Gather Round the Table (Study Guide)
“Gather Round the Table”
Sermon Study Guide for June 6, 2021
Scripture: Philippians 3:1-7
The dinner table…
1. Paul, the racist?
Titus 1:13-14 - Cretans
Galatians 3:1 - Foolish
Jews
Racism & the church
Racism…
Was Paul a racist in what he wrote?
2. Combatting Racism in our World
Study…
How to Fight Racism (Jemar Tisby)
When We Stand (Terence Lester)
Engage…
Genesis 1:26 - made in God’s image
Galatians 3:26-29
Questions to Discuss or Ponder:
- What memories do you have of the dinner table growing up? Who was there? What did you talk about?
- How have you interacted with the issues surrounding race in our country over the last year? What has it cost you?
- What do you understand the Church’s role in racism to be? What is our church’s stance toward racism (do you know?)?
- Was Paul a racist in what he wrote? Why or why not?
- Which of the “strategies” or practices for combatting racism do you most need to engage in today?
- When was the last time you interacted with someone who is different than you? What happened?
- Who is missing from our/your “table”? Who does Jesus love that you have left out of your life?
Scripture for the Week:
Monday - Philemon 1-25
Tuesday - Titus 1:1-9
Wednesday - Titus 1:10-16
Thursday - Galatians 3:19-29
Friday - 1 Corinthians 9:1-14
Saturday - 1 Corinthians 9:15-23
In response to this Scripture, how will you live?
Prayer Prompt: Purify my heart!
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