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This document provides discussion questions for a Life Group study on 1 Peter 2:4-8. The passage discusses believers being living stones in God's spiritual house, with Jesus as the cornerstone. It explores what it means to mature as believers and function as priests of God. Members are asked how they see themselves rejected by men but chosen by God. The study guide encourages applying the lessons by challenging one another to evangelism and making the ideals of the passage practical.
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1) Christians are called to come to Jesus as the cornerstone and be built up together as living stones in a spiritual house.
2) To become Christ-like means relating to one another in love, as God is a community of love between the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Christians are transformed within the church community.
3) God establishes order in the church through leaders, and every Christian has gifts to serve the body of Christ through utilizing their talents and finding their place within the church.
Crossing template
The document discusses Jesus' attitude of humility and service. It notes that Jesus, though fully God, took on human form and the role of a servant to save humanity. It encourages readers to emulate Jesus' selfless attitude by getting involved in missions despite any inconvenience, seeing it as an investment with eternal returns, as Jesus got involved and endured the cross for believers.
Crossing template
The document discusses Jesus' attitude of humility and service. It notes that Jesus, though fully God, took on human form and the role of a servant to save humanity. It encourages readers to emulate Jesus' selfless attitude by getting involved in missions despite any inconvenience, seeing it as an investment with eternal returns, as Jesus got involved and endured the cross for believers.
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Religion
The document discusses the nature of true religion according to God. It states that pure and genuine religion, in God's eyes, means caring for orphans and widows in their time of need. For those with families of their own, it means first providing for their own household before God. The passage emphasizes helping the less fortunate as the central practice of genuine faith.
Lead us
This document contains a series of slides discussing temptation and how to resist it. It references a Bible verse about leading people not into temptation but delivering them from evil. The slides discuss how God placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden and they disobeyed by eating the forbidden fruit after the serpent tempted Eve. Later slides provide advice on how to resist temptation by trusting God, relying on the Holy Spirit and Scripture, planning ahead, avoiding temptation, running from it, resisting it, denying it, and crucifying sinful desires. The overall message is that people will face temptations but God provides a way to withstand them.
S ing
This passage encourages Christians to fill their lives with singing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. It instructs believers to sing from their hearts to God, always giving thanks to Him through Jesus Christ. Another passage cited finds joy in taking refuge under God's protection and holding fast to Him for support.
Thanksgiving into Thanksliving
The document contains several Bible verses that discuss living without complaining as Christians, giving thanks to God, rejoicing and praying continually as God's will, and how grace increases where sin increases according to Romans 5:20.
09 message, motivation, ministry
The document summarizes the key messages, motivations, and ministries discussed in 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 based on a class taught by David Clayton. The message is about the love of Christ, life for Christ, the new creation in Christ, and forgiveness and righteousness from Christ. The motivation comes from persuading others out of fear of the Lord and being compelled and convinced by Christ's love. The ministry involves having a new worldview, receiving the gift of reconciliation as a committed message, and acting as Christ's ambassadors.
08 potj-full of guilt
1) The teachers of the law and Pharisees try to trap Jesus by bringing a woman caught in adultery and asking his judgment, according to Mosaic law of stoning her.
2) Jesus responds by writing in the dirt and challenging anyone without sin to stone her first. Convicted, they leave one by one.
3) When Jesus asks if any condemn her, she says no. He then says he does not condemn her either, but urges her to "Go and leave your life of sin."
07 how to stay encouraged
1. The document summarizes a class on staying encouraged based on 2 Corinthians 4:1-18 taught by David Clayton.
2. The key theme is to not lose heart. Ten ways to stay encouraged are discussed: renouncing shame, relying on God's power, reminding ourselves of our identity, relishing what we have, releasing the power of belief, and renewal by the Holy Spirit.
3. Students are instructed to get a study guide from the back or fill one out online at the church's website.
06 the heart letter
David Clayton taught a class on 2 Corinthians 3:1-11. The document provides an outline of the key points from the passage, including that Paul commends the Corinthians for being a letter from Christ written on their hearts by the Spirit of God. It notes they have confidence through Christ from God, not themselves. The passage also discusses the contrast between the old covenant of condemnation and the new covenant of the Spirit, which brings righteousness and has a glory that surpasses the old. The document instructs the class to get a study guide from the back or fill one out online.
06 the heart letter
David Clayton taught a class on 2 Corinthians 3:1-11. The document provides an outline of the key points from the passage, including that Paul commends the Corinthians as a letter from Christ written on their hearts by the Spirit of God. It notes Christians have confidence through Christ from God, not themselves. The passage contrasts the old covenant of condemnation and death through Moses with the new covenant of the Spirit that gives life and righteousness. The document instructs students to get a study guide from the back or fill one out online.
05 the win in christ
1) The document is a class summary on 2 Corinthians 2:12-17 taught by David Clayton. It discusses how Paul faced defeating circumstances but found victory through surrendering control to God.
2) It describes how Christians spread the aroma of Christ everywhere, which is pleasing to God and brings life to those being saved but the aroma of death to those who are perishing.
