Asking Abba, Part 3

Matthew 6:11-15

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Asking Abba, Part 3 -- Lonnie Bell
Sermon Series: The Sermon on the Mount
Matthew 6:11-15
8 August 2017


Deep Sheet: Sermon Study Questions
1.  Discuss the two negative responses to the Lord’s Prayer mentioned at the beginning of the sermon: “going overboard” or “reacting against.” How much thought have you given to the idea that prayer is work/labor/struggle? (Colossians 4:12; Romans 15:30)
2.  Where do we see our weakness and vulnerability in the Lord’s Prayer and in the final petition in particular?
3.  How does God provide protection both from and in/through temptation? What actions can you take to avoid entering into temptation? (James 1:13-14; Matthew 4:1; Genesis 22:1; Matthew 26:41)
4.  Why is it so dangerous not to believe in the “evil one” and take him seriously? Discuss Satan’s nature, rule, craftiness, mission, and ferocity. (John 17:15; Luke 10:18; Isaiah 14:12-14; Ezekiel 28:12-15; 1 Timothy 3:6; 2 Corinthians 4:4; Ephesians 2:2; 2 Corinthians 11:14; John 10:10; 1 Peter 5:8)
5.  How is Satan often active in the small things?
6.  Why must our confidence be in Christ and not ourselves as we face temptation?
7.  What role do the Bible and prayer play in overcoming temptation? (Psalm 119:11; Matthew 26:41)

Speaking the Truth

Matthew 5:33-27

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Speaking the Truth -- Lonnie Bell
Sermon Series: The Sermon on the Mount
Matthew 5:33-27
14 May 2017

DEEP SHEET:  Sermon Study Questions
1.   How would you describe “the deceptive practice” of the Scribes and Pharisees in regards to oaths? Discuss Matthew 23:16-22.
2.   In what ways do we sometimes exhibit the characteristics of these Scribes and Pharisees?
3.  Does your “yes” or “no” mean anything, or do you find yourself having to rise to a higher level of truthfulness through the use of some kind of oath?
4.  Why is swearing by heaven, earth, etc. really no different from swearing by God’s name?
5.  How does the end of v. 37 alert us to the schemes of Satan? Discuss how Satan works through our exaggerations, pretensions, dishonesty, and misleading and unclear speech.