The Focus Of Our Walk
Pastor Valerie Johnson - Sunday August 24, 2008
© 2008 Life Church Ministries,
Inc.
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Notes
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Discussion Questions / Topics (based on the indicated scriptures)
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Scripture References: Hebrews 11:1-8
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Faith can be described as trust that leads to action. What action (or actions) is God leading you to take in your life that requires trust and confidence in his word?
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Abraham is acknowledged for his obedience, an essential ingredient in serving God by faith. In what way (or ways) is God challenging you to be obedient?
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Scripture References: Hebrews 11:25, Genesis 25:29-34
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God is not calling us to a life of comfort; but to a life of sacrifice. In what ways are you confronted by this? Describe how you exchanging long-range blessing for present momentary pleasure?
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Scripture References: Hebrews 11:26-27
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Moses was motivated to endure disgrace for the sake of Christ because he was looking ahead to his reward. Are you keeping your eye on the prize? If not, what is motivating you?
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Witnessing Activities (pick one or two)
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Divide into groups of 2 or 3 and spend a minute or two worshipping God. Then take another minute or two to ask God to speak to you about your partner(s) and wait quietly for him to speak to you. Share what God tells you with your partner.
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Divide into groups of 2 or 3 and take turns sharing a personal belief that you have. It doesn't have to be related to God or the Bible and it doesn't even have to be an important belief - just something you personally believe. You partner or partners should then probe your belief by asking the following questions (in the order that they appear):
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Question 1: What do you mean by that?
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Question 2: How did you come to believe that?
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Question 3: Have you ever considered . . . ?
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Divide into groups of 2 or 3 and use one of the following passages to explain salvation to your partner.
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Parable Of The Sower - Luke 8:4-15
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Lost Sheep, Lost Coin, Lost Son - Luke 15
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Zacchaeus - Luke 19:1-10
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"For God so loved the world . . ." - John 2:23 - 3:21
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Jesus heals a man born blind - John 9:1 - 10:42
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Cornelius' Household - Acts 10:1 - 11:18
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Day Of Pentecost - Acts 2:1-47
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Paul in Pamphylia - Acts 13:13-52
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Paul's gospel - 1Cor 15:1-11
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Paul in Athens - Acts 17:16-34
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Rom 10
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