The Son Comes Down, Part 2

FCC Vision Statement: Building on Exposition, Centering on Christ, Dying in Community, Serving on Mission

Phillipians 2:8

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The Son Comes Down, Part 2 — Pastor Trey Russell
Philippians 2:8
Sermon Series: Advent 2019, Week 3
December 15, 2019

DEEP SHEET: Sermon Study Questions
1.   What two words stick out in verse 8 which highlight the Son’s submission?  How do these words connote submission?
2.   How does the humility of Jesus point back to Paul’s exhortation in verses 1-4?  What interests of ours did Jesus have in mind?
3.   Discuss Jesus’ wills prior to and after the incarnation.  How does this work in conjunction with the obedience of Jesus? How does Gethsemane illustrate this concept?
4.   How do we see the descent of Jesus in 2:5-11?  What is meant to say that the depth of Jesus’ descent is infinite?
5.   What is the purpose of Jesus’ descent and how does the Incarnation lead us to Good Friday?

The Son Comes Down, Part 1

FCC Vision Statement: Building on Exposition, Centering on Christ, Dying in Community, Serving on Mission

Philippians 2:6-7

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The Son Comes Down, Part 1 — Lonnie D. Bell, Jr.
Philippians 2:6-7
Sermon Series: Advent 2019, Week 2
December 8, 2019

DEEP SHEET: Sermon Study Questions
1.   How are you feasting on the doctrine of Christ this Christmas?
2.   What does this passage teach us about Christ’s pre-incarnate existence? How does this correct or strengthen your theology?
3.   To use the language of 2:4, how did Christ not look to “his own interests”?
4.    How does Christ’s example guide us away from thoughts without actions?
5.    What does it mean that Christ “emptied himself,” and how can this be misunderstood?
6.   Summarize and discuss the four sub-points regarding Christ’s Incarnation: he adds our nature, veils his glory, enters our world, and serves our needs. Which of these strikes you the most?

References: John 1:1; Hebrews 1:3; 1 John 3:17-18; James 2:15-16; 2 Corinthians 8:9; John 1:14; 5:18, 23; Colossians 1:15, 19; Hebrews 4:15; John 13:1-20; 2 Corinthians 3:18.

The Practicality of Christmas

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Philippians 2:5-11

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The Practicality of Christmas — Lonnie D. Bell, Jr.
Philippians 2:5-11
Sermon Series: Advent 2019, Week 1
December 1, 2019

DEEP SHEET: Sermon Study Questions
1.   What do you plan to do at home with your family to celebrate Advent throughout the month of December?
2.   What are some of the rich “Christmas words” that you have heard tossed around without meaning in your interactions with people?
3.   How does Christmas in particular remind us of the importance of having a deep and robust theology?
4.   How does this passage taken in context show us that Christmas is “ethical in nature”?
5.   Why can’t a person merely hold Jesus up as an example to be imitated? How does the Spirit give us the mind of Christ?
6.   How should Christmas impact the way we see ourselves and the way we treat our fellow believers?

References: Genesis 3:15; 5:29; 22:17-18; 49:10; John 1:1, 14; Philippians 1:5; 1 Corinthians 2:16; Philippians 2:1-4; 1:27.

Mary's Master Magnified

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Luke 1:39-56

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Mary's Master Magnified -- Lonnie Bell
Sermon Series: Advent - week 2.
Luke 1:39-56
10 December 2017

Deep Sheet:  Sermon Study Questions
1.  How does Elizabeth confirm Gabriel’s message to Mary?  What does this communicate about God’s love and faithfulness?
2.  How does this passage speak to the issue of abortion? (Luke 1:15)
3.  What does Mary’s song of praise tell us about her view of herself and of God? (Matthew 1:21)
4.  How does Mary’s song serve as an implicit challenge to teenagers and parents?
5.  What are some of the attributes and activities of God that Mary magnifies?
6.  In light of Mary’s description of God’s might, why is Christmas both comforting and terrifying? (Matthew 23:12; 5:3-6)