CPC Discussions: March 2022

Monday, March 28, 2022

Romans 11 "Make No Room for Spiritual Pride" Rev. Dr. Tom Gibbs

Sermon Discussion Questions

1) What was Paul reminding the readers of in this passage?

2) What does spiritual pride look like in practice? How can it be damaging?

3) Was God rejecting the Jews in His plan of salvation?

4) How do we see these dynamics at work between Christians of various traditions now? What are ways we can meet these dynamics with the truth of the gospel message?

5) Do we think of our salvation as a gift? What is challenging about that? What are areas of growth in our lives in this regard?

Friday, March 25, 2022

Romans 10:1-21 Preach the Gospel Rev. Dr. Tom Gibbs

Sermon Discussion

1) What does Paul remind us about the gospel in this passage?

2) What is our message to others when we preach the gospel?

3) What is our role as believers in sharing the gospel?

4) Who is the message of the gospel for? Why is it challenging to share the gospel?

Monday, March 14, 2022

Romans 9:1-33 The Sovereign Mercy of God Rev. Chris Smith

Sermon Discussion Questions

1) What does this passage remind/teach us about God's sovereignty?

2) What are the questions about God that Paul writes in this passage? Do those questions resonate with you at all?

3) How many times is the word mercy referred to in this section? What about God's mercy and sovereignty was Paul trying to communicate?

4) What about God's sovereignty can we find comforting as His people?

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/