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  • Flood
    Rebooting Humanity. (Genesis 6 , 8)


    Review / Intro:

    Genesis 6:5-8

    1. Why did God decide to destroy the earth?


    2. How did God destroy the earth?

      3. Genesis 6:13-19 | Genesis 7:11-12, 17, 23

      How do we know the Flood wasnt just a local event?


    3. What Resulted from the Flood?

      4. Five Results of the Flood

      1. God promised to never flood the Earth again (Gen 8:21)

      2. God commanded man (again) to fill the Earth (Gen 9:1)

      3. Animals are now afraid of Man (Gen 9:2)

      4. Man is now told to eat meat (Gen 9:3)

      5. Man is given the first Man-Man Law: Death Penalty (Gen 9:6)

        1. What does the flood Teach us?

          1. Judgment is coming – Don't ignore it! Matthew 24:36-39

          2. God always provides a way of escape – Don't miss it! (John 3:16)

            3. Sermon Notes (PDF): BLANK
            Hint: Highlight blanks above for answers!

            Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
            Read Genesis 6-9

            1. Why did God flood the earth? Explain man’s condition based on Genesis 6:5.

            2. What are some evidences that this was literally a global flood as described in Genesis 6-9?

            3. What does it mean that God was “sorry that He had made man on the earth” (Genesis 6:6)? What does this tell you about God?

            4. Genesis 6:8 says "Noah found favor in the eyes of the Lord". What was the basis of that favor? See Hebrews 11:7

            Breakout Questions:
            Pray for one another. Pray specifically about our church and its leadership as we prepare to move to a new permanent church building.

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          3. Sin
            What is Wrong with the World. (Genesis 3:1-21)
            Intro / Review:

            1. What is Sin?


            2. Where did sin Come From?
              1. What Problems does sin bring?

                1. Sin brings shame we try hide. (Gen 3:7)

                2. Sin brings shame we try to avoid. (Gen 3:8-10)

                3. Sin brings shame we try to deflect. (Gen 3:11-13)

                4. What is God's Response to sin?

                  1. To the serpent: Defeat. (Gen 3:14-15)

                  2. To the woman: Pain at home. (Gen 3:16)

                  3. To the man: A hard and temporary life. (Gen 3:17-19)

                  4. To fallen humanity: Forgiveness. (Gen 3:20-21)

                    5. Sermon Notes (PDF): BLANK
                    Hint: Highlight blanks above for answers!

                    Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
                    Read Genesis 3:1-21

                    1. If God didn't want Adam and Eve to eat from the "tree of the knowledge of good and evil", why did He put it in the Garden?
                       
                    2. What caused Eve to disobey (Genesis 3:6)?
                      Note: Not WHO (we know that) - WHAT.
                       
                    3. What "curses" were given to the serpent, woman, and man (Genesis 3:14-19)? How does each curse relate to the one God is addressing? (i.e., Why did man get THAT curse, and why did woman get THAT curse, etc.)
                       
                    4. Explain the progression of sin (doubt, deny, disobey). What would that look like in the following scenarios:
                    • A teenager tempted to drink alcohol with friends.
                    • A man tempted by porn.
                    • A woman tempted to shoplift.
                    • A child tempted to lie. 

                    Breakout Questions:

                    How have you seen the above progression play out in your own life? How can you be on guard against it next time?

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                  5. Sin
                    What is Wrong with the World. (Genesis 3:1-21)
                    Intro / Review:

                    1. What is Sin?


                    2. Where did sin Come From?
                      1. What Problems does sin bring?

                        1. Sin brings shame we try hide. (Gen 3:7)

                        2. Sin brings shame we try to avoid. (Gen 3:8-10)

                        3. Sin brings shame we try to deflect. (Gen 3:11-13)

                        4. What is God's Response to sin?

                          1. To the serpent: Defeat. (Gen 3:14-15)

                          2. To the woman: Pain at home. (Gen 3:16)

                          3. To the man: A hard and temporary life. (Gen 3:17-19)

                          4. To fallen humanity: Forgiveness. (Gen 3:20-21)

                            5. Sermon Notes (PDF): BLANK
                            Hint: Highlight blanks above for answers!

                            Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
                            Read Genesis 3:1-21

                            1. If God didn't want Adam and Eve to eat from the "tree of the knowledge of good and evil", why did He put it in the Garden?
                               
