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Mark 9:38-49

Mark 9:38-41 - Jesus Restores John
John blew it 
Jesus corrects
Jesus reassures

Mark 9:42-49 - Insight To What Jesus Values
1.  Jesus values the marginalized with protective love
2.  Jesus values extreme obedience
3.  Jesus values life in His Kingdom

Three Responses
1. I’m out - Jesus demands to much
2. I love Jesus and want to live my life for Jesus - I will try harder
3. Learn to live life with Jesus

Preaching Class:  The Gospel Outline
Here is what the text says
Here is how we must live in light of the text
But we simply cannot do it
Ah - but there is One who did!
Now, through faith in him, you can begin to live as the text says.

Reflection Questions

How has Jesus recently corrected and reassured you?
Do you value/love marginalized people?
Do your affections for Jesus move you towards extreme obedience?
Based on your lifestyle would those closest to you say you are living your life WITHOUT, FOR, or WITH Jesus?
Is there something you are seeking to do for Christ, instead of doing it with Christ?

Mark 9:38-49

Mark 9:38-41 - Jesus Restores John
John blew it 
Jesus corrects
Jesus reassures

Mark 9:42-49 - Insight To What Jesus Values
1.  Jesus values the marginalized with protective love
2.  Jesus values extreme obedience
3.  Jesus values life in His Kingdom

Three Responses
1. I’m out - Jesus demands to much
2. I love Jesus and want to live my life for Jesus - I will try harder
3. Learn to live life with Jesus

Preaching Class:  The Gospel Outline
Here is what the text says
Here is how we must live in light of the text
But we simply cannot do it
Ah - but there is One who did!
Now, through faith in him, you can begin to live as the text says.

Reflection Questions

How has Jesus recently corrected and reassured you?
Do you value/love marginalized people?
Do your affections for Jesus move you towards extreme obedience?
Based on your lifestyle would those closest to you say you are living your life WITHOUT, FOR, or WITH Jesus?
Is there something you are seeking to do for Christ, instead of doing it with Christ?

Mariam Ibrahim and Nagmeh Panahi share their stories at the Table.

Listen as Nagmeh Panahi shares the rest of her story at Grand Parkway Baptist Church.

Listen as Nagmeh Panahi shares the rest of her story at Grand Parkway Baptist Church.

Galatians 1:6-8

Galatians 2:11-13

Ephesians 2:13-16

“False gospels are seductive because they always tell you that you are more righteous than you are and have more power than you possess.” Paul Tripp (New Morning Mercies)

Galatians 2:2-10

John 1:14-15

“We have no righteousness that does not belong to Christ, no power that is not given by Christ and no hope that doesn't depend on Christ.” Paul Tripp (New Morning Mercies)

Galatians 3:2-3

Response Questions: In what circumstances have you been feeling: I’m doing great, I got this? God, where are you? Did you identify with being prayer-less? What can you ask God to do at this very moment? What self-righteousness do you need to repent of? Who needs the power and hope of Jesus?

Galatians 1:6-8

Galatians 2:11-13

Ephesians 2:13-16

“False gospels are seductive because they always tell you that you are more righteous than you are and have more power than you possess.” Paul Tripp (New Morning Mercies)

Galatians 2:2-10

John 1:14-15

“We have no righteousness that does not belong to Christ, no power that is not given by Christ and no hope that doesn't depend on Christ.” Paul Tripp (New Morning Mercies)

Galatians 3:2-3

Response Questions: In what circumstances have you been feeling: I’m doing great, I got this? God, where are you? Did you identify with being prayer-less? What can you ask God to do at this very moment? What self-righteousness do you need to repent of? Who needs the power and hope of Jesus?

1.  The Master is in Control - Job 12:10-13:1

A. Surrender the outcome

B. Give up control

C. Greater purpose

2. Have a Long Term Memory - Exodus 32:7-13

A. Not experience but God's character

B. Trust God no matter the outcome

3. Short-term Circumstances Should Not Determine Thankfulness - 2 Corinthians 11:23-28

A. Life is short compared to eternity 

B. Not circumstances by God's character

4. Pray - Matthew 4:1-2

A. Living dependence

B. Rely on God's power

Questions to consider:

How does your life reflect who you believe is in control?  

Why is it important to differentiate between our experiences and God’s nature?

How often are you persuaded by circumstance?

What does your prayer life most resemble, asking to avoid circumstances or confessing God’s character?

What is your theology of suffering?  Asked another way, what is your response when suffering comes?

