What Really Matters (Study Guide)
“What Really Matters”
Sermon Study Guide for August 18, 2019
Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11
Church is a mystery - Galatians 1:1, 12
- Whose Church?
servanthood…
2. Prayer-Centered Church
thankfulness
joy
2 Corinthians 5:17-21
Ephesians 2:10
source of service and love…
what really matters… (1:10)
James 1:27 - pure religion
1 Peter 3:1 - enjoying life
T. H. I. N. K.
Questions to Discuss or Ponder:
- What does it mean that Jesus is the foundation of the church?
- What does it mean for prayer to be a dialogue? How have you experienced prayer as dialogue?
- What is Paul’s pattern of prayer for the church?
- Which elements of Paul’s pattern are most reflected in your pattern of prayer? Which are most neglected?
- What is the source of our practice of service and love for one another?
- As part of the church, in what way(s) are we to be growing in our faith?
- Are you living a life Jesus would be proud of? In what way can you live differently this week?
Scripture for the Week:
Monday - Nehemiah 8:5-10
Tuesday - Galatians 1:1-12
Wednesday - Galatians 1:13-24
Thursday - 2 Corinthians 5:17-21
Friday - Ephesians 2:1-10
Saturday - Psalm 71
In response to this Scripture, how will you live?
Prayer Prompt: Pray for God’s direction in your service through the church. Pray that you might grow in your “one anothering” for the church family.
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