2010 1 17 studyguide
Matthew 13:33
Luke 12:1
1 Corinthians 5:1-8
Impact Group Study Guide #1 for Jan 17, 2010
Opening Up 1.
If you needed something to correct your eyesight, would you prefer contacts or glasses? Why?
2.
What is one present you received as a kid that you still remember today?
Digging In 3.
Quick Review: What insight, principle, or observation from this Sunday’s message did you find to be most helpful, eye opening, or troubling? Explain.
4.
Read Mark 8:1-16 out loud. As you focus in on verses 14-16, what observations can you make about the disciples? What are some ways we are like them?
6.
What are some of the negative influences of our culture?
7.
How might passages like Hebrews 12:1-3 and Romans 12:1-2 help us resist the negative influences (pull) of our culture? Are there any other scripture passages that have been of help to you?
Digging Deeper (Additional ways to reflect on this week’s study) 8.
5.
Yeast (leaven) is used to signify something in both the Old and New Testaments. Study these passages to see how it is used in various contexts. Exodus 12:15-20
Leviticus 23:17
In Mark 8:15 Jesus refers to “the yeast of the Pharisees and that of Herod.” What does the yeast of the Pharisees represent? Is the yeast of Herod the same or does it represent something different?
Living Out My next step today is to: A Ask “Jesus, reveal the pull of the culture in my life.”
9.
B
Sign up for Freed up Financial Living
C
Pick up an Adopt a Legislator packet
D
Participate in the Baby Bottle Boomerang
Pastor Bob Westfall
Focal Point #3
January 17, 2010
The Pull of Culture Mark 8:14-16 Jesus attempts to warn the disciples about the ____________ of their culture. (Mark 8:14-16) Jesus warns the disciples about the _____________________ influence of their culture. (Mark 8:14-15)
How can those in your Impact Group help you resist the pull of our culture? The disciples’ focal point was ___________ , not Jesus. (Mark 8:16)
How can you help those in your group?
_________________ of the negative influence of your culture. Finances Debt is expected and unavoidable Things bring happiness A little more money will solve all my problems
Looking Up Suggested idea for your group prayer time: Prayer is not just a way to end your Bible study. Sharing prayer requests is not meant to be a time of telling others in your group what is happening in your life. Instead, prayer is an act of dependence on God. It is a time to take our eyes off ourselves and enter into the throne room of Heaven and rest in the presence of Almighty God. Instead of taking time in the group to share and talk about each need, have each person go to God in prayer and express his or her request. Others in the group can then offer short prayers on behalf of that person. Doing this will keep the focus on Christ and on the fact that He is our intercessor. It will also help you spend more time actually praying than just talking about your prayer needs.
Marriage You deserve to be happy It doesn’t matter who you marry as long as you love each other Value of human life Human beings evolved from animal life The value of a human life is dependent upon his/her contribution to society Resist the pull of culture by … _____________________ your mind Remembering and ______________________
Luke 12:1
1 Corinthians 5:1-8
Impact Group Study Guide #1 for Jan 17, 2010
Opening Up 1.
If you needed something to correct your eyesight, would you prefer contacts or glasses? Why?
2.
What is one present you received as a kid that you still remember today?
Digging In 3.
Quick Review: What insight, principle, or observation from this Sunday’s message did you find to be most helpful, eye opening, or troubling? Explain.
4.
Read Mark 8:1-16 out loud. As you focus in on verses 14-16, what observations can you make about the disciples? What are some ways we are like them?
6.
What are some of the negative influences of our culture?
7.
How might passages like Hebrews 12:1-3 and Romans 12:1-2 help us resist the negative influences (pull) of our culture? Are there any other scripture passages that have been of help to you?
Digging Deeper (Additional ways to reflect on this week’s study) 8.
5.
Yeast (leaven) is used to signify something in both the Old and New Testaments. Study these passages to see how it is used in various contexts. Exodus 12:15-20
Leviticus 23:17
In Mark 8:15 Jesus refers to “the yeast of the Pharisees and that of Herod.” What does the yeast of the Pharisees represent? Is the yeast of Herod the same or does it represent something different?
Living Out My next step today is to: A Ask “Jesus, reveal the pull of the culture in my life.”
9.
B
Sign up for Freed up Financial Living
C
Pick up an Adopt a Legislator packet
D
Participate in the Baby Bottle Boomerang
Pastor Bob Westfall
Focal Point #3
January 17, 2010
The Pull of Culture Mark 8:14-16 Jesus attempts to warn the disciples about the ____________ of their culture. (Mark 8:14-16) Jesus warns the disciples about the _____________________ influence of their culture. (Mark 8:14-15)
How can those in your Impact Group help you resist the pull of our culture? The disciples’ focal point was ___________ , not Jesus. (Mark 8:16)
How can you help those in your group?
_________________ of the negative influence of your culture. Finances Debt is expected and unavoidable Things bring happiness A little more money will solve all my problems
Looking Up Suggested idea for your group prayer time: Prayer is not just a way to end your Bible study. Sharing prayer requests is not meant to be a time of telling others in your group what is happening in your life. Instead, prayer is an act of dependence on God. It is a time to take our eyes off ourselves and enter into the throne room of Heaven and rest in the presence of Almighty God. Instead of taking time in the group to share and talk about each need, have each person go to God in prayer and express his or her request. Others in the group can then offer short prayers on behalf of that person. Doing this will keep the focus on Christ and on the fact that He is our intercessor. It will also help you spend more time actually praying than just talking about your prayer needs.
Marriage You deserve to be happy It doesn’t matter who you marry as long as you love each other Value of human life Human beings evolved from animal life The value of a human life is dependent upon his/her contribution to society Resist the pull of culture by … _____________________ your mind Remembering and ______________________
