"Who We Preach" for Monday, 4 June 2018 - goTandem
You see, we don't go around preaching about ourselves. We preach that Jesus Christ is Lord, and we ourselves are your servants for Jesus' sake. (2 Corinthians 4:5)
How did Paul serve the Corinthian people?
What does being a servant for Jesus look like in your life?
"Free Slavery" gotandem
You are free, yet you are God's slaves, so don't use your freedom as an excuse to do evil. (1 Peter 2:16)
Do you like being called God's slave? Why?
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"Before the Lord" gotandem
That is why the LORD says,
"Turn to me now, while there is time.
Give me your hearts.
Come with fasting, weeping, and mourning.
Don't tear your clothing in your grief,
but tear your hearts instead."
Return to the LORD your God,
for he is merciful and compassionate,
slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love.
He is eager to relent and not punish. (Joel 2:12-13)
What is the tone of this passage?
What do you think it means to "tear your heart" and why does God desire this?
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"Complete Love for God"
But those who obey God's word truly show how completely they love him. That is how we know we are living in him. Those who say they live in God should live their lives as Jesus did. (1 John 2:5)
Is obedience hard sometimes? Why?
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"The Value of Friendship"
Wounds from a sincere friend
are better than many kisses from an enemy. (Proverbs 27:6)
According to this verse, how important is honesty in a friend? Why?
Have you experienced wounds from a friend? Did it ultimately help you?
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"Withstanding Temptation"
The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure. (1 Corinthians 10:13)
Have you experienced this? When?
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Give me your hearts.
Come with fasting, weeping, and mourning.
Don't tear your clothing in your grief,
but tear your hearts instead."
Return to the LORD your God,
for he is merciful and compassionate,
slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love.
He is eager to relent and not punish. (Joel 2:12-13)
What is the tone of this passage?
What do you think it means to "tear your heart" and why does God desire this?
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"Complete Love for God"
Is obedience hard sometimes? Why?
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"The Value of Friendship" goTandem
Wounds from a sincere friend
are better than many kisses from an enemy. (Proverbs 27:6)
According to this verse, how important is honesty in a friend? Why?
Have you experienced wounds from a friend? Did it ultimately help you?
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"Withstanding Temptation" go tandem
The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure. (1 Corinthians 10:13)
Have you experienced this? When?
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