Speaker: Pastor Ron Case

“Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.’”

– John 14:6 (ESV)

“I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.”
– John 14:18 (ESV)

“Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.”
– Ephesians 3:20-21 (NKJV)

Digest

1) Prayerfully reflect on these verses.
2) What are some truths that God is showing me through the verses?
3) What does the “Weapons of our warfare” refer to in verses 4 & 5?
4) Is there such a thing as proper boasting? (verse 17)

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end…”
– Isaiah 9:6-7a (ESV)

Digest

1) Prayerfully reflect on these verses.
2) What are some truths that God is showing me through the verses?
3) Do I give more out of reluctance or eagerness? (verses 5 & 7)
4) What benefit does a Christian receive when they give to other Christians? (verse 14)

“For although they knew God, they did not honor him as God or give thanks to him, but they became futile in their thinking, and their foolish hearts were darkened.”
– Romans 1:21 (ESV)

“…be thankful.”
– Colossians 3:15 (ESV)

Digest
1) Prayerfully reflect on these verses.
2) What are some truths that God is showing me through the verses?
3) Was it reckless for the Macedonians to give more than they could afford?
4) Is Paul being crass or manipulative when he says, “I am testing how genuine your love is by comparing it with the eagerness of the other churches.” in verse 8? What do you think of this tactic? How would you react if someone in the church said that to you?
5) What is the difference between giving according to what you have and giving according to what you don’t have? (verse 12)

Manifest
1) Apply what you have learned to current life situations.
2) If you come to the Wednesday gathering, enjoy the group quest as we consider the verses together and, if God permits, be a part of the discussion.

“Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.”
– Matthew 24:35 (ESV)