Feb
2
MEMORY VERSE:
“And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age” (Matthew 28:18-20, ESV).
Doctrinal Standards WSC #5 & 6:
Q. Are there more Gods than one?
A. There is but one only, the Living and True God.
Q. How many persons are there in the one God?
A. Three persons are in the one God, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are one God, the same in substance and equal in power and glory.
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Jan
27
MEMORY VERSE:
“God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth” (John 4:24, ESV).
Doctrinal Standard: WSC #4
Q. What is God?
A. God is a spirit, whose being, wisdom, power, holiness, justice, goodness, and truth are infinite, eternal, and unchangeable.
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Jan
20
Memory Verse:
“All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness” (2 Timothy 3:16, ESV).
Doctrinal Standard: WSC #3
Q. What does the Bible primarily teach?
A. The Bible primarily teaches what man must believe about God and what God requires of man.
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Jan
16
Memory Verse:
“The Law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple; the precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes; the fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; the rules of the Lord are true, and righteous altogether.” Psalm 19:7-9 ESV
Doctrinal Standard: WSC #2
Q: What authority from God directs us how to glorify and enjoy Him?
A: The only authority for glorifying and enjoying Him is the bible, which is the word of God and is made up of the Old and New Testaments.
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Jan
7
MEMORY VERSE:
“So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31, ESV).
Doctrinal Standards WSC #1:
Q. What is man’s primary purpose?
A. Man’s primary purpose is to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever.
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Dec
29
Memory Verse:
“Which is why I suffer as I do. But I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that he is able to guard until that Day what has been entrusted to me.” – 2 Timothy 1:12, ESV
Doctrinal Standard: WSC #107
Q: What does the conclusion of the Lord’s Prayer teach us?
A: The conclusion of the Lord’s Prayer (for yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever) teaches us to be encouraged only by God in our prayers and to praise Him by acknowledging that kingdom, power, and glory are His. To show that we want to be heard and have confidence that we are, we say Amen.
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Dec
16
Memory Verse:
“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” James 4:7, ESV
Doctrinal Standard: WSC #103-104
Q: For what do we pray in the third request?
A: In the third request (your will be done on earth as it is in heaven) we pray that by His grace God would make us have the capability and the will to know, obey and submit to His will in everything, as the angels do in heaven.
Q: What do we pray in the fourth request?
A: In the fourth petition, which is, Give us this day our daily bread, we pray that of God’s free gift we may receive a competent portion of the good things of this life, and enjoy his blessing with them.
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Dec
9
1. Have you ever had major differences with another Christian (friend, coworker, family member)? What happened? What was the outcome? How did you find unity in Christ? Share.
2. What does it mean to be clothed in Christ? Really think about it and support your answer.
3. On a scale of 1-10 (1 being far away and 10 being very close) where is your heart this week in walking with God. Share.
4. Do you ever struggle with seeing other believers as second class citizens in Christ? What causes you to see others this way and why? Share.
5. What can you do in your daily and current life to bring more unity to Christ’s church? Think about it and share.
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