01-30-11 :: For Further Consideration
Shawn Cossin :: “Red Letters” Series, Part 3
Shawn took some time to review the “cycle” of following and being in relationship with God…
:: When we KNOW God, we can LOVE God
:: When we LOVE God, we can TRUST God
:: When we TRUST God, we can OBEY God
Out of all this comes the biblical reality that when we OBEY God, we really know Him. What strikes you most about this process?
Read Matthew 28:16-20, then consider…
:: Last week, when Randy Swink asked the question, “What in the world are we doing” in regard to the action of today’s church (not just SLW, but the church worldwide), what thoughts came to mind?
Love and Obedience are connected … How do you see this truth at work in your life?
Read Mark 10:21
What was missing in the rich young ruler’s life? Was it really about selling all his stuff?
Read Matthew 5:8 – “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.”
We know purity is important, and that purity isn’t cool. Why is purity so important to God?
Shawn said, “Purity is NOT sacrifice; it is a form of obedience.” Why do you think it was important for Shawn to emphasize that purity is not sacrificial? What is the difference between sacrifice and obedience?
Read Jesus’ words from Mark 7:14-23, then consider…
Why would Jesus speak like this? What was going on before verse 14? (look at 7:1-13)
Why would people think food would defile them? What was taught at this time?
Jesus moves them to understanding that what comes OUT defiles people. How did they respond?
(Trick question, right?) We don’t know how they responded… but, how will WE respond?
IN CLOSING :: Take time to talk as a group … what is an area in your life where you need to more consistently obey/follow Jesus? Share some personal challenges with each other as a group. After a time of sharing these things, pray for each other and for our church, that God would help us as we make concrete decisions to honor Him.
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