“A Clean Conscience”
HEBREWS | Hebrews 9:1-14
A Clean Conscience
March 20, 2022
- In what ways did the tabernacle aid worship for God’s people in the Old Testament?
- Why is it important to recognize that the holiness of God has not changed?
- What is the importance of Jesus going into the “holy place” of heaven (9:11-12)?
- What are the differences and/or similarities to how we worship God today?
- The conscience is mentioned in 9:8 and 9:14, what are the differences? How should this impact us when we consider what Christ has done for us?
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- Mar 20, 2022“A Clean Conscience”
“A Clean Conscience”
HEBREWS | Hebrews 9:1-14 A Clean Conscience March 20, 2022
- In what ways did the tabernacle aid worship for God’s people in the Old Testament?
- Why is it important to recognize that the holiness of God has not changed?
- What is the importance of Jesus going into the “holy place” of heaven (9:11-12)?
- What are the differences and/or similarities to how we worship God today?
- The conscience is mentioned in 9:8 and 9:14, what are the differences? How should this impact us when we consider what Christ has done for us?
- Mar 13, 2022“Better Covenant”
“Better Covenant”
HEBREWS | Hebrews 8:1-13 A Better Covenant March 13, 2022
- What did you grow up using that has now become obsolete? What happened that made it obsolete?
- Hebrews 8:13 says the old covenant has become obsolete because the new has come. What specifically makes it obsolete? How has the new upgraded the old?
- Hebrews 8:6-12 is a quote from Jeremiah 31:31-34. What statement or phrase from this passage sticks out to you the most and why?
- Do we need the Old Testament or can we just focus on the New Testament and the new covenant? What do you think we can learn from the “copy and shadows of the heavenly things” when we examine and look back to the old covenant? (Heb. 8:5, Heb. 10:1)
- Skim over “the pattern” God gave to Moses (Exodus 25:40) to design and set up the tabernacle. What strikes you and stands out to you about the details of the tabernacle and its furnishings? (The pattern is given throughout chapters 24-40 of Exodus)
- Mar 6, 2022“You Are Not Your Own”
“You Are Not Your Own”
CHURCH | Ephesians 2:18-22 You Are Not Your Own March 6, 2022- How do you talk about the church? What kind of assumptions do you think people make both correctly and incorrectly about the church today?
- What implications does the following catechism question have on our lives today?
Q: What is our only hope in life and death? A: That we are not our own but belong, body and soul, both in life and death, to God and to our Savior Jesus Christ.3. How do these statements frame the way we should think about church? (Examine a passage or two with you group) —I gather to proclaim my belonging to God’s family Gal 6:10 / Gal 4:4–7 / Rom 8:14–17 —I belong as a member of Christ’s body Rom 12:3–8 / 1 Cor 12:12–13, 27 / Col 1:24–26. —I worship as a living stone in the Holy Spirit’s temple 1 Pet 2:4–6. / Eph. 2:18-22 / 1 Cor 3:8–9 - Feb 27, 2022“A Better Way”
“A Better Way”
HEBREWS | Hebrews 7:18-28 A Better Way February 27, 2022
- How is “relationship” one of the main ways to think of the entire story of the Bible?
- Why is “drawing near” such a significant phrase? What comes to mind when we see “drawing near?” (Heb. 4:16; 7:19, 25)
- In what ways is the covenant Jesus guarantees actually better? (Heb. 7:22)
- How can we live everyday knowing Jesus did this “once for all.” (Heb. 7:27) How can believing this actually change our lives on a day to day basis?
- If Jesus is your king, your high priest and your sacrifice. What does that leave for you to do? (Romans 12:1-2)
- Feb 20, 2022“Melchizedek and the Royal Priesthood”
“Melchizedek and the Royal Priesthood”
HEBREWS | Hebrews 7:1-19 Melchizedek and the Royal Priesthood February 20, 2022
- Work together as a group to build a personal profile of Melchizedek. Who do you think he was? Where was he from? What does his name mean? What roles did he hold? What is his significance? Etc. (Genesis 14 and Hebrews 7)
- What is the study of biblical “typology?” How is Melchizedek a “type” of Christ?
- How does the preacher of Hebrews demonstrate in chapter 7 that the Levitical priesthood and law is inferior to the “better hope” we find in Jesus as our Royal Priest? (Heb. 7:19)
- How does Romans 5:1-2 shed light on the themes we discussed so far from Hebrews?
- Even though this chapter and concept of Melchizedek can be challenging to grasp, what have you drawn from this to apply to your spiritual life today?
- Feb 13, 2022“Anchor of the Soul”
“Anchor of the Soul”
Anchor of the Soul February 13, 2022
- Name some Old Testament saints, other than Abraham, who demonstrated faith and patience in God’s promises? How might we imitate them today? (Heb. 6:12; Heb. 11)
- What is the promise being talked about in Hebrews 6? Look at Genesis 22:15-19. How does this promise/covenant/blessing apply to us today? (Context: Gen. 15:5-6; Gen. 17:5-8)
- Share an experience when hope has been an anchor for your soul?
