Discussion 17: Read Chapter Eleven of "Classic Christianity", the sermon for 5-4-14, and today's daily devotion.


Classic Christianity:

What does 1 Samuel 16:7 say about how God judges our motives, and how do our motives reflect whether we are acting under law or grace? (pages 139-140)

How are our attitudes and actions mirrors to our "source of life", and how can we tell if we are doing something by self-effort or Christ's indwelling power? (pages 140-141)

How does our understanding of God's love help us to "know Him" and to enable us to be "filled with the Spirit? (pages 142-149)

Why did the author apologize to his son for ordering "deluxe Cheeseburgers"? (pages 149-151)

What is the "Law of Love" mentioned in Galatians 5:13-14, and how is it the fulfillment of the law, as mentioned in Romans 13:10? (pages 151-152)


Sermon:

In the sermon for 5-4-14, "The Ministry Entrusted To God's Sons", why did Judas have no choice but to betray Jesus, and how did it expose the darkness that is found in everyone? (Summary from last week)

What are the spiritual meanings to the numbers mentioned here? (v.17)

Why does the Bible describe Judas as "the devil"? (vv.18-20)

Why must we learn to stop our good and evil judgement? (v.22)

How is casting lots a picture of our salvation? (vv.25-26)

What is the ministry entrusted to God's sons? (Conclusion)


Daily Devotion:

Reflect on today's daily devotional and it's connection with today's lesson.

What events in your own life relate to the things covered in all these materials?