BIBLE - The Bible is forever
At this point, the first steps of a Jesus follower are clear.
Now it is time to BE A DOER. James 1:22 said, But do not just listen to Gods word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves.
The first step to being a doer is Gods Word. It is digging into the Bible to know what it says, who Jesus is, and how you should live. But it is not just about knowing it; it is about putting it into practice.
What is the Bible? How does it work? Why is important for you? How do you use it?
Dig in with us this week to find out!
- First, you must realize your need for Christ as Savior because of the spiritual darkness and death you deserve for your sin.
- Second, realizing forgiveness is available because of Gods grace and mercy, and not because of anything you have done, you cry out to Him for forgiveness and salvation.
- Next, as you commit to your allegiance to Jesus, not just as Savior but as Lord (the Master or Boss of your life), you then follow Him in baptism, proclaiming publicly to all who know you that you no longer live for yourself or as a slave to sin, but rather, your life is the Lords. You literally and figuratively take the plunge to be all-in.
- How do you grow as a Christ follower?
- What stops you from just going back to who you were before you proclaimed your allegiance to Christ?
- Where do you go from here?
Now it is time to BE A DOER. James 1:22 said, But do not just listen to Gods word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves.
The first step to being a doer is Gods Word. It is digging into the Bible to know what it says, who Jesus is, and how you should live. But it is not just about knowing it; it is about putting it into practice.
What is the Bible? How does it work? Why is important for you? How do you use it?
Dig in with us this week to find out!
SCRIPTURE
Matthew 4:4 | But Jesus told him, No! The Scriptures say, People do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.
Isaiah 40:6-8 | A voice said, Shout! I asked, What should I shout? Shout that people are like the grass. Their beauty fades as quickly as the flowers in a field. The grass withers and the flowers fade beneath the breath of the LORD. And so it is with people. The grass withers and the flowers fade, but the word of our God stands forever.
Luke 21:33 | Heaven and earth will disappear, but my words will never disappear.
Proverbs 30:5 | Every word of God proves true. He is a shield to all who come to him for protection.
James 1:22 | But don’t just listen to Gods word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves.
DISCUSSION
Matthew 4:4 | But Jesus told him, No! The Scriptures say, People do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.
Isaiah 40:6-8 | A voice said, Shout! I asked, What should I shout? Shout that people are like the grass. Their beauty fades as quickly as the flowers in a field. The grass withers and the flowers fade beneath the breath of the LORD. And so it is with people. The grass withers and the flowers fade, but the word of our God stands forever.
Luke 21:33 | Heaven and earth will disappear, but my words will never disappear.
Proverbs 30:5 | Every word of God proves true. He is a shield to all who come to him for protection.
James 1:22 | But don’t just listen to Gods word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves.
DISCUSSION
- Do you believe the Bible is true? Why or why not? How do you know?
- What does it mean that Gods Word will stand forever? (Think about what this means for the past, present, and future).
- What are some things the world listens to that do not stand (are not true) forever?
- Read Proverbs 30:5a. What from the Bible has already been proven true in your life? What parts of scripture are you 100% certain of?
- Of the Biblical truths you are certain of, in what ways are you a doer of them - someone who lives them out?
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NAMES OF JESUS: Light of the worldNAMES OF JESUS: KingESSENTIALS: Salvation motivates growthESSENTIALS: Crave Spiritual Food Pt. 1ESSENTIALS: Crave Spiritual Food Pt. 2ESSENTIALS: To live GodlyESSENTIALS: One who loves wisdomESSENTIALS: Not worldly philosophiesESSENTIALS: So your ready to shareBIBLE: Inspired(Authored) by GodBIBLE: Is Inerrant (Free from Error)BIBLE: Is Infallible (will not fail)BIBLE: Helps me growBIBLE: Is Authoritative Pt 1BIBLE: Is Authoritative Pt. 2BIBLE: Obeyed through actionGOD: The trinity (3 in 1)
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September
SERIES OVERVIEW- No ExcusesNO EXCUSES - True followers of Jesus are doers - NO EXCUSES - Doers love God -NO EXCUSES - Doers share the gospel & make disciplesNO EXCUSES - But First...IS NO EXCUSE!NO EXCUSES - Desiring the world...IS NO EXCUSE!NO EXCUSES - Being young...IS NO EXCUSE!NO EXCUSES - Being weak...IS NO EXCUSE!GOSPEL — Salvation is through faithGOSPEL - Works are evidence of true salvation (faith)GOSPEL - Believe and confess equals faith & worksGOSPEL - Faith leads to Jesus as Lord (of our works)GOSPEL - Knowledge does not saveGOSPEL - Faith and works modeled by the early churchGOSPEL - Doers (true disciples) are known by their fruitBAPTISM - What is it?BAPTISM - Why we do itBAPTISM - When we do itBAPTISM - Is sharing the gospelBAPTISM - Is a symbolBAPTISM - Is part of maturingBAPTISM - What is next?BIBLE - The Bible is foreverBIBLE - The Bible show us JesusBIBLE - The Bible gives lifeBIBLE - The Bible guides my life
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BIBLE - The Bible changes me from the inside outBIBLE - The Bible corrects and teaches meBIBLE - The Bible helps me growPRAYER - How to prayPRAYER - PRAISE - Remembering God is in controlPRAYER - REPENT - When you need help doing what is rightPRAYER - ASK - pray for the work of the gospelPRAYER - YIELD - Pray for Gods willPRAYER - Keep praying...be persistent in prayer!PRAYER - Do not pray like this!FELLOWSHIP - Love one anotherFELLOWSHIP - Encourages maturityFELLOWSHIP - Stronger togetherFELLOWSHIP - Pursues unity & is others focusedFELLOWSHIP - Helps those strugglingFELLOWSHIP - What does it look like?FELLOWSHIP - Avoid fellowship with unbelieversWORSHIP - Worship is living with Jesus as LordWORSHIP - We were made to worshipWORSHIP - Changes our perspectiveWORSHIP GOD - For who He isWORSHIP GOD - For what he has doneWORSHIP GOD - To point others to himWORSHIP - Can only come from a pure heartGIVING - Is part of our worshipGIVING - To God because it is HisGIVING - We are commanded to giveGIVING - Give cheerfullyGIVING - God Blesses those who giveGIVING - God moves powerfully through givingGIVING - Heart Check!
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