Aaron Osborne Archives - Reston Bible Church

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  • Character Studies: Jeremiah
    DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPS
    1. What are things you think were better in our country 30-40 years ago? How did Jeremiah see his world change between the start of his ministry in ~627 BC and the destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BC?
    2. While we may never openly admit we believe the prosperity gospel, what are ways we functionally live as if it were true (e.g., God is transactional, and since I have obeyed Him, He owes me this blessing)?
    3. Read Jeremiah’s prayer in Jeremiah 20:7-18 after he was beaten and put in the stocks for obeying and preaching God’s Word. What emotions do you see in Jeremiah? What does he know is true about God? Have you ever been able to relate to Jeremiah and this level of pain and frustration?
    4. Read Jeremiah’s prayer in Jeremiah 32:16-25 after he obeyed God and bought a field that would look foolish to everyone. What is Jeremiah trusting about God and His character?
    5. Pastor Aaron pulled four truths from Jeremiah when facing the messes of this world: 1) Recognize life is hard, 2) God can handle our emotions, 3) Our emotions do not justify disobedience, 4) Just keep obeying. Which of these stuck out to you most? Why?
    6. What do you think it looks like to bring our emotions to the Lord in a healthy way? Do you agree with Pastor Aaron’s statement that if we don’t take our emotions to the Lord in a healthy way they will have a negative impact on those closest to us? Where have you seen this in your life?
    7. What are ways people use their poor emotions to justify their disobedience?
    8. While God hasn’t commanded you to buy a field like He did to Jeremiah, what are clear commands of Scripture where you need to grow in your obedience? How does meditating on God’s character and promises help us obey?

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      53 min
    10. Rescued, Part 8: How Do We Send?
      DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPS
      1. When you think about missions, what is the first thing that comes to your mind? Do you get excited? Nervous? Guilty? Burdened?
      2. To you, what is the gospel? What is required for salvation and a relationship with God?
      3. Read Romans 10:9-15. What stands out to you from the passage from this Sunday’s sermon?
      4. In the first-century context, why were messengers important and honored? How should that change the way we look at missions? Also consider 2 Corinthians 5:18-21.
      5. Paul was not demanding everyone go be an international missionary, but he commended churches for their participation with him in the spreading of the gospel (e.g., Philippians 1:5). How do you think you are currently participating in global missions?
      6. Pastor Aaron mentioned five ways we can be involved in sending: giving financially, prayer, encouragement and thanks, selflessly releasing, and providing direction and guidance. Do you think there are others? How are you currently practically involved in sending? Where do you think God wants you to grow in the area of sending?
      7. Pastor Aaron mentioned two common misconceptions about preaching: 1) Preaching is only for preachers, and 2) People will figure it out if I live it out. Have you seen these excuses in your own life? If so, where?
      8. Where do you think God wants you more active in sharing your faith? As a shepherd group, consider making a list of people you are praying for, and pray for your boldness is sharing (see Ephesians 6:19).

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        41 min

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