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Weekly Growth Guide

02.21.23 | Recommended Links | by Mike Moses | by Heather Reynolds

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    Week of June 2-7
    Mike Moses – 1st Corinthians 1:18-25


     
    1. What makes evangelism difficult and intimidating? What encouragements and motivations does God provide to propel our evangelism? 
     
    2.  Read 1 Cor. 1:18-21
    In the quest to know God, why is human wisdom futile? Consider Romans 1:18-22 and discuss how sin impacts the human mind and rationale. 
     
    3. Read 1 Cor. 1:22-25
    Why does the cross of Christ seem foolish? How is it in fact the most profound wisdom?
    Why does the cross of Christ seem weak? How is it in fact the most powerful strength? 
     
    4. Discuss each step of the "Romans Road.” Why are each of these points crucial in a gospel presentation?
    Our Sin Problem
    Romans 3:23 “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”
    Sin’s Punishment
    Romans 6:23 “For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
    Christ’s Atonement
    Romans 5:8 “But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
    Our Response of Faith
    Romans 10:9-10 “If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved.”

      

    Pray for one another: That we would faithfully witness for Christ this summer. 

    New City Catechism #22

    Q: Why must the Redeemer be truly human?

    A: That in human nature he might on our behalf perfectly obey the whole law and suffer the punishment for human sin; and also that he might sympathize with our weaknesses.

    “Therefore he had to be made like his brothers in every respect, so that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people.” (Hebrews 2:17) 

     *This will be the final Growth Guide until September. Summer study options have been provided to your small group leader. To access the New City Catechism, visit https://newcitycatechism.com/new-city-catechism

    Please note: These weekly discussion questions are built on the Biblical/doctrinal foundation of the Sunday sermon at Harvest. Please be sure to listen attentively to the sermon ahead of your group meeting. If you are unable to hear the sermon live, you can access recordings at http://harvestdetroitwest.org/resources/sermons/