We did an overview of the book of Romans using a John Piper sermon as our guide. The reason we did this overview is my concern for young Christians who come and go from the Bible study. If they are only there for Chapters 2 and 3 of Romans and leave, they would have a skewed view of the faith.
When we did the overview of the first seven chapters of Romans, we touched on many topics seldom discussed. We were blessed.
We closed by reading Romans chapter 8. If you are going to read Romans chapers 1-7, make sure your read chapter 8... Please do that.
Next week we will dig into Romans 1.
Thursday, February 22, 2007
Friday, February 16, 2007
February 13 Discussion Notes
We finished the book of Acts this week. We asked "What did we learn?"
- Common ordinary men doing extra-ordinary things with the power of the Holy Spirit.
- Paul's determination--Acts 14.
- Message of Jesus Christ for all people, all races, all nations, all tribes.
- The coming of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit of Christ can and has and will, go with God's people all over the earth to take the message of reconciliation of man to God through Christ.
- The Holy Spirit will be with us in all we do. Jesus our provider or protector or redeemer. Amen.
Next week--We begin Romans. Read through Romans a couple of times.
Friday, February 2, 2007
January 30, 2007 Discussion Notes
January 30, 2007 Discussion Notes
· Forgiveness: asking, granting, Biblical guidelines – Luke 4. Interesting discussions; Louie’s contribution.
· Anger- Lack of forgiveness can result in anger and broken relationships.
· Freedom comes when we forgive.
· Jeremiah 29:11-12 (*read both verses). Condition—seek with your whole heart.
· Answer to last weeks question about “work out repentance” – “faith without works is dead”
· Five things we learned/discussed or noted:
- We as Christians must take initiative to forgive
- Dan’s contribution: Psalm 37 – God is good to us.
- Pray for God’s protection for our families and businesses like Jesus did in John 17
- More guys quit smoking (2 more)
- Welcome to new guy—Rick
- Lord does not like it when we do not trust Him. Ps. 78:19-22
- We must examine ourselves: spiritually, relationships, motives. Lamentations 3:37-40 “exam yourselves”
- Esteem others more highly than yourselves. Write out list of how other people should be esteemed more than you. Keep us honest and humble. Philippians 2:3-4.
Starting verse next week: Acts 26:22.
Friday, January 26, 2007
#1 - Review of January 23, 2007
Welcome to Shop Talk Cokato. This is a blog for the men in the Shop Talk Bible study. Please comment as you see fit. Everyone is welcome. I have invited people but someone brought it to my attention that I did not invite them. It is a good reminder to invite but we must also follow up on the people we invite. Accountability is something we don’t always like but we all need it.
We will review the week’s meeting, pose some questions for next week, and share prayer concerns.
On Tuesday night, January 23, 2007, we met to discuss chapters 25 and 26 of Acts. We ended our discussion at Acts 26:19. Some things we discussed:
Acts 25:19 – Paul claimed this dead man, Jesus was alive. What would we say if someone said “Give me evidence Jesus is alive?” Randy answered, “a transformed life…” He was right. Where have we heard that before?.
Acts 25:23 – We talked about pomp. We need to be careful we don’t get big headed like King Agrippa and Bernice. We shouldn’t get big headed in our family, business, church and our daily walk. Have a trusted friend who is honest with us at all times. Confess sin to God and to one another (James 5:16). This keeps us humble and grounded.
We discussed God rules in our lives—Acts 25:10-11. Paul was not afraid to die. If we’re the Lord’s, we shouldn’t be afraid either. Paul’s speaking in front of the king was fulfillment of scriptures. Note what Ananias said when Paul was saved…Acts 9:15. Read it. Note “their kings”.
Acts 26:1-3 – Show proper respect for all people in authority, even if we don’t like them. God ordained government and our leader. See Romans 13.
Remember to memorize scripture—Romans 12:2.
Pray. Pray. Pray.
Next week we begin on Acts 26:19. Notice:
What does it mean to prove our repentance by our deeds? Acts 26:20
Think about Acts 26:28
Notice verse 29—How do we live out our faith?
We will review the week’s meeting, pose some questions for next week, and share prayer concerns.
On Tuesday night, January 23, 2007, we met to discuss chapters 25 and 26 of Acts. We ended our discussion at Acts 26:19. Some things we discussed:
Acts 25:19 – Paul claimed this dead man, Jesus was alive. What would we say if someone said “Give me evidence Jesus is alive?” Randy answered, “a transformed life…” He was right. Where have we heard that before?.
Acts 25:23 – We talked about pomp. We need to be careful we don’t get big headed like King Agrippa and Bernice. We shouldn’t get big headed in our family, business, church and our daily walk. Have a trusted friend who is honest with us at all times. Confess sin to God and to one another (James 5:16). This keeps us humble and grounded.
We discussed God rules in our lives—Acts 25:10-11. Paul was not afraid to die. If we’re the Lord’s, we shouldn’t be afraid either. Paul’s speaking in front of the king was fulfillment of scriptures. Note what Ananias said when Paul was saved…Acts 9:15. Read it. Note “their kings”.
Acts 26:1-3 – Show proper respect for all people in authority, even if we don’t like them. God ordained government and our leader. See Romans 13.
Remember to memorize scripture—Romans 12:2.
Pray. Pray. Pray.
Next week we begin on Acts 26:19. Notice:
What does it mean to prove our repentance by our deeds? Acts 26:20
Think about Acts 26:28
Notice verse 29—How do we live out our faith?
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