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Week #34 of our verse-by-verse study of Acts; this week we resumed our study of Acts 2:24-36, part 2: verses 24-36.

The blank notes handout for this passage are posted below for your convenience.

Week #33 of our verse-by-verse study of Acts; this week we resumed our study of Acts 2:24-36, part 2: verses 24-36.

The blank notes handout for this passage are posted below for your convenience.

Exiles, Beware of False Teachers! (Part Two)

2 Peter 2:10-22

Pastor Doug Connell

Distinguishing marks of a false teacher:

#1: consumed with _______________________.

#2: hate ________________________________.

#3: similar to ___________________________.

#4: total lack of ____________________________________________.

#5: __________________ upon the spiritually ________________.

#6: trained in _______________________.

#7: are empty and ______________________________________.

#8: are in bondage to their _______________________________.

In order: 1) to deepen the roots of my faith in God, 2) resist false teaching, and 3) examine myself, I must continually remember:

...all I need for knowing how to live a  ______________ that __________________ God, comes from His Word.

...the promises of God and  __________________________ them - over my natural way of  ___________________________ - so that I can glorify God in who He made me to be.

...God’s promises so that I will ___________________ the corrupting ________________________ of sin.

Luke 9:24—Lose Your Life

Lesson 1: God ________ ____________ differently than us (Isaiah 55:8-9; Micah 4:12; Job 11:5-8).

Lesson 2: __________________ present contradictory statements that are true (2 Cor 6:8-10, 12:10, 13:9; Jam 1:2; 1 Kin 1:5; Luke 1:50 cf. Jonah 3:4; Matt 23:11; Mark 9:35; 1 Cor 2:14, 16; Phil 2:5).

Lesson 3: Give up ________ ________ to receive eternal life (Luke 9:24; Rom 12:1; Phil 1:21)..

Lesson 4: Jesus wants a life “________” for _______ (Matt 6:1-6; Col 3:23-24).

Family Worship Guide

Memory Verses: Romans 3:23-24

Day 1: Read Luke 9:23-27 & discuss: Recall the way you viewed certain things about God/Jesus/the Bible, etc., when you were younger. What beliefs did you used to have? How did those beliefs develop and/or change? Which particular paradox(es) are the most difficult for you to consistently believe and live-out? Which one(s) is easier?

Day 2: Read Luke 9:23-27 & discuss: What does it mean to “lose your life”? … “to save your life”? Why do motivations matter in answering the two previous questions? How can you honestly and soberly examine your motivations?

Day 3: Read Luke 9:23-27 & discuss: List out the “religious activities” that make up your days and weeks. Prayerfully examine your motivations regarding each one. Which activities need to be abandoned altogether? Which ones need a “restart” so that the can be done for Jesus’ sake? Which activities need to be started?

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

Pray for these church members/families (1 Tim. 2:1, Eph. 6:18, Col. 1:9): Betty Pender, 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: Cowlitz Co. Board of Commissioners; State:State Rep. Liz Pike; Nation: President Donald Trump

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

Those we directly support: Sarah Kane (Thailand)

An Unreached People Group: Moghal (Islam, India)

Luke 9:24—Lose Your Life

Lesson 1: God ________ ____________ differently than us (Isaiah 55:8-9; Micah 4:12; Job 11:5-8).

Lesson 2: __________________ present contradictory statements that are true (2 Cor 6:8-10, 12:10, 13:9; Jam 1:2; 1 Kin 1:5; Luke 1:50 cf. Jonah 3:4; Matt 23:11; Mark 9:35; 1 Cor 2:14, 16; Phil 2:5).

Lesson 3: Give up ________ ________ to receive eternal life (Luke 9:24; Rom 12:1; Phil 1:21)..

Lesson 4: Jesus wants a life “________” for _______ (Matt 6:1-6; Col 3:23-24).

Family Worship Guide

Memory Verses: Romans 3:23-24

Day 1: Read Luke 9:23-27 & discuss: Recall the way you viewed certain things about God/Jesus/the Bible, etc., when you were younger. What beliefs did you used to have? How did those beliefs develop and/or change? Which particular paradox(es) are the most difficult for you to consistently believe and live-out? Which one(s) is easier?

Day 2: Read Luke 9:23-27 & discuss: What does it mean to “lose your life”? … “to save your life”? Why do motivations matter in answering the two previous questions? How can you honestly and soberly examine your motivations?

Day 3: Read Luke 9:23-27 & discuss: List out the “religious activities” that make up your days and weeks. Prayerfully examine your motivations regarding each one. Which activities need to be abandoned altogether? Which ones need a “restart” so that the can be done for Jesus’ sake? Which activities need to be started?

