CPC Discussions: "How much is that sparrow?"

Monday, August 11, 2014

"How much is that sparrow?" - Matthew 10:26-33 (8/10/14)

1. Have someone read through the passage aloud.
2. Why does Jesus ask the question about the sparrows?
3. What does this say about God's character and who he is?
4. What are the things in your life that you fear? What is a situation you've experienced recently that caused you to act or respond with fear?
5. How does what Jesus says in this passage address our everyday fears?
6. The doctrine of God's sovereignty is a wonderful truth, but often it can used in our relationships in unhelpful ways. Discuss how we can appropriate God's sovereignty with sympathy in our relationships.
7. Spend some time in prayer, thanking God for his sovereign care over all things. Ask him to give you wisdom and sympathy when speaking of God's sovereignty to others who are hurting or fearful.

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Seven Tips For Staying On Track

1. Read through the Bible together with other people.

2. There will be some passages that you may not find interesting and / or difficult to read. Remember 2 Timothy 3:16-17 as you read these passages: "All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be equipped for every good work." Ask yourself why God spoke this particular passage, and how it is profitable to you.

3. Do the whole reading for each day, but look for a "best thought" for each day - something you can ponder the rest of the day, a verse to memorize, something memorable.

4. As you come the Word each morning, ask God to open your eyes to the wonders found in his word.

5. Let your prayers for others flow out of what you read. Pray and read Scripture. After you read a passage, pray that passage for yourself and for others.

6. Some readings will be long and some short. Take advantage of shorter passages by reading them carefully, reflecting, asking questions, praying for answers, engage.

7. Look for ways you can practically live out what you're reading. James 1:22, "But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves."

*The above is taken from Stephen Witmer, http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tgc/2010/12/29/two-year-bible-reading-plan/