- What does it mean for Christ to be our forerunner?
- Extra Credit: Who is Melchizedek and why is he mentioned so much in Hebrews 5,6,7? (Heb. 5,6-7; 6:20; 7:1-17)
- Feb 6, 2022“The Dark Side and the Bright Side”
“The Dark Side and the Bright Side”
HEBREWS | Hebrews 6:4-12 The Dark Side and the Bright Side February 6, 2022
- Read and review the parable of the sower (Matt. 13:1-9; 18-23) and compare it to the message Hebrews 6:4-8. Discuss.
- How do you personally resonate with the content of the message given in Hebrews 4:4-8?
- How can we be sure of better things for ourselves and our church community today? (Heb. 6:9)
- From your life experience, how have you seen both “faith and patience” as instrumental to the Christian walk? (Heb. 6:12)
- How is hope also a major part of persevering in the Christian life? (Heb. 6:11; 18-19)
- What do we do now with this message?
- Jan 30, 2022“Spiritual Toddlers”
“Spiritual Toddlers”
- Jan 23, 2022“The Sword and the Priest”
“The Sword and the Priest”
- Jan 16, 2022“God’s Rest”
“God’s Rest”
- Jan 9, 2022“Jesus is Better Than Moses”
“Jesus is Better Than Moses”
- Jan 2, 2022“The Good Shepherd” Part 2
“The Good Shepherd” Part 2
- Dec 26, 2021“We See Him”
“We See Him”
- Dec 19, 2021“Fall on Your Knees”
“Fall on Your Knees”
- Dec 12, 2021“Jesus is Better”
“Jesus is Better”
- Dec 5, 2021“Nate Parks”
“Nate Parks”
- Nov 28, 2021“The Good Shepherd”
“The Good Shepherd”
- Nov 21, 2021“Prayer and Partnership”
“Prayer and Partnership”
Sermon Note Questions Prayer and Partnership | Colossians 4:2-18 #CenterofAllThings November 21, 2021- What would it look like for you to devote yourselves to prayer? Be specific.
- Why do you think Paul gives these specific final instructions to the Colossians to close out his letter? (Col. 4:2-6)
- Go through the “credits of Colossians” in Col. 4:7-18 as a group listing the people as you go and examine why you think Paul lists them? What can today for our own church ministry with Paul’s partnerships in gospel ministry?
- Looking back through the series in Colossians: Center of All Things, what is your main takeaway or what stands out to you the most from this letter to the Colossian church?
- Extra Credit: Onesimus is mentioned in Colossians 4:7. Read the letter of Philemon. What names do find are listed in both Colossians and Philemon? And what is going on between Paul, Onesimus, and Philemon? What do we learn from the way Paul treated each person?
- Nov 14, 2021“Household Codes”
“Household Codes”
Small Group Questions: Text: Col. 3:18-4:1- Which words were emphasized, repeated, or connected in this passage? What are 2-3 themes or key ideas that emerge?
- What are some of the roles (single,husband,wife,parent,child,roommate, friend, employee, boss, etc.) you have in life right now? What does it look like for you to live out your specific roles under the lordship of Jesus (3:17)?
- How many times does Paul mention “the Lord” in this passage? Why do you think he would emphasize Christ’s lordship so much in a section about roles and relationships?
- Is there a specific role or relationship that you’re struggling to follow Christ in? What is the struggle and how can the group pray about this struggle for you?
- Read Col. 3:13; 4:1; Eph. 5:25-28; Matt. 18:23-35. How does our relationship with Christ and acknowledging how He has treated us help us to have the right heart in our roles and relationships?
- Read all of Colossians again this coming week and write down what you’ve learned, things that have stood out to you, or things you want to take away from our study of Colossians.
- Nov 7, 2021“Clothed With Virtue”
“Clothed With Virtue”
Questions for small groups or personal study. Clothed With Virtue | Colossians 3:12-17 #CenterofAllThings November 7, 2021
- What similarities do you find in Col. 3:12-17 and Ephesians 4:22-24; 31-32?
- Where do you see the “see-saw” in Paul’s teaching again in this passage? (identity to lifestyle and back and forth)
- Is verse 13 easy or difficult to follow? Why?
- Why should we “above all” other things choose to put on love? Why love?
- Thanksgiving is a major theme here but why? (attitude of gratitude)
- Notice how Paul doesn’t lists rules or laws in this passage; but he does give direction and ideals. Read the following quotes and discuss how they shed light on this passage. “We are not shaped by rules, we are shaped by a Ruler. And “We are not taxpayers with rights, we are sinners saved by grace.” — Mark Meynell