The Secret of the Kingdom Sermon
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The Secret of the Kingdom
RC Ford [Pastor del campus de Stewarts Creek]
Referencias bíblicas y puntos del sermón
• Scripture Reference: Matthew 13:44-46
• Sermon Point 1 = What is the treasure?
• Sermon Point 2 = What is it worth?
Preguntas para el debate sobre el sermón
Conóceme
El objetivo de estas preguntas es obtener respuestas sinceras y reveladoras. No dudes en plantear todas estas preguntas a tu grupo o, simplemente, elige la que mejor se adapte a él.
Think of a time in your life when you had to give something up to get something better. What did you give up and what did you get? Why did you make this sacrifice?
Adentrémonos en la Biblia
El objetivo de estas preguntas es animar a los miembros del grupo a profundizar en la Biblia para descubrir la verdad a partir de pasajes que no formaban parte del texto principal del mensaje del fin de semana.
Read Genesis 22:1-14. When God called Abraham to sacrifice Isaac we don't see a response from Abraham, just obedience to go. This didn't mean Abraham wasn't troubled, but he trusted the Lord. God knew the outcome, Abraham didn't. How does not knowing what God has in store for you affect your obedience to Him? Has God called you to something in the past but you ignored the call? Is He calling you to something now?
Read John 10:7-18. When Jesus says to the disciples, “I am the Good Shepherd”, they understand better than we do the relationship of the shepherd to the sheep. There is sacrifice involved. Jesus says in these passages that no one would be taking His life but it's He who would be making the sacrifice for those who are His. How would you describe Jesus's sacrifice on the cross to someone to tell them why He did it and what impact it has made on you?
Solicitud
El objetivo de estas preguntas es poner en práctica los puntos principales del mensaje del fin de semana.
Read Matthew 13:44. When we hear the word treasure, our mind goes to shipwrecks or adventure movies. Treasure as it is used here refers to something precious. What are things in your life you consider precious? Have you ever thought of eternal salvation to be considered precious? Why should we think of eternal salvation as precious and how should we treat it?
Read Matthew 13:45-46. There is a subtle difference in these two parables. The treasure in the previous is found whereas the pearl is sought after. The outcome, though, is the same - selling everything to get the most valuable thing ever. (Think of Paul's statement in Philippians 3:8.) Jesus didn't ask everyone to get rid of all their possessions to have salvation. Salvation is a free gift of God (Romans 6:23). But to follow Him requires obedience to Him, meaning some things in life have to be left behind and new things should be learned. As a believer, what are you still holding on to that is of less value than what Jesus has already given you? Are there disciplines you could grow in your life which will help you follow Christ closer? What are they? How can you do them? Who can help you?
