Entries from May 2018
May 27th, 2018 ·
Voices at the Table
1 Corinthians 11:1
“Follow my example as I follow the example of Christ.”
How did Apostle Paul know the example of Jesus to follow?
We follow and lead by people’s _______________. (not primarily by what they say)
What “example” is Paul specifically talking about? Paul is going to apply the method of Jesus.
Missing ingredient in the church: This model/ example is called _______________. (Mark 3:13; Matt. 28:18-20; 2 Tim. 2:2)
To live the example of a godly Christ-filled life, we need to avoid _______________ and take some initiative.
Consider three models from Scripture.
1. _______________ for an older mentor. (Paul)
Jesus and Paul’s model of ministry should also be our method of ministry.
2. __________ out a peer. (Barnabas) Acts 9:26-28; Acts 13: 2-4
3. __________ into someone younger. (Timothy) Acts 16:1-4
Why do we need these voices at our table?
We need this up-close and personal relationship to model a godly lifestyle and hold us _______________.
Mentors are examples of growth and _______________.
Discipleship can be either structured or _______________.
It must be _______________.
Do you have other voices at your table? Who is it? Who knows you?
Take away ...
Pray today for at least one:
Paul (older)
Barnabas (peer)
Timothy (younger)
Expect God to answer!
Tags: Message · First Corinthians
May 20th, 2018 ·
Tags: Message
May 13th, 2018 ·
Personal Freedom - To the Glory of God
1 Corinthians 10:23-33
1. _______________ Freedom
Are “all things” really lawful for the Christian?
According to verse 24, I need to seek the _______________ of others.
The quote in verse 26 comes from _______________
2. Personal Freedom _______________
In verse 28 we discover that _______________ is important.
The connection of food to an idol matters when it _______________ _______ _______________
What is the difference between:
Legalism:
Licentiousness:
3. Personal Freedom to the _______________ _______ _______________
How does verse 31 apply to life?
How might verse 31 apply to motherhood?
According to verses 32 and 33, why do we try not to offend others?
Tags: Message · First Corinthians
May 6th, 2018 ·
True Happiness
1 Corinthians 10:1-22
1. _______________ from History (vv. 1-5)
To what do the references “under the cloud” and “passed through the sea” refer?
What was the spiritual food and drink?
What did the people believe regarding these "spiritual experiences”?
2. _______________ from History (vv.6-13)
How do we keep someone from desiring evil?
What is idolatry?
When we become comfortable participating in things that God is against, we are _______________ _______________.
The people of Israel took God’s provision _______________ _______________.
3. Lesson in the _______________ _______________
Idol food is not a _______________ thing, just like _______________ isn’t neutral.
False religions actually worship _______________.
What are the BIG Warnings?
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4 -
Your happiness is tied to your _______________.
Tags: Message · First Corinthians
