Bethlehem Community Church

Series:  1John                 Sunday, February 17, 2019 -- Sermon Questions

“DO YOU HAVE THE RIGHT JESUS?

1. Who do you say Jesus is (see Matthew 16:13, 15)? 
2. Read 1John 2:18. What is the last hour?  Who are the anti-christs?  Who is the Anti-Christ? 
3. What are two identifying marks of anti-christs (and, really, false teachers – see 1John 2:19 & 22-23)? 
4. Who does the bible say Jesus is (see John 1:1, 14)? 
5. What is the Trinity? 
6. Why does the virgin birth matter (see Luke 1:26-37)? 
7. Why is it important to us (i.e., humans) that Jesus is the God-Man (see also Hebrews 4:14-15)?
8.  What is the believer’s protection against anti-christs and false teachers (see 1John 2:20-27; also talk about the Holy Spirit, Acts 5:1-4)?

Sunday, February 10, 2019 -- Sermon Questions

“THE MOTIVATION”

1. Read 1John 2:28.  What are your thoughts and feelings on Jesus’ Second Coming?

1. Why do you think so many American Christians do not care or like to talk about Jesus’ Second Coming?

1. Read Luke 12:35-40.  What is the main point?

1. Read John 14:1-3.  What is the backdrop of these verses?  What is Jesus’ saying in these verses?

1. Read 1 Corinthians 15:51-53.  What are these verses talking about?  What are your thoughts on the rapture?

1. How should Jesus’ Second Coming affect my life now and my decisions (see also Philippians 3:12-14)?

1. Read Luke 12:16-20.  What is Jesus’ point here?  Are you prepared to meet Him?

1.  Are you (really) living expectantly for Jesus’ coming back (talk about the example of dogs.  See also Rev. 22:17-20)?

1. Are you ready for Jesus to come back?

A few words from Pastor Geoff regarding Pastor Frank's announcement last week.

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, January 13, 2019 -- Sermon Questions

“WHAT DO YOU LOVE?”

1. Read 1John 2:15-17.  What does it mean “to leave this world”?

1. Do you think you love this world (talk about the Billy Graham quote and Keith Green)?

1. Why should we not love this world (look at 1John 5:19 and Eph. 2:1-2)?

1. Read James 4:4 and discuss.

1. Read John 2:16.  What is “the craving for physical pleasure”?  Is this a problem for you?

1. Read John 2:16.  What is “the craving after all I see”?  Do you struggle with this (read and talk about 1Timothy 6:2-8)?

1. Read John 2:16.  What is “the pride of achievement and possessions”?  Is this a problem for you?

1.  Why is it foolish to love this world (see 1John 2:16-17 and talk about Jim Elliot)?

1. Read 2 Timothy 4:9-10.   What happened to Demas?  Could you be Demas?

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, January 6, 2019 -- Sermon Questions

“PRACTICE -- PRACTICE -- PRACTICE”

1. Why is it spiritually necessary to practice? Read Psalms 119:9-16 
2. Where and how do I start? (Just in case you haven’t done this before.)
   1.  Start praying--communicating with God.  Matthew 6:9
   2.  Focusing on God and His Will.  Philippians 4:8
   3.  Fasting (ouch).  Luke 5:34-35
   4.  Study—careful attention to Scriptures as they apply to you.  Luke 2:46 
3. How often should I practice?  (How often do you eat?) 
4. We are in a battle for mind control—what is our defense?  Romans 12:2 
5. Have you ever tried practicing something and you failed?  Why did you fail?  Romans 8:31-32.  If you gave up on yourself, be rest assured that Jesus has not.  Philippians 4:13

What made the Christmas Truce of 1914 possible?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KHoVBK2EVE