WEEKLY LESSON
WEEKLY LESSON
THEME: THE SEDUCED SOUL
WEEK OF: 3/7/16
MEMORY VERSE: And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? Mark 8:36 (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: Why is it that our souls are so vulnerable to worshiping and being seduced by idols? It's because our souls are created to connect with and worship the One true living God. We are worshipers. Worship isn't something that we do, we are created to worship. And anytime our souls are filled with anything but God, our souls are drawn to and seduced by those counterfeits. This is why so many of us can have our lives full of many things and yet, we're empty on the inside because all the things of this world cannot satisfy the soul that was created to be satisfied by the One True God. This week’s sermon and Connection Group lesson will explore how to dethrone the false idols that seduce our soul. OPENING DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What are some common things that are worshiped in today’s society? Why do you think idolatry is such a common problem for so many of us? GROUP LESSON DISCUSSION 1.
What was most helpful, encouraging, or challenging from this week’s sermon?
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Our souls were created to be connected to God and to worship Him. How well connected to God are you right now? In what ways does your soul feel empty?
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Read Exodus 20:3-4, Deuteronomy 4:16-19, and Mark 8:36. These passages tell us how our souls are seduced when we worship things other than God. How has your soul been poisoned by idols?
Describe a time when you overcame idolatry in your life. What did you worship and how did you overcome it?
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Read Psalm 24:3-4, Judges 6:25-26, Mark 10:21, Psalm 84:2-3, Psalm 107:9, and Psalm 42:1-2. These verses tell us how to dethrone the idols of our souls. What idols of your soul do you need to identify and tear down right now?
How have you seen time, money, career, sports, or conversations become idols in your life?
5.
What do you think will be the most difficult part of tearing down the idols you currently worship? What steps will you take to fill your soul with God?
next steps As you take steps to fill your soul with God, take time to read the following Bible passages this week. These passages discuss the dangers of the seduced soul and how we can fill our souls with God. Day 1: Exodus 20:1-26 Day 2: Deuteronomy 4:1-31 Day 3: Mark 8:34-38 and 2 Corinthians 11:1-15 Day 4: Psalm 24:1-10 and Psalm 103:1-22 Day 5: Psalm 84:1-12 and Psalm 42:1-11 Day 6: Psalm 107:1-43 Day 7: Psalm 63:1-11
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THEME: THE SEDUCED SOUL
WEEK OF: 3/7/16
MEMORY VERSE: And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? Mark 8:36 (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: Why is it that our souls are so vulnerable to worshiping and being seduced by idols? It's because our souls are created to connect with and worship the One true living God. We are worshipers. Worship isn't something that we do, we are created to worship. And anytime our souls are filled with anything but God, our souls are drawn to and seduced by those counterfeits. This is why so many of us can have our lives full of many things and yet, we're empty on the inside because all the things of this world cannot satisfy the soul that was created to be satisfied by the One True God. This week’s sermon and Connection Group lesson will explore how to dethrone the false idols that seduce our soul. OPENING DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What are some common things that are worshiped in today’s society? Why do you think idolatry is such a common problem for so many of us? GROUP LESSON DISCUSSION 1.
What was most helpful, encouraging, or challenging from this week’s sermon?
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2.
Our souls were created to be connected to God and to worship Him. How well connected to God are you right now? In what ways does your soul feel empty?
3.
Read Exodus 20:3-4, Deuteronomy 4:16-19, and Mark 8:36. These passages tell us how our souls are seduced when we worship things other than God. How has your soul been poisoned by idols?
Describe a time when you overcame idolatry in your life. What did you worship and how did you overcome it?
4.
Read Psalm 24:3-4, Judges 6:25-26, Mark 10:21, Psalm 84:2-3, Psalm 107:9, and Psalm 42:1-2. These verses tell us how to dethrone the idols of our souls. What idols of your soul do you need to identify and tear down right now?
How have you seen time, money, career, sports, or conversations become idols in your life?
5.
What do you think will be the most difficult part of tearing down the idols you currently worship? What steps will you take to fill your soul with God?
next steps As you take steps to fill your soul with God, take time to read the following Bible passages this week. These passages discuss the dangers of the seduced soul and how we can fill our souls with God. Day 1: Exodus 20:1-26 Day 2: Deuteronomy 4:1-31 Day 3: Mark 8:34-38 and 2 Corinthians 11:1-15 Day 4: Psalm 24:1-10 and Psalm 103:1-22 Day 5: Psalm 84:1-12 and Psalm 42:1-11 Day 6: Psalm 107:1-43 Day 7: Psalm 63:1-11
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