                            2. What caused Eve to disobey (Genesis 3:6)?
                              Note: Not WHO (we know that) - WHAT.
                               
                            3. What "curses" were given to the serpent, woman, and man (Genesis 3:14-19)? How does each curse relate to the one God is addressing? (i.e., Why did man get THAT curse, and why did woman get THAT curse, etc.)
                               
                            4. Explain the progression of sin (doubt, deny, disobey). What would that look like in the following scenarios:
                            • A teenager tempted to drink alcohol with friends.
                            • A man tempted by porn.
                            • A woman tempted to shoplift.
                            • A child tempted to lie. 

                            Breakout Questions:

                            How have you seen the above progression play out in your own life? How can you be on guard against it next time?

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                          5. Creation

                            In the Beginning...

                            Genesis 1:1 - In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.


                            1. Hasn't Science proven evolution?

                              2. But what about the Big Bang?

                              But what about the "Cavemen"?

                              Mark 10:6 - But from the beginning of creation, ‘God made them male and female.

                              But what about Fossils?

                              Evidences for Young Earth / Literal Genesis:

                              1. 2nd Law of Thermodynamics

                              2. Recession of the moon

                              3. Salt in the Sea

                                4. Psalm 14:1 - The fool says in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt, they do abominable deeds; there is none who does good.


                                1. How do we know God didn't Use evolution?

                                  1. Because the text is specifically literal.

                                    2. day = yom


                                  2. Because death came after Adam.

                                  3. Why does a Literal Genesis matter to me?

                                    4. Sermon Notes (PDF): BLANK
                                    Hint: Highlight blanks above for answers!

                                    Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
                                    Respond to the following statements:

                                    • Why does it matter what I believe about creation?

                                    • Does it matter if Genesis is literal or figurative?

                                    • Hasn't science proven evolution is true?

                                    • How do we know God didn't use evolution?

                                    • Why should I believe what the Bible says about the origin of the earth / man?

                                    Breakout Questions:
                                    Pray for one another.

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                                  4. Creation

                                    In the Beginning...

                                    Genesis 1:1 - In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.


                                    1. Hasn't Science proven evolution?

                                      2. But what about the Big Bang?

                                      But what about the "Cavemen"?

                                      Mark 10:6 - But from the beginning of creation, ‘God made them male and female.

                                      But what about Fossils?

                                      Evidences for Young Earth / Literal Genesis:

                                      1. 2nd Law of Thermodynamics

                                      2. Recession of the moon

                                      3. Salt in the Sea

                                        4. Psalm 14:1 - The fool says in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt, they do abominable deeds; there is none who does good.


                                        1. How do we know God didn't Use evolution?

                                          1. Because the text is specifically literal.

                                            2. day = yom


                                          2. Because death came after Adam.

                                          3. Why does a Literal Genesis matter to me?

                                            4. Sermon Notes (PDF): BLANK
                                            Hint: Highlight blanks above for answers!

                                            Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
                                            Respond to the following statements:

                                            • Why does it matter what I believe about creation?

                                            • Does it matter if Genesis is literal or figurative?

                                            • Hasn't science proven evolution is true?

                                            • How do we know God didn't use evolution?

                                            • Why should I believe what the Bible says about the origin of the earth / man?

                                            Breakout Questions:
                                            Pray for one another.

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                                          4. The Bible

                                            How We Got It / How to Read It


                                            1. What is the Bible?

                                              2. 2 Timothy 3:16 - All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness...


                                            2. How Did We Get It?
                                              • Old Testament

                                                • Review: Luke 11:49-51

                                                Don’t some Bibles have extra books?


                                              • New Testament

                                                • Review: John 16:12-14

                                                How do we know what books belong?

