CPC Discussions: "Getting the Pageantry Right But the Person Wrong"

Monday, March 21, 2016

"Getting the Pageantry Right But the Person Wrong" - Matthew 21:1-11 (March 20, 2016)

1. Have someone read the passage aloud.
2. What are the symbols in this passage that point to who Jesus is?
3. What were the events surrounding Christ's entry and why were they significant?
4. What were the expectations that the crowd had for Jesus?
5. What expectations do you have for him?
6. What are the areas of your life that you experience anxiety and fear?
7. How does Jesus, in this passage encourage us to be people of courage?

Sermon Outline:
1. Pageantry
a. Symbol
b. Song

2. Person
a. Symbol
b. Song

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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/