Big Idea Those who know Jesus are united by truth. Read: 2 John 1-3 Discussion Questions What insight, principle, or observation from this week’s sermon did you find to be the most helpful, eye-opening, or troubling? Explain. John referred to himself as the elder, most likely referring to his status as an older man or mature believer and not to the office of elder. Name some reasons you think that is significant and what can we learn from that designation?...
Main Idea: You can trust that God is able to keep you from stumbling and present you blameless before Him. Jude 24-25 24 Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy, 25 to the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time and now and forever....
Ice breaker question What is the best fruit? Main Idea: Remember Warnings & Stand Firm in The Face of Danger Jude 17-23 17 But you must remember, beloved, the predictions of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ. 18 They said to you, “In the last time there will be scoffers, following their own ungodly passions.” 19 It is these who cause divisions, worldly people, devoid of the Spirit. 20 But you, beloved, building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, 21 keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life....
Ice Breaker If Rebecca was a dessert, what would she be and why? Main Idea: We must be active listeners to contend against apostasy Jude 11–16 Bible app link Discussion Questions What stood out to you, made you think, or was something that you like, or remember from the sermon? What are some of the hidden reefs (hidden dangers) being preached in churches and religions today? Why do you think people don’t see them?...
Big Idea: Believers in Christ need to remember the judgment of God on apostates, and be able to identify them through their ungodly behavior and lifestyle, and contend with them concerning the faith. Jude 5-10 Now I want to remind you, although you once fully knew it, that Jesus, who saved a people out of the land of Egypt, afterward destroyed those who did not believe. 6 And the angels who did not stay within their own position of authority, but left their proper dwelling, he has kept in eternal chains under gloomy darkness until the judgment of the great day— 7 just as Sodom and Gomorrah and the surrounding cities, which likewise indulged in sexual immorality and pursued unnatural desire, serve as an example by undergoing a punishment of eternal fire....
Main Idea: As children of God, it is necessary to be alert and ready to stand on truth and proclaim the truth in the midst of opposition and persecution. Read Jude 1-4 (1) Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and brother of James, To those who are called, beloved in God the Father and kept for Jesus Christ: (2) May mercy, peace, and love be multiplied to you. (3) Beloved, although I was very eager to write to you about our common salvation, I found it necessary to write appealing to you to contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints....
Big Idea God often allows difficulties to expose the orientation of your heart. Read: Esther 5:1-14 Bible app link Discussion Questions Describe, in your own words, God’s sovereignty and discuss why this doctrine is viewed as either troubling or comforting. How should we view God’s sovereignty, especially when difficulties come? Describe a time when you followed a plan that was determined by your will rather than God’s Word. How did this turn out for you (and others)?...
Big Idea God doesn’t need you, but He desires to use you for His purpose. Read: Esther 4:1-17 Bible app link Discussion Questions Describe a time the Lord directed you to do something, but you were full of fear rather than faith and did not obey. Why is Esther 4 a good chapter for many of us who have been in this position? How does the gospel fuel obedience to God in the life of a believer?...
Big Idea Evil rises in the world around us, but God is always going before us. Read: Esther 3:1-15 Bible app link Discussion Questions What was the most impactful thing from the text and the sermon this week? Has there ever been a situation in your life when you’ve been passed over and someone less deserving was promoted? How did you handle the disappointment? What are some dangers you must be aware of that can poison your heart in those situations?...
Big Idea Compromise with the world will always complicate the life of God’s people. Read: Esther 2:1-11 Bible app link Discussion Questions What was the most impactful thing from the text and the sermon this week? Mordecai and Esther were caught by years of compromise and became like the Persians. Discuss some of the ways are you most tempted to compromise with the world? Verse six focuses our attention on the fact that the Jews were exiles in Persia....