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  • Knowing Jesus - Knowing His Zeal
    Introduction:

    Jesus Knows Your Heart... (John 2:13-25):
    1. And He won't Ignore your Irreverence . (John 2:13-17)

      2. Psalm 69:9 - For zeal for your house has consumed me, and the reproaches of those who reproach you have fallen on me.

    2. And He won't Appease your into Animosity . (John 2:18-22)

      3. Mark 14:56-58 - For many bore false witness against him, but their testimony did not agree. And some stood up and bore false witness against him, saying, "We heard him say, 'I will destroy this temple that is made with hands, and in three days I will build another, not made with hands.'"

      Matthew 27:39-40 - And those who passed by derided him, wagging their heads and saying, "You who would destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save yourself! If you are the Son of God, come down from the cross."

      1. And He won't be Fooled by your "Faith" . (John 2:23-25)
        2. 3 Danger Signs that your Faith is a Show:
        1. You don't exercise personal / private disciplines
        2. You harbor secret sin
        3. You don't see the Fruit of the Spirit in your life (see Gal 5:22)

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          Small Group Discussion
          Read John 2:13-25

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

          2. Jesus was obviously angry at the sellers in the Temple. When is it appropriate to be angry? When is it inappropriate?

          3. What are some ways churches today can become a “house of trade” (John 2:16)?

          4. Why do you think the Jews weren’t satisfied with the signs they saw? See John 2:23 and John 2:18 for reference.

          5. Why is the testimony of Scripture more important than seeing a “flashy” sign by God? See also Luke 16:31 and 2 Peter 1:17-19

          BREAKOUT
          Pray for one another. And pray for HBC to be a sincere house of worship with godly motives.

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        4. Knowing Jesus - Knowing His Glory
          Introduction:

          Manifesting His Glory - What Jesus Wants Us to Know from His First Miracle (John 2:1-12):
          1. Jesus Cares about what you Care about. (John 2:3)

            2. Matthew 10:29-31 - Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. But even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.

            1. Jesus turns Ordinary things into Extrardinary things. (John 2:9)
            2. Jesus saves the Best for Last. (John 2:10)

              3. Romans 8:18 - For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.

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              Small Group Discussion
              Read John 2:1-12

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

              2. Why do you think Jesus answered His mother how He did (John 2:4), but then helped her anyways?

              3. Why do you think this was chosen as Jesus’ first miracle? What does this tell you about the compassion of Jesus, and how He views “minor” things?

              4. If this was the debut miracle, why didn’t Jesus make this more of a “show”/production? Why do you think He did this so “quietly”?

              BREAKOUT
              What “minor” thing have you been reluctant to ask Jesus for? Ask Him now as a group!

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            3. Knowing Jesus - Making Him Known
              Introduction:

              Andrew / Simon Peter
              Philip / Nathanael

              Genesis 32 | Genesis 28 - A voice cries: "In the wilderness prepare the way of the LORD; make straight in the desert a highway for our God."

              How do I make Jesus known?
              1. I make Jesus known through Exaltation . (John 1:39,43)
              2. I make Jesus known through Proclamation . (John 1:41,45)
              3. I make Jesus known through Invitation . (John 1:42, 46)

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                Small Group Discussion
                Read John 1:35-51

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

                2. What’s your biggest challenge in sharing the Gospel? In inviting people to church?

                3. Why did Jesus ask “What are you seeking?” (John 1:38)? What’s the significance? How would YOU answer if He showed up personally at HBC and directly asked YOU?

                BREAKOUT
                Name someone you want to invite to church:

                1. Pray for that person.

                2. Ask God to give you opportunity to invite him / her THIS WEEK.

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              4. An Elders' Job Description
                1 Peter 5:1-4
                1. An elder Shepherds God's People.
                2. An elder has Godly Motives .
                3. An elder is Gracious .
                4. An elder is a Model .
                5. An elder Works for His Shepherd.

                  6. 2019 Elder Team
                  (Left to Right) Rich Sprunk, Jay Knauer, Brian Gagnon, Mike Martin, Darren Keller, Jeff Miller

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                6. Knowing Jesus - Knowing the Lamb of God

                  Introduction:

                  How to Prepare to Know Jesus:
                  1. Your heart must be Ready . (John 1:19-24)

                    2. Isaiah 40:3 - A voice cries: "In the wilderness prepare the way of the LORD; make straight in the desert a highway for our God."

                  2. Your heart must Exalt . (John 1:25-28)
                  3. Your heart must Receive what He gives. (John 1:29-34)

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                    Small Group Discussion
                    Read John 1:19-34

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

                    2. Explain John the Baptist’s mission. What was He telling to do concerning the coming Christ (John 1:23, see Isaiah 40:3)? How was baptism a way people were preparing themselves?

