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The Good Recession, Part 2: Application
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Yesterday I preached the second message in this two-part series called “The Good Recession.” In last week’s message, I asked the question, “How should Christians who believe in a sovereign God think about these times—how can God use a bad economy for our spiritual good?” This week I continued with four more ways this can happen:
1. If it helps us reset our definition of “need.”
2. If it makes us more aware of our helplessness and God’s faithful provision.
3. If it helps us see that only King Jesus and His kingdom are worth living for.
4. If it encourages us to lay up our treasures in heaven.
You can listen online or download the message here.
Below are a few are questions I shared at the end of my message that should help you apply it.
1. How are you being anxious?
2. Where is your definition of “need” wrong?
3. Where is greed or worry distracting you from seeking the kingdom?
4. How could you use your resources to be rich toward God’s concerns?
December 29 2008 at 5:00 am
The Good Recession: Application
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Yesterday I preached a message called “The Good Recession” from the Parable of the Rich Fool in Luke 12. In it, I asked the question, “How should Christians who believe in a sovereign God think about these times—how can God use a bad economy for our spiritual good?” The bottom line was this: God can use this recession for our spiritual good if we let it awaken us to the folly of greed and covetousness.”
You can listen online or download the message here.
And here are the application questions, prepared by pastor Adam Malcolm:
1. Josh defined covetousness as, “a strong desire to possess something—usually something that somebody else has.” He went on to say that “it’s built on the lie that the quality of your life is measured by how much you have.” Where might this lie be at work in your own heart and life?
2. The Rich Fool built his life around this hope. His driving motivation was his own selfish indulgence. Which of the following warning signs that Josh spoke of would most apply to your life currently:
-A greater concern for self than the needs of others.
-A preoccupation with this life and its comforts and pleasures.
-A pride in your possessions.
-A disregard for your soul and eternity.
3. Ultimately, God works all things for our good (Romans 8:28-9). He is faithful to sanctify us as His dearly beloved children. Josh reminded us that if we allow a shaken financial system to shake our trust in money and possessions, that’s a good thing. How is God already at work in your life in this area?
4. In closing, give God thanks for where you are aware of His grace towards you now, and end your time together praying that God would use the recession to teach us:
-That He is our only hope
-The danger of covetousness
-That our lives do not consist of the abundance of our possessions
-That we need to weep over the sin of greed
December 22 2008 at 5:00 am
The Divinity of Jesus Christ: Application
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Yesterday Robin Boisvert preached from John 1:1 on the truth that “Jesus Christ is the Word, the divine Son of God who died for our sins.”
You can listen online or download the message here.
And here are the application questions, prepared by pastor Brian Chesemore, to help you apply the message over the next several days as we celebrate the incarnation of Christ.
1. How does John draw our attention back to creation in John 1:1-3? What do we learn about the Word as Eternal Creator from these verses?
2. In verse 14, something amazing is revealed about the eternal Son of God. What happened?
3. Robin illustrated from the life of Thomas the kind of faith that the Lord commends. How should John 20:28-29 encourage you in your fight for faith?
4. How should this passage shape the way you think about your Christmas week?
December 15 2008 at 5:00 am
Made Like His Brothers: Application
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Yesterday, Don DeVries preached the second message of our series on the Incarnation. From Hebrews 2:14-18, Don showed us that “Christ’s humanity enabled him to fulfill God’s saving purposes and to meet man’s ultimate need.”
You can listen online or download the message here.
Application questions:
1. Don’s main point from Hebrews 2:10-18 is that Christ’s humanity enabled Him to fulfill God’s saving purposes and to meet man’s ultimate need. Why is salvation impossible without the incarnation?
2. Death is a reality for all of humanity, yet so many in our culture try to avoid any thought of death, or they process it in superficial ways. How does the knowledge that Christ came and died for our sins truly free us from the fear of death?
3. Why is the word “propitiation” so significant for Christians? How did Christ’s humanity make it possible for him to take God’s wrath from us?
4. Because of Christ’s humanity and death, the way is opened for us to receive ongoing help. In what ways are you facing temptations and challenges right now where you need the help of Christ?
December 8 2008 at 5:00 am
The Glory of the Incarnation: Application
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Yesterday Jeff Purswell preached an outstanding message on the glory of Christ’s incarnation. In the incarnation, Jeff taught, God became man, his glory was revealed and his grace was provided.
You can listen online or download the message here.
And here are the questions pastor Brian Chesemore has written to help you apply this message to your life either on your own or in groups. At the bottom, for your further study, Brian lists many of the texts Jeff referenced in his message.
1. In what specific ways does John 1:1-18 reveal both the divinity and humanity of Christ?
2. In the incarnation, Jesus took on humanity in such a way that he could identify and sympathize with every temptation and challenge you face. How should this encourage you in your current circumstances? How should this affect your thoughts of God and prayers to him?
3. John 1:14 reminds us that God loves to disclose himself and his glory. How do you see the glory of God revealed in the life, death, and resurrection of Christ?
4. Josh encouraged us to meditate on the Old Testament and New Testament passages in Jeff’s message so that we might appreciate the incarnation all the more. The passages are listed below. May God bless your study of his Word!
a. In Exodus we encounter the glory of God manifested in the midst of his people (Ex 24:17; 25:8; 33:18; 34: 5-7; Ex 40).
b. Meditate on the steadfast love and faithfulness spoken of in the Old Testament and manifested in the grace and truth of Jesus Christ (Psalm 25:10; 36:6; 57:3; John 1:14-18).
December 1 2008 at 5:00 am
Ephesians, Part 12: Application
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Today Isaac Hydoski preached from Ephesians 4:14-16 that “God wants us to grow up into Christ by speaking the truth in love, by depending on Christ and each other, and by working and building together.”
You can listen online or download the message here.
Below are application questions, prepared by pastor Brian Chesemore:
1. As a local church, we grow into maturity in Christ by speaking the truth in love to one another. What does it mean to speak in such a manner?
2. Grace to grow into Christ-like maturity comes largely through the care we receive from others. How have you recently experienced God’s care through the local church?
3. In what specific ways can we work and build together toward maturity in Christ?
4. Isaac exhorted us to work toward maturity through prayer. What are specific prayers you can lift up for your own personal growth as well as our church’s growth?