Ephesians 5:25-27 1. Pastor Nate's first proclamation from this passage was that a husband's love for his wife should be unconditional. This love should flow out of the love Christ has for the church. Christ is our shepherd who protects and loves his sheep (John 10:11-18). For husbands, what areas have you failed to love your wives well and protect them? (This protection ...
Keep ReadingEphesians 5:22-24 1.) What is the biblical definition of submission? What are ways that the world tries to twist and vilify the biblical view of submission? 2.) How does Jesus set an example of Biblical submission? 3.) If you want to grow in submission to your husband you must grow in your love for Christ. How can we all be growing in love for Christ? 4.) Our culture m...
Keep ReadingMatthew 28:1 10 1. Read Matthew 28:1 10. What stands out to you from those verses of Scripture? 2. Why, according to the Scriptures, does the physical resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead on the 3rd day after His death on the cross matter? 3. How can we be sure that Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to the tomb of Christ on the 1st Resurrection Sunday compl...
Keep ReadingMatthew 26:36-46 1. We started with 3 observations in light of this passage, so let's walk through each observation: -The first observation was that Jesus' death on the cross was not according to the plan of Satan, but according to the good perfect plan of Godwhich Satan wanted to thwart. While looking at Acts 2:22-24, talk about why it is important for us to remember t...
Keep ReadingEPHESIANS 5:18-21 1. Overall, what stood out to you from Sunday's passage? Was there anything that you were particularly reminded of, encouraged by, or spurred towards in light of the passage? 2. At the start of verse 18, we see a command stating that we are not to get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery. On Sunday, we heard, "That to be drunk with wine never leads t...
Keep ReadingEphesians 5:15-17 We need to watch out for false teachers.What false teachings do you see in today's culture? How do we fight against them? We need to watch out for people and things that will try to lure us back to our old life. What are things in your life that try to lure you back and how have you defended against them? AIM: Please Christ PRIORITY: Grow in knowledge...
Keep ReadingRead Eph. 5:8-14 to remind yourselves of the text preached this morning. By way of reminder, what is an "indicative" and what is an "imperative?" And how do those two terms relate to the Christian? How do they relate to God and His Word? What does it mean for our "practice" to match our "position" as followers of Christ? What are the two imperatives given to believers...
Keep ReadingDeuteronomy 6:1-151. We started by talking about v 4 and the declaration of God's name. One of the major points was that while living among people who worshipped multiple false gods, the one true God declared that there is one God. This belief would make God's people distinct from other people. What are the false gods of our day that compete for our worship? In what ways a...
Keep ReadingEphesians 5:8-10 Read Eph. 5:8-10 to remind yourselves of the text preached this morning. What is an "indicative" in Scripture? What is an "imperative" in Scripture? What is the difference between the two, and how are they related? What were you formerly before the light of Christ shone upon you? How does someone bask or enjoy the light of Jesus Christ? Has anyone, o...
Keep ReadingEphesians 5:5-7 What about today's sermon bothered or encouraged you? Why are the warnings in Scripture loving and kind? Discuss how you can tangibly exhibit Christlike love towards those enslaved to sin. How can we, practically, be a light to those hostile towards the truth proclaimed in Ephesians 5:5-7? Who is an individual from MBC who exemplifies how to interact ...
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