Matthew 26:36-46 1. We started with 3 observations in light of this passage, so let's walk through each observation: -The first observation was that Jesus' death on the cross was not according to the plan of Satan, but according to the good perfect plan of Godwhich Satan wanted to thwart. While looking at Acts 2:22-24, talk about why it is important for us to remember t...
Keep ReadingEPHESIANS 5:18-21 1. Overall, what stood out to you from Sunday's passage? Was there anything that you were particularly reminded of, encouraged by, or spurred towards in light of the passage? 2. At the start of verse 18, we see a command stating that we are not to get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery. On Sunday, we heard, "That to be drunk with wine never leads t...
Keep ReadingEphesians 5:15-17 We need to watch out for false teachers.What false teachings do you see in today's culture? How do we fight against them? We need to watch out for people and things that will try to lure us back to our old life. What are things in your life that try to lure you back and how have you defended against them? AIM: Please Christ PRIORITY: Grow in knowledge...
Keep ReadingRead Eph. 5:8-14 to remind yourselves of the text preached this morning. By way of reminder, what is an "indicative" and what is an "imperative?" And how do those two terms relate to the Christian? How do they relate to God and His Word? What does it mean for our "practice" to match our "position" as followers of Christ? What are the two imperatives given to believers...
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