Sunday, August 7, 2016: AMLuke 20:45-21:4 How does Jesus confront the hypocrisy of the Scribes?What kind of false appearances are people giving today? How do false appearances or hypocrisy stunt fellowship with God and with fellow believers?Why does Jesus warn his disciples? How should pastors warn their flocks today?How is Jesus different from the religious elite of his ...
Keep ReadingThe Fruit of Praying Together Prayer is both a privilege and duty for Christian believers. It is a privilege because Christ purchased our redemption with his very own blood. Through His blood we are justified and have been given glorious access to the throne of grace (Rom. 5:1-2; Heb. 4:14-16). The hymn-writer expressed it well: "What a privilege to carry, everything to G...
Keep ReadingSunday, July 31, 2016: AMLuke 20:41-44 Why does Jesus pose this "riddle"?What is Jesus proving by quoting Psalm 110?Who are the two "Lords" that David is speaking of in Psalm 110?What is the significance of David's Lord sitting at God's right hand? Sunday, July 31, 2016: PM1 Peter 1:1 What does it mean that we are justified in Christ?How is an oak tree a good illustrati...
Keep ReadingSunday, July 24, 2016: AMLuke 20:27-40 What is the context of this narrative?Why did the Sadducees ask this question? What were they trying to prove?What do we learn about the resurrection from Jesus' response? What was wrong with the Sadducees' assumptions?Who are those that are "worthy to attain" the resurrection? What does it mean that they are "sons of God"?How does t...
Keep ReadingSunday, July 17, 2016: AMPsalm 36 What do we learn from this psalm about characteristics of the wicked? In light of this, what sort of expectations should we have about the world and the way people will act?Why does David switch from speaking about the wicked to speaking about the steadfast love and faithfulness of God? Why does he speak of God's righteousness and judgmen...
Keep ReadingDearest Members of Christ Church, The past three years have been a wonderful whirlwind of growth and blessing at Christ Church Presbyterian. It's been amazing to watch God work through His Word to gather together a new church body one with passion for God, love for one another, and a big heart for the lost. What a joy to watch our Lord create a new local congregation thro...
Keep ReadingSunday, July 10, 2016: AMRevelation 21:1-8 How should Christians respond to the changing culture? How should we not respond? Why?What picture does Revelation 21 paint of the New Heavens and New Earth?What is the significance of New Jerusalem? What is the significance of God dwelling with man?What is the encouragement and hope found in this text?What warning is there for t...
Keep ReadingSunday, July 3, 2016: AMPsalm 14 Why is the atheistic worldview unreasonable?What is the consequence of an atheistic worldview on meaning and morality?Why is it important that Psalm 14:1 is referencing moral foolishness? How is disbelief in God a moral problem?What is the hope that Psalm 14 gives in the midst of mankind's dismal condition? Sunday, July 3, 2016: PM1 Samue...
Keep ReadingSunday, June 12, 2016: AMRomans 1:18-32 How should Christians be responding to the moral revolution happening in our day?Why does Paul open up this section talking about the wrath of God?What does he mean by writing "God gave them up"? What does this not mean?What does it mean to "exchange the truth of God for a lie"? What are the various ways people can be guilty of this...
Keep ReadingSunday, June 5, 2016: AMColossians 3:12-17 This text is essentially Part II of an argument Paul started in vs. 5. How do verses 12-17 complement what Paul wrote in verses 5-11?How does Paul remind his readers about their identity? Why is this important?How are the characteristics of verses 12-15 the opposite of a self-focused, proud life?What is Paul's logic with why Chri...
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