Sermon Study/Discussion Guide: June 20, 2021
Tell The Story
1 Peter 2:9-12; 3:13-15
Tell The Story
1 Peter 2:9-12; 3:13-15
Key Points:
What was the biggest Word you heard from God today? What do you plan to do with it (or about it)?
Pray. How much time do you devote to praying for people’s relationship with God? What is the most intimidating thing about praying for them and for opportunity to share with them?
Listen. Is it easy or hard for you to listen? What kind of things should we be listening for? After listening how are we better prepared to connect The Gospel to their story?
Display. As you think about who God is, specifically who you have experienced Him to be (how has He worked in your life) how can you put that on display? Does showing the world God’s goodness come naturally? Why or why not?
Declare. What is your biggest hindrance when it comes to declaring the Gospel or sharing your testimony? When was the last time you did it? What are some steps you can take to declare it more?
- We are on display for God
- Be ready to declare The Gospel
- Pray
- Listen
What was the biggest Word you heard from God today? What do you plan to do with it (or about it)?
Pray. How much time do you devote to praying for people’s relationship with God? What is the most intimidating thing about praying for them and for opportunity to share with them?
Listen. Is it easy or hard for you to listen? What kind of things should we be listening for? After listening how are we better prepared to connect The Gospel to their story?
- Let’s look at the fundamental questions or longings in each movement of the story in light of people God has put in our lives. Get familiar with them, and then, as you listen to people, listen for their answers to the questions:
- Creation: In what do they find their identity or sense of purpose and significance?
- Fall: Whom or what is the fundamental problem they blame for the things that are broken in their lives?
- Redemption: Whom or what are they looking to as their savior to rescue or deliver them?
- New Creation: What does transformation look like and what is their ultimate hope for the future?
Display. As you think about who God is, specifically who you have experienced Him to be (how has He worked in your life) how can you put that on display? Does showing the world God’s goodness come naturally? Why or why not?
Declare. What is your biggest hindrance when it comes to declaring the Gospel or sharing your testimony? When was the last time you did it? What are some steps you can take to declare it more?