God is Great and Deserves Great Praise . . . I. Greatness of God and His Works! (1-7) II. Greatness of God’s Gracious Kingdom! (8-16) III. Greatness of God’s Righteousness & Goodness! (17-21)

Practical Implications o What works of God amaze you in Bible, History and Own Life? o What character traits of God amaze you? o How could you bless, eat w/ and share with someone over next week?

Use your Freedom to Serve Others & Share Jesus w/ Joy . . .

I. Outward Witness: All Things to All People That They May Be Saved! (19-23) II. Inward Witness: Self-Control & Discipline That You May Be Sanctified! (24-27)

Practical Implications o Are you using your Christian Liberty for the advancement of Christ or personal pleasure? o Are you shrinking back from ministry to any particular group? How does freedom in Christ allow you to engage them? o What areas of our life need some sanctified sweat? How can you rest in grace while exercising self-control & intentionality?

Sacrifice b/c the Gospel is a Joy not a Job . . . I. Some Principles for Christian Liberty! (13-14) II. Compelled by God as Stewards of God! (16-17) III. Rewarded by God! (18) Practical Implications o What areas of liberty do you need to work through in community? o What or Who do you have a Gospel Burden for? o What changes might Faithful Stewardship invite you too?

Joyfully Sacrifice for the Gospel Good of Others . . . I. I have Freedom in Christ! (1-2) II. I can Defend my Rights in Christ! (3-11) III. But I don’t have to Use my Rights! (12)

Practical Implications o List 5 aspects of your new identity in Christ! o What principles do you use to navigate liberty/ questionable things? o What are some sacrifices God might ask a person to make to help others grow or be reached?

Knowledge Test: God-Glorifying or Self-Justifying …

I. Inner Test: Does it Grow Pride or Love? (1-3) II. Upward Test: Does it Grow my Allegiance and Affections for God? (4-6) III. Outward Test: Do I lovingly Sacrifice for Others or Claim my Rights? (7-13)

Practical Implications o What areas have you had a decisive break w/ old life/culture? o What problematic areas of your life do you still justify or ignore? o What do the tests (in, up, out) cause you to reexamine?

Eternity must Shape our Lives and Priorities . . .

I. We can Live in the World without being Owned or Defined by it! (29-31) II. We can Prioritize Maximum Service to Jesus in any Relational Status! (32-40)

Practical Implications o Which of 5 areas do you most need an eternal perspective? Why? o What 1 change does your relationship need to maximize serving Jesus? o Prepare for the Supper: Warning, Welcome, Worship

The Gospel Empowers You to Be Faithful & Fulfilled in Any Circumstance . . . I. Who You Are: Use Your Unique Design & Experiences to Usher in Holiness! (18-19) II. What You Do: Use Your Positions of Influence to Usher in the Kingdom! (21-23) Practical Applications o How has the hand of God worked in your life to form godliness? Who/what do you need to be thankful for? o How has God uniquely gifted and positioned you for kingdom influence? o What does it look like for you to practically live the faithful and fulfilled Christian life in your season?

The Literal Bodily Resurrection is Central to our Faith . . . I. It gives us a Gospel Built on Historical Realities! (3-6) II. It has Radical Practical Implications for Life! (12-20) Practical Implications o What will you do with the reality of Jesus’ Death and Resurrection? o What are a few truths that are a treasure to you? o What most shapes your functional identity & purpose?

For Gospel People, Divorce is not an Option, but it is a Reality . . . I. Jesus’ Command- Avoid Divorce, Seek Reconciliation! (10-11) II. Paul’s Application- Spiritual Mismatch doesn’t Negate Marriage but May give it a Mission! (12-16)Practical Implications o How can you genuinely check up on the health of each other’s marriages? o What would grieving well or repenting well look like in this area? o What actions can help you divorce-proof your marriage?

Jesus Centered People Solve Problems God’s Way . . . I. The Origin of Problems! (Ja 4; Mt 15:18-20) II. A Process for Problem Solving! (Mt 7:1-5) - Own Your Part - Repent of Your Part - Attack the Problem - Forgive and Move Forward III. Some Principles for Communicating Well! - Be Honest in Love - Keep Current - Act vs. React - Take Time for Positive Communication Practical Implications o What idea or insight did you find most helpful? Why? o How well do you give and receive correction? Adjustments? o Where do you see the most failure in your own problem solving? o Which communication principles do you do well? Violate?