WEEKLY LESSON
WEEKLY LESSON
THEME: SCANDAL
WEEK OF: 3/14/16
MEMORY VERSE: “When you were slaves to sin, you were free from the obligation to do right. And what was the result? You are now ashamed of the things you used to do, things that end in eternal doom.” Romans 6:20-21 (NLT) ***Remember to listen to this week’s sermon, review the Sermon Notes Sheet and complete the discussion questions before attending your Connection Group. INTRODUCTION: To rise from the scandal of the cross, Jesus didn’t need to use the world's techniques of lies and denial, preemptive strikes and counterterrorism, or Olivia Pope's "gladiators in a suit" to fix his public image. All Jesus needed was resurrection power. Jesus said to his disciples, “Listen, we’re going up to Jerusalem, where all the predictions of the prophets concerning the Son of Man will come true. He will be handed over to the Romans, and he will be mocked, treated shamefully, and spit upon. They will flog him with a whip and kill him, but on the third day he will rise again.” In this week's sermon and Connexion Group lesson we will begin exploring the power of resurrection that resides in every believer and empowers us to rise from the challenges we face in life. OPENING DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What was most helpful or enjoyable about the Soul Detox series? Which message was most the impactful and why? The Restless Soul The Heavy Soul The Tortured Soul The Seduced Soul www.theconnexionpoint.com ©2016 All Rights Reserved
GROUP LESSON DISCUSSION 1. What was most helpful, encouraging, or challenging from this week’s sermon? 2.
What’s your favorite television program and why?
Do you watch television for entertainment, understanding of the world, or inspiration?
3.
Read Luke 18:31-34. What’s your typical response to pending trouble?
Why should believers always see resurrection as part of their future?
4.
Read 1 John 1:8-10, 1 John 2:1-2, and Romans 6:6-7. These verses not only reassure us of God’s forgiveness but reminds us to accept ownership of our sins and our power over our sins. Do you tend to accept your sinfulness or blame circumstances or others?
Why is it important that we confess our sins rather than ask for forgiveness?
If we’re set free from the power of sin, why do we still sin?
5.
Read 1 Peter 5:6-7 and 1 Peter 5:10-11. These verses remind us of God’s resurrection power in our lives. Describe a situation that God used to humble you into submission. Describe God’s resurrection.
next steps As you take steps to understand and trust in God’s resurrection power, take time to read the following Bible passages this week. Day 1: Luke 18:31-34 Day 2: 2 Timothy 4:9-18 Day 3: Philippians 4:11-13 Day 4: James 1:2-4 and 12-15 Day 5: 1 John 2:1-2, and Romans 6:6-7 Day 6: Psalm 40 Day 7: 1 Peter 5:6-11 www.theconnexionpoint.com ©2016 All Rights Reserved
THEME: SCANDAL
WEEK OF: 3/14/16
MEMORY VERSE: “When you were slaves to sin, you were free from the obligation to do right. And what was the result? You are now ashamed of the things you used to do, things that end in eternal doom.” Romans 6:20-21 (NLT) ***Remember to listen to this week’s sermon, review the Sermon Notes Sheet and complete the discussion questions before attending your Connection Group. INTRODUCTION: To rise from the scandal of the cross, Jesus didn’t need to use the world's techniques of lies and denial, preemptive strikes and counterterrorism, or Olivia Pope's "gladiators in a suit" to fix his public image. All Jesus needed was resurrection power. Jesus said to his disciples, “Listen, we’re going up to Jerusalem, where all the predictions of the prophets concerning the Son of Man will come true. He will be handed over to the Romans, and he will be mocked, treated shamefully, and spit upon. They will flog him with a whip and kill him, but on the third day he will rise again.” In this week's sermon and Connexion Group lesson we will begin exploring the power of resurrection that resides in every believer and empowers us to rise from the challenges we face in life. OPENING DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What was most helpful or enjoyable about the Soul Detox series? Which message was most the impactful and why? The Restless Soul The Heavy Soul The Tortured Soul The Seduced Soul www.theconnexionpoint.com ©2016 All Rights Reserved
GROUP LESSON DISCUSSION 1. What was most helpful, encouraging, or challenging from this week’s sermon? 2.
What’s your favorite television program and why?
Do you watch television for entertainment, understanding of the world, or inspiration?
3.
Read Luke 18:31-34. What’s your typical response to pending trouble?
Why should believers always see resurrection as part of their future?
4.
Read 1 John 1:8-10, 1 John 2:1-2, and Romans 6:6-7. These verses not only reassure us of God’s forgiveness but reminds us to accept ownership of our sins and our power over our sins. Do you tend to accept your sinfulness or blame circumstances or others?
Why is it important that we confess our sins rather than ask for forgiveness?
If we’re set free from the power of sin, why do we still sin?
5.
Read 1 Peter 5:6-7 and 1 Peter 5:10-11. These verses remind us of God’s resurrection power in our lives. Describe a situation that God used to humble you into submission. Describe God’s resurrection.
next steps As you take steps to understand and trust in God’s resurrection power, take time to read the following Bible passages this week. Day 1: Luke 18:31-34 Day 2: 2 Timothy 4:9-18 Day 3: Philippians 4:11-13 Day 4: James 1:2-4 and 12-15 Day 5: 1 John 2:1-2, and Romans 6:6-7 Day 6: Psalm 40 Day 7: 1 Peter 5:6-11 www.theconnexionpoint.com ©2016 All Rights Reserved
