Key idea: A people centered on Messiah embrace the way of Messiah and imitate models of Messiah 1. Embracing the way of Messiah (vv. 6-13) Embracing the way of Messiah means we don’t go beyond the way (vv. 6-7) Embracing the way of Messiah means we must count the cost of the way (vv. 8-13) 2. Imitating models of Messiah (vv. 14-21) Small group questions: What does it mean to be a blessing to others, especially when others are not to you? What are some ways that we can cultivate gratitude......
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Key idea: Faithful Christian living is a long obedience in the same direction to the glory and pleasure of God. 1. Following Jesus is a long obedience in the same direction to the glory and pleasure of God...
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Right worship is rooted in truth Right worship produces obedience Right worship overflows with love towards others...
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God’s commands demonstrate not only his loathing of sin, but his love for us. I. The wickedness of sin demands the righteousness of believers II. The wickedness of sin demonstrates the necessity of Christ III. The wickedness of sin displays the love of God Ultimately God’s call to obedience is loving because sin is destructive....
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We should have a bold obedience, because we believe in a saving, faithful, present God....
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