CPC Discussions: "A Sterilized Gospel" - Genesis 34 (September 27, 2015)

Sunday, September 27, 2015

"A Sterilized Gospel" - Genesis 34 (September 27, 2015)

1. Have someone read the passage aloud.
2. How does our culture often seek to deal with those who are have been abused? What are they told?
3. From our passage, what does it seem that Jacob is most concerned about?
4. What is it that Dinah is needing from her father in this passage?
5. How does Jesus speak on our behalf?
6. What is the alternative to revenge that is revealed in the Bible?

Sermon Outline:

1. For those who suffer abuse

2. For those who stay silent

3. For those who seek revenge

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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/