What It Costs Us (Study Guide)
“What It Costs Us”
Sermon Study Guide for October 22, 2023
Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:18-25
1. The Threshing Floor
a plague and God’s anger…
Aruanah and King David…
2. Sacrifice (24:24)
Romans 12:1 - living sacrifices
2 Corinthians 5:21 - righteousness
Luke 21:4 - widow’s offering
prayers
presence
gifts
service
witness
“why”
love let go…
Questions to Discuss or Ponder:
- What is the “superpower” of a Christian? How have you experienced having this superpower in your life?
- How do you respond to the assertion of the Scripture that God send a plague because he was angry?
- Why was it important for David to build an altar at this specific place? Why is David adamant about paying for the land and everything needed?
- In what way(s) does Paul’s idea of a “living sacrifice” connect to the Hebrew practice of sacrificial offerings?
- How do you respond to Jesus’ model of sacrifice?
- Why do we give of our resources to the church? Why does our culture give proportionally so little?
- What’s your “why” for giving to God and to the church? What will be your part in the mission for 2024?
Scripture for the Week:
Monday - Romans 12:1-8
Tuesday - Luke 21:1-4
Wednesday - 2 Corinthians 5:11-21
Thursday - 1 John 3:16-18
Friday - Psalm 112
Saturday - Psalm 119:33-40
In response to this Scripture, how will you live?
Prayer Prompt: Will I give what costs me nothing?
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