“ Social justice clarity ” Critical thinking about critical theory and the HRT (Human Race Truth) vs CRT. A wake up call for Christians to the woke worldview
“ “Man is off his rocker but God is on his throne” ” Timely words in this world of insanity, as nations rage and rebel but the King is at work and His kingdom cannot be stopped!
“ Great to be reminded what it’s all about ” Why corporate worship is essential, how its focused on God but we bless each other as we sing, and how the psalms teach us music is to be blended with biblical variety of songs and instruments and ways of worship with the whole person
“ Q&A topics: ” County health updates, fall startup prayers, children's ministries, churches facing State / county harrassment over indoor meetings, Black Lives Matter, marxism, and Bible questions
“ Application questions ” For personal or family or group discussion after the message to help apply further the message
1st point: Thank God for Christ’s inheritance (v. 12)
- How does giving thanks relate to joy in the end of v. 12?
- How does Ephesians 1:3, 18, and 5:8-9 fill out this concept of being an heir and child of the light? How can you apply that specifically?
2nd point: Thank God for Christ’s deliverance (v. 13)
- How does the word ‘delivered / rescued’ help fill out the picture of being saved?
- How can this word picture in v. 13 help you explain the gospel to unbelievers?
- For further study and reflection: 1 Peter 2:9-17 (to apply to how we speak and interact regarding our godless society and government)
3rd point: Thank God for Christ’s kingdom (v. 13b)
- Which of the ‘transferred’ illustrations stood out to you and why (POW, hostage, new realm like Narnia, etc.) and why?
- How do you know when you’re living in light of your enthroned King (3:1-2)?
4th point: Thank God for Christ’s redemption (v. 14)
- What most encouraged you from this last point about slaves to sons?
- How does Colossians 3:12-13 apply 1:14 and what do you need to put on today?
- For personal reflection: is there someone you need to forgive or ask forgiveness from?
“ Luther, Spurgeon, and 1918 comparison ” Historical and practical perspective on pandemics and the people of God, including church shut downs in America inn 1918
“ Good application for this crisis ” Here are some application questions and helps for us to apply rejoicing and being glad, taken from Colossians 1:3-8. Take time after the message to share with others verbally, or electronically (by text to those you're in contact with, by comment on Facebook, video on Marco Polo, etc.)
1. What is something you've been thankful for lately in light of all that's going on?
2. How have you been encouraged to see people loving each other in the family of Christ?
3. Where have you seen the Gospel bearing fruit in recent weeks in those you know?
“ Good application for this crisis ” Here are some application questions and helps for us to apply rejoicing and being glad, taken from Colossians 1:3-8. Take time after the message to share with others verbally, or electronically (by text to those you're in contact with, by comment on Facebook, video on Marco Polo, etc.)
1. What is something you've been thankful for lately in light of all that's going on?
2. How have you been encouraged to see people loving each other in the family of Christ?
3. Where have you seen the Gospel bearing fruit in recent weeks in those you know?
“ Great Sermon! ” For link to the neighbor outreach card that is referenced in the latter application part of the message, go to below link:
https://playpdf.SermonAudio.com/media/324201823505535/324201823505535.pdf
“ Corporal Punishment Under Attack ” Even though there are verses in the Book of Proverbs (called Míshlê (מִשְלֵי) in Hebrew) which favorably mention the rod (shebet שֵׁבֶט) as a form of corporal punishment, namely Proverbs 10:13, Proverbs 22:15, Proverbs 23:13-14, Proverbs 26:3, and Proverbs 29:15, corporal punishment is being attacked in society as a form of "child abuse." This attack on corporal punishment is even present in apostate churches like the PCUSA as well. While apostate churches can attack corporal punishment as "abusive", they can condone abortion as a "woman's right to chose". If we do not rightfully exercise the rod as a form of discipline, then we will produce generations of rebels.
“ Christmas 50th anniversary and 200th anniversary ” Talks about message 50 years ago on Christmas Eve, 1968, from outer space, and 200 years ago on Christmas Eve, 1818 in Austria
“ Pray Christ's mercy to bereaved families ” How to pray for the Lord's merciful purposes to what we see on the news in our nation and in Northern CA where we live. Christ's mercy to sufferers and sinners should motivate ours and can transform hate
“ So appropriate for our brother in heaven! ” Dean preached this on heaven shortly before he went to heaven. Great reminders from our brother above to keep seeking things above
3/28/2022 