1. Introduction. The Beatitudes at the beginning of the ‘Sermon On the Mount’ (Matthew chpt. 5-7) were spoken by Jesus on a hillside near Capernaum in Northern Israel. Matthew wrote his Gospel to his fellow Jews to prove that Jesus is the Messiah and to explain God’s Kingdom. Who were the Beatitudes taught to and
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Introduction. As you listened to Nathan share from God’s Word on Sunday how was you ministered to? Were you challenged, encouraged, affirmed or something else? Did you learn something new about God or yourself or see something in a different light? Share with others in your group? Below is a study Nathan put together based
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This week we conclude our studies of Philippians. Read Philippians 4:1-20. 1. The Power of Christ. At what stage in our life as a Christian do we begin experiencing Christ’s power? 2 Corinthians 5:17, Ephesians 1:19-20. What does Paul say about Christ’s power in his life in Philippians 3:10, 4:13? How do we daily experience
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1. Review. Have you been considering through this series what the theme “For me to live Is Christ and to die is gain” really means? Consider Murray’s words: Am I a Christ reflector? Is what I see in the scripture concerning Christ that which can be seen in my life as I engage day by
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Philippians Series Theme: “For me to live Is Christ” Philippians 1:21. Living As Citizens of Heaven. 1. Christ’s Attitude. Read Philippians 2:1-18. What does Philippians 2:6-11 tell us regarding the following about Christ? • His Divinity? • His Humanity? • His Sacrifice? • His Humility? • His Obedience to God’s will? • His Exaltation? Summarize
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Living As Citizens of Heaven. 1. ‘The Good News.’ Read Philippians 1:1-2:5. Look up the follow verses and discuss what Paul said He and the Philippian Church were doing regarding “The Good News about Christ.” • Philippians 1:5, 12. • Philippians 1:7, 16. • Philippians 1:27a. • Philippians 1:27b. 2. The Message of ‘The Good
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