Woodland Christian Church Sermons | Biblical Teaching

Week #31 of our verse-by-verse study of Acts; this week we resume our study of Acts 2:22-36, part 1: verses 22-23.

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

Luke 9:23a - Discipleship—Part I: Denying Yourself

Lesson 1: Disciples of Christ ________ ________ what it means to follow Him (John 6:66 cf. Luke 9:23a; Matt 7:14).

Lesson 2: Denying yourself:

(Part I) Does not mean extreme ____________________ (Luke 7:33-34; Col 2:20-23; 2 Tim 3:5).

(Part II) Does mean denying ______ __________ (Rom 8:13; Gal 5:24).

Family Worship Guide

Memory Verses: 2 Corinthians 4:17-18

Day 1: Read Luke 9:23-27 & discuss: What was it like being one of Jesus’ disciples? What costs were associated with following him? What benefits did they receive? Why must those who would be Jesus’ followers know what it means to “follow him”? Also, what’s the downside of not fully appreciating what it means to “follow him”?

Day 2: Read Luke 9:23-27 & discuss: Along with sharing the good news about Jesus what else must we be ready to explain? How do we explain what it means to be a disciple? What are some possible responses from the one who starts following Jesus but encounters hardships that they were not prepared for? Is every person who has an ungodly response to trials a false convert? Why? Why not?

Day 3: Read Luke 9:23-27 & discuss: What does denying yourself mean? What does it not mean? What are some biblically appropriate ways to deny yourself? Which one or two do you most desire to grow in? Who will you share this desire with, asking them to pray for you and check in on you?

Pray for those who lead, feed, and care for the flock, and their families (Col. 4:3, 2 Thess. 3:1): Gary Sprague and Steve Moeller

Pray for these church members/families (1 Tim. 2:1, Eph. 6:18, Col. 1:9): Eden McCamish, Alberto & Angela Merlan, Steve & Terri Moeller, Ethan Miller, Dick & Tricia Moss

Pray for “kings” and those in authority (1 Tim. 2:2): Local: Clark County Fire & Rescue; State:State Rep. Richard Debolt; Nation: Senator Maria Cantwell

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

Those we directly support: James & Christina Post (Wycliffe)

An Unreached People Group: Nisu Xinping (Ethnic

Religions,China)

Week #30 of our verse-by-verse study of Acts; this week we finished our study of Acts 2:14-21, and also started our study of Acts 2:22-36.

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

Luke 9:23a - Discipleship—Part I: Denying Yourself

Lesson 1: Disciples of Christ ________ ________ what it means to follow Him (John 6:66 cf. Luke 9:23a; Matt 7:14).

Lesson 2: Denying yourself:

(Part I) Does not mean extreme ____________________ (Luke 7:33-34; Col 2:20-23; 2 Tim 3:5).

(Part II) Does mean denying ______ __________ (Rom 8:13; Gal 5:24).

Family Worship Guide

Memory Verses: 2 Corinthians 4:17-18

Day 1: Read Luke 9:23-27 & discuss: What was it like being one of Jesus’ disciples? What costs were associated with following him? What benefits did they receive? Why must those who would be Jesus’ followers know what it means to “follow him”? Also, what’s the downside of not fully appreciating what it means to “follow him”?

Day 2: Read Luke 9:23-27 & discuss: Along with sharing the good news about Jesus what else must we be ready to explain? How do we explain what it means to be a disciple? What are some possible responses from the one who starts following Jesus but encounters hardships that they were not prepared for? Is every person who has an ungodly response to trials a false convert? Why? Why not?

Day 3: Read Luke 9:23-27 & discuss: What does denying yourself mean? What does it not mean? What are some biblically appropriate ways to deny yourself? Which one or two do you most desire to grow in? Who will you share this desire with, asking them to pray for you and check in on you?

Pray for those who lead, feed, and care for the flock, and their families (Col. 4:3, 2 Thess. 3:1): Gary Sprague and Steve Moeller

Pray for these church members/families (1 Tim. 2:1, Eph. 6:18, Col. 1:9): Eden McCamish, Alberto & Angela Merlan, Steve & Terri Moeller, Ethan Miller, Dick & Tricia Moss

Pray for “kings” and those in authority (1 Tim. 2:2): Local: Clark County Fire & Rescue; State:State Rep. Richard Debolt; Nation: Senator Maria Cantwell

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

Those we directly support: James & Christina Post (Wycliffe)

An Unreached People Group: Nisu Xinping (Ethnic

Religions,China)

Luke 9:21-22—The Suffering Messiah

Lesson 1: Outline for Jesus’ earthly ministry:

(Part I) Year one was the “Year of _________________” (John 1:46; Luke 4:22)

(Part II) Year two was the “Year of ____________________” (Luke 9:7-9).

(Part III) Year three was the “Year of ____________________” (John 6:51-68; Luke 9:18-20).

Lesson 2: The Jews ____________ ____________ a Suffering Messiah (Luke 9:21-22, 43-45, 18:32-34, 24:44-46; Matt 12:40, 16:21-22).

Lesson 3: You can’t preach Christ without preaching ______ __________________ (Luke 9:22; John 6:15; Acts 2:23, 4:27-28; Isa 53:10).

Family Worship Guide

Memory Verses: 1 Peter 2:24

Day 1: Read Luke 9:18-22 & discuss: How would you summarize Jesus’ first year of public ministry? What were some of the highlights? What about his second year of public ministry? Highlights?

Day 2: Read Luke 9:18-22 & discuss: How would you summarize Jesus’ third and final year of public ministry? Highlights? Why did Jesus command the disciples not to tell anyone He was the Messiah?

Day 3: Read Luke 9:18-22 & discuss: At the time of Jesus, what kind of Messiah did the Jews expect? What sign was used to help the Apostles understand that Jesus really was the Messiah? If the Messiah must suffer, how should that impact your thoughts regarding your own suffering?

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): Matthew & Jessica Lindeken, Mitch & Judy Lindeken, Rachel Lindeken, Michael Lindeken, Steve & Tammy Martel

Pray for “kings” and those in authority (1 Tim. 2:2): Local: Woodland Police ; State:State Rep. Ed Orcutt; Nation: Senator Patty Murray

Pray for the Gospel to Spread Among All Peoples (Matt. 9:37-38): Those we directly support: India Evangelical Mission (IEM)

An Unreached People Group: Nung (Ethnic Religions, Vietnam)

Luke 9:21-22—The Suffering Messiah

Lesson 1: Outline for Jesus’ earthly ministry:

(Part I) Year one was the “Year of _________________” (John 1:46; Luke 4:22)

(Part II) Year two was the “Year of ____________________” (Luke 9:7-9).

(Part III) Year three was the “Year of ____________________” (John 6:51-68; Luke 9:18-20).

Lesson 2: The Jews ____________ ____________ a Suffering Messiah (Luke 9:21-22, 43-45, 18:32-34, 24:44-46; Matt 12:40, 16:21-22).

Lesson 3: You can’t preach Christ without preaching ______ __________________ (Luke 9:22; John 6:15; Acts 2:23, 4:27-28; Isa 53:10).

Family Worship Guide

Memory Verses: 1 Peter 2:24

Day 1: Read Luke 9:18-22 & discuss: How would you summarize Jesus’ first year of public ministry? What were some of the highlights? What about his second year of public ministry? Highlights?

Day 2: Read Luke 9:18-22 & discuss: How would you summarize Jesus’ third and final year of public ministry? Highlights? Why did Jesus command the disciples not to tell anyone He was the Messiah?

Day 3: Read Luke 9:18-22 & discuss: At the time of Jesus, what kind of Messiah did the Jews expect? What sign was used to help the Apostles understand that Jesus really was the Messiah? If the Messiah must suffer, how should that impact your thoughts regarding your own suffering?

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): Matthew & Jessica Lindeken, Mitch & Judy Lindeken, Rachel Lindeken, Michael Lindeken, Steve & Tammy Martel

Pray for “kings” and those in authority (1 Tim. 2:2): Local: Woodland Police ; State:State Rep. Ed Orcutt; Nation: Senator Patty Murray

Pray for the Gospel to Spread Among All Peoples (Matt. 9:37-38): Those we directly support: India Evangelical Mission (IEM)

An Unreached People Group: Nung (Ethnic Religions, Vietnam)

Week #30 of our verse-by-verse study of Acts; this week we resumed our study of Acts 2:14-21, after Pastor Doug was on vacation over the course of the past three Sundays.

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

Romans 8:12-15—The Spirit of Adoption

Lesson 1: Like human adoption, spiritual adoption:

(Part I) Is ______ _________ (Eph 1:4-5; Rom 8:29; 1 Cor 1:27-29; John 15:16; 2 Thess 2:13)

(Part II) _________ a new _________ (John 8:39-44; 1 John 3:10; Eph 2:1-3; Rom 8:14; Col 1:13; Gal 4:5)

Lesson 2: God’s Leadership:

(Part I) ____________ ____________ (Rom 8:13; 1 Pet 1:14-16; 1 Cor 6:11; Gal 5:16-17)

(Part II) ____________ _______________ (Heb 12:6-11; Job 5:17)

(Part III) ________ _______________ (Rom 8:13-16; 1 Thess 1:4-6; Ezek 36:26-27; Eph 1:13-14)

Family Worship Guide

Memory Verses: Isaiah 53:6

Day 1: Read Romans 8:12-15 & discuss: In what ways are we “debtors” to the Lord? Why are we no longer debtors to our flesh?

Day 2: Read Romans 8:12-15 & discuss: Why does Paul use the word “adoption” to describe our relationship to God?

Day 3: Read Romans 8:12-15 & discuss: According to these verses, how do we know that we are God’s children?

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): Andy & Wendy MacFarlane, Don & Sharee MacKay, DJ & Molly Malinowski, Peggy Mars, John & Dyan McCamish

Pray for “kings” and those in authority (1 Tim. 2:2): Local: Woodland City Council; State:State Rep. Jim Walsh; Nation: Vice President Mike Pence

Pray for the Gospel to Spread Among All Peoples (Matt. 9:37-38): Those we directly support: Rick Terrazas (Rock of Ages)

An Unreached People Group: Java Pesisir Kulon (Muslim,

Indonesia)

Romans 8:12-15—The Spirit of Adoption

Lesson 1: Like human adoption, spiritual adoption:

(Part I) Is ______ _________ (Eph 1:4-5; Rom 8:29; 1 Cor 1:27-29; John 15:16; 2 Thess 2:13)

(Part II) _________ a new _________ (John 8:39-44; 1 John 3:10; Eph 2:1-3; Rom 8:14; Col 1:13; Gal 4:5)

Lesson 2: God’s Leadership:

(Part I) ____________ ____________ (Rom 8:13; 1 Pet 1:14-16; 1 Cor 6:11; Gal 5:16-17)

(Part II) ____________ _______________ (Heb 12:6-11; Job 5:17)

(Part III) ________ _______________ (Rom 8:13-16; 1 Thess 1:4-6; Ezek 36:26-27; Eph 1:13-14)

Family Worship Guide

Memory Verses: Isaiah 53:6

Day 1: Read Romans 8:12-15 & discuss: In what ways are we “debtors” to the Lord? Why are we no longer debtors to our flesh?

Day 2: Read Romans 8:12-15 & discuss: Why does Paul use the word “adoption” to describe our relationship to God?

Day 3: Read Romans 8:12-15 & discuss: According to these verses, how do we know that we are God’s children?

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): Andy & Wendy MacFarlane, Don & Sharee MacKay, DJ & Molly Malinowski, Peggy Mars, John & Dyan McCamish

Pray for “kings” and those in authority (1 Tim. 2:2): Local: Woodland City Council; State:State Rep. Jim Walsh; Nation: Vice President Mike Pence

Pray for the Gospel to Spread Among All Peoples (Matt. 9:37-38): Those we directly support: Rick Terrazas (Rock of Ages)

An Unreached People Group: Java Pesisir Kulon (Muslim,

Indonesia)