Bethlehem Community Church

Pastor Geoff speaks about Communion, the Last Supper and the Blood of the Lamb

Series:  Special Message           Sunday, March 24, 2019 -- Sermon Questions

“FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS!”

1. Do you believe that God has a plan for your life? 
2. Read Esther 2:1-9.  Do you think it was chance that caused Hegai to favor Esther?  Was it chance, do you think, King Xerxes chose Esther to be his Queen (see Esther 2:16-18)? 
3. What is the Providence of God?  How do we see it in the story of Esther (see Esther 4:13-14)?  Discuss the story of Corrie Ten Boom and her sister Betsy in Ravensbrook.  
4. Do you see your life as a series of coincidences, or do you see your life being directed by the hand of God?  (Can you give examples?) 
5. Why do you think God is not mentioned in the book of Esther?

Pastor Tom takes a fresh look at a well known parable and shows how it applies to the times we are living in now.

Sunday, March 10, 2019 -- Sermon Questions

“ARE YOU GREAT?”

1. What does the world think is greatness?  What is greatness to you? What do you think God thinks is greatness?

1. Read Acts 11:24.  What stands out to you about Barnabas?  What does it mean to be spirit-filled?

1. Read Acts 4:32-37.  What does this tell us about Barnabas and a spirit-filled person?

1. Why were the early believers afraid of Paul (see Acts 9:26 and 9:1-2)?  Would you have been afraid or concerned about Paul?

1. Read Acts 9:27.  What does this tell you about Barnabas?  When have you stood up for someone (i.e., a Christian who was being ostracized or rejected)? Who are you befriending right now and encouraging?

1. Read Acts 15:36-41.  Who do you think was right – Paul or Barnabas?  Now read 2 Timothy 4:11.  How did John Mark become profitable?

1.  Do you understand the ministry of multiplication?  Where are your disciples (see Matthew 28:18-20)?  What is a successful life to God?

Sunday, March 3, 2019 -- Sermon Questions

"The Power of the Spoken Word"

Is there life and death in the spoken word? (see Proverbs 18:21)

Will we give account for our words? (see Matthew12: 36-37)

Can our tongue influence our lives and other people? (see James 3: 4-6)

Why did Joshua tell the children of Israel not to speak or utter a word?   

Did God instruct him to say this? (see Joshua 6:2)

Is there victory in worship? (see Acts 16: 25-27)

Can one man’s words stop God? (see Mark 10: 46-49)

If you have ever taken a class led by Chris Luciano you will want to be a part of this one. Chris draws upon many sources of great theologians but as always is seeking the Holy Spirit's guidance in all the scriptures he teaches. Chris will be looking closely at the Gospel according to Matthew, but you cannot look at just one Gospel. He will be drawing on all of the Gospels and of course looking back at the Old Testament as well. Join each week in class at 8:45, all are welcome, every week or when you can but you will not want to miss a single class and now you don't have to. Each week we will be putting the podcast up for everyone to follow.

If you have ever taken a class led by Chris Luciano you will want to be a part of this one. Chris draws upon many sources of great theologians but as always is seeking the Holy Spirit's guidance in all the scriptures he teaches. Chris will be looking closely at the Gospel according to Matthew, but you cannot look at just one Gospel. He will be drawing on all of the Gospels and of course looking back at the Old Testament as well. Join each week in class at 8:45, all are welcome, every week or when you can but you will not want to miss a single class and now you don't have to. Each week we will be putting the podcast up for everyone to follow.

If you have ever taken a class led by Chris Luciano you will want to be a part of this one. Chris draws upon many sources of great theologians but as always is seeking the Holy Spirit's guidance in all the scriptures he teaches. Chris will be looking closely at the Gospel according to Matthew, but you cannot look at just one Gospel. He will be drawing on all of the Gospels and of course looking back at the Old Testament as well. Join each week in class at 8:45, all are welcome, every week or when you can but you will not want to miss a single class and now you don't have to. Each week we will be putting the podcast up for everyone to follow.

Sunday, February 24, 2019 -- Sermon Questions - Series 1John

“ARE YOU GOD’S CHILD?”

1. Read 1John 3:1. Is everyone a child of God? Who was our first parent (see John 8:41-44; Isaiah 14:12-15)?  What are the implications of Satan being our parent (see Psalm 2:1-3)?

1. If you are a child of God, what is your new DNA (see Galatians 5:22-23)?

1. Read 1John 3:16.  What is John’s point here?  Can you give some examples?

1. Read Isaiah 5:20. Do you think this verse applies to America today?

1. Read 1John 3:2. What is the meaning of this verse and what is an implication of this verse?

1. Read 1John 3:3. What is John’s point here?  Why does being pure matter (see Matthew 5:8)?

If you have ever taken a class led by Chris Luciano you will want to be a part of this one. Chris draws upon many sources of great theologians but as always is seeking the Holy Spirit's guidance in all the scriptures he teaches. Chris will be looking closely at the Gospel according to Matthew, but you cannot look at just one Gospel. He will be drawing on all of the Gospels and of course looking back at the Old Testament as well. Join each week in class at 8:45, all are welcome, every week or when you can but you will not want to miss a single class and now you don't have to. Each week we will be putting the podcast up for everyone to follow.