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Countercultural Commitments - Mt 19:1-12
Matthew 19:1-12
Pastor Willie Behrends
We live in a world that has redefined relationships to fit our personal desires. If we want to be faithful followers of Christ, we have to be committed to something greater than ‘culture!’
In today’s passage Jesus challenges us in three ways…
I – Go with God’s _______________________ plan! (1-6)
II – Recognize ______________________ when you see it! (7-9)
III – Be true to your _______________________! (10-12)
Today’s ‘Take-Aways.’ Ask Yourself…
1. “What (or Who’s) ____________________ do I act upon?”
2. “Do I trust God’s ______________, even when it’s hard?”
3. “Am I ______________________ God’s calling in my life?”
NEXT WEEK: Just WHO Gets In? Matthew 19:13-30
Pastor Willie preaches from the English Standard Version Bible (ESV) ©2001
LIFE GROUP QUESTIONS…
‘Getting to know you…’
What’s the best advice you’ve ever heard about relationships, marriage and/or commitment? Is there a tradition or value you grew up with that seems ‘countercultural’ today?
Read Matthew 19:1-12 (Questions based on the English Standard Version© (ESV) Bible, 2001)
Questions…
1. Read verses 1-6. Why do you think Jesus responded to the Pharisees by going to Genesis instead of quoting other scriptures, traditions or Rabbis? In what ways has modern culture drifted from God’s original plan for marriage and relationships?
2. Read verses 7-9. Why do you think Jesus describes divorce as the result of a ‘hardness of heart’ in verse 8? Can you describe a time when telling you the truth was the most compassionate thing someone did for you?
3. In verses 10-12, why do you think the disciples were so surprised by Jesus’ teaching on marriage, (v. 10)? What does Jesus’ teaching here tell you about singleness and celibacy as a ‘calling’? Does this surprise you? Explain.
GROW…
Are there areas in your life where you’ve been tempted to follow the culture instead of Christ? What can you do to return to God’s original design? What would it look like for you personally to make a ‘countercultural commitment’ in your relationships, family, or calling?
GO…
How can we lovingly speak truth about God’s design in today’s cultural climate? Do we really believe God can, and does, speak to our current culture? How can we balance truth and grace when discussing sensitive topics like divorce, abuse, gender, etc. with those in Our Worlds?
Pray for each other as you go to Your Worlds this week.
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By CrossWinds ChurchMatthew 19:1-12
Pastor Willie Behrends
We live in a world that has redefined relationships to fit our personal desires. If we want to be faithful followers of Christ, we have to be committed to something greater than ‘culture!’
In today’s passage Jesus challenges us in three ways…
I – Go with God’s _______________________ plan! (1-6)
II – Recognize ______________________ when you see it! (7-9)
III – Be true to your _______________________! (10-12)
Today’s ‘Take-Aways.’ Ask Yourself…
1. “What (or Who’s) ____________________ do I act upon?”
2. “Do I trust God’s ______________, even when it’s hard?”
3. “Am I ______________________ God’s calling in my life?”
NEXT WEEK: Just WHO Gets In? Matthew 19:13-30
Pastor Willie preaches from the English Standard Version Bible (ESV) ©2001
LIFE GROUP QUESTIONS…
‘Getting to know you…’
What’s the best advice you’ve ever heard about relationships, marriage and/or commitment? Is there a tradition or value you grew up with that seems ‘countercultural’ today?
Read Matthew 19:1-12 (Questions based on the English Standard Version© (ESV) Bible, 2001)
Questions…
1. Read verses 1-6. Why do you think Jesus responded to the Pharisees by going to Genesis instead of quoting other scriptures, traditions or Rabbis? In what ways has modern culture drifted from God’s original plan for marriage and relationships?
2. Read verses 7-9. Why do you think Jesus describes divorce as the result of a ‘hardness of heart’ in verse 8? Can you describe a time when telling you the truth was the most compassionate thing someone did for you?
3. In verses 10-12, why do you think the disciples were so surprised by Jesus’ teaching on marriage, (v. 10)? What does Jesus’ teaching here tell you about singleness and celibacy as a ‘calling’? Does this surprise you? Explain.
GROW…
Are there areas in your life where you’ve been tempted to follow the culture instead of Christ? What can you do to return to God’s original design? What would it look like for you personally to make a ‘countercultural commitment’ in your relationships, family, or calling?
GO…
How can we lovingly speak truth about God’s design in today’s cultural climate? Do we really believe God can, and does, speak to our current culture? How can we balance truth and grace when discussing sensitive topics like divorce, abuse, gender, etc. with those in Our Worlds?
Pray for each other as you go to Your Worlds this week.