Apr
14
Text: Matt 21:1-11
Sermon notes: emmauscf.org/sermons
1. What is the overarching biblical message of “Passover”? Explain in detail, both the Old Testament practice and Christ’s fulfillment in the New Testament.
2. How do you acknowledge and observe Holy Week each year? Share with one another ways to engage oneself and/or ones family during this special and symbolic week.
3. What is the primary purpose and message of the Bible? State in one sentence and discuss.
4. What does “the kingdom inaugurated but not yet consummated” mean and how does it apply to the church? Explain.
5. How are you doing with your struggle with pride? Are you acting in a state of humility as Christ has called us to? Share and pray.
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Mar
25
Episode 21 of Emmaus Essentials is up and ready for you perusal! This episode covers chapter 14 of the Confession on the topic of saving faith. Three truths are explored: The origin and development of faith, the basis and definition of faith, and the nature of true faith.
Enjoy!
Pastor Joe
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Mar
24
Bible Text: Psalm 51
1. When you sin, have you learned to repent and run to God? Or do you struggle with shame and hiding from God as Adam and Eve did? Share and explain.
2. In the case of David, one sin leads to a series of other sins, as he attempted to cover his sins rather than repent and confess. Have you seen this progression in your life? Why do we often try to cover our sins rather than confess and repent?
3. According to Psalm 51, what are the appropriate biblical steps to proper repentance? Discuss. See sermon notes at emmauscf.org/sermons
4. Have you recently reflected on what Christ has truly done for us on the cross? Or have you grown slack in daily confessing, repenting, and trusting? Share.
5. What is the most profound thing you learn in Psalm 51 when looking at David’s repentance? Why? Share.
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Mar
17
Episode 20 of Emmaus Essentials is up! This episode covers chapters 12 & 13 of the Confession on the topics of adoption and sanctification. The doctrine of adoption is indeed a beautiful one! Here we explore the fact of our adoption in Christ, along with the blessings and result of it. Understanding sanctification is helpful in a practical way. Here we answer the question, what is sanctification? and also discuss the difference between positional and personal sanctification. I hope you are strengthened and encouraged by the teaching!
Pastor Joe
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Mar
17
1. Are you currently content in all your circumstances? Do you envy the wicked at times? Why? Share with your group.
2. Why is it that the righteous are the ones who are ultimately blessed. In other words, why is it ultimately better to do good rather than bad? Explain and support with scripture.
3. What does it mean to live in light of eternity? How does one practically do this?
4. “Delight yourself in The Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart”. How have you seen this verse to be true in your life?
5. Remember to pray for one another this week.
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Mar
10
Episode 19 of Emmaus Essentials – LBC 1689 is up and ready for your consumption. The subject is chapter 11 of the Confession – Of Justification. This is truly a vital doctrine and I would highly encourage you to listen in. Questions considered are: What is justification? How is justification received? What is the basis for our justification? When is a person justified? What is the relationship between justification and sanctification? And, how were those who lived before Christ justified? I hope your are blessed by it!
Pastor Joe
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Mar
10
1. What specific thing does this psalm teach you about God? (For example, look for signs of His character, His attributes, His works, His promises.) Share.
2. How could you use Psalm 42 to minister to a Christian who is experiencing a difficult time? What specific aspects about Psalm 42 should you emphasize? Support and share.
3. Why is it often so difficult to be honest with God in times of difficulty? Or, if it is not difficult for you, why do you think it is difficult for others? Share with your group.
4. How can one “seek God’s face” in times of trouble. I am sure most of us have heard this phase, but what does it mean practically? share and support.
5. What is one area in your life that you could improve in trusting God more with? (finances, family, status, purpose, health) How can your group pray for you this week? Remember: on our own we will fail, but in Christ and through the church, we can succeed.
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Mar
6
Publisher’s Synopsis: “Murray systematically explains the two sides of redemption: its accomplishment by Christ and its application to the life of the redeemed. In Part I he considers the necessity, nature, perfection, and extent of the atonement. In Part II Murray offers careful expositions of the scriptural teaching about calling, regeneration, sanctification, and glorification.”
Nerd Factor: Medium
Emmaus Staff Comments: I (Joe) have recommended two other books on the Doctrine of Salvation in the past – and I would still recommend them. But I would be amiss if I failed to recommend John Murray’s classic, “Redemption Accomplished and Applied.” I would say that the reading level of this book is a bit higher than the others, but it is certainly worth the investment.
The book is broken in to two parts, as the title suggests. The first section examines the work of Christ and his accomplishment of redemption. The question under consideration is, what did Christ accomplish at his coming – through his life, death and resurrection? The second section of the book examines the application of redemption. The question here is, how is the work that Christ accomplished applied to individuals as they live in human history?
John Murray’s writing style is clear. The categories that he presents are immensely helpful when seeking to understand this often misunderstood doctrine. I do hope that you put this book on your wish list, and that you are strengthened by it in the not to distant future.
Purchase Options: Amazon, Monergism Books
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