God's People (Study Guide)
“God’s People”
Sermon Study Guide for May 1, 2022
Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40
The Gospel of the Autonomous Self
1. The Greatest Commandment
2. Becoming God’s People
a. Become ___________________ People
Love God with your…
Matthew 4:17
b. Become ___________________ People
Love God with your…
Matthew 28:19-20
c. Become ___________________ People
Love God with your…
Isaiah 44:14-20
Questions to Discuss or Ponder:
- Where have you experienced “the gospel of the autonomous self”? Why do we prefer to worship ourselves?
- What do you think the Pharisees expected Jesus to say when they asked about the greatest commandment?
- Respond to this statement: The “two” commandments are really two sides of the same coin—love God and love people.
- What does it mean to you that “Jesus is Lord”?
- What does it mean to live as in an earthly kingdom while being a citizen of God’s kingdom?
- Why does the church ignore the Gospel mission that Jesus gave us?
- Share about your experience with Bible reading. How does the Scripture inform your daily life, or does it?
- In what way does communion shape you into one of God’s people?
Scripture for the Week:
Monday - Deuteronomy 6:1-12
Tuesday - Matthew 4:12-22
Wednesday - Isaiah 44:14-20
Thursday - 1 Timothy 6:17-21
Friday - Titus 3:1-11
Saturday - 1 Peter 2:4-12
In response to this Scripture, how will you live?
Prayer Prompt: For the strength to worship God rather than self
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