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!
God Prepares Joshua
God Prepares Joshua –Several passages in Exodus, Numbers, & Deuteronomy
Notes:
Joshua’s Training:
Joshua’s Faith:
Joshua’s Commission:
Digging Deeper:
-What truths about God were made clear to Joshua as he served under Moses?
-What did Joshua learn about leading people throughout his apprenticeship with Moses?
-What truths has God taught you in your life? What might He be preparing you to do with these truths and experiences?
Other passages to consider:
Ex 17:8-16; 24:12-18; 32:15-33:23; Num 11:28; 13-14; Deut 1:38; 3:21,28; 31:1-23; 34:9.
Thanking and Praising the Lord
Thanking and Praising the Lord - Psalm 111
Notes:
Digging Deeper:
-How do God’s works reveal His character?
-Why is it important that we remember God’s works? How can we do that?
-What great works has the Lord done for you? How should you respond (according to this psalm)?
Other Passages to Consider:
Ex 34:1-10; Prov 1:7; Rom 1:18-25; 3:21-26; Eph 1:3-14; Col 1:11-14.
Recognize the Truth
Recognize the Truth – Matthew 16:1-12
Notes:
1) Failure to recognize that _____________________________ - vv1-4.
Cause –
2) Failure to recognize the _____________________________ - vv5-12.
Cause –
Digging Deeper:
-Was it lack of signs that caused the Pharisees and Sadducees to reject Jesus? If not, what was it?
-How can we cultivate a responsive heart to Christ?
-As Christians, what do we need to beware of today?
Other passages to consider:
Ps 1-2; Matt 12:38-42; 13:18-23; Jn 6:25-40; Acts 2:32-39; 17:29-31; Eph 6:10-20; 2 Tim 3:15-4:4; 2 Pet 2:1-2; 1 Jn 2:15-17.
God’s Truth Rejected by the World
God’s Truth Rejected by the World – Matthew 13:53-14:12
Notes:
Digging Deeper:
- Why did the people at Nazareth reject Jesus as the Messiah?
- Should we expect people to reject God’s Word? Why or why not?
- Why do people respond to God’s truth with anger?
- What did Christ’s rejection accomplish?
Other passages to consider:
Ps 2; Isa 53; John 1:9-14; 3:16-21; Acts 7:52; 2 Tim 3:1-8; 4:3-4; 1 Pet 2:4-10.
Responding to Christ
Responding to Christ – Matthew 11:20-30
Sermon Notes:
1) _____________________ – vv20-24
2) _____________________ – vv25-27
3) _____________________ – vv28-30
Digging Deeper:
- How are you responding to the truth about Jesus?
- What does this passage teach about coming judgment?
- Why are you a Christian? How did that come about?
- What burdens does Jesus take away from us? How?
- What does it mean to be yoked with Christ?
Other Passages to Consider:
Isa 1:18; 55:1-7; Rom 1:18-25; 1 Cor 1:26-31; 2 Cor 4:3-6; Eph 1:3-7; 2:4-10; Col 1:19-23; Rev 20:11-15.
Deadly Deceit
Deadly Deceit – Matthew 7:15-23
Sermon Notes:
1) False Teachers (outside deception)
Description:
Detection:
2) False Disciples (self-deception)
Digging Deeper:
- What is particularly dangerous about the false teachers?
- What kinds of false teaching is prominent today?
- What is the fundamental mark of true disciples?
Other Passages to Consider:
Jer 23:9-17; Ezek 34:1-4; Acts 20:30; 1 Cor 13:1-3; 2 Cor 11:13-15; Gal 1:6-9; 2 Pet 2:1-3; 1 Jn 4:1-6; Jude 4.
From Panic to Peace
From Panic to Peace – Psalm 4
Sermon Notes:
1) Truths in the Midst of Turmoil
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2) Focus in the Midst of Turmoil
3) Blessings in the Midst of Turmoil
Digging Deeper:
- How has David changed during the writing of this psalm? Why? Have his circumstances changed?
- What all should we do when we are anxious?
- Why can we have joy and peace in the midst of trouble?
- What can you do this week to pursue the presence of God?
Other Passages to Consider:
Num 6:22-26; Ps 16; 63:1-8; John 14:25-27; Rom 5:1-8; Gal 5:22-23; Eph 1:3-6; Phil 4:4-8