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Slaves Romans 6:15-23 I. Intro A. Big Idea: We are either slaves to sin, or captivated by God’s liberating grace. Hebrews 12:2 II. Obligations A. Grace doesn’t set us free to sin. Genesis 4:7; Exodus 34:7; Psalm; 11:5; Romans 6:15;14:23 B. Grace makes us obedient. Romans 6:16 III. Claimed A. The heart develops devotional patterns. Romans 6:17; Colossians 1:10; 2 Peter3:18 B. Grace removes our chains. Romans 6:18 IV. Ashamed A. We can stack success in Christ. Romans 6:19 B. Everyone’s susceptible to the insanity of sin. Romans 6:20-21; Hebrews 12:1 V. The Gift. A. Obedience means taking part in eternity. Romans 6:22 B. We can reflect the gospel. Romans 6:23 The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up
Marriage Romans 7:1-6 I. Intro Big Idea: Joining our lives to Christ means we live when we die. II. The Law A. We all live under God’s revealed truth. Romans 7:1 B. The Law doesn’t die, we must die. Romans 7:2 III. Another Man A. We’re all adulterers. Romans 7:3a B. We all need to remarry. Romans 7:3b IV. Fruit A. Marriage is a work of trust. Romans 7:4 B. We settle for shallow relationships. Romans 7:5 V. Released A. Renew your vows. Song of Songs 6:3; Romans 7:6 B. Reflect the better marriage. John 15:5 The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up
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Prophecy Luke 1:26-38
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Bethlehem Micah 5:2-5; Luke 2:1-7
I encourage you, if you’ve never done it before, to try to memorize the Christmas story found in Luke 2:1-20. The best way to do this, firstly, is to not get nervous. Then, don’t try to memorize it word for word – but focus on remembering the story. Read it once out loud. Then try to retell it out loud without looking. If you miss a part, who cares. Then read it again, considering the parts you forgot. Then try to recall it from memory again. If you read and recite it three times a day in one sitting (actually, standing or walking works best) – before you know it, you’ll discover details you never noticed or considered before. And eventually, you’ll have the story, or more importantly, it will have you. Shepherds Luke 2:8-15
Angels Luke 2:8-15
Imitating Christ Phil. 2;1-11,,,12-30-18
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Promised Romans 4:13-25 I. Intro Big Idea: Justification empowers personal faith that overcomes. II. Received A. God’s promises must be received by faith. Genesis 1:22, 15:4; Romans 4:13; 1 Corinthians 7:1-16 B. Depending on the law makes faith worthless. Romans 4:14 III. Guaranteed A. God always keeps His promises. Romans 4:15-16 B. God brings life out of nothing. Romans 4:17 IV. Good as Dead A. Abraham trusted God even when his situation seemed hopeless. Genesis 15:5, 17:5; Romans 4:18-19 B. Abraham’s faith glorified God. Genesis 16:1-15; Romans 4:20-21 V. Believe A. We must trust in a Person. John 17:3; Romans 4:22-24 B. Our perseverance testifies to God’s faithfulness. Romans 4:25 The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up
With God Romans 5:1-11 I. Intro A. Big Idea: In Christ we have full access to God. Psalm 55:19 II. Peace A. We can face God with peace. John 1:1; Acts 10:36; Romans 5:1 B. God empowers us to stand. Psalm 1:5; Luke 5:1-9; Romans 5:2; Ephesians 3:12 III. Not Ashamed A. In Christ we have direction. Romans 5:3-4 B. God does not withhold His affection. Psalm 27:10; Romans 5:5 IV. For Sinners A. God’s timing is perfect. Luke 16:26; Romans 5:6 B. God’s love is holy other. Romans 5:7-8 V. Reconciled A. Be saved. Romans 5:9-10 B. Boast in God. Romans 5:11 The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up
In Christ Romans 5:12-21 I. Intro Big Idea: We are either in Adam or in Christ. II. Our Account A. We all face the death penalty. Romans 5:12 B. We’re born lawbreakers. Romans 5:13-14 III. Trespass and Grace A. God doesn’t give us what we deserve. Matthew 3:15; Romans 5:15-16; Philippians 2:5-11 B. We’re either under judgement, or reign with Christ. Romans 5:17 IV. One Man A. Right standing before God comes by faith in Christ alone! Romans 5:18 B. Jesus offers His works. Romans 5:19; 1 Corinthians 10:13 V. Increase A. Trust the Word of God. Romans 5:20-21 B. Trust in the power of the gospel. Romans 1:16-17 The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up
