Scripture reading and questions for Jan. 28-Feb. 3, 2018 – Darrow Road Wesleyan Church

January 28 – Nehemiah 6:1-9

Do we ever get distracted from doing God’s work to defend ourselves or God?
How does facing opposition force us to rely on God more?
Are we more concerned with what others think of us, than what God thinks of us?

January 29 – Matthew 6:19-24

Why can’t we be loyal to more than one thing?
How does what we spend our time on and where we spend our money show what or who we value?
How does having a proper view of ourselves and who God is help us in the long run?
What are the disastrous consequences of not having a proper view of self and God?

January 30 – Matthew 6:25-34

If we are not to worry about tomorrow, does this give us an out for not being prepared?
How much of our anxiety comes from not being in control of a person or situation?
What is the difference between God taking care of our needs and providing for our wants or the extras of life?

January 31 – Matthew 22:34-40

Who is our neighbor and what does it mean to love them as ourselves?
Why do we try to make some rules more important than others?
What does it mean to love God with everything we have and not just when we feel like it?

February 1 – Luke 10:38-42

Which is easier, doing things for God, or being fully present while spending time with God?
Which one do we prefer to do?
How does busy work lead to stress and anxiety?

February 2 – Luke 12:22-34

How can we tell the difference between what has eternal value and what is just meaningless?
Do we really have the faith that God will provide everything we need?
Does God really call us to sell everything, or to realize that everything already belongs to God and is to be used for His glory?
How does what we own and what we desire the most reflect on our relationship with God?

February 3 – John 21:15-23

Are we willing to follow God even though it may mean humiliation or even death?
What do we love more, our things, ourselves, or God?
How does our love manifest into obedience to God or whatever we put in God’s place?

Flipped – The Narrow Way

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Flipped – The Narrow Way

This is the last message of our sermon series called “Flipped”. In it we have looked at Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. That message turned the world upside down! As we draw to a close, Jesus challenges us to make a choice. Do we want to follow the crowd along the wide and easy road towards destruction? Or, are we willing to do the heavy lifting in our own spiritual lives to stay on the narrow path? This is the way that leads to life. It is not the easy path, but it is the path that brings the greatest joy. Join us as we decide which path to take.

Flipped – Belongings

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Flipped – Belongings

This is week 5 of a six week series called “Flipped”. In it, we are looking at the Sermon on the Mount, and how Jesus turned the world upside down with it! Today we examine materialism. Sometimes it’s wanting to keep up with the Jones’s. Other times we are searching for security and think possessions can bring it. But, ultimately only Jesus gives us what we most need. And our relationships are the second greatest gift from God.

Flipped – Healthy Helping

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Flipped – Healthy Helping

Charity is a difficult topic! Many people today sincerely need help. Sadly, many other people abuse the generosity of others. In this message we will look to one aspect of giving found in the Sermon on the Mount. Lord willing, this can give us wisdom to help discern how God is leading us in our own acts of charity.