Weekly Lesson Week of: 10/13/13 The Unquenchable...
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Weekly Lesson Week of: 10/13/13 Series: “The Unquenchable Worshipper Lesson: “The Undefeated Worshipper” Text: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30 (NLT) Introduction: What would you most like to change about your circumstances today? Most people would like to change something in their lives: perhaps their job, a family situation, or the state of their health. Some would like to see changes in their finances; others might like to move to a new home. In a rat percentages of cases, the changes are one that the person believes will make him or her happier, more at peace, or more secure. The Bible challenges us not to seek happiness, peace, and security in our lives, but rather victory in lives. We are called to live victoriously because we are in association with the Victor of all life, Jesus Christ. We should proclaim with our lives as well as our words, “Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ” (1 Cor. 15:57). This week’s sermon and Connection Group lesson will explore how a Christian is able to live above circumstances, not under the circumstances, as we commonly say. ***Remember to listen to this week’s sermon, review the Sermon Notes Sheet and complete the following questions before attending your discussion group. GROUP DISCUSSION: 1. What was most challenging about Sunday’s sermon? What was most encouraging? ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ 2. Which would you rather spend time watching an HBO Boxing match or a TBN religious television broadcast? And why? ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ Joe Frazier was quoted saying, “Joe Lewis is the greatest heavyweight of all time. Rocky Marciano is second only to Louis. Where do I rate Ali? Somewhere below me. I beat him, and if I could beat him, no doubt Joe Lewis and Rocky Marciano could have beaten him.” www.connection-groups.com ©2013 All Rights Reserved
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Weekly Lesson
Week of: 10/13/13
Series: “The Unquenchable Worshipper
Lesson: “The Undefeated Worshipper”
Text: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30 (NLT)
Introduction: What would you most like to change about your circumstances today? Most people would like to change something in their lives: perhaps their job, a family situation, or the state of their health. Some would like to see changes in their finances; others might like to move to a new home. In a rat percentages of cases, the changes are one that the person believes will make him or her happier, more at peace, or more secure.
The Bible challenges us not to seek happiness, peace, and security in our lives, but rather victory in lives. We are called to live victoriously because we are in association with the Victor of all life, Jesus Christ. We should proclaim with our lives as well as our words, “Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ” (1 Cor. 15:57).
This week’s sermon and Connection Group lesson will explore how a Christian is able to live above circumstances, not under the circumstances, as we commonly say.
***Remember to listen to this week’s sermon, review the Sermon Notes Sheet and complete
the following questions before attending your discussion group.
GROUP DISCUSSION:
1. What was most challenging about Sunday’s sermon? What was most encouraging? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Which would you rather spend time watching an HBO Boxing match or a TBN religious television broadcast? And why?______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Joe Frazier was quoted saying, “Joe Lewis is the greatest heavyweight of all time. Rocky Marciano is second only to Louis. Where do I rate Ali? Somewhere below me. I beat him, and if I could beat him, no doubt Joe Lewis and Rocky Marciano could have beaten him.”
www.connection-groups.com ©2013 All Rights Reserved
Who do you think was the greatest boxer of all times? Why?______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
What makes someone a champion? What makes someone undefeated or undefeatable?______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Read 2 Chronicles 20:1-4. Recall a time when you received news that terrified you.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
What was your initial response? Did you beg the LORD for guidance? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Why would Jehoshaphat order everyone in Judah to begin fasting? How does the discipline of fasting help us in seeking the LORD’s help?______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
4. Read 2 Chronicles 20:10-12. When have you felt powerless over an enemy or situation? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
How do you feel when you’re in a situation and you do not know what to do? Where do you usually look for help? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
5. Read 2 Chronicles 20:18-24. Why do you think it was important for all the people of Judah and Jerusalem, including men wives and children, to be in worship?______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Why do you think Jehoshaphat appointed singers to walk ahead of the army singing praises rather than behind the army for protection?______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
6. Have you ever experienced a time in which the LORD solved a battle or problem without you having to get involved in the fight?
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