Prayer, Evangelism and Worship

For small group discussion review but go immediately to the ASSESSEMENT area.     In our study, we have identified two kinds of people who needed Jesus.  A Saul-like individual and a Cornelius -like individual.  Shocking as it may seem, both need Jesus in their hearts.  They belong to section 1.      What do Saul and Cornelius - like people need to move from section 1 to section 2?    Rehearse this gospel presentation in your own words.   ASSESSMENT QUESTION:  This assessment will determine your "make-disciples" quotient.  Answer the questions randomly, but do not take the result lightly.   1.  Write five names of people that you know fit these categories (Saul - like and Cornelius - like)?    2.  Determine a number beside the name of how likely this week you are to have a conversation with this person.   1 - not likely;  5 - very likely. 3.  Put a check among the...

  What's Your Name?   I am not a people person.  In fact, my natural default is to find a space within a crowd.  But when somebody reaches out to me, I like the feeling.  Don't you?   Too many people are in the kingdom crowd but never a part of God's family.  They are waiting for me and for you to reach out to them.  DISCUSSION:  Recall a moment when you were thankful somebody engaged with you with a spiritual conversation?  How was it like?  And why were you thankful and glad?  Identify your fear on making disciples?  What do you think should you do to overcome that fear?  What help are you willing to receive from LFBC to help you overcome your fear?  KNOW SOMEONE'S NAME In a book, Discipleship Uncomplicated, Dr. Haynes emphasized the importance of knowing a person's name.   God wants us to know people's names.  Cornelius heard from God that he needed to look for Peter.   When ...

God is always true to His promises.  He keeps His covenant to His people.   From Abrahams time until the Kingdom, they are a reflection of God's unfailing commitment to fulfilling His plan.    The exile is a momentary pause, and today, we examine the return of God's people back to the promised land.  In Ezra 1:2, it shared that King Cyrus allowed God's children to return to Jerusalem.   Finally, God's people's prayers are answered and the Jews experience a second chance as they return back to Jerusalem.  What would be your first bidding if you were in their shoes?  Unfortunately, it is easy to prioritize God and reciprocate.   Let's examine three responses of God's people.   I.  They renewed their Worship to Yahweh God's children return with Zerubabbel and reminding them that they need to ret return urn to God as they return to Jerusalem.  In your own reading, what was  II.  They restored their Wor...