Dead or Alive Romans 6:1-14 I. Intro Big Idea: We can overcome what kills us by dying in Christ. II. Any Longer A. Grace leads to righteousness. Romans 6:1-2 B. Baptism means Identification with Christ. Romans 6:3-4 III. United A. Unity with Christ empowers personal resurrection. Romans 6:5 B. In Christ we are not slaves to sin. Romans 6:6-7 IV. Once for All A. We can follow Jesus. Romans 6:8; James 1:13-15 B. Death cancels all debt. Romans 6:9-10; Philippians 1:6, 2:12-13; Hebrews 10:14 V. Offer A. Take account. Romans 6:11; 1 John 1:8 B. Be mastered by grace. Romans 6:13-14 The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up
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Heart Romans 2:17-29 I. Intro Big Idea: Christian is as Christian does. II. The Law A. The Law is good, but legalism is bad. B. We can’t even uphold our own standards. Matthew 5:28; Romans 2:17-23 III. Blaspheme A. We often settle for the superficial standards of Christianity. Romans 2:24 B. We’re all guilty of hypocrisy. Romans 2:24 IV. What Matters A. Our traditions have value. Romans 2:25 B. The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love. Romans 2:26; Galatians 5:6 V. Change A. Do the right things, for the right reason. Romans 2:28-29 B. Share your Master’s happiness. Matthew 25:23; Romans 2:29; Ephesians 2:8-10 The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up
True Romans 3:1-8 I. Intro Big Idea: Because God is true, we can truly live. II. Advantages A. We want Christ to be our foundation. Romans 3:1 B. We have the specific revelation of God. Matthew 6:33; Romans 3:2 III. Faithfulness A. We lie. Romans 3:3-4 B. God can’t lie. Romans 3:4 IV. Clear A. No one deserves God’s mercy. Romans 3:5-6; Galatians 6:7 B. Justifying sin slanders God’s grace. Romans 2:14; 3:7-8 V. Conviction A. Go to the cross. John 3:36 B. Take up your cross. Luke 9:23; 1 John 4:4-6 The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up
Boasting Romans 3:9-31 I. Intro Big Idea: Being made right with God leads to being right with each other. II. No One Righteous A. Sin is in our DNA. Psalm 51:4-5; Romans 3:9 B. Not fearing God leads to foolishness, but fearing God leads to wisdom. Psalm 14:1; 111:10; Romans 3:10-18 III. Silence A. Someday all self-justification will cease. Romans 3:19 B. The Law is meant to bring conviction and hope. Nehemiah 8:8-10; Romans 3:20 IV. Christianity A. God desires to restore us. Romans 3:21-23 B. Our salvation is all about God’s glory. Romans 3:24-26 V. Faith A. We’re to live by the Law of faith. Romans 3:27 B. Because of Christ we can obey in love. Romans 3:28-31; 13:8-10 The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up
Credited Romans 4:1-12 I. Intro Big Idea: God’s gift of justification opens the doors of heaven. II. Nothing New A. Justification is the way people have been made right with God from the beginning. Romans 4:1-2 B. It wasn’t Abraham’s achievements that made him great. Genesis 11:1-3; 15:8; Romans 4:3 III. Forgiveness A. We can never merit what God credits. Romans 4:4-5 B. God’s forgiveness is complete. Psalm 32:1-2; Romans 4:6-8; 1 John 1:9 IV. Before A. God has a plan to justify us before we believed. Romans 4:9-10; Ephesians 1:3-4 B. If our righteousness justifies us, why would Christ need to die for us? Romans 1:17; 5:6-8 V. Receive A. “A saving faith is a vital faith.” Martin Luther Romans 4:11; James 2:17-24 B. Rest in the reality that our justification is about God from first to last. Romans 4:11-12 The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up
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Pure James 1:19-27 Discussion:
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Appointed Romans 1:1-7 I. Intro Big Idea: We can live for God’s glory together by experiencing His grace. II. Called A. Paul saw himself as a slave. Romans 1:1 B. Paul represented Christ’s interests, not his own. Romans 1:1 III. The Gospel A. Jesus is the greatest King offering the greatest gift. Romans 1:2-3 B. The gospel is something God accomplished. Psalm 49:7-9; Romans 1:4 IV. Belong A. Christianity is a way of life that’s all about death. Romans 1:5; 1 John 4:19 B. We’ve been called to belong. Romans 1:6 V. Holy People A. Pray for the faith to make God’s glory the goal of your life. Romans 1:7 B. Our life of faith invites others to obedient trust in Christ. Romans 1:7 The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up
Living Romans 1:8-17 I. Intro Big Idea: We can live unashamed lives. II. At All Times A. We tend to compartmentalize. Romans 1:8 B. Paul knew God heard his prayers. Romans 1:9-10 III. Mutual Encouragement A. We never stop needing to trust. Romans 1:11-12 B. The gospel draws us out of isolation. Romans 1:13 IV. Obligated and Eager A. The gospel makes us gracious. Romans 1:14; James 1:19-27 B. Grace makes us eager to engage in gospeling. Romans 1:15 V. The Power of God A. Humble yourself. Romans 1:16 B. Trust in God’s grace, for His glory. Romans 1:17 The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up
