CPC Discussions: Advent Week 3: God With Seekers Matthew 2:1-12 Rev. Ryan Laughlin

Monday, December 14, 2020

Advent Week 3: God With Seekers Matthew 2:1-12 Rev. Ryan Laughlin

Sermon Discussions

1) What was the reason the wise men wanted to follow the star to find Jesus?

2) How was Herod's response different from the wise men?

3) Do we view the truth of Jesus as King of all things as a treasure or a threat (to us being in charge)?

4) Sermon quote: "A majority of our lives is more about God pursuing us, rather than us pursuing God." Is this comforting or challenging to you as a believer? Can you think of other verses in scripture that emphasize this?

5) Challenge/Reflection: Can you retrace your steps back to when God pursued you and brought you to Himself? What did God do to get your attention?

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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/