RWJ Daily: Raised with Jesus (WELS)

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Contact the Podcast: [email protected] or www.raisedwithjesus.com/podcast 

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2021 Bible Reading Schedule: https://bit.ly/rwj2021 

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Music from Joseph McDade: https://josephmcdade.com

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Show Notes

Contact the Podcast: [email protected] or www.raisedwithjesus.com/podcast 

Click here to find a nearby congregation or church home.  

yearbook.wels.net

2021 Bible Reading Schedule: https://bit.ly/rwj2021 

All rights reserved.

Produced 2021 by Pastor Hagen: [email protected] or (419) 262-8280 

Music from Joseph McDade: https://josephmcdade.com

#raisedwithjesus #lutheran #sanctification #toledome #toledo #welstoledo #jesus #bible #podcast #dailyjesus #jesusdaily #rwjpodcast #jesusfortoledo

Sermon discussion guide PDF: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1d5Vo3YvaLSLEPkk1W9EDyDGc6YshAyah/view?usp=sharing 

Audio from Youtube: https://youtu.be/nKlBWgD0GHQ 

Sermon Discussion Guide text:

Sermon Discussion Guide (for use at home this week)

 

Opening prayer: Thank you, Jesus, for continuing to produce fruit to your glory, for you alone have given me life; AMEN.  

About Me

Think of a time when you struggled to change a habit.  What was the habit?  Why was change difficult?

Into the Bible – 1 John 4:1-11

Verse 1: Why does John say to “test the spirits”?

Verses 3-4: How can we recognize the spirit of God?  

Verse 4: Name the specific comfort in this verse.

Verse 5-6: Identify two contrasts in these two verses.   

Verse 6: How do we know the spirit of truth? 

Application

15 I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know what his master is doing. But I have called you friends, because everything that I heard from my Father, I have made known to you. 16 You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that will endure, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name.   John 15

In Sunday’s sermon, Pastor reviewed the concept of free will.  What is free will, and what is it not?  How does free will (or its lack) relate to original sin?

In Sunday’s gospel reading from John 15, Jesus describes himself as the Vine.  What is the relationship of Vine & branches?  What’s the relationship between love and commands in John 15:9-11?

Look at the verse above.  Describe the difference in relationship between a servant and a friend.  What is the purpose & work that Jesus chose us to do?  

“…but honor, serve, and obey them, and give them love and respect.” Our relationship to our parents is one of ongoing love.  Name two ways that a family relationship gives additional opportunities to bear fruit to Christ’s glory.

“Witnesses of Resurrection Peace - Fruit for Eternity.” What’s the relationship between Christ choosing us and the fruit that we bear?  How does fruit give glory to Jesus?  Name two specific areas, circumstances, or relationships where you’d like to improve in demonstrating love this week.

Jesus feeds his branches.  Write a prayer, asking Jesus to feed his branches today.  Include in your prayer the name or names of someone who has become disconnected from Jesus, and pray for them by name.  

Prayer: Father of lights, every good and perfect gift comes from you. Inspire us to think those things that are true and long for those things that are good, that we may always make our petitions according to your gracious will; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. ; AMEN.  

Bible Reading This Week: 2 Corinthians 4, 2 Cor 5, 2 Cor 6, 2 Cor 7, 2 Cor 8; Psalm 39-40

Monday-Friday, Daily Bible reading through the podcast: bit.ly/rwjdaily 

Saturday THIRSTY episode, every Saturday at 8:30 AM.  

Current Saturday Series: The Gospel of John (Rev. Paul Stratman - 9 AM)

Show Notes

Contact the Podcast: [email protected] or www.raisedwithjesus.com/podcast 

Click here to find a nearby congregation or church home.  

yearbook.wels.net

2021 Bible Reading Schedule: https://bit.ly/rwj2021 

All rights reserved.

Produced 2021 by Pastor Hagen: [email protected] or (419) 262-8280 

Music from Joseph McDade: https://josephmcdade.com

#raisedwithjesus #lutheran #sanctification #toledome #toledo #welstoledo #jesus #bible #podcast #dailyjesus #jesusdaily #rwjpodcast #jesusfortoledo

Show Notes

Contact the Podcast: [email protected] or www.raisedwithjesus.com/podcast 

Click here to find a nearby congregation or church home.  

yearbook.wels.net

2021 Bible Reading Schedule: https://bit.ly/rwj2021 

All rights reserved.

Produced 2021 by Pastor Hagen: [email protected] or (419) 262-8280 

Music from Joseph McDade: https://josephmcdade.com

#raisedwithjesus #lutheran #sanctification #toledome #toledo #welstoledo #jesus #bible #podcast #dailyjesus #jesusdaily #rwjpodcast #jesusfortoledo

Show Notes

Contact the Podcast: [email protected] or www.raisedwithjesus.com/podcast 

Click here to find a nearby congregation or church home.  

yearbook.wels.net

2021 Bible Reading Schedule: https://bit.ly/rwj2021 

All rights reserved.

Produced 2021 by Pastor Hagen: [email protected] or (419) 262-8280 

Music from Joseph McDade: https://josephmcdade.com

#raisedwithjesus #lutheran #sanctification #toledome #toledo #welstoledo #jesus #bible #podcast #dailyjesus #jesusdaily #rwjpodcast #jesusfortoledo

The glory of the new covenant surpasses the fading glory of the old covenant - because Christ brings life and an unfading glory.  What's that mean for us?  Listen today!

Show Notes

Contact the Podcast: [email protected] or www.raisedwithjesus.com/podcast 

Click here to find a nearby congregation or church home.  

yearbook.wels.net

2021 Bible Reading Schedule: https://bit.ly/rwj2021 

All rights reserved.

