Reflection/Discussion Questions

1.) Pastor Jim suggested today that our "beliefs dictate our behaviors". Do you agree? Why or why not?

2.) If repentance is a change of mind that leads to a change of heart that leads to a change of behavior, why is it so important to get "beneath the surface" of our sin? Or, to put it another way, to pull up the "roots" of particular sin habit?

3.) Why is this process so difficult to do at times?

4.) Who is someone in your life that might be able to help walk alongside you in discerning what are the root sins, idols of heart, and lies of the enemy/flesh that you "put off" in order to "put on" the corresponding core virtues, true worship and the truth of God's Word?

Reflection/Discussion Questions

1.) What area of your life do you KNOW is a sin but you are treating it with a very casual attitude right now?

2.) In what ways may your "repentance" be more self-centered remorse than true godly sorrow?

3.) What specific step can you take this week to STOP your normal daily activities, FOCUS on the guilt and offense of your sin toward God and others, and WAIT on the Lord to bring a godly sorrow?

NOTE: don't be quick to rush to comfort your soul with the Gospel until you have allowed the Gospel to be a deeper conviction over your sin as well.

4.) What do you need to confess today out loud with another brother or sister?

Personal Reflection/Discussion Questions

1.) The language of "put to death" you sin nature is purposefully strong. Why do you think?

2.) On a continuum of 1 to 10, 1 meaning "Not at all" and 10 meaning "All the way, every day", where would you rate your motivation to be killing sin in all areas of your life right now? Why is this?

3.) As you review the list of "What Mortification is NOT", which points seem especially applicable?

4.) As you review the list of "What Mortification IS", which points seem especially applicable?

Discussion Questions

1.) Puritan writer John Owen once wrote, "Be killing sin or it will be killing you." In what ways do you see sin "killing" believers?

2.) What is the believer's role in putting to death our sinful desires? What is the Spirit's role?

3.) Why is an ongoing pursuit of holiness so important in the life of a believer?

4.) When we see someone who claims to be a believer persevering in sin, what should we do?

Discussion Questions

1.) What have you always believed about the timing of the Rapture?  What parts of the teaching today were new for you?  

2.) Even though the timing of the Rapture is not a primary doctrine, why do you think it's important for us to understand what God's Word says about it?  

3.) Inasmuch as we might be the last generation of the church, and inasmuch as the last generation of the church may go through a portion of, if not the entirety of, the tribulation... how then shall we live?

Take some time now to PRAY that God will stir you up and cause you to live in light of the persecution that may come, but also our BLESSED HOPE -- the revelation of Jesus Christ from heaven with His holy ones and the Rapture of His Church.

Discussion Questions

1.) What gets you most excited when you think about the Second Coming of Jesus? (during sermon at 13:05)

2.) Practically speaking, what might it look like to “keep watch” for Christ’s return? (after sermon)

Discussion Questions

1.)  Test your memory.  What are some of the characteristics of the Day of the LORD?

2.) In Matthew 24:15, Jesus mentions several precursors to the Day of the Lord/Second Coming of Jesus (vs 4-14), but in verse 15, Jesus mentions one very clear sign that He is about to return.  What is it?     

3.) The Temple Institute (templeinstitute.org) in Jerusalem is getting ready for the Third Temple (see article link below).   How should the fact for the first time in almost 2,000 years that this is even possible cause this particular generation of the church to respond?  

Article Link: https://free.messianicbible.com/feature/the-temple-vessels-are-ready-for-the-rebuilding-of-jerusalems-third-temple/

4.) Read Romans 13:11-14.  In what ways is your life demonstrating the urgency of the hour that Paul is describing in this passage?  In what ways do you still need to "wake up"?

5.) What is one change you would like to make THIS WEEK which would reflect a greater level of urgency for the hour at hand, believing that "our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed (Romans 13:11)?