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!
Commissioned by God
Commissioned by God – Joshua 1
Notes:
1) The surety of God’s __________
2) The confidence from God’s _________
3) The centrality of God’s ______
4) The partnership of God’s _________
Digging Deeper:
- How did the participation of the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and half-tribe of Manasseh encourage all of Israel?
- How does the centrality of God’s word make a difference in your life?
- How has the assurance of God’s presence given you confidence in your walk with Christ?
- What promises of God encourage you during difficult times?
Other passages to consider:
Gen 12:6-7; 15:7; 17:8; Ex 3:12-15; 33:12-16; Num 32:6-15; Ps 19:7-14; Matt 28:18-20; Rom 8:31-38; Heb 13:5-6; 1 Pet 1:22-2:3.
Saved by Christ
Saved by Christ – Romans 5:6-11
Digging Deeper:
- Note the four ways we are described in this passage. How does this highlight the greatness of God’s love?
- What present results of our salvation have we already experienced? What aspects of our salvation do we await in the future?
- How does our present salvation guarantee our future? How are both our present and future salvation connected to the work of Christ?
- How should the assurance of both our present and future salvation affect our lives?
Other Passages to Consider:
Jn 3:3-6; 3:16; 15:13; Rom 1:18; 3:10-26; 4:24-25; 5:1-5; 6:5; 8:30 1 Cor 2:14; 2 Cor 5:19-20; Eph 2:1-5; Col 1:21-23; 1 Thess 1:10; 1 Jn 4:10
What Faith Is and Does
What Faith Is and Does – Hebrews 11:1-3
Sermon Notes:
Object of Faith –
Description of Faith – v1
1a – Faith is the ________________ of things hoped for.
1b – Faith __________________________________ of what God has promised.
2a – Faith is the _______________ of things not seen.
2b – Faith _______________ that what God promises will happen.
Result of Faith – _________________________ – v2
Outworking of Faith
Digging Deeper:
- Is biblical faith a blind faith? Explain your answer.
- What is our faith based on? How then can our faith be strengthened?
- What is the connection between faith and what God has promised?
- How does faith enable us to follow Christ in obedience?
Other Passages to Consider:
Gen 1-2; John 1:18; 14:1-3; Rom 1:16-20; 8:23-25; 2 Cor 5:1-7; Gal 2:20; Heb 1:1-3.