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

Pray for these church members/families (1 Tim. 2:1, Eph. 6:18, Col. 1:9): Betty Pender, 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: Cowlitz Co. Board of Commissioners; State:State Rep. Liz Pike; Nation: President Donald Trump

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

Those we directly support: Sarah Kane (Thailand)

An Unreached People Group: Moghal (Islam, India)

Week #32 of our verse-by-verse study of Acts; this week we started our study of Acts 2:24-36, part 2: verses 24-36 (Part 1 (the last 2 Sundays) covered vv. 22-23).

The blank notes handout for this passage are posted below for your convenience.

Luke 9:23b—“Discipleship—Part II: Following Him”

Disciples of Christ must:

Lesson 1: Know what it means to follow Him (Luke 9:23a; Matt 7:14).

Lesson 2: Deny themselves (Luke 9:23b; Rom 8:13; Gal 5:24).

(NOTE: Lessons 1 & 2 from previous sermon)

Lesson 3: __________ and ________ do (Luke 9:23c; Luke 9:1-2, 10:1-12; Matt 7:21; Luke 8:21; John 13:17; Jam 1:22).

Lesson 4: ________________ with His Suffering (Luke 9:23d; Phil 1:29; Mark 10:35-41; Heb 12:2).

Lesson 5: __________ ____________ to follow Christ (Luke 9:23e).

Lesson 6: __________ following ______ (Luke 9:23f; 1 Cor 3:4-5).

Family Worship Guide

Memory Verses: Galatians 2:20

Day 1: Read Luke 9:23-27 & discuss: What do the words “take up” remind us about discipleship? What are some evidences that you are “doing”, and not just “learning”? In which aspects of your following after Jesus do you most wish to grow?

Day 2: Read Luke 9:23-27 & discuss: In our day, what does the cross represent? In Christ’s day, what did the cross represent? Aside from physical suffering, what are some other types of suffering you have endured? What are some examples of suffering you experience because you are a Christian?

Day 3: Read Luke 9:23-27 & discuss: What were some of the motivations for those who followed Jesus? What is your motivation? In what ways are you tempted to follow others? How can you purposefully follow Christ before all men? How can you disciple your children to do the same? 

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

Pray for these church members/families (1 Tim. 2:1, Eph. 6:18, Col. 1:9): Jake & Kelli Motzkus, Will & Stacy Mouat, Lane & Faith Newburn, Don & Chris Oswald, Scott & Kovi Patterson

Pray for “kings” and those in authority (1 Tim. 2:2): Local: Cowlitz Co. Sheriff Mark S. Nelson; State:State Rep. Brian Blake; Nation: Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler

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

Those we directly support: Andy & Karina Smith (Uganda)

An Unreached People Group: Persian (Muslim, Iran)

Luke 9:23b—“Discipleship—Part II: Following Him”

Disciples of Christ must:

Lesson 1: Know what it means to follow Him (Luke 9:23a; Matt 7:14).

Lesson 2: Deny themselves (Luke 9:23b; Rom 8:13; Gal 5:24).

(NOTE: Lessons 1 & 2 from previous sermon)

Lesson 3: __________ and ________ do (Luke 9:23c; Luke 9:1-2, 10:1-12; Matt 7:21; Luke 8:21; John 13:17; Jam 1:22).

Lesson 4: ________________ with His Suffering (Luke 9:23d; Phil 1:29; Mark 10:35-41; Heb 12:2).

Lesson 5: __________ ____________ to follow Christ (Luke 9:23e).

Lesson 6: __________ following ______ (Luke 9:23f; 1 Cor 3:4-5).

Family Worship Guide

Memory Verses: Galatians 2:20

Day 1: Read Luke 9:23-27 & discuss: What do the words “take up” remind us about discipleship? What are some evidences that you are “doing”, and not just “learning”? In which aspects of your following after Jesus do you most wish to grow?

Day 2: Read Luke 9:23-27 & discuss: In our day, what does the cross represent? In Christ’s day, what did the cross represent? Aside from physical suffering, what are some other types of suffering you have endured? What are some examples of suffering you experience because you are a Christian?

Day 3: Read Luke 9:23-27 & discuss: What were some of the motivations for those who followed Jesus? What is your motivation? In what ways are you tempted to follow others? How can you purposefully follow Christ before all men? How can you disciple your children to do the same? 

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

Pray for these church members/families (1 Tim. 2:1, Eph. 6:18, Col. 1:9): Jake & Kelli Motzkus, Will & Stacy Mouat, Lane & Faith Newburn, Don & Chris Oswald, Scott & Kovi Patterson

Pray for “kings” and those in authority (1 Tim. 2:2): Local: Cowlitz Co. Sheriff Mark S. Nelson; State:State Rep. Brian Blake; Nation: Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler

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

Those we directly support: Andy & Karina Smith (Uganda)

An Unreached People Group: Persian (Muslim, Iran)