deeper:
- How is God’s power and faithfulness displayed through the Gospel? How will these qualities of God be seen at Christ’s return?
- What fears challenge your trust in the Lord? How do these fears get in the way of you moving forward in your walk with Christ?
- What examples do you see of God’s power and faithfulness in your life? How can you call them to mind throughout your days?
Other passages to consider:
Gen 15:16; Ex 23:29-30; 34:11-16; Num 33:51-54; Dt 20:16-18; Ps 121:2; Lam 3:22-24; Heb 3:7-8; 10:36; 2 Tim 1:7; Rev 11:15.
Sin's deceit & God's power
Sin’s deceit & God’s power – Joshua 9
Notes:
1) -vv3-13
2) -vv14-21
3) -vv22-27
Digging Deeper:
- How does Satan use deception to steal, kill, and destroy?
- When are you most tempted to handle things yourself rather than seeking wisdom or prayer?
- How do we see God’s purposes prevail even in the face of sin and opposition?
Other passages to consider:
Deut 7:1-4; 20:10-20; Ps 119:105; Prov 3:5-6; Acts 4:24-28; Rom 8:28-29; 2 Cor 11:3,14; Eph 6:10-18; Jam 1:5; 1 Pet 5:8.
Confident in the Power of God
Confident in the Power of God
- Matthew 22:15-33
Notes:
Recognize the power of God to…
Digging Deeper:
- In what ways does this text point us to the power of God?
- Why does 1 Corinthians 1:24 call Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God?
- How can confidence in the power of God affect your daily life?
Other Passages to Consider:
Gen 1:26; Ex 3:6; Job 19:25-26; Dan 12:2; Mk 10:27; Rom 13:1-7; 1 Cor 1:18-25; 1 Pet 2:13-17.
No Greater Power
No Greater Power - Matthew 8:23-9:8
Digging Deeper:
- What is unique about Jesus Christ?
- In what ways has Jesus already displayed His power?
- Describe various reactions to Jesus’s power. How should believers respond?
- How will Christ demonstrate His power/authority at the end of time?
Other Passages to Consider:
Gen 3:15; Ps 65:5-8; John 1:1-5,9-18; Acts 17:30-31; Col 1:15-20; 2:15; Heb 2:14-15; Rev 20:10
Magnify the Lord
Magnify the Lord – Luke 1:46-55
Sermon Notes:
1) Magnify the Lord because He ______________!
2) Magnify the Lord because He ______________!
Digging Deeper:
- What is mercy? How has God shown you mercy?
- How does salvation demonstrate the power of God?
- Why is it important that God is both merciful and mighty?
- How can you magnify the Lord throughout this week?
Other Passages to Consider:
Ps 34; 103:1; Lam 3:22-24; 1 Sam 2:1-10; Luke 1:26-45; 5:27-32; Rom 12:1-2; 1 Cor 1:26-29; Titus 3:3-7; 1 Pet 1:3-7; 2:10
King of Kings
King of Kings – Ephesians 1:19-23
Sermon Notes:
1) Jesus is____________________– vv19-21a
2) His reign is____________________– v21b
3) He is exercising his sovereign power for____________________– vv22-23
Discussion Questions:
- Where is Jesus now? What is He doing?
- How does the resurrection and ascension prove that Jesus is Lord of all?
- What causes us to lose sight of the Lordship of Christ? What other things do we sometimes place our hope in?
Other Passages to Consider:
Ps 146:3-4; Acts 1:8-11; 2:32-36; 5:30-32; Phil 2:6-11; Col 3:1; Heb 1:8,13; 4:15; 1 Jn 2:2