3) The teacher outlines the four-fold ministry of having the full gospel witnessed by God as those commissioned by God.
08 what we know
This document summarizes a Bible study on 2 Corinthians 4:16-5:11 led by David Clayton. The study focused on how what Christians know through faith brings confidence. It discusses how Christians fix their eyes on eternal, unseen spiritual realities rather than temporary earthly things. It also addresses how Christians long for their heavenly dwelling and are confident because the Holy Spirit is a deposit guaranteeing eternal life. The study aims to encourage Christians by emphasizing that what is known through faith provides confidence as they live for God.
07 potj-blinded to the work of God
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
06 potj-losing faith-pptx
The crowd that had eaten the loaves the previous day searched for Jesus when they realized he was gone. When they found him, Jesus rebuked them for following him because of the food instead of the signs. He declared that he was the bread of life that came down from heaven, which caused many disciples to lose faith and leave him. Peter affirmed their continued faith in Jesus as the holy one of God who alone has the words of eternal life.
Armor wear
This document provides an introduction and the first chapter of a book about spiritual warfare based on Ephesians 6:10-18. The introduction discusses how many modern people do not believe in the reality of evil or Satan despite acknowledging bad things exist. It argues one cannot choose to believe the universe is benevolent if evil truly exists. The chapter discusses how Christians can stand firm against Satan despite struggles, as the armor of God provides power and protection. It describes Satan as having a hierarchical structure and using organized strategies and schemes to defeat Christians and God's plans. The chapter encourages readers not to be ignorant of Satan's schemes and to use God's armor to withstand spiritual battles.
05- The Win in Christ
This document summarizes a teaching on 2 Corinthians 2:12-17. It discusses how Paul faced defeating circumstances like nearly dying, missing friends, and resistance from Corinthians, but found victory through surrendering control to God. Believers spread the aroma of Christ everywhere, which draws some and repels others. The teaching emphasizes having a full-gospel ministry in, through, witnessed by, and commissioned by Christ.
05 the win in christ
This document summarizes a teaching on 2 Corinthians 2:12-17. It discusses how Paul faced defeating circumstances like nearly dying, missing friends, and resistance from Corinthians, but found victory through surrendering control to God. Believers spread the aroma of Christ everywhere, which draws some and repels others. The teaching emphasizes having a full-gospel ministry in Christ, witnessed by God, as those commissioned by God.
04 difficulty of forgiveness
This document summarizes a teaching on the difficult ministry of forgiveness based on 2 Corinthians 2:05-2:11. It discusses how forgiveness is difficult because it involves pain, requires going above and beyond, moving on, and reaffirming love. However, we are called to forgive because it is an act of obedience, tests our faith, is for Christ's sake, and for our own sake, and helps defeat Satan's schemes. The teaching provides background on Paul's ministry and examples of forgiveness. It concludes with questions to apply the lesson.
03 power of the right example
David Clayton teaches a class on 2 Corinthians 1:12-2:04. The class focuses on what Paul boasts about, including having a clear conscience, relying on God's works, writing plainly, wanting to be fully understood, handling accusations against him, having a consistent strategy, preaching a consistent message in Christ, and exercising careful judgment. The lesson encourages applying these lessons by reflecting on how others see you, being plainly spoken with love, being careful not to appear fickle in plans, believing in God's promises, and having courage when facing criticism from multiple sides.
02 making sense of suffering
The document summarizes a teaching on 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 about making sense of suffering. It covers that the main theme is suffering and how God provides comfort. It discusses how suffering is a universal human experience, but the focus should be on God who comforts and acts to save, deliver, and be reliable. It also outlines how Christians should respond to suffering through praise, comforting others, hope, sharing their story, prayer, thankfulness and more.
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Decisions
- 1. LIFE GROUP STUDY GUIDE November 21,2010 1 Peter 2:4-8 DIG: Read 1 Peter 2:4-5 What does it mean to be living Stones in a spiritual house? Peter speaks of being rejected by men but chosen by God. How do you see that truth still occurring today? What does the verb “being built” suggest about our maturing? How are you experiencing “being built up” today? Do you see yourself as a priest of God? What do you think the functions of a Christian priesthood? How does it work in your Life Group? Read 1 Peter 2:6 What is the purpose of the cornerstone? How does Jesus function as the cornerstone for you? How does trusting in Jesus mean we will never be put to shame? Read 1 Peter 2:7-8 Peter quotes Isaiah in describing Jesus as the precious and chosen cornerstone. Think of a parable Jesus gave that described the value of the kingdom of heaven. Is there anyone in this Life Group that at one time rejected Christ? What were some of your reasons for rejections? What changed and opened your heart to receive Jesus? APPLY It is obvious from the New Testament that Jesus wants to build his Church. How can this Life Group challenge each other to be more evangelistic? Verses 2:4-‐8 are intimidating scriptures that seem almost too ideal to ever attain. Tonight in this Life Group, share some practical ways to make these verses real and practical.