Woodland Christian Church Sermons | Biblical Teaching

2 Chronicles 25:5-13 & Ezra 4:1-5

Approving and Disapproving of What Others Are Doing - Part II

Lesson 1: We must disapprove when we’re __________________ __________ (2 Chr 25:5-7; 2 Cor 6:14-18).

Lesson 2: Obedience doesn’t always ____________ in ________________ (2 Chr 25:10-13; Gen 39:7-20).

Lesson 3: Today’s __________ are ________ the Samaritan’s religion (2 Kin 17:24, 32-33, 41; John 4:20-24).

Lesson 4: We must disapprove of ______ __________ (Ezra 4:1-3).

Lesson 5: Not all who claim to ________ ______ actually do (Matt 7:21-23).

Family Worship Guide

Memory Verses: Psalm 96:9-10

Day 1: Read 2 Chr. 25:5-13 & 2 Cor.  6:14-17 and discuss: Why did God not want his people working with those from the northern kingdom of Israel? Prayerfully consider how you might be unequally yoked with those who are not believers. Consider what - if any - changes need to be made. As ambassadors of Christ, how can you be faithful to be “in” the world (for the sake of unbelievers) and also “not of the world”

Day 2: Read 2 Chr. 25:5-13 & 2 Cor.  6:14-17 and discuss: What other situations can you think of - from Scripture - where obedience did not lead to success, comfort or ease, or victory (especially as the world would have counted it)? Consider your own life and experience, or those of faithful Christians throughout history: recount those situations - what God did, what people did in response, etc. Consider Christ: what was his path? Was he “successful” in the world’s eyes? Why or why not? And, how should this frame our perspective about obedience and “success”?

Day 3: Read Ezra 4:1-5 & discuss: Who are the Samaritans - what is their ethnic background? What lessons does this account have for us, today? What must be true about someone else’s belief and practice to qualify them as a “wolf in sheep’s clothing” or a cult-member versus someone who is simply not a believer yet?

Pray for those who lead, feed, and care for the flock, and their families (Col. 4:3, 2 Thess. 3:1): Jim Donald and Tim Zumstein

Pray for these church members/families (1 Tim. 2:1, Eph. 6:18, Col. 1:9): Tim & Wendy Petta, James & Christina Post, Doug & Terese Raney, Talia Raney, John & Judy Ream

Pray for “kings” and those in authority (1 Tim. 2:2): Local: Woodland Police; State: Lt. Governor Cyrus Habib; Nation: President Donald Trump

Pray for the Gospel to Spread Among All Peoples (Matt. 9:37-38):

Those we directly support: Our WCC friends who are preparing to work overseas; reach out to them and ask how you can be praying and helping them as they prepare!! An Unreached People Group: Tuareg (Islam in Mali)

We concluded our study of Acts 2:37-41; this was week #13.

You can also access a blank PDF handout by clicking HERE.

Luke 9:49-50—Approving and Disapproving of What Others Are Doing - Part I

It is misguided:

Lesson 1: To think only ______________ ____________ can serve the Lord (Luke 9:49-50a; Rom 12:6-8).

Lesson 2: When we __________ __________________ the Lord’s work (Num 11:24-29; Phil 1:15-18).

Lesson 3: To think __________ ___________ and everyone else is wrong.

Lesson 4: When we don’t __________ for __________________ (1 Cor 12:4-6; Luke 7:33-34).

Lesson 5: To think ______________ ____________________ with Christ (Luke 9:50b).

Family Worship Guide

Memory Verses: Psalm 96:6-8

Day 1: Read Luke 9:49-50, Romans 12:6-8, & discuss: What was good about what the man in question was doing? Should the disciples have approved of what he was doing? Why or why not? Should people be in the practice of casting out demons today? Why or why not? What was particularly ironic about the disciples effort to stop the man?

