Round Table discussion on Worship - Jeff Philpott, Jac Mandel, Sean Wiegner (8/27/17)

The Weirdness of Worship
Where might the “weird” enter into the worship experience?
What is the “Sanctification of Preference”?
What Scripture verses influence our definition of worship? 
What might be a good definition of worship?
What are elements of worship, or a worship service, we see in the book of Nehemiah? 
Is God egocentric, and/or vain, for desiring our worship?
What does it mean that we should be 80% satisfied with our church experience?
What is a good takeaway from this discussion?

Nehemiah 13 - Jeff Philpott (8/20/17)

Back to Old Habits
Nehemiah Chapter 13 1. Failure of the _____________________
Who was Tobiah?
How did Nehemiah respond to the sin of Eliashib and Tobiah?
What do we learn about offerings from verses 10 - 14?
2. Failure of the _____________________ What is the issue with the Sabbath?
What do we learn about accountability in verses 19 - 22?
Why isn’t Israel supposed to marry people of other nations?
Our Takeaway
What causes me to drift from obedience to the Lord?
What restores me to the Lord?

Nehemiah 10 - Jeff Philpott (8/13/17)

Nehemiah - Rebuilding the People of God
Chapter 10 Life Remodeling - Addressing the _____________________
What does 1 John 1:9 remind us?
1. Life Remodeling - _____________________ In verse 30, what type of intermarriage is forbidden?
Is there a New Testament parallel to this idea?
2. Life Remodeling - _____________________ Where do we find a commitment that addresses this idea?
What are two issues in this area?
3. Life Remodeling - _____________________ What type of commitment(s) are these people making?
What is a New Testament passage that addresses God’s people giving generously?

Nehemiah 8 - Jeff Philpott (8/6/17)

Nehemiah - Rebuilding the People of God
1. _____________________
Why are the people gathering?
 What church traditions likely arise from passages like this one?
 What is the meaning of “amen”?
 What does bowing one’s head represent?
 2. _____________________
Why might these people be weeping?
What does Romans 6:20 - 21 remind us?
 3. _____________________
According to verse 10, why is it time to celebrate?
Why did the people need to be calmed (v. 11)?
 What is the purpose of Chapter 9?
 How does today’s message connect with communion?