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Some People Just Don't Get It
Some People Just Don't Get It - 2 Chronicles 28:1-7, 16-27
Sermon Notes:
Introduction: The story of King Ahaz
The Pattern
In the New Testament, we see that ____________________ is a priority for ____________________.
A ____________________ for unbelievers.
Conclusion
Persistently Praying to Grow
Persistently Praying to Grow – Matthew 7:7-11
Digging Deeper:
- How should we pray? In other words, what traits should characterize our prayers?
- What in this text gives us confidence to pray?
- What hinders you from praying? How does this passage help you with that?
Other Passages to Consider:
Prov 2:1-10; Jer 29:13; Matt 5:3; 6:5-15; Luke 11:1-13; 18:1-8; Jn 14:13-14; 15:7; Jam 4:2-3; 5:16.
Love Your Enemies
Love Your Enemies – Matthew 5:43-48
Sermon Notes:
1) World’s Standard – Only love those _____________. _____________your enemies.
2) Christ’s Command – Love_____________, including_____________.
3) God’s Character – Loving your enemies demonstrates you are_____________.
Discussion Questions:
- How did God show love to you when you were His enemy?
- What does it look like to love our enemies? What examples does Jesus give in this text?
- How does Jesus enable us to keep this command?
- What “enemies” could you begin praying for?
Other Passages to Consider:
Lev 19:1-18; Mt 5:10-12; Lk 10:25-37; 23:34; Acts 7:60; Rom 5:1-11; 12:14-21; Eph 4:29-5:2; 1 Jn 4:7-12
Man of Sorrows
Man of Sorrows – Matthew 26:36-46
Sermon Notes:
1) The ____________________ of Christ’s Sufferings
2) Christ’s ____________________ His Sufferings
3) Christ’s ____________________ His Sufferings
Discussion Questions:
- What does this passage reveal about Christ’s sufferings?
- How was Jesus helped by praying to the Father?
- How does this text remind us of Christ’s humanity?
- How did the disciples’ failure to pray affect them? (see Matt 26:30-35, 56, 69-75)
- Why is prayer vital in our battle against sin?
- As you consider what Jesus went through to save us, what is your response?
Other Passages to Consider:
Isa 51:17; Jer 25:15, 17; Matt 6:9-13; 2 Cor 5:21; Eph 6:10-20; Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9; 1 Pet 2:24;
Pray with Confident Desperation
Pray with Confident Desperation – Ps 27:7-14
Preparing your heart for the sermon:
- What is David’s tone in vv7-12? Why?
- What is David asking for in his prayer?
- What effect did David’s prayer have on him?
Other passages to consider: Ps 25:4-5; Isa 40:25-31; Luke 18:1-8; Eph 3:14-21; 6:18; Phil 4:4-7; Heb 4:14-16; Jam 5:13-18
Digging Deeper:
- Why don’t we pray?
- How should knowing God is for us motivate us to pray?
- Are you ever desperate in your prayers? Why or why not?
- What is God asking you to wait for in your life? What truths can you preach to yourself while you wait?