Wrath Romans 1:18-32 I. Intro Big Idea: We either suppress or rejoice in the truth. Psalm 11:5; Matthew 5:45; 1 Timothy 2:3-4 II. Suppressing the Truth A. People suppress the truth by living like there is no God. Romans 1:18-19 B. We have seen and understand that God exists. Psalm 14:1; Romans 1:20 III. Futile and Degrading A. The real issue is accountability. Romans 1:21-23 B. There’s a pattern to being turned over to God’s wrath. Romans 1:24-25 IV. Sinful Desires A. Experiencing God’s wrath is the natural consequences of pursuing life on our terms. Romans 1:26-27 B. Condoning sin celebrates death. Romans 1:28-32 V. Listen and Follow A. Deliverance begins by trusting God. Psalm 81:11-14 B. We can walk together in the light. John 8:1-11; 1 John 1:5-7 The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up
Riches Romans 2:1-16 I. Intro Big Idea: God’s judgement is a good thing. II. Contempt A. Knowing God’s Law should make us less judgmental, and humbler! Roman 1:18; 2:1-3 B. Judging others shows we take grace for granted. Romans 2:4 III. No Favoritism A. A good judge is just. Romans 2:5-7 B. No one gets away with anything. Romans 2:8-11; 2 Corinthians 5:10 IV. Declaration A. God’s truth is self-evident. Psalm 15:4; Romans 2:12-15 B. If we believe, we will never be put to shame. Mark 7:20-22; Romans 2:16,10:11; Ephesians 2:8-9 V. Repent and Be Baptized A. Turn to Christ as your Judge. Acts 2:38-39; 1 Corinthians 4:2-4 B. Proclaim Christ’s riches. Acts 2:38-39; James 2:12 The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up
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Legacy Ruth 4:13-22 I. Intro Big Idea: God has given us a hope and a future; so, we can seek Him with all our hearts. Ruth 1:16-17; Jeremiah 29:11-13; Romans 8:28; Galatians 5:6 II. Possible A. Experience the impossible. Ruth 4:13; Matthew 19:16-30 B. Redeemers provided a legacy. Ruth 4:14; Romans 2:4 III. Look Around A. God makes a difference. Ruth 4:14-15; Psalm 51:17 B. Naomi was no longer bitter. Ruth 4:16-17 IV. Family A. We’re all products of our families. Ruth 4:17 B. God remembers people. Ruth 4:17-21; Matthew 1:1-16; 2 Corinthians 5:17 V. Invitation A. In Christ things don’t turn out the way we expect. B. We can invite people into a new family. Prodigal Luke 15:11-32 Questions to consider:
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Forgiveness Matthew 18:21-35 Consider:
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Gleaning Ruth 2:14-23 I. Intro Big Idea: God gives us what we need, so that we can be restored. II. Leftovers A. God wants all people to be rescued. Ruth 2:14; 1 Timothy 2:4; 1 John 2:9 B. Ruth was willing to receive what Boaz offered. Ruth 2:14 III. How Much A. Going beyond the law puts us in the much more of God’s grace. Ruth 2:15-16 B. We grow when we obey. Ruth 2:17-18 IV. Redeemer A. Boaz was blessed in blessing Ruth and Naomi. Ruth 2:19-20 B. The good news is that God has sent His Son to redeem us. Ruth 2:20; John 3:16 V. Stay Close A. God calls us to know Christ as our Savior — our all in all. Ruth 2:21-22; Ephesians 4:6 B. Waiting on God leads to restoration. Ruth 2:23 Faith Ruth 3:1-6 I. Intro Big Idea: Since God is in control we can look to Him in our decision making. John 6:44 II. Desperate A. Naomi cared about her daughter-in-law’s future. Jeremiah 17:9; Ruth 3:1; James 1:5 B. Naomi formulated a sketchy plan for Ruth in the present. Ruth 3:2 III. The Plan A. Our clothing communicates something. Ruth 3:3 B. This passage is descriptive, not prescriptive. Ruth 3:3-4 IV. Facetime A. There’s never a perfect scenario for following God. Ruth 3:5 B. Ruth willing put herself in a place to be noticed. Ruth 3:6; John 1:1, 14 V. Legacy A. Respond to the gospel, instead of relying on intuition. B. Our trust in Christ leads to a legacy of grace. Romans 10:11 Kindness Ruth 3:7-18 I. Intro Big Idea: We can be consumed by God’s kindness or settle for sin. Ruth 3:1-6 II. Who Are You? A. Boaz treated Ruth as a person. Ruth 3:7-9 B. Ruth proposed that Boaz propose. Ruth 3:9 III. Do Not be Afraid A. The true Hero of this story is God. Ruth 3:10; Psalm 11:5; Isaiah 25:10, 56:6-7; Matthew 5:45; 1 Timothy 2:4 B. Ruth’s trust in God was reflected in her integrity. Ruth 3:11; Proverbs 31:30-31 IV. Honor A. The Christian gives everything, and every relationship to Christ. Ruth 3:12-13; Song of Solomon 2:7 B. Waiting on God is not a passive endeavor. Ruth 3:13-14 V. Not Empty A. Remember you have a Redeemer. Ruth 3:15-1 7; Romans 2:4 B. Settle matters today. Ruth 3:18; 2 Corinthians 6:2
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