StoneBridge Community Church
Confessions - Jan 18/19 - Romans 10:9 - "Jesus is Lord"
Pastor Jon Saur
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https://stonebridgesimi.com/resources/online-givingThe Text in Context
"For the Jew, this confession was the acknowledgment that Jesus was God and that He was the promised Savior. As such, He was to be trusted in and to be obeyed.The implications of this confession for the Gentile were also profound. The Gentile was accustomed to thinking of Caesar as 'Lord.' When a Gentile came to faith in Jesus, He recognized Him to be in the place of highest authority. It meant that obedience to Caesar must be subordinate to obedience to Christ. Because the Roman emperors viewed this as atheism, many Christians were put to death for their confession. Neither Jew nor Gentile could take these words lightly. Their culture would not allow it. To confess Jesus as Lord was to take a stand with ..." To read more, click link.
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1. Confessions
2. "Jesus is Lord" in New Testament
3. What does this mean?
4. Ancient Jewish Interpretation
5. Ancient Greek Interpretation
6. Medieval Interpretation
7. Today
1. Confessions
2. "Jesus is Lord" in New Testament
3. What does this mean?
4. Ancient Jewish Interpretation
5. Ancient Greek Interpretation
6. Medieval Interpretation
7. Today
Next Steps
1. Memorize Romans 10:9
2. Recite it to yourself every day for a week.
3. After doing so, reflect on what Jesus' lordship means for your life.
1. Memorize Romans 10:9
2. Recite it to yourself every day for a week.
3. After doing so, reflect on what Jesus' lordship means for your life.
Growth Group / Personal Reflection Questions
1. Romans 10:2 describes the Israelites having zeal for God but lacking knowledge. How can we guard against having misplaced zeal in our own faith lives? What role does seeking truth play in ensuring our zeal is aligned with God’s will?
2. Romans 10:3-4 highlight the difference between pursuing righteousness through the law versus submitting to God’s righteousness through Christ. How do we sometimes rely on our own good works instead of trusting Christ for our righteousness? How might this be avoided?
3. In verses Romans 10:9-10, Paul emphasizes confessing with the mouth and believing in the heart. How do these two aspects (confession and belief) work together in our journey of faith? Why are both important?
4. Romans 10:12 declares that there is no distinction between Jew and Gentile because the same Lord is Lord of all. How does this truth challenge or encourage us in how we view and share the gospel with others?
5. What does it mean to you that "Jesus is Lord?"
1. Romans 10:2 describes the Israelites having zeal for God but lacking knowledge. How can we guard against having misplaced zeal in our own faith lives? What role does seeking truth play in ensuring our zeal is aligned with God’s will?
2. Romans 10:3-4 highlight the difference between pursuing righteousness through the law versus submitting to God’s righteousness through Christ. How do we sometimes rely on our own good works instead of trusting Christ for our righteousness? How might this be avoided?
3. In verses Romans 10:9-10, Paul emphasizes confessing with the mouth and believing in the heart. How do these two aspects (confession and belief) work together in our journey of faith? Why are both important?
4. Romans 10:12 declares that there is no distinction between Jew and Gentile because the same Lord is Lord of all. How does this truth challenge or encourage us in how we view and share the gospel with others?
5. What does it mean to you that "Jesus is Lord?"
Growth Group / Personal Prayer Prompts
Our Faith Community
- Please pray for StoneBridge's Membership Discernment class and its participants.
- Please pray for upcoming launch of growth groups and ALPHA.
Our Region
- Wildfire victims, firefighters, and first responders.
- Wise leadership as SoCal rebuilds.
Our Nation
- A peaceful transfer of the presidency.
- Wise decisions made by our nation's leadership in the coming term.
Our World
- Please pray for our partnership in Uganda.
Our Faith Community
- Please pray for StoneBridge's Membership Discernment class and its participants.
- Please pray for upcoming launch of growth groups and ALPHA.
Our Region
- Wildfire victims, firefighters, and first responders.
- Wise leadership as SoCal rebuilds.
Our Nation
- A peaceful transfer of the presidency.
- Wise decisions made by our nation's leadership in the coming term.
Our World
- Please pray for our partnership in Uganda.
Worship Song List
1. Your Love Never Fails by Jesus Culture
2. Amazing Grace (My Chains) by Chris Tomlin | John Newton | Louie Giglio
3. 10,000 Reasons by Jonas Myrin and Matt Redman
4. Be a Light by Chris Tomlin and Kieth Urban
5. All of Creation by Mercy Me
1. Your Love Never Fails by Jesus Culture
2. Amazing Grace (My Chains) by Chris Tomlin | John Newton | Louie Giglio
3. 10,000 Reasons by Jonas Myrin and Matt Redman
4. Be a Light by Chris Tomlin and Kieth Urban
5. All of Creation by Mercy Me
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