Temple Baptist Church
Growth Group Bible Study @ TempleRogers - May 17, 2020
Connect People to God - Unite People to One Another - Equip People to Be On Mission
Locations & Times
Temple Baptist Church of Rogers
1812 S Dixieland Rd, Rogers, AR 72758, USA
Sunday 10:00 AM
In Pastor Wade’s introduction this week, he mentioned the movie villain,Darth Vader, and the ominous music that is played every time he enters a scene in Star Wars.
If there was a soundtrack for your life, what music would be played to announce your arrival? Why?
If there was a soundtrack for your life, what music would be played to announce your arrival? Why?
Beyond “The Imperial March” from Star Wars, he also mentioned the theme music from Jaws and how that music score builds up the tension in the minds of the viewers. We don’t have a soundtrack for our lives to do this for us, but there are some mental and physical things that happen to us when we feel threatened.
What does that look like for you? How do you respond—mentally and physically—when facing a stressful or dangerous situation?
What does that look like for you? How do you respond—mentally and physically—when facing a stressful or dangerous situation?
Read 1 John 2:12-14. What are the three encouraging reminders found in these verses?
Read 1 John 2:15-17. What are the three starting points of sin in a person’s life?
In Galatians 5:19-21, Paul provides us with a list of sinful behaviors that are the natural result of giving in to the desires of the flesh. Read through this list and think about these questions.
Do any of these sinful behaviors exist in your life? If so, are you ready to let the Holy Spirit guide your life?
Do any of these sinful behaviors exist in your life? If so, are you ready to let the Holy Spirit guide your life?
In the next verses, Paul describes a life that is “in step” with the Spirit. Read Galatians 5:22-23.
On a scale of 1-10, how well is your life characterized by these nine qualities? What do you need to do this week in order to raise that score by a couple of points?
On a scale of 1-10, how well is your life characterized by these nine qualities? What do you need to do this week in order to raise that score by a couple of points?
Pastor Wade mentioned Jesus’ teaching about the “eye” in Matthew 6. In a parallel passage, Luke records this same concept in a little different way. Read Luke 11:33-36.
What does Jesus say about the influence a person’s eyes have on their manner of life?
What does Jesus say about the influence a person’s eyes have on their manner of life?
Read Luke 8:16-17. Again in this passage, Jesus is teaching about light. Luke 8:16 is almost identical to Luke 11:33.
What additional information do we learn in Luke 8:17 about the effect of light in a person’s life? How does this change the way you look at hidden sin in your life?
What additional information do we learn in Luke 8:17 about the effect of light in a person’s life? How does this change the way you look at hidden sin in your life?
Make a list of all the things you see in a week’s time that fills your life with darkness. What can you do this week to avoid those sinful things and replace them healthy (holy) things?
Close in prayer. Be sure to spend some time “agreeing” with God about the sin in your life (aka repent).