1.  The Master is in Control - Job 12:10-13:1

A. Surrender the outcome

B. Give up control

C. Greater purpose

2. Have a Long Term Memory - Exodus 32:7-13

A. Not experience but God's character

B. Trust God no matter the outcome

3. Short-term Circumstances Should Not Determine Thankfulness - 2 Corinthians 11:23-28

A. Life is short compared to eternity 

B. Not circumstances by God's character

4. Pray - Matthew 4:1-2

A. Living dependence

B. Rely on God's power

Questions to consider:

How does your life reflect who you believe is in control?  

Why is it important to differentiate between our experiences and God’s nature?

How often are you persuaded by circumstance?

What does your prayer life most resemble, asking to avoid circumstances or confessing God’s character?

What is your theology of suffering?  Asked another way, what is your response when suffering comes?

The What, Why, and How of Worship

Definition of Worship:  
“To be fully captivated such that every effort is for God in order to serve God.”

1. Every Effort includes:
a. Groaning - Psalm 13
b. Confession - Psalm 51
c. Desire for God - Psalm 63

2. Why Worship
Generational Knowledge - Joshua 22:25-27
Obedience equals deliverance - 2 Kings 17:35-39

3. How to Worship 
-1 Chronicles 16:12-26
a. Recognizing His wonders - v 12 & 26
b. Recalling His promises - v 15-18
c. Making known His salvation - v 23 & 24

Suggestions on How to Worship
a. Names of God
b. Adoration
c. Sing
d. Count your blessings
e. Pray
f. Giving

Romans 12:1-2

Questions
What is your worship preparation? 
What are you doing with the spiritual light and awareness God has given you?

The What, Why, and How of Worship

Definition of Worship:  
“To be fully captivated such that every effort is for God in order to serve God.”

1. Every Effort includes:
a. Groaning - Psalm 13
b. Confession - Psalm 51
c. Desire for God - Psalm 63

2. Why Worship
Generational Knowledge - Joshua 22:25-27
Obedience equals deliverance - 2 Kings 17:35-39

3. How to Worship 
-1 Chronicles 16:12-26
a. Recognizing His wonders - v 12 & 26
b. Recalling His promises - v 15-18
c. Making known His salvation - v 23 & 24

Suggestions on How to Worship
a. Names of God
b. Adoration
c. Sing
d. Count your blessings
e. Pray
f. Giving

Romans 12:1-2

Questions
What is your worship preparation? 
What are you doing with the spiritual light and awareness God has given you?

Rosaria Butterfield at Grand Parkway Baptist Church, June 14, 2019

Rosaria Butterfield at Grand Parkway Baptist Church, June 15, 2019

Rosaria Butterfield at Grand Parkway Baptist Church, June 15, 2019

Rosaria Butterfield at Grand Parkway Baptist Church, June 14, 2019

Righteous Influence

Paraphrase of Jonathan Edwards:

The spirit that is at work in a people is plainly observed so as to convince others that Christ is the son of God, died to save sinners, we are in great need of Him, and our affections for Him and God increases.

-Genesis 4:2-5

True righteousness - aligns with God in our worship, in our life, and in our influence.  

-Colossians 4:7-8

-John 12:9-11

God uses everyone for influence and its the “little known” to the “no named” that He most often uses to be influential.

-1 Corinthians 15:58

4 characteristics of righteous influence

1. Willingness to give everything

2. Little regard for self, but utmost for God

3. Speaks and Acts Differently

4. Consistency

mentor@grandparkway.org

“Through the leading and the power of the Holy Spirit, the Christian is involved in a daily life and habit that cannot be explained.”  A.W. Tozer

3 questions to consider:

What influence is your life having?

Who are you influencing the most?

What informs your influence? (world, peer pressure, self, or God)

Righteous Influence

Paraphrase of Jonathan Edwards:

The spirit that is at work in a people is plainly observed so as to convince others that Christ is the son of God, died to save sinners, we are in great need of Him, and our affections for Him and God increases.

-Genesis 4:2-5

True righteousness - aligns with God in our worship, in our life, and in our influence.  

-Colossians 4:7-8

-John 12:9-11

God uses everyone for influence and its the “little known” to the “no named” that He most often uses to be influential.

-1 Corinthians 15:58

4 characteristics of righteous influence

1. Willingness to give everything

2. Little regard for self, but utmost for God

3. Speaks and Acts Differently

4. Consistency

mentor@grandparkway.org

“Through the leading and the power of the Holy Spirit, the Christian is involved in a daily life and habit that cannot be explained.”  A.W. Tozer

3 questions to consider:

What influence is your life having?

Who are you influencing the most?

What informs your influence? (world, peer pressure, self, or God)