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                                                1. How Do We Know It’s True?

                                                  • Archeology

                                                  • Science

                                                    • Isaiah 40:22 - It is he who sits above the circle of the earth...

                                                    Review: Isaiah 46:9-10 | Mark 12:35-37


                                                  • How Do I Read It?

                                                    1. Read it Seriously. (Psalm 138:2)


                                                    2. Read it Straightforwardly.


                                                    3. Read it Seekingly.

                                                      4. Questions to Ask Yourself When Reading the Bible:

                                                      1. What stands out to me from the passage?

                                                      2. Is this passage calling me to do something? Stop doing something? Think about something?

                                                      3. Is someone serving as an example in the passage? Is this a good or a bad example?

                                                      4. Does this passage give me a promise from God to claim?

                                                        5. John 5:24 - Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life.

                                                        Sermon Notes (PDF): BLANK
                                                        Hint: Highlight blanks above for answers!

                                                        Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
                                                        Review the Message! 

                                                        1. Who wrote the Bible? How do we know?
                                                           
                                                        2. How is the Bible structured? What parts make up the Bible?
                                                           
                                                        3. How do we know the Bible is true? What evidences do we have, internally and externally?
                                                           
                                                        4. What are some ways you can improve your understanding in reading the Bible?

                                                        Breakout Questions:

                                                        How is your personal time in the Bible? How does this information encourage you to be a better Bible student? What are your plans to do better?

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                                                      5. The Bible

                                                        How We Got It / How to Read It


                                                        1. What is the Bible?

                                                          2. 2 Timothy 3:16 - All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness...


                                                        2. How Did We Get It?
                                                          • Old Testament

                                                            • Review: Luke 11:49-51

                                                            Don’t some Bibles have extra books?


                                                          • New Testament

                                                            • Review: John 16:12-14

                                                            How do we know what books belong?

                                                            (click thumbnail to enlarge)

                                                            1. How Do We Know It’s True?

                                                              • Archeology

                                                              • Science

                                                                • Isaiah 40:22 - It is he who sits above the circle of the earth...

                                                                Review: Isaiah 46:9-10 | Mark 12:35-37


                                                              • How Do I Read It?

                                                                1. Read it Seriously. (Psalm 138:2)


                                                                2. Read it Straightforwardly.


                                                                3. Read it Seekingly.

                                                                  4. Questions to Ask Yourself When Reading the Bible:

                                                                  1. What stands out to me from the passage?

                                                                  2. Is this passage calling me to do something? Stop doing something? Think about something?

                                                                  3. Is someone serving as an example in the passage? Is this a good or a bad example?

                                                                  4. Does this passage give me a promise from God to claim?

                                                                    5. John 5:24 - Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life.

                                                                    Sermon Notes (PDF): BLANK
                                                                    Hint: Highlight blanks above for answers!

                                                                    Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
                                                                    Review the Message! 

                                                                    1. Who wrote the Bible? How do we know?
                                                                       
                                                                    2. How is the Bible structured? What parts make up the Bible?
                                                                       
                                                                    3. How do we know the Bible is true? What evidences do we have, internally and externally?
                                                                       
                                                                    4. What are some ways you can improve your understanding in reading the Bible?

                                                                    Breakout Questions:

                                                                    How is your personal time in the Bible? How does this information encourage you to be a better Bible student? What are your plans to do better?

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                                                                  5. Unstoppable Against Idols

                                                                    Review / Intro:


                                                                    How Do You Witness to Greeks? (Acts 17:16-34)


                                                                    1. Meet them where they Are. (Acts 17:22-23)

                                                                    2. Just share the Basics. (Acts 17:24-29)

                                                                      3. Who is God? (101):

                                                                      1. God Created you. (Acts 17:24)


                                                                      2. God Provides for you. (Acts 17:25)


                                                                      3. God Cares about you. (Acts 17:26)


                                                                      4. God wants a Relationship with you. (Acts 17:27-28)


                                                                      5. Rethink how you View God. (Acts 17:29)

                                                                        1. Encourage a Decision. (Acts 17:30-31)


                                                                        2. Leave the Results to God. (Acts:17-32-34)

                                                                          3. Sermon Notes (PDF): BLANK
                                                                          Hint: Highlight blanks above for answers!