Produced 2021 by Pastor Hagen: [email protected] or (419) 262-8280 

Music from Joseph McDade: https://josephmcdade.com

#raisedwithjesus #lutheran #sanctification #toledome #toledo #welstoledo #jesus #bible #podcast #dailyjesus #jesusdaily #rwjpodcast #jesusfortoledo

The background, the contrasts of Christian ministry, the necessity of forgiveness, and the Christian triumph parade!  That's 2 Corinthians 2, in a nutshell.  What's all this mean?  Listen today!

Show Notes

Contact the Podcast: [email protected] or www.raisedwithjesus.com/podcast 

Click here to find a nearby congregation or church home.  

yearbook.wels.net

2021 Bible Reading Schedule: https://bit.ly/rwj2021 

All rights reserved.

Produced 2021 by Pastor Hagen: [email protected] or (419) 262-8280 

Music from Joseph McDade: https://josephmcdade.com

#raisedwithjesus #lutheran #sanctification #toledome #toledo #welstoledo #jesus #bible #podcast #dailyjesus #jesusdaily #rwjpodcast #jesusfortoledo

Comfort from God, comfort for others.  What do we learn from Paul's comfort and change of plans?  Listen today!

Show Notes

Contact the Podcast: [email protected] or www.raisedwithjesus.com/podcast 

Click here to find a nearby congregation or church home.  

yearbook.wels.net

2021 Bible Reading Schedule: https://bit.ly/rwj2021 

All rights reserved.

Produced 2021 by Pastor Hagen: [email protected] or (419) 262-8280 

Music from Joseph McDade: https://josephmcdade.com

#raisedwithjesus #lutheran #sanctification #toledome #toledo #welstoledo #jesus #bible #podcast #dailyjesus #jesusdaily #rwjpodcast #jesusfortoledo

Show Notes

Contact the Podcast: [email protected] or www.raisedwithjesus.com/podcast 

Click here to find a nearby congregation or church home.  

yearbook.wels.net

2021 Bible Reading Schedule: https://bit.ly/rwj2021 

All rights reserved.

Produced 2021 by Pastor Hagen: [email protected] or (419) 262-8280 

Music from Joseph McDade: https://josephmcdade.com

#raisedwithjesus #lutheran #sanctification #toledome #toledo #welstoledo #jesus #bible #podcast #dailyjesus #jesusdaily #rwjpodcast #jesusfortoledo

Sermon discussion guide PDF here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S6HPEebs5xqW5jOEvUrBVqybl5hzK68n/view?usp=sharing 

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Sermon Discussion Guide (for use at home this week)

 

Opening prayer: Thank you, Jesus, for grafting me into yourself.  Work through me, that I may bear fruit to the glory of your name; AMEN.  

About Me

Identify two hindrances to your will & ability to do good works.  What emotions and attitudes are connected to these hindrances?

Into the Bible – 1 John 3:18-24

Verse 18: Put this verse into your own words.  What is Johns saying?

Verses 19-20: What’s the relationship between our hearts (our emotions) and God’s truth?  Which is greater?

Verse 21-22: What additional proof of faith can a Christian often see?  

Verse 23: What are the two aspects of the command in this verse?  

Verse 24: Identify two comforting statements in this verse.  Why are they comforting?  

Application

5 “I am the Vine; you are the branches. The one who remains in me and I in him is the one who bears much fruit, because without me you can do nothing. 6 If anyone does not remain in me, he is thrown away like a branch and withers. Such branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. 7 If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.  John 15

In Sunday’s sermon, Pastor began by talking about the concept of free will.  What is free will?  What is it not?

In Sunday’s gospel reading from John 15, Jesus describes himself as the Vine.  What is the relationship of Vine & branches?  What is the result of remaining in the vine – and not remaining in the vine?  Identify two ways your connection to the vine can be strengthened.  

Look at the verse above.  Describe the relationship between remaining in Jesus and our prayer.  How might one branch be injured when another branch doesn’t bear fruit?  Name the result of not remaining in Christ, and think of 1-2 simple ways you can encourage a fellow branch to remain closer to Jesus.  

“… but regard it as holy, and gladly hear and learn it.” Although we are not bound by the external form of a Sabbath day, the Third Commandment still speaks to our regard for the Word of God.  The Sabbath was a day for rest from work and worship of the Lord.  What do you do to make sure that your worship participation remains reverent and set apart?  How can we do more to help each other regard the Word of God as holy?

“Witnesses of Resurrection Peace - Connected to the Vine.” What’s the relationship between our connection to the vine and our love, patience, and connection to each other?  Describe how this connection might be tested by external opinions, ideas – or by the false belief of free will.  

Jesus feeds his branches.  Write a prayer, asking Jesus to feed his branches today.  Include in your prayer the name or names of someone who has become disconnected from Jesus, and pray for them by name.  

Prayer: O God, you form the minds of your faithful people into a single will. Make us love what you command and desire what you promise, that among the many changes of this world, our hearts may ever yearn for the lasting joys of heaven; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever; AMEN.  

Show Notes

Contact the Podcast: [email protected] or www.raisedwithjesus.com/podcast 

Click here to find a nearby congregation or church home.  

yearbook.wels.net

2021 Bible Reading Schedule: https://bit.ly/rwj2021 

All rights reserved.

Produced 2021 by Pastor Hagen: [email protected] or (419) 262-8280 

Music from Joseph McDade: https://josephmcdade.com

#raisedwithjesus #lutheran #sanctification #toledome #toledo #welstoledo #jesus #bible #podcast #dailyjesus #jesusdaily #rwjpodcast #jesusfortoledo