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  • Knowing Jesus - Knowing His Care
    Introduction:

    Matthew 14:33 - And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, "Truly you are the Son of God."

    Jesus Cares: (John 6:16-21)
    1. And you'll find out in the Storm has a plan.
    2. And He will do whatever it takes to Save you.

      3. Romans 5:8 - but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

      1. And that's why we Love Him.
        2. What Motivates Someone (You) to Love Jesus Christ?
        1. Benefits
        2. Judgment
        3. Church
        4. Truth
        5. He loves you.

          6. Romans 2:4 - ...God's kindness is meant to lead you to repentance...

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          Small Group Discussion
          Read John 6:16-21

          1. What was your big “take-away” from this passage / message?

          2. Why did Jesus not start the trip with the disciples (John 6:17)?

          3. When people share the Gospel, what are some of the “motivators” we use (see point 3 of message)? According to Romans 2:4, what is the #1 motivator? Why do you think that is? How do YOU typically motivate when you share Christ?

          Breakout
          Pray for one another. Pray for a reasonable response from our nation in regards to the Coronavirus.

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        6. Knowing Jesus - Knowing His Provision
          Introduction:

          Things Jesus Wants You to Know About His Provision: (John 6:1-15)
          1. He Already has a plan. (John 6:5-6)
          2. He requires Child-like faith. (John 6:7-9)

            3. Matthew 18:2-4 - And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of them and said, "Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven."

            1. You need to Thank God ahead of time. (John 6:10-13)

              2. John 11:41 - And Jesus lifted up his eyes and said, "Father, I thank you that you have heard me..."

              Mark 11:24 - Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.

              Colossians 4:2 - Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.

            2. The provision itself isn't the Endgame . (John 6:14-15)

              3. Deuteronomy 18:18 - I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brothers. And I will put my words in his mouth, and he shall speak to them all that I command him.

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              Small Group Discussion
              Read John 6:1-15

              1. What was your big “take-away” from this passage / message?

              2. What do you think was the purpose of Jesus giving the “test” (John 6:6)? Why do you think the disciples, despite all they’ve seen from Jesus, “failed” the test?

              3. Read Matthew 18:2-4. How does this child-like faith show up in John 6:1-15? How can you begin praying with child-like faith if this is not something you have done before?

              4. Why did Jesus thank His Father ahead of time, i.e., before the miracle? What does this say about how we should approach asking the Lord for things in prayer?

              Breakout
              What do you need God to provide? Pray together - thank God that He already has a plan, and ask Him to give you the child-like faith to believe Him.

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            3. Knowing Jesus - Knowing His Word
              Introduction:

              4 Reasons Why You Refuse
              to Come to Jesus: (John 5:30-47)
              1. It's NOT because of "Lack of Evidence . (John 5:30-40)
                2. 3 Ways God the Father Bears Witness about Jesus:
                1. Through John the Baptist's testimony. (John 5:33-35)
                2. Through Jesus' miracles. (John 5:36)
                3. Through God's Written Word. (John 5:37-40)
                  1. Because you don't Love God. (John 5:41-43)

                    2. John 3:19 - And this is the judgment: the light has come into the world, and people loved the darkness rather than the light because their works were evil.

                    Romans 1:21 - For although they knew God, they did not honor him as God or give thanks to him, but they became futile in their thinking, and their foolish hearts were darkened.

                  2. Because you're Self-centered . (John 5:44)
                  3. Because you don't believe God's Word . (John 5:45-47)

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                    Small Group Discussion
                    Read John 5:30-47

                    1. What was your big “take-away” from this passage / message?

                    2. What 3 things did the Father give as evidence of Jesus’ identity? Why did Jesus find it necessary to point these out (John 5:31)? Which one seems most important to you?

                    3. Read Romans 1:21. What is the connection between thankfulness and faith?

                    4. How can you convince a self-centered person that they are, in fact, self-centered? How can you recognize this trait in yourself?

                    5. Explain why unbelief of the Old Testament leads to unbelief of Jesus (John 5:47). Do you have to believe Genesis is literal in order to believe in Jesus?

                    Breakout
                    Pray for one another, and for anyone you know who still refuses to come to Christ.

