CPC Discussions: April 2022

Monday, April 25, 2022

Genesis 18:9-15 "The Gospel and our Shame" Rev. Ed Dunnington

Sermon Discussion

1) What does the Lord say to Sarah in this passage?

2) How does Sarah respond? Why do you think Sarah responds this way?

3) What had God told Abraham in the previous chapter (17)?

4) What is the significance of the Lord addressing Sarah by her name?

5) How do we respond to God when we have felt our shame in the past? How can the hope of the gospel inform our response to shame when it pops up in our daily lives?

Wednesday, April 20, 2022

Acts 10:34-43 "Resurrection Hope" Rev. Dr. Tom Gibbs

Sermon Discussion

1) Why should we believe the resurrection is true? What are the 3 reasons given?

2) Why is the resurrection so important?

3) The world's message is "The better you are, the better your life will go." Why do Christians reject that philosophy? What does this passage have to say about that mentality?

4) How does the truth of the resurrection change our lives now?

Monday, April 4, 2022

Romans 12:1-8 "Changed Lives" Rev. Dr. Tom Gibbs

Sermon Discussion

1) What does Paul write about the sanctification process in this passage? How do we grow/change as believers?

2) What is the posture of a Christian in the process of sanctification?

3) Do we wait on others to do the "right" thing or another act of mercy before we act?

4) What are ways that we give our lives to Jesus currently? What does trusting Him look like in your daily life at work, school, relationship etc?

5) Sermon quote: "To become a self, I need the community of believers." How can this be challenging? How can this be encouraging?

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/