CPC Discussions: "Deep Roots. Wide Reach." - Genesis 12:1-3 (February 8, 2015)

Monday, February 9, 2015

"Deep Roots. Wide Reach." - Genesis 12:1-3 (February 8, 2015)

1. Have someone read the passage.
2. What is the word that is used over and over again throughout these verses?
3. What are the ways that God has blessed us and how are we to be responsible with these blessings?
4. This vision helps us resist a life that is too shallow and too narrow. Where are places in scripture where God's people fall victim to a shallow or narrow life?
5. How can you deepen your faith and broaden your reach?
6. How does knowing the end of the story help us to live today?

Sermon Outline:
1. An Unoriginal Vision
A. Blessed
B. To be a blessing
2. An Unbalanced Life
A. Too Shallow
B. Too Narrow
3. An Unfolding Story

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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/