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                  4. Knowing Jesus - Knowing His Life
                    Introduction:

                    Three Astonishing Claims of Christ
                    for Those Who Will Believe: (John 5:18-29)
                    1. Submission is power. (John 5:19-23)
                    2. Judgment is cancelled. (John 5:24)
                      3. Satan's Lies:
                      1. Man is basically good
                      2. The "good Lord" overlooks our faults.
                      3. If we try to do right, God lets us into heaven.
                      4. The pain we go through on earth is God's only judgment for sin.
                      5. I've always been a Christian.
                      6. Any "religious path" will get you to heaven.
                      7. We can't really be sure of heaven.

                        8. 1 John 5:13 - I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life.

                        1. Life is Restored . (John 5:25-29)

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                          Small Group Discussion
                          Read John 5:18-29

                          1. What was your big “take-away” from this passage / message?

                          2. Why do you think Jesus didn’t try to “reason” with His critics? Why would Jesus declare such truths about Himself if He knew it would only make them angrier?

                          3. According to John 5:29, what is the basis of judgment? If good works cannot save you, what does this mean? What place do “good works” have in the life of the redeemed?

                          Breakout
                          Have you ever struggled with feeling condemned? What does John 5:24 say about judgment for the one who believes in Jesus? Why do we often believe our feelings over the Word of God? How can we change that? Pray for one another.

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                        2. Knowing Jesus - Knowing His Healing
                          Introduction:

                          Do You Want to Be Healed?
                          5 Things You Need to Do to Get Better :
                          (John 5:1-18)
                          1. You have to Want to. (John 5:6)
                          2. Stop Blaming others for your problems. (John 5:7)
                          3. Stop doing things Your way. (John 5:7)
                          4. Do what Jesus says to do. (John 5:8)
                            1. Get up
                            2. Take up your bed
                            3. Walk
                            4. Live in Gratitude to Jesus. (John 5:14)

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                              Small Group Discussion
                              Read John 5:1-18

                              1. What was your big takeaway from this passage / message?

                              2. Why do you think some people do NOT want to be made well? (John 5:6)

                              3. Why do you think we naturally tend to point fingers and blame others for our troubles? (John 5:7)

                              4. How does living in gratitude keep us from living in sin? (John 5:14)
                                What specifically has God done for YOU that you could use reminded of?

                              Breakout
                              With which of the “5 things needed to get better” do you struggle the most with? Why? Pray for one another.

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                            5. Living in Exile
                              Introduction:

                              Daniel 1

                              5 Responsibilities While We Are Away From Home:
                              1. Maintain Perspective. (Dan 1:1-4)
                                1. Heaven is our Home. (Dan 1:1)
                                2. God is in Control. (Dan 1:2)
                                3. Live as Undefiled. (Dan 1:5-8)

                                  4. Colossians 3:5-10

                                4. Pray . (Dan 1:9, 2:17-18, 6:10)
                                  1. Pray for Wisdom
                                  2. Pray for Provision
                                  3. Pray for Leaders

                                    4. Jeremiah 29:7 - But seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the Lord on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare.

                                  4. Test your Faith . (Dan 1:10-16)
                                  5. Do your Job . (Dan 1:17-21)

                                    6. Micah 6:8 | 1 Timothy 5:8 | Titus 3:1-2

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                                    Small Group Discussion
                                    Read Daniel 1:1-21

                                    1. Do you ever feel as though you are in exile? How so?

                                    2. Of the responsibilities listed, which one encouraged you the most? Which one convicted you the most?

                                    3. What job are you neglecting? How do you plan to fix this?

                                    Breakout
                                    In what ways are you “defiling" yourself? Pray for repentance there and for the proposed actions above.

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                                  6. Dare to [Not] Compare!
                                    Introduction:

                                    Genesis 3:1-7

                                    1 John 2:16 - For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life—is not from the Father but is from the world.

                                    1. Comparison breeds Discontent . (Gen 3:1)
                                    2. Comparison encourages Compromise . (Gen 3:2-5)
                                    3. Comparison causes Disaster . (Gen 3:6-7)
                                      4. Dare to NOT Compare!
                                      1. Know the Word . (Gen 3:1)

                                        2. Philippians 2:3 | Hebrews 13:5 | Ephesians 5:8 | Galatians 3:26, 4:6 | Ephesians 2:4-6

                                      2. Take your eyes off the World .

                                        3. 1 John 2:15-17

                                      3. Fix your eyes on Jesus .

                                        4. 2 Peter 1:3

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                                        Small Group Discussion
                                        Read Genesis 3:1-7

                                        1. What are your big takeaways from the text and/or the message?

                                        2. Why do you think we are so prone to compare ourselves with others?

                                        3. Can you think of a time when you compared yourself to another person (besides Jesus) and it produced constructive thoughts and a holy outcome?

