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!
Our Salvation Story
Our Salvation Story - Titus 3:3-7
Notes:
1) What we were - v3
2) What God did - vv4-6
3) What we become – v7
• What was not the grounds for our salvation? On what basis does God save us?
• How do you see glimpses of v3 in you through your remaining sin? What might you be like now if God had not saved you?
• What did you used to believe about Jesus? How has your view changed?
• How does this text describe all three members of Godhead active in our salvation?
Other passages to consider:
Isa 9:2; 53:6; Ezk 36:25-27; Lk 19:10; Jn 3:1-8; 8:34-36; Rom 6:17-19; 2 Cor 4:4-6; Eph 2:1-10; Col 3:7; Titus 2:11-14; 1 Jn 4:10.
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.
The Light of Christ Dispels the Darkness
The Light of Christ Dispels the Darkness-Ephesians 4:18, 2 Corinthians 4:4-6
Notes:
1) The Darkness of ____________________________________.
2) The Light of the ____________________________________.
Digging Deeper:
- Think about the Bible’s use of the term “darkness” to describe a person without Christ. What all does this say about their condition?
- Jesus is the Light of the World (John 8:12). What does this tell us about His saving work?
- How does a person go from darkness to light? What does God do? What is man’s response?
- Who can you pray for that doesn’t know Christ? How might God use you to shine the light of Christ into their lives?
Other verses to consider:
Matt 4:16; Jn 1:1-14; 3:19; 8:12; 12:46; Acts 26:18; 2 Cor 4:6; Eph 5:8; Col 1:13-14; 1 Pet 2:9.
The Dawn of a Great Light
The Dawn of a Great Light – Matthew 4:12-17
Digging Deeper:
- What was significant about the place where Jesus chose to minister? What does this say about the Gospel?
- Think about the Bible’s use of the term “darkness” to describe a person without Christ. What all does this say about their condition?
- Jesus is the Light of the World (John 8:12). What does this tell us about His saving work? (Hint: What does light do to darkness?)
- How does a person go from darkness to light? What does God do? What is man’s response?
- Who can you pray for who is in darkness? How might God use you to shine the light of Christ into their lives?
Other Verses to Consider:
Isa 9:1-2,6-7; Matt 5:14-16; 28:19; John 1:1-14; 3:19; 8:12; 12:46; 2 Cor 4:6; Eph 5:8; Col 1:13; 1 Pet 2:9
The Light of Salvation Has Come!
The Light of Salvation Has Come! – John 1:5-13
Preparing your heart for the sermon:
- What does light do to darkness? Why is light so needed in order to live?
- Why did most people not welcome the visit from their Creator?
- Why do some receive Jesus instead of rejecting him like the rest?
Other passages to consider: Gen 1:1-5; Ps 27:1; Isa 9:1-7; 42:1-7; Matt 4:12-17; Luke 1:76-79; 2:29-32; Jn 1:1-13; 3:1-21; 8:12; 9:5; 11:9-10; 12:35-36, 44-50; Acts 26:17-18; 2 Cor 4:1-6; Eph 5:6-16; 1 Pet 2:9; 1 Jn 1:5-10
Digging Deeper:
- How does this passage describe the nearness of Christ’s incarnation? How does this display God’s grace?
- What does it look like to receive Jesus? What happens to those who do that?
- What are the blessings of being a child of God?
- Why do you follow Christ? How should you respond to this truth?