Be Who You Are in Christ

Who am I?

1. I am United with Christ. (Rom 6:1-5)


2. I am Free from the power of sin. (Rom 6:6-7)


3. I am Alive to God's purposes. (Rom 6:8-11)


4. I am God's Instrument. (Rom 6:12-14)

Guest Speaker - Taylor Brown

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Small Group Questions ­(Whole Group):
Read Romans 6:1-14

1. Romans 6:3-5 talks a lot about baptism and its role in the Christian life. Why is baptism so vitally important to the Christian life? Share your baptism story with your group and how it has impacted you.
    
2. Why is being transparent and open about our struggles and sins with close Christian friends so important to living in freedom from sin on a daily basis? Why are we so afraid of being known by others and how can we combat against this?
    
3. Romans 6:11 declares, “So you must also consider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus.” What does this look like on a daily basis and how can we pursue taking advantage of the new life God has given us everyday?
    
4. Romans 6:13 commands us to “not present your members to sin as instruments for unrighteousness, but present yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life, and you members to God as instruments for righteousness.” How can we obey this verse and instead of giving ourselves over to our sin, give ourselves over to the purposes of God? What does living this verse out on a daily basis look like?

Breakout Questions:

Pray for one another.

The Best Life of All

1. We have been saved from Death to Life. (Eph 2:1-5)


2. We have been saved from Condemnation to Blessing. (Eph 2:6-7)


3. We have been saved from Self-centered Works to God-centered Works. (Eph 2:8-10)


• Do I do this to be seen by others or by God?
• Do I do this out of obligation or joy?
• Do I do this to feel important of show God’s importance?


4. We have been saved from Meaninglessness to Purpose. (Eph 2:10)

Guest Speaker - Taylor Brown

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Ephesians 2:1-10

Breakout Questions:
Pray for one another.

Timothy's Impossible Mission

Guest Speaker - Dr. David Whitcomb

1. Timothy’s background and weaknesses


• Mother was Jewish and father was Greek (Acts 16:1-3)


• Raised by his Mother and Grandmother (2 Tim 1:5)


• He was remembered for his Tears (2 Tim 1:4)


• Timothy was frequently Sick (1 Tim 5:23)


• Timothy was Afraid and Despised (1 Cor 16:10-11)


2. Timothy’s training under Paul


• Timothy did some Bible Teaching (2 Cor 1:1, 19)


• Silas and Timothy cared for Paul’s Physical needs (Acts 17:14-15; 18:5)


• Sent ahead of Paul to make arrangements (Acts 19: 21:22)


• Timothy heard about the problems coming to Ephesus (Acts 20: 4)


3. Timothy’s Task Ephesus


• Deal with false Doctrine (1 Tim 1:3)


• Fight the fight and keep the Faith. (1 Tim 1:18-19)


• Avoid debating false teachers about controversial questions. (1 Tim 6:3-5, 11-12)


4. Timothy’s Failure – He found out that he was not Paul!


• Timothy stopped using his Gift (2 Tim 1:6)


• Timothy was Timid (2 Tim 1:7)


• Timothy had become Ashamed (2 Tim 1:8, 12)


• Timothy feared Suffering (2 Tim 1:8)


• Timothy had stopped Teaching Sound Doctrine (2 Tim 1:13)


5. Why did Paul choose Timothy?


• Phil 2:19-22


• 1 Cor 4:16-17


6. Restoration and advice.


• My beloved Son (2 Tim 1:2)


• Paul prays for Timothy Night and Day (2 Tim 1:3)


• Timothy’s faith is Sincere (2 Tim 1:5)


• Be Strong, and teach Faithful men. (2 Tim 2:1-2)


• Preach the Word in season and out of season. (2 Tim 3:16-4:5)


7. Outcome


• The false teachers Folly will become obvious to all. (2 Tim 3:8-9)


• Revelations (Rev 2:1-3)


• The apostles were False


• The test was the Scripture


• The church was Saved

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy

Breakout Questions:
Pray for one another.

Problems Facing a Great Church

Guest Speaker - Dr. David Whitcomb

The story is based on Acts chapters 19-20, Ephesians, and 1 & 2 Timothy. This will be a high level overview, so all students of the Word must search these Scriptures to see if the story and its implications are true. 

1. Building the Church at Ephesus


1. Paul founded the church with 12 Jews (Acts 19:1-8)


2. Paul left the synagogue and taught the people Daily for Two years. (Acts 19:9-10)


3. The name of Jesus was Magnified (Acts 19:17-20)


2. Paul later sent a letter, recognizes as God’s Word, called Ephesians.


• Ch. 1 - Believers are chosen by God and blessed in over Thirty ways (Eph 1:3).


• Ch. 2 - God has united the Jews and gentiles into one Body (Eph 2:16, 19)


• Ch. 3 - The Holy Spirit indwells and strengths the Inner man (Eph 3:16)


• Ch. 4 - God gives each member of the body special Gifts (Eph 4:11-12, 16)


• Ch. 5 - God gives us Examples of how to live (Eph 5:1-2; cf 1 Cor 4:16-17)


• Ch. 6 - God provides Everything for us so that in evil days, we will be able to Stand (Eph 6:13).
  Believers must be Strong (Eph 6:10)


3. Paul sends Timothy (next week)


4. Satan attacks from the outside (Plan A)


1. Demetrius opposes Paul because of Money (Acts 19:23-27)


2. People riot because the Truth challenges their Lifestyles (Acts 19:28-29)


3. God protects the church through Government (Acts 19:34-36)


5. Satan attacks from the inside (Plan B)


1. Destructive forces are coming from among the Leaders (Acts 20:28-30)


2. There will be false teachers (2 Peter 2:1-2)


3. Certain persons crept in unnoticed (Jude 3-4)

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read  Acts 19-20, Ephesians, 1 & 2 Timothy

Breakout Questions:
Pray for one another.