Study Questions:
1. What does scripture say we were actually redeemed from? For what did Christ have to pay a ransom?
2. Read and meditate on Revelation 5. Focus specifically on verses 9-10. What is scripture saying about the purpose and effectiveness of the blood of Christ? What implications might this text have for us in terms of global missions?
3. In light of what Christ had to go through in order to secure the forgiveness of our trespasses against Him, what must we say in regards to our ability to forgive those who have trespassed against us?
4. What does it mean that in Christ all things will be united?
Additional Scripture References:
Romans 5:10; Colossians 1:21; Philippians 2:7; Acts 3:15; Luke 23:34; Hebrews 9:22; Psalm 103:12; Micah 7:18-19; Romans 8:1; Romans 8:33; Romans 4:8; Ephesians 4:32; Colossians 3:13; 1 Corinthians 2:15-16; Revelation 5; Colossians 1:16-17; Romans 8:18-25; Psalm 14:1; Isaiah 46:8-11
Redeemed
Part 1
February 2, 2014 • Michael McCracken
Jesus Won
May 25, 2014 • Michael McCracken
Study Questions: 1. What does it look like to bring your children up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord? 2. How can we know if we are people pleasers? How do we combat this? 3. Take some time and ask God to help you better understand and know how He sees you as well as others. 4. Pray for the future of our church. Pray for wisdom and discernment for the elders of our church specifically as it regards our future location. Pray that God would make ready our hearts to be a part of this huge next step for ARCC. Pray that it would result in many people coming to know Jesus, leading to many disciples being made, leading to many being sent out with the gospel to the nations. Additional Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 7:17-27
Submission & Love
May 18, 2014 • Jon Paul Dennison
Study Questions: 1. What are some ways in which not understanding the will of the Lord can be foolish? 2. Why is it so important to preserve the Biblical exhortations of submission and love to wives and husbands when we live in “evil days?” 3. What is the mystery of marriage according to Scripture? How much of a reality has this been in your marriage? 4. Pray for the future of our church. Pray for wisdom and discernment for the elders of our church specifically as it regards our future location. Pray that God would make ready our hearts to be a part of this huge next step for ARCC. Pray that it would result in many people coming to know Jesus, leading to many disciples being made, leading to many being sent out with the gospel to the nations. Additional Scripture References: Job 1:8-12, 2:3-6; Ex 12:12-13; 1 Tim 2:3-4; Luke 13:23-27; Gen 22:2; Ex 4:21-23; Ps 145:4; Luke 22:42; Jam 4:7; Eph 6:1-2; Rom 13:1-2; 1 Pet 2:13; Prov 21:1; Gen 2:18