Scripture Readings and Questions August 22-28 – Darrow Road Wesleyan Church

August 22- Deuteronomy 16:1-8

Why does God require the sacrifice of an animal?
What is the significance of the Passover?
Does remembering always lead to obedience; and, if not why?

August 23- Deuteronomy 16:9-12

What does it mean to give willingly?
Do we give so God can bless us, or out of obedience?
How do we celebrate God’s goodness, protection, and blessings?

August 24- Deuteronomy 16:13-17

Do we expect God to do big things?
Does the celebration of God’s goodness bring everyone to a level playing field?
What does it mean to not go to God empty handed?
How hard is it to realize and practice that everything good comes from God, and we are to be good managers of what he gives us?

August 25- Luke 15:11-32

Can following the letter of the law without grace turn us bitter and ungrateful?
How does repentance lead to joy and celebration?
What is the difference between being a hired hand and a child?

August 26- Philippians 4:4-7

What does it mean to guard our hearts?
How does rejoicing in God lead to and build trust?
What does it mean to not be anxious?

August 27- Acts 2:42-47

How should worship be in everything we do?
What is the significance of gathering, and the breaking of bread?
Are things to be hoarded, or to be given to those who are in need?

August 28- Nehemiah 8:1-12

What does it mean to be joyful?
How is the reading and explanation of God’s word a form of worship?

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.