Kingdom Principles: On Equality

Immanuel Baptist Richmond

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Kingdom Principles: On Equality

Matthew 20:1-16

September 17, 2017 • Michael Wilburn

APPLICATION QUESTIONS:

Why does the master pay all workers equally? Is equal pay unfair or a sign of generosity?

Since the master promises justice (vs. 4), is he just in his actions? How does this apply to God’s work of salvation?

What does the word, “begrudge” mean (vs. 15)? Have you felt like the "all day workers," overlooked by an employer? How will you rescue your heart from “begrudging” them in that circumstance?

How appropriate is it to evaluate your own Christian life by looking at others? How can grace help you relate to Christians above and below your spiritual maturity?

The King’s Great Commission - Michael Wilburn

December 31, 2017 • Michael Wilburn

APPLICATION QUESTIONS: 1. Is worship and doubt mutually exclusive? What does it mean to doubt in this context? How can a Christian doubt anything about God? 2. What divine characteristics of Jesus does the Great Commission depend on for fulfillment? Will the Great Commission be accomplished? 3. What does it mean to be a disciple? How have you been discipled by others? How are you discipling others? 4. What burden do you have to fulfill the Great Commission through the ministry of your local church?

The King's Resurrection | Michael Wilburn

December 17, 2017 • Michael Wilburn

APPLICATION QUESTIONS: 1. Who witnessed the resurrected Jesus in Matthew 28? How does their testimony influence your belief in the resurrection? 2. What causes your greatest fear and greatest joy? Is it the message or the messenger that provoked the two Mary’s fear and joy (Mt 28:8)? 3. Did the soldiers lie in their report of the resurrection? How can you defeat false accusations? 4. What does the resurrection story in Matthew 28:1-15 teach about faith and worship? In what ways can your demeanor reflect such genuine and spontaneous worship?

The King’s Crucifixion | Michael Wilburn

December 10, 2017 • Michael Wilburn

Application Questions: 1, What heart issue drove the high priests and elders to demand Jesus' crucifixion? How did Pilate identify the heart issue? Should actions be driven by emotions? Why or why not? 2. How many words does Jesus speak in Matthew 27? Why did Jesus quote Psalm 22? Why did God the Father forsake God the Son? 3. Was Jesus the king of the Jews? Why does Pilate ask? Why does Jesus as king appear four times in Matthew 27? 4. What in the crucifixion story convinces you to agree with the centurion, “Truly this was the Son of God!” (Mt 27:54)?