Here is a Day by Day guide to learning and applying:
Read: the daily Scriptures and Answer the Question from the sermon.
Create: Create your own questions/comments from the scriptures
Discuss: Talk about your questions and reactions to the scriptures.
12/1/24
TEXT: John 1:1-18; 29; Philippians 2:1-11; Revelation 3:20
Title: Christmas from Eternity
BIG IDEA: The Son of God became a man that men and women could become sons and daughters of the one true God.
Memory Verse: Isaiah 9:6
For to us a Child is born, to us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder, and His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
REMINDER:
A Disciple...Loves All People, Discovers Identity in Jesus, Deepens Relationship with Jesus.
What have I done this week to feed my soul, feed others, and feed my flesh?
What stood out to you in the sermon this week?
What did God reveal to you in the Scriptures this week, maybe for the first time?
Scripture Study Tip
What does it say, What does it mean, and How do I apply it to my daily life.
Read John 1:1-18 and Philippians 2:1-11.
What did God reveal to you in the Scriptures this week, maybe for the first time?
What part of the Christmas story amazes you the most and why?
Read John 1:1-5
What is it that we often miss about Christmas because we tend to begin with baby Jesus in a manger?
List the terms used to describe Jesus in John 1:1-5. How do these reveal some of the character and nature of the one true God?
John 1:12-18
How is Jesus better than Santa?
Read John 1:12 again
How do you receive the gift of Jesus? What makes it difficult for some people to receive His gift?
Read Revelation 3:20
What does it mean to you that Jesus says if you open the door, He will
come in and eat with you?
Jesus shared a meal around a table with his disciples before he went to the cross.
What special moments have you shared around a table with friends and family?
What is it about sharing a meal around a table that makes it so intimate?
The earthly birth, life, death and resurrection of Jesus has happened.
What is Jesus doing right now?
Share how it encourages you.
ACTION STEP
A Disciple…Loves All People, Discovers Identity in Jesus, Deepens Relationship with Jesus
After reviewing the sermon and the scriptures this week, plan out how you can share with someone this Christmas season:
1. How the Christmas story doesn’t begin with a baby in the manger.
2. What Jesus has done for us and what He is doing for us right now.
Pray for a chance to share this with someone and report back to your group what happens.
11/24/24
TEXT: Psalms 14; Romans 3:20-26; Genesis 32
Memory Verse: Psalm 23:1-3a
The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
He makes me lie down in green pastures,
He leads me beside quiet waters,
He refreshes my soul.
REMINDER:
A Disciple...Loves All People, Discovers Identity in Jesus, Deepens Relationship with Jesus.
What have I done this week to feed my soul, feed others, and feed my flesh?
What stood out to you in the sermon this week?
What did God reveal to you in the Scriptures this week, maybe for the first time?
Scripture Study Tip
What does it say, What does it mean, and How do I apply it to my daily life.
Read Psalm 14
Verse 3 says that all of us have turned aside from God. How do we as believers live like there is no God?
In contrast to turning away from God, how do we as believers “seek after” God?
How did Jacob/Israel’s life parallel Psalm 14?
Where are you currently wrestling with God and may not recognize Him?
What limp do you have that you now recognize as a blessing?
DEEPEN
Let’s go deeper into God’s word and discuss how we can apply these truths to our lives!
Read Romans 3:9-26
How are these verses similar to Psalm 14? How are they different?
What does it mean to cry out for salvation? Where do you need help in your relationships with God?
How have you rebelled against, or denied, God and tried to live your life without Him?
ACTION STEP
A Disciple…Loves All People, Discovers Identity in Jesus, Deepens Relationship with Jesus.
God is on a relentless pursuit of our rebellious race through Jesus Christ. All of us are guilty of rebelling against God, BUT GOD in His mercy sends us salvation.
This Week: Commit to making a list of the broken things in your life that God has restored, is restoring or you hope He will restore. Then spend time praying through your list:
“I will” THANK God for what He has already restored and where He is working to restore
• “I will” ASK God for restoration and redemption in areas He has not yet moved
SERIES ACTION STEP
Spend time listening to worship music and worshiping the Lord, praying and reflecting on what the Lord has done through this series. Here are some recommendations:
Let it Be So by Elevation
Maker of Miracles by Elevation
The Dove by The Belonging Co
Same God by Elevation
House of The Lord by Phil Wickham
Firm Foundation by Maverick City
Christ be Magnified by Cody Carnes
Forever YHWH by Elevation Worship
Rest on Us by Upper Room
Constant Reminder
Six questions for gospel-centered discernment. Memorize and ask these six questions to discern and follow the leading of the Holy Spirit in your life.
G - God's glory: Will this decision primarily be about my glory or God's glory?
O - Other Christians: What do other gospel-saturated, Christ-centered, wise friends say about this upcoming decision?
S - Scripture: Does the Bible command, permit, or prohibit this decision? What does inerrant, infallible Scripture say?
P - Prayer: Have you abided with, rested in, asked from, listened to and waited on God in this decision over time?
E - Evangelism: Will this decision give me the opportunity to share the gospel and invite people to faith in Jesus?
L - Lifestyle: Will this decision lead me to live a lifestyle of love marked by the Fruit of the Spirit and holiness?
