St. Andrew's Church St Andrew's Church

Bible Study


Don't just take our word for it . . . take His! We encourage you to spend time examining the following passage(s) of Scripture that shaped this sermon:

.


Sermon Outline


An Urgent Message
An Accessible Message
Your Response

Discussion Questions


Steve said that in our lives we have opportune moments, Kairos moments. These moments can be both good and bad but both can propel us toward God and toward a deeper trust in God. Can you think of a Kairos moment in your life that led you closer to God?
What does it mean to say that there is an urgency in the message of the Kingdom of God? Why is there an urgency?
What did you think about the image of the carousel?
What difference does it make to your response to the Kairos moment in your life if you know that along with the moment at hand, God has also given you grace to respond?
In what way is the message of the Kingdom accessible?
Does it make a difference to recall that before you consider moving toward God, God has first moved toward you?
In what way(s) has God moved toward you?
What does this first step toward you (us) by God say about God?
What is repentance?
What is belief?
Who should you tell about this good news?

Resources Cited/Consulted


BST: The Message of Mark, Donald English
NINCT: The Gospel of Mark, William Lane

Questions?

Do you have a question about today's sermon? Email Steve Wood (

).

Bible Study


Don't just take our word for it . . . take His! We encourage you to spend time examining the following passage(s) of Scripture that shaped this sermon:

.


Sermon Outline


How does faith come?
Vacillation and insensitivity - where are you?
Whose Work is it?

Discussion Questions


Is the commission given to the disciples (and to every Christian through Scripture) a suggestion or a command? Why is the distinction important?
Can you summarize "the gospel" in a few sentences?
Steve identified two poles Christians typically vacillate between when it comes to sharing the faith. What are they? With which do you resonate?
Why are you hesitant or afraid to share your faith verbally with others? What do you fear will happen?
Does it make a difference for you to know that you are not responsible for anyone's conversion to faith? If yes, why? If no, why?
If conversion is God's part, what is your part?
Steve identified three kinds/categories of people. What are they?
Steve suggested adopting an outlook of moving everyone you meet - Christian or not - one step closer to Jesus. What do you think about that? What would it look like for you to do that?

Resources Cited/Consulted


BST: The Message of Mark, Donald English
NINCT: The Gospel of Mark, William Lane

Questions?

).

The Bad Example of Love: Cain
The Good Example of Love: Jesus
The outworking of Love: God is greater than our hearts and moves us to faith and love.

Bible Study

Don't just take our word for it . . . take His! We would encourage you to spend time examining the following Scriptures that shaped this sermon: 1 Corinthians 1.26-31; Matthew 4.18-22


God chooses and uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things.
The major qualification for accomplishing great things for the Lord is spending time with Him (Acts 4:13).
And the requirement for this work is our availability. Leaving behind those things that will hinder our effectiveness in the Lord’s service.


If Christ can accomplish His purpose through the lives of the apostles and other people, could we imagine what He has in store for us?
How could God use you (personally)? God has placed you in your school (especially young people), your job, family and neighborhood to do something special for the Lord. He is calling you at this very moment, all you have to do is say, yes Lord! Will you make yourself available to Him today?
Jesus has a plan, a work to do, a purpose to achieve in history and beyond. He invites us to join Him. Are we available?
What are the obstacles that are holding us back?

Do you have a question about today's sermon? Email Anthony Kowbeidu (AKowbeidu@StAndrews.Church).

Bible Study

Don't just take our word for it . . . take His! We would encourage you to spend time examining the following Scriptures that shaped this sermon: Psalm 98:1-9, Acts 4:5-14, Luke 8:22-25.

Jesus was raised on the "first day of the week" (Sunday).  It turned out to be the first day of a whole new world. A new creation with new possibilities and new power. From Acts 3-4, we see the power of the Risen Christ in two ways:


The Transformation of Peter
The Healing of the Lame Beggar


What kind of transformation does the power of the Resurrection make possible? How is this different from other kinds of personal transformation or improvements that a person might seek after?
Describe the difference between viewing a situation in light of the old creation vs. the new creation? Why is it difficult to see things according to the new creation?
God's power takes many forms.  Can you think of a time when God's power was at work in a situation but it looked different than you imagined?
Read 2 Cor 12:7-10. How is Paul's experience of Jesus' power similar and different to the power the lame beggar experienced?

Who Is John?
A message proclaimed.
A joy complete.
A light walked in.