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The Secret to a Solid Foundation

Matt Stout [College Grove Campus Pastor]

Scripture References & Sermon Points

• Scripture Reference: Psalm 1:1-6

• Scripture Reference: Luke 6:46-49

• Sermon Point 1 = The Blueprint

• Sermon Point 2 = The Bedrock

• Scripture Reference: Ephesians 2:19-21

• Scripture Reference: 1 John 4:10

Sermon Discussion Questions

Get to know me

The purpose of these questions is to generate responses that are self-revealing and informative. Feel free to ask all of these questions to your group or simply choose the one that best fits your group.

1. Think of a time when you had a relationship or friendship that was surface level only. How long did that relationship last? If not long, what were the circumstances that made it fall apart?

2. Now think of a long-standing relationship or friendship. What are the characteristics that have made it long-standing?

Into the Bible

The purpose of these questions is to draw group members into the Bible to discover the truth from passages that were not the primary text for the weekend message.

1. Read Ephesians 2:19-22. Paul has been reminding those who were once Gentiles that they are part of the family bought with Jesus’ sacrifice. They are united with all believers. They are “being built together.” What are the things disciples of Jesus are to be united in and how should they accomplish those things? (See Ephesians 4:1-16)

2. Read 1 John 4:7-12. Each time John refers to the word “love” he is using a form of the Greek word “agapē”. This has been called Christian love because of its predominant use in Scripture. Agapē isn’t an emotional, romantic, or friendship type of love. Agapē love surpasses those through faithfulness, commitment, and devotion. In what ways are you assured that God’s love for you is agapē love? How is agapē love like a firm foundation? How are you living agapē love out in your life, or how should you? 

Application

The purpose of these questions is to apply the main points from the weekend message.

1. Read Luke 6:46. Jesus addresses them as people who believe in Him but not follow Him. What is the difference?

2. Read Luke 6:47-48. Jesus is explicit in His statement what being a following of His means. How does the Gospel and teaching of Jesus give you assurance in times of trial? What scripture do you meditate on when the “floods” come?

3. Read Luke 6:49. Throughout the Gospel letters, Jesus accuses the Pharisees and other leaders of hypocrisy, going as far as to call them “whitewashed tombs.” (Matthew 23:27) Obedience is not extra to belief but follows true belief. How does obeying Jesus fulfill agapē love? What are some basics we as followers should do to be obedient, using Scripture as your guide?