Scripture reading and questions March 18-24, 2018 – Darrow Road Wesleyan Church

March 18 – Matthew 24:1-8

How can we decipher people who are putting on a show from the real thing?
How can we decipher the difference between events that point to Jesus coming back and events that result from a sinful and broken world?
Are we more concerned about Biblical Prophecy and end times, or about being obedient in the here and now because we are not promised our next breath?

March 19 – Matthew 24:9-21

Is there a difference between being persecuted and getting called out for being an idiot or outright sin?
Do you play the victim card when you are persecuted, and wither; or do you keep on keeping on with the strength and perseverance only God can provide?

March 20 – Matthew 24:22-28

Is God going to return quietly or for the whole world to see?
How often are we led astray because we are not sensitive or obedient to the work of the Holy Spirit?

March 21 – Matthew 24:29-35

How well do we put into practice God’s authority and wisdom over everything?
When Christ does return, is our response going to be one of great joy or great sorrow and regret?

March 22 – Matthew 24:36- 44

Are we oblivious to the consequences of our actions, and the effect our speech and attitudes have on ourselves and others?
How often do we put off spiritual growth till tomorrow? What if tomorrow was too late?
How much is life being obedient to what we know despite not knowing all the answers in the here and now?

March 23 – Matthew 24:45-51

How is the attitude, “what you don’t know won’t hurt you”, just a bad idea?
How often do we put on a show when everyone is looking to get what we want or to make things look better than what they are?
Are consequences solely based on our actions, or can they be based on our intentions also?

March 24 – Matthew 25:1-13

Are we prepared to meet God at any time, or do we keep putting things off so when we meet God, we will not be ready?
Do we rely on other people’s spiritual growth and readiness so that we can claim it as our own?

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.