Reston Bible Church Sermons

Rescued, Part 18: One Body, Many Parts

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPS 1. What stood out to you in this message? 2. How have you benefited from other in the body using their gifts to impact you? 3. How do you see the body of Christ at a disadvantage because of busyness and distraction? 4. If you described your primary spiritual gift(s), what would that be? And what would be the best expression or context for using your gift(s)? 5. How did you come to clarity on your particular mix of spiritual gifts? 6. How do you navigate the reality that we are all called do some things, even if it isn’t our spiritual gift, such as evangelism, giving, being encouraging, etc.? 7. What is one step you would consider taking in living out your role an essential part of the body of Christ? ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Spiritual Gift Assessment [https://spiritualgiftstest.com] The post Rescued, Part 18: One Body, Many Parts [https://www.restonbible.org/sermons/rescued-part-18-one-body-many-parts/] appeared first on Reston Bible Church [https://www.restonbible.org].

Rescued, Part 17: The Battle for the Mind

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPS 1. What stood out to you in this message? 2. What are the inputs that shape what you believe to be truth? 3. What are things that you have believed about God, yourself, or other things that you realized should be challenged? 4. What are key “go to” Scriptures you use to shape (renew) your mind? As a group, make a list of important Scriptures that all believers in Jesus should know. 5. Discuss how obedience when we may not feel like it is the full expression of being a living sacrifice. 6. What is one critical step you will take this week to implement the principles of winning “the battle for your mind?” The post Rescued, Part 17: The Battle for the Mind [https://www.restonbible.org/sermons/rescued-part-17-the-battle-for-the-mind/] appeared first on Reston Bible Church [https://www.restonbible.org].

Rescued, Part 16: The Unfolding Plan of God and Ethnic Israel

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPS 1. What stood out to you most in this message? 2. The issue of ethnic Israel and a nation state are very controversial today. Knowing that there are different views even among believers in Jesus, what have you traditionally believed about the future of ethnic Israel? 3. How has your view changed (or not) related to these matters after this message? 4. We have talked previously about God’s promises. What promises of God do you rely on the most? 5. In the midst of the challenges in our world, changes in the church, failure of leaders and so much more—how well have you been able to keep your eyes on Christ as part of His remnant? 6. Is there someone in your life who spiritually hard-hearted that you are struggling to pray for? Tell the group a bit about that? 7. Spend some time praying for the global situation, the conflicts in the Middle East and the salvation of those in the region, both Jews and Muslims alike. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES SUPPLEMENTAL VIDEO 1: The Future of Ethnic Israel [https://www.restonbible.org/sermons/rescued-supplemental-1-romans-11-future-of-israel/] SUPPLEMENTAL VIDEO 2: Israel & Christian Zionism [https://www.restonbible.org/sermons/rescued-supplemental-2-israel-christian-zionism/] The post Rescued, Part 16: The Unfolding Plan of God and Ethnic Israel [https://www.restonbible.org/sermons/rescued-part-16-the-unfolding-plan-of-god-and-ethnic-israel/] appeared first on Reston Bible Church [https://www.restonbible.org].

Rescued, Part 15: The End of Self-Righteousness

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPS 1. What is a new concept, insight, or application you’ll take away from this teaching? 2. Read Romans 10:1-2. We are sometimes prone to adopt Paul’s theology without his heart for people (knowledge without zeal). Others are more prone to adopt Paul’s heart for people without any grounding in truth (zeal without knowledge). What examples can you think of? Which do you tend toward? How’s the balance in your life? 3. Does your love for God translate into love for lost people? Is your love for lost people grounded in your knowledge of God and the bedrock truth of His Word? How can you cultivate a greater sense of urgency around sharing the gospel (v. 14–15)? 4. Why is it significant that salvation is described as available to “everyone” and “all” who call on the Lord? Who are the “those people” in your life that you might subtly believe are less likely or less deserving to receive the gospel? 5. What does it reveal about God’s character that He is described as holding out His hands “all day long” (v. 21)? In what ways can you reflect His posture toward others in your proximity? 6. How can you actively resist the pull toward self-righteousness in your daily life? The post Rescued, Part 15: The End of Self-Righteousness [https://www.restonbible.org/sermons/rescued-part-15-the-end-of-self-righteousness/] appeared first on Reston Bible Church [https://www.restonbible.org].

Rescued, Part 14: God’s Continuous Plan

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPS 1. What stood out to you from either the passage or sermon on Romans 9? 2. How should Paul’s willingness to be “accursed” for his kinsmen (v. 3) shape our attitudes and actions toward unbelieving family and friends? 3. How do you respond to the idea that God chooses people for His purposes? What questions or tensions does that raise for you? 4. Reread verses 11-13. What are the main differences between the Calvinist and Arminian interpretations? How does each understand “God’s purpose of election,” and which do you find more convincing from the text? Why? 5. How do verses 19-24 remind us of the dangers of demanding full understanding of God’s ways before trusting Him? 6. Reread verses 30-33. Why do some attain righteousness while others do not? What does this teach us about the relationship between God’s sovereignty and human faith? The post Rescued, Part 14: God’s Continuous Plan [https://www.restonbible.org/sermons/rescued-part-14-gods-continuous-plan/] appeared first on Reston Bible Church [https://www.restonbible.org].