Faith for Exiles
No Going Back (1-10-21)
January 10, 2021 • Ernie Jaurique
Questions: 1. How would you describe a faithful brother or sister in Christ? What would it take for you to own this position? 2. What is the “true grace of God” Peter is referring to? 3. What does it look like to “Stand Firm”? 4. How can we take what we’ve learned and allow it to prepare us to move into the next season with a purpose? 5. What is God teaching you through this sermon? Where is He convicting you to change?
Stay (1-3-21)
January 3, 2021 • Ernie Jaurique
Questions: 1. Why do you think humility within the church is so important? Explain. 2. How do we humble ourselves? What do you think that looks like practically? 3. Read verses 8 and 9 again. What does it look like for us to engage in “spiritual warfare”? Explain your answer. 4. How can we know that God is restoring, confirming, strengthening, and establishing us? 5. What is God teaching you through this sermon? Where is He convicting you to change?
Leader Expectations (12-27-20)
December 27, 2020 • Ernie Jaurique
Questions: 1. What should a church look for in a pastor/elder? 2. What do you think it means to “shepherd the flock of God”. Explain. 3. How is Jesus an example for pastors? 4. What can the whole church “aim to be the same” from this passage? 5. What is God teaching you through this sermon? Where is He convicting you to change?
Perfect Presence (12-20-20)
December 20, 2020 • Chad Allen
Questions: 1. Why do you think God chose such a humble entrance? 2. Why do you think God chose to announce Jesus’ birth to shepherds? 3. What does it mean to call Jesus “Savior”? 4. How does the birth of Christ give YOU peace even in the midst of a chaotic world? 5. What is God teaching you through this sermon? Where is He convicting you to change?
Christian (12-13-20)
December 13, 2020 • Ernie Jaurique
Questions: 1. Why do you think God allows us to suffer as Christians? 2. What do you think it means to “share in Christ’s suffering? What are some examples of this? 3. What do you think it means that “judgement begins at the house of God”? What is this judgement referring to? 4. What are some practical ways we can “entrust our souls” to God daily? 5. What is God teaching you through this sermon? Where is He convicting you to change?
Each Other Becoming One Another (12-6-20)
December 6, 2020 • Ernie Jaurique
Questions: 1. Why do you think being “self-controlled and sober-minded” is an important prerequisite for prayer? 2. As Christians, how should we “love one another earnestly”? Explain. 3. How does love for one another “cover a multitude of sins”? 4. How can you personally be a better steward of the gifts God has given you? How can we keep you accountable in this? 5. What is God teaching you through this sermon? Where is He convicting you to change?
A Really Big Gospel Picture (2 part message)" (11-29-20)
November 30, 2020 • Ernie Jaurique
Questions: 1. Read 1 Peter 3:18-4:6. What is the gospel? Explain. How has the gospel impacted your life personally? 2. How is baptism and “the flood” similar? Explain. Why do you think it’s important to be baptized? 3. Peter commands us to live the rest of our lives pursuing God’s will instead of human desires. What does it mean to live for God’s will? 4. Peter assumes that as Christians we no longer join in on the “flood of debauchery” in 4:3-4. What are some things you need to change in your life in order to be more like Jesus? 5. What is God teaching you through this sermon? Where is He convicting you to change?
A Really Big Gospel Picture (11-22-20)
November 22, 2020 • Ernie Jaurique
Questions: 1. Read 1 Peter 3:18-4:6. What is the gospel? Explain. How has the gospel impacted your life personally? 2. How is baptism and “the flood” similar? Explain. Why do you think it’s important to be baptized? 3. Peter commands us to live the rest of our lives pursuing God’s will instead of human desires. What does it mean to live for God’s will? 4. Peter assumes that as Christians we no longer join in on the “flood of debauchery” in 4:3-4. What are some things you need to change in your life in order to be more like Jesus? 5. What is God teaching you through this sermon? Where is He convicting you to change?
Handling Haters (11-15-20)
November 15, 2020 • Chad Allen
Questions: 1. How do you think most people respond when their desire to do good is met with anger, hatred and animosity? How do you respond? According to the text, how should we respond as Christians? 2. Peter says we should be prepared to give a defense for the hope that is in us, not necessarily to defend God or His Word. What do you think it means to defend your hope in Christ? 3. What is the danger when we choose not to honor Christ and defend our hope with gentleness and respect? 4. How will keeping Jesus the Lord of your heart prepare you for criticism, questions, and even suffering? 5. What is God teaching you through this sermon? Where is He convicting you to change?
Men (11-1-20)
November 1, 2020 • Ernie Jaurique
Point: Let your being lead your doing. Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7; 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 Questions: 1. Read 1 Corinthians 16:13-14. In our culture today, what do you think it means to “act like a man”? What should it mean? 2. How should pursuing Jesus lead a man to be the greatest servant in his household? 3. What do you think it means for husbands to “live with your wives in an understanding way”? 4. How can a husband’s rocky or broken relationship with his wife “hinder his prayers”? 5. What is God teaching you through this sermon? Where is He convicting you to change?
Ladies (10-25-20)
October 25, 2020 • Ernie Jaurique
Questions: 1. How should a woman’s identity as a daughter of Christ lead her as she fulfills her role as a wife, daughter, mother, or single? 2. Peter tells wives to not let their beauty be merely external, but rather to focus on the beauty of the heart. What do you think it looks like to “adorn the hidden person of the heart”? Explain. 3. What do you think biblical submission looks like? Why do you think when people are asked to submit they either look for an exception or they rebel? 4. LADIES: How can submission to Jesus and His word make it easier for women to be subject to their husband or future husband? 5. MEN: How can a man make it easier for his wife to submit to God’s word in this context?
Mindful of God (10-18-20)
October 18, 2020 • Brian Kinkade
Questions: 1. Read 1 Peter 2:18-25. What does it mean to be “subject to your masters”? 2. How does honoring your supervisors at work honor God? 3. What would it look like for YOU to faithfully serve and honor God in your workplace? 4. How can taking offense or holding a grudge derail God’s good purpose and plan for us? 5. Read verses 24-25. What offenses in your life need to be healed by the sacrifice of Jesus Christ?
Influence (10-11-20)
October 11, 2020 • Ernie Jaurique
Questions: 1. What do you think it means to “Be subject for the Lord’s sake to every human institution”? 2. Peter says in verse 15 that it is “The will of God” that we submit to governing authorities. How should we respond to this command when our leaders are Godless or corrupt? 3. How does your submission to the governing authorities give you influence? Explain. 4. What does it mean to live as people who are free? What are some ways we can use our freedom as a cover-up for evil? 5. Do you think it’s ever ok to rebel against the laws of the land? Explain your answer.