                                                                          Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
                                                                          Read Acts 17:16-34

                                                                          1. Why was Paul's approach different in witnessing to these "marketplace" people than it was to the Jews in the synagogue? What does this say about how we should approach people with the Gospel?

                                                                          2. List some things about God that Paul taught. Why did he focus on these things in particular? See Acts 17:24-31.

                                                                          3. Was Paul's preaching successful in Athens? Why or why not? See 2 Corinthians 2:14.

                                                                          4. When was the last time your spirit was provoked (righteous anger) to the point where you had to act (Acts 17:16)?

                                                                          Breakout Questions:

                                                                          Pray for one another to have opportunity and boldness in sharing the love of God with people. 

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                                                                        3. Unstoppable Against Idols

                                                                          Review / Intro:


                                                                          How Do You Witness to Greeks? (Acts 17:16-34)


                                                                          1. Meet them where they Are. (Acts 17:22-23)

                                                                          2. Just share the Basics. (Acts 17:24-29)

                                                                            3. Who is God? (101):

                                                                            1. God Created you. (Acts 17:24)


                                                                            2. God Provides for you. (Acts 17:25)


                                                                            3. God Cares about you. (Acts 17:26)


                                                                            4. God wants a Relationship with you. (Acts 17:27-28)


                                                                            5. Rethink how you View God. (Acts 17:29)

                                                                              1. Encourage a Decision. (Acts 17:30-31)


                                                                              2. Leave the Results to God. (Acts:17-32-34)

                                                                                3. Sermon Notes (PDF): BLANK
                                                                                Hint: Highlight blanks above for answers!

                                                                                Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
                                                                                Read Acts 17:16-34

                                                                                1. Why was Paul's approach different in witnessing to these "marketplace" people than it was to the Jews in the synagogue? What does this say about how we should approach people with the Gospel?

                                                                                2. List some things about God that Paul taught. Why did he focus on these things in particular? See Acts 17:24-31.

                                                                                3. Was Paul's preaching successful in Athens? Why or why not? See 2 Corinthians 2:14.

                                                                                4. When was the last time your spirit was provoked (righteous anger) to the point where you had to act (Acts 17:16)?

                                                                                Breakout Questions:

                                                                                Pray for one another to have opportunity and boldness in sharing the love of God with people. 

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                                                                              3. The Unstoppable Word.

                                                                                Review / Intro:

                                                                                Acts 9:25 – Damascus
                                                                                Acts 9:30 – Jerusalem
                                                                                Acts 13:50 – Antioch
                                                                                Acts 14:6 – Iconium
                                                                                Acts 14:19 – Lystra
                                                                                Acts 16:23 - Philippi
                                                                                Acts 17:5 - Thessalonica


                                                                                Two Life Changing Decisions You Must Make About the Bible. (Acts 17:11)


                                                                                1. I will Receive it Eagerly.

                                                                                  2. I'm Ready to Receive the Word When:

                                                                                  1. My desire is to stop sinning. (1 Pet 1:22-2:3, James 1:21)


                                                                                  2. My desire is to do God's will. (John 7:17)


                                                                                  3. I will Examine it Daily.

                                                                                    4. Review: Proverbs 2:1-5


                                                                                    Sermon Notes (PDF): BLANK
                                                                                    Hint: Highlight blanks above for answers!

                                                                                    Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
                                                                                    Read Acts 17:10-15

                                                                                    1. What made the Bereans "noble"?

                                                                                    2. How can I receive the Word of God with eagerness (Acts 17:11) if I am not doing that NOW

                                                                                    3. Should you examine the Scriptures to verify EVERY message you hear? Why or why not?

                                                                                    Breakout Questions:

                                                                                    Pray for one another to grow as Bible students. Pray for our upcoming Bible 101 series.

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