Day 2: Read Numbers 11:24-29, Philippians 1:15-18, & discuss: What particular word was used in verse 49 that we should note? What did it reveal about the disciples attitude? Consider your own life. What was the most recent thing you said or did that reveals pride in your own life? When sin is revealed to us, what is the promise of the gospel, and what should our response to this promise be?

Day 3: Read 1 Corinthians 12:4-6, Luke 7:33-34, & discuss: What does it reveal about us when don’t celebrate what God is doing through the gospel? Consider your own life. Prayerfully ask for help remembering the last time you were wrong about something. Confess and admit that. What is promised to us when we humbly confess our sins? What does it mean to “preach the Gospel”? What facets are required for belief, and what is the required response to the gospel?

Pray for those who lead, feed, and care for the flock, and their families (Col. 4:3, 2 Thess. 3:1): Pastor Doug and Jesse Studt

Pray for these church members/families (1 Tim. 2:1, Eph. 6:18, Col. 1:9): Lane & Faith Newburn, Eldon & Christa Offutt, Don & Chris Oswald, Scott & Kovi Patterson, Betty Pender

Pray for “kings” and those in authority (1 Tim. 2:2): Local: Woodland City Council; State: Governor Jay Inslee ; Nation: Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler

Pray for the Gospel to Spread Among All Peoples (Matt. 9:37-38):

Those we directly support: Sarah Kane (Thailand)

An Unreached People Group: Moor (Islam in Mauritania)

Luke 9:49-50—Approving and Disapproving of What Others Are Doing - Part I

It is misguided:

Lesson 1: To think only ______________ ____________ can serve the Lord (Luke 9:49-50a; Rom 12:6-8).

Lesson 2: When we __________ __________________ the Lord’s work (Num 11:24-29; Phil 1:15-18).

Lesson 3: To think __________ ___________ and everyone else is wrong.

Lesson 4: When we don’t __________ for __________________ (1 Cor 12:4-6; Luke 7:33-34).

Lesson 5: To think ______________ ____________________ with Christ (Luke 9:50b).

Family Worship Guide

Memory Verses: Psalm 96:6-8

Day 1: Read Luke 9:49-50, Romans 12:6-8, & discuss: What was good about what the man in question was doing? Should the disciples have approved of what he was doing? Why or why not? Should people be in the practice of casting out demons today? Why or why not? What was particularly ironic about the disciples effort to stop the man?

Day 2: Read Numbers 11:24-29, Philippians 1:15-18, & discuss: What particular word was used in verse 49 that we should note? What did it reveal about the disciples attitude? Consider your own life. What was the most recent thing you said or did that reveals pride in your own life? When sin is revealed to us, what is the promise of the gospel, and what should our response to this promise be?

Day 3: Read 1 Corinthians 12:4-6, Luke 7:33-34, & discuss: What does it reveal about us when don’t celebrate what God is doing through the gospel? Consider your own life. Prayerfully ask for help remembering the last time you were wrong about something. Confess and admit that. What is promised to us when we humbly confess our sins? What does it mean to “preach the Gospel”? What facets are required for belief, and what is the required response to the gospel?

Pray for those who lead, feed, and care for the flock, and their families (Col. 4:3, 2 Thess. 3:1): Pastor Doug and Jesse Studt

Pray for these church members/families (1 Tim. 2:1, Eph. 6:18, Col. 1:9): Lane & Faith Newburn, Eldon & Christa Offutt, Don & Chris Oswald, Scott & Kovi Patterson, Betty Pender

Pray for “kings” and those in authority (1 Tim. 2:2): Local: Woodland City Council; State: Governor Jay Inslee ; Nation: Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler

Pray for the Gospel to Spread Among All Peoples (Matt. 9:37-38):

Those we directly support: Sarah Kane (Thailand)

An Unreached People Group: Moor (Islam in Mauritania)

We resumed our study of Acts 2:37-41; this was week #12.

You can also access a blank PDF handout by clicking HERE.

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