                                        4. Why is knowing Scripture essential to overcoming the urge to compare?

                                        5. What are some practical ways we can “put off” the world and “put on” Christ?

                                        Breakout
                                        Pray that God will enable you more and more to fix your eyes on Jesus, and to refuse to compare yourself and your circumstances to others.

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                                      4. I Love an Addict… But He Doesn't Want to Change
                                        Introduction:

                                        See: Luke 15:11-32

                                        2 Timothy 2:24-26 - And the Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring evil, correcting his opponents with gentleness. God may perhaps grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth, and they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil, after being captured by him to do his will.

                                        How Can We Best Love an Addict?
                                        1. We let them Go .

                                          2. Proverbs 22:10 - Drive out a scoffer, and strife will go out...

                                        2. We Wait .
                                        3. We Pray .

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                                          Small Group Discussion
                                          Read any of the passages from this week’s message

                                          1. What was your big “take-away” from the message?

                                          2. How do you know when an addict truly repents? What are some signs?

                                          3. When an addict is unrepentant, what specifically do YOU do while you wait?

                                          4. How do you know what course of “treatment” is best for an addict (residential, group therapy, living with a believer, etc)?

                                          Breakout
                                          Pray for an addicted loved one, by name, that God would grant them repentance, spare their life, and use you and others to minister the Word to them.

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                                        4. I Love an Addict.
                                          Introduction:

                                          Galatians 6:1 - Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted.

                                          How to Truly (and Lovingly) Help an Addict:
                                          1. Get the Facts .
                                          2. Biblical Confront .

                                            3. See Proverbs 24:11  |   Matthew 18:15-17

                                            When Confronting the Addict...

                                            DO NOT:

                                            1. Allow blame-shifting.
                                            2. Allow a victim mentality.
                                            3. Put the blame on yourself.
                                            4. Get emotional.
                                            5. Be an enabler.
                                            6. Look for instant change.

                                              7. Hebrews 3:13 - But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called "today," that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.

                                              DO:

                                              1. Cry out to the Lord – for the addict and yourself.
                                              2. Get coaching - from a pastor and the police.
                                              3. Agree on the terms for helping - and the consequences for the addict not complying.
                                              4. Look for genuine repentance.

                                                5. 2 Corinthians 7:10 - For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, whereas worldly grief produces death.

                                                1. Follow through with "Treatment".

                                                  2. What should the "treatment" include?

                                                  1. Biblical counseling.
                                                  2. Church and Small Group involvement. - not just attending – but being involved
                                                  3. Constant accountability.

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                                                    Small Group Discussion
                                                    Read any of the passages from this week’s message

                                                    1. What was your big “take-away” from the message?

                                                    2. Specifically, what are some clues that someone has an addiction?

                                                    3. How do you know if an addict truly wants to repent? Read 2 Corinthians 7:10. What’s the difference between “godly grief / sorrow” and “worldly grief / sorrow”?

                                                    4. What are some ways that people (unwittingly) enable addicts? Why is that such an easy trap to fall into?

                                                    5. How do you know what course of “treatment” is best for an addict (residential, group therapy, living with a believer, etc)?

                                                    Breakout
                                                    Pray for one another to be able to recognize, and truly help, an addict that may be in your lives.

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                                                  4. I Want to Be Done with My Addiction.
                                                    Introduction:

                                                    5 Things You Need to Get for Change to Stick:
                                                    1. Get Real. with God.

                                                      2. Revelation 3:20 - Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me.

                                                    2. Get biblical Counsel .
                                                      1. Get specific about "Putting Off" and "Putting On" .

                                                        2. See Ephesians 4:22-32, Romans 6:19, Ephesians 5:18

                                                      2. Get a new Fellowship .

                                                        3. 1 Corinthians 15:33 - Do not be deceived: Bad company ruins good morals.

                                                      3. Get Hopeful .

                                                        4. 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 - Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. And such were some of you. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.

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                                                        Small Group Discussion
                                                        Read any of the passages from this week’s message

                                                        1. What was your big “take-away” from the message?

                                                        2. Explain why “just quitting” is not enough for deliverance from addiction. What else has to happen? Be specific. See Ephesians 4:22-32, Romans 6:19.

                                                        3. Imagine a friend in your neighborhood confesses a serious drinking problem to you. How would you help? Where would you tell him/her to start? Why?

                                                        Breakout
                                                        Confess any addiction issues you struggle with and pray for one another.

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