                    3. How is “exalting Christ” a motivator to “knowing Christ”?

                    4. How would you reply if someone asked you, “How can I grow in exalting Christ in my own life?”

                    5. Read John 1:29. What is the significance of “taking away” sin?

                    6. *Bonus: John the Baptist got the greatest compliment in the history of everything - Matthew 11:11. What do you think it was about John that made Jesus say this?

                    BREAKOUT
                    Pray for one another. Each of you list an “obstacle” that needs cleared from your heart to “make straight the way of the Lord”.

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                  4. Knowing Jesus - He Has Made Himself Known
                    Introduction:

                    John 17:3 - And this is eternal life, that they may know you the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.

                    John 1:18 - No one has ever seen God; the only God, who is at the Father's side, he has made him known.

                    3 Things Jesus Has Revealed About Himself:
                    1. Who is Jesus? He is God . (John 1:1-3)
                      1. Why did Jesus come to earth? To give Life . (John 1:4-13)
                      2. What is Jesus like? He is full of Grace and Truth . (John 1:14-18)

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                        Small Group Discussion
                        Read John 1-18

                        1. What was your big take-away from this passage / sermon?

                        2. List the 3 things this prologue to John teaches about Jesus.

                        3. Jesus was full of grace and truth (John 1:14). Do you typically lean more towards grace or truth? Why?

                        4. Reread John 1:12-13. How do these verses affect how we view evangelism?

                        BREAKOUT
                        Pray for one another - specifically that we would grow in KNOWING JESUS this year at HBC.

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                      3. Walk Wisely - Sin Never Brings Success
                        Introduction:

                        Proverbs 28:14 - Blessed is the one who fears the LORD always, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into calamity.

                        Hard Hearted? You're Only Hurting Yourself!

                        Proverbs 28:7 - The one who keeps the law is a son with understanding, but a companion of gluttons shames his father.

                        John 14:15 - If you love me, you will keep my commandments.

                        Dad Talk (heart to heart), from our Heavenly Father:

                        John 15:10 - If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in His love.

                        Work Ethic / Poverty

                        Prov 10:4 - A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of the diligent makes rich.

                        Neighbors / Co-workers

                        Prov 11:12 - Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding remains silent.

                        Money

                        Prov 11:24 - One gives freely, yet grows all the richer; another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want.

                        Friends

                        Prov 13:20 - Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.

                        Contentment

                        Prov 14:30 - A tranquil heart gives life to the flesh, but envy makes the bones rot.

                        Confession / Repentance

                        Prov 28:13 - Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.

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                        Small Group Discussion
                        Read Proverbs 28:7, 13-14
                        (If you like, review any other passages on relationships we covered on Sunday!)

                        1. What was your big take-away from this passage / message? What was your biggest take-away from this SERIES?

                        2. Tell of a time you saw someone ruin their life because they refused to heed God’s Word. (NO NAMES!)

                        3. How should we approach someone who is “falling into calamity” due to their sin? What do you say to such a person…?:

                          • If the person is a believer?

                          • If the person is an unbeliever?

                        BREAKOUT
                        Pray for one another to WALK WISELY as children with understanding (Prov 28:7).

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                      4. Tearing Down the Wall of Offense (Guest Speaker)
                        Introduction:

                        Proverbs 18:19 - A brother offended is harder to win than a strong (walled) city, And contentions are like the bars of a castle.

                        Helping YOU to overcome the debilitating effect of
                        accumulated offense.

                        The nature of offense

                        Luke 17:1 - And he said to his disciples, "Temptations to sin are sure to come, but woe to the one through whom they come!

                        To not be offended is impossible!

                        The author of offense

                        John 10:10 - The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.

                        Satan - ministry of death, theft and destruction

                        The path of offense

                        Hebrews 12:14,15 - Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord. See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God; that no "root of bitterness" springs up and causes trouble, and by it many become defiled

                        ROOT OF BITTERNESS - GOTCHA!

                        The remedy for offense

                        Matthew 5:23-25 - So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, 24 leave your gift there before the altar and go. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift. 25 Come to terms quickly with your accuser while you are going with him to court, lest your accuser hand you over to the judge, and the judge to the guard, and you be put in prison.

                        Matthew 18:15-17 - If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. But if he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, that every charge may be established by the evidence of two or three witnesses. If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. And if he refuses to listen even to the church, let him be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector.

                        Corinthians 10:4,5 - and all drank the same spiritual drink. For they drank from the spiritual Rock that followed them, and the Rock was Christ. Nevertheless, with most of them God was not pleased, for they were overthrown in the wilderness.

                        Are you ready to be set free?

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                        Small Group Discussion
                        Read Proverbs 18:19
                        (If you like, review any other passages on relationships we covered on Sunday!)

                        1. How has offense affected your life?

                        2. Who suffers most when our lives are governed by offense?

                        3. When offense is allowed to accumulate, what are the results:

                          • Spiritually?

                          • Emotionally?

                          • Relationally?

                          • Physically?

                        4. Read Genesis 50:20. How do Joseph’s words apply to the accumulated offense in your life?

                        5. Read 2 Corinthians 10:3-6. How will taking every thought captive aid in your path to victory in overcoming the accumulated offense in your life?

                        BREAKOUT
                        Are you struggling with a particular relationship in your life? Pray for one another to forgive and restore those hurt relationships.

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                      5. Money: Lessons from Folly (Guest Speaker)
                        Introduction:

                        1 Kings 3:5,9 - At Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon during the night in a dream, and God said, “Ask for whatever you want me to give you."...9 So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong. For who is able to govern this great people of yours?"

                        Lessons from Folly (Prov 6:1):
                        1. Always be a Giver .

                          2. Proverbs 11:24-25 - One person gives freely, yet gains even more;
                          another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty.
                          A generous person will prosper;
                          whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.

                          Malachi 3:8-10 - "Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this," says the Lord Almighty, "and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it."

                          1. Live the life that God is calling you to live.

                            2. Proverbs 12:9 - Better to be a nobody and yet have a servant than pretend to be somebody and have no food

                            Proverbs 11:28 - Those who trust in their riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf.

                          2. Debt is Dumb .

                            3. Proverbs 17:18 - One who has no sense shakes hands in pledge and puts up security for a neighbor.

                            Proverbs 22:7 - The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender.

                            Ephesians 6:6 - Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but as slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart.

                            Matthew 6:24 - No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money

                            Proverbs 21:30 - In the house of the wise are stores of choice food and oil, but a foolish man devours all he has.

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                            Small Group Discussion
                            Read Proverbs 6:1
                            (If you like, review any other Proverbs on money we covered on Sunday!)

                            1. Have you ever known of a relationship strained or destroyed due to unpaid financial or emotional debt? If so what happened and how could it have been prevented?

                            2. Have you ever found yourself trying to keep up with the Jones'? What were you doing and how did you stop?

                            3. 1 in 3 Americans cannot cover a $2,000 emergency in cash. When you read that, how does that make you feel?

                            4. Read Proverbs 21:30 then respond with how that Scripture speaks to you.

                            5. The world says that there is 'good' debt and bad debt. the Bible says all debt is to be avoided. Who is right? Why do we continually try to justify the world's view?

                            BREAKOUT
                            Pray for one another. Are you struggling with money? Get an accountability partner - now - from your group on your spending. Pray about and dedicate to joining the upcoming Financial Peace University class.

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                          3. Gluttony: The Forgotten Sin
                            Introduction:

                            Proverbs 23:20-21 - Be not among drunkards or among gluttonous eaters of meat, for the drunkard and the glutton will come to poverty, and slumber will clothe them with rags.

                            Gluttony is Not Wise (Prov 23:20-21):
                            1. Gluttony shows lack of Self-Control .

                              2. Proverbs 23:20 - Be not among drunkards or among gluttonous eaters of meat...

                              1. Gluttony leads to Bondage .

                                2. 1 Cor 6:12 - "All things are lawful for me," but not all things are helpful. "All things are lawful for me," but I will not be dominated by anything.

                              2. Gluttony is a Destructive lifestyle.

                                3. Proverbs 23:21 - for the drunkard and the glutton will come to poverty, and slumber will clothe them with rags

                                How Do I Conquer Gluttony?
                                1. Repent .
                                2. Refuse .
                                3. Replace .
                                4. Rely .

                                  5. 1 Cor 10:31 - So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

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                                  Small Group Discussion
                                  Read Proverbs 23:20-21
                                  (If you like, review any other Proverbs on gluttony we covered on Sunday!)

                                  1. What was your biggest take-away from this passage / message?

                                  2. How would you define gluttony? Why is it often ignored in the church? Do you think it should be addressed? Why or why not?

                                  3. When are YOU most tempted / prone to overeat?

                                  4. Why is gluttony / overeating addictive? How can fasting help someone overcome gluttony?

                                  BREAKOUT
                                  Pray for one another. Are you struggling with this sin? Get an accountability partner - now - from your group and keep after each other.

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