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“From Private to Public” by Dr. Ed Scheuerman

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Jesus:  Life Reimagined  Sermon Series
“From Private to Public” by Dr. Ed Scheuerman
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 March 24, 2019
Questions:  Contact Pastor Ric, 

Below are some discussion questions relating to a recent sermon. These are provided so that your Life Group can discuss what was shared. Previous Weeks’ Discussion Guides and Sermon Notes are available through the Sermons under the Resources menu. Click on the sermon series and then the sermon you are interested in.  You will see a paper icon under the sermon title. Click the icon to open the sermon notes. To listen to the sermon, click on the speaker icon. 

Texts: Luke 12:1-12, 4-7; Revelation 20:11-15; John 16:13-15

1. List some reasons Christians don’t share their faith.
   
   
2. Read Phil. 1:19-21. What role does shame play in our salvation and whether or not we share our faith?
   
   
3. How does Matthew 6:33-34 instruct in our priorities and fears?
   
   
4. I John 4:7-21 is an expansion of John 3:16. How does verse 19 connect our actions to our Gospel presentations?
   
   
5. In I Peter 3:15, what is our FIRST priority, even before giving an account for our hope? And what are the two characteristics of HOW we are to share our faith?
   
6. Read John 16:13-15. Discuss the Holy Spirit’s role in sharing our faith as opposed to what our role is.
   
   
7. Take some time to ask God for one or more names of people in your Oikos who He would like you to trust Him for an opportunity and courage to share the hope that is within you.

"Pray for my Enemies?" by Dr. Ed Scheuerman

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Prayer:  Knowing and Experiencing God Sermon Series
“Pray for my Enemies?”  Dr. Ed Scheuerman
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November 18, 2018
Questions:  Contact Pastor Ric,  

Below are some discussion questions relating to a recent sermon. These are provided so that your Life Group can discuss what was shared. Previous Weeks’ Discussion Guides and Sermon Notes are available through the Sermons under the Resources menu. Click on the sermon series and then the sermon you are interested in.  You will see a paper icon under the sermon title. Click the icon to open the sermon notes. To listen to the sermon, click on the speaker icon. 

Texts:  Matthew 5:43-48;  Romans 5:6-8;  Colossians 3:12-14; Ephesians 4:31,32;  Romans 12:9-21;  Ephesians 5:18

1. Are you able to identify your enemies? What makes them your enemies?
   
   
2. Romans 12:9-21. What would it look like to bless your enemies?
   
   
3. R. T. Kendall, in his book Total Forgiveness, talks about three types of forgiveness (see below). Are you able to assess where you are with these in mind? What would it take to move to “Full (total) forgiveness?”

• “Detached forgiveness—there is a reduction in negative feelings toward the offender, but no reconciliation takes place.
  
  
• Limited forgiveness—there is a reduction in negative feelings toward the offender, and the relationship is partially restored, though there is a decrease in the emotional intensity of the relationship.
  
  
• Full (total) forgiveness—there is a total cessation of negative feelings toward the offender, and the relationship is fully restored.” (10)

4. Why are we so tempted to talk to others, rather than to God?
   
   
5. How does God get glory by our praying for our enemies?
   
   
6. How are we blessed when we pray for our enemies?
   
   
7. Read Ephesians 5:18. What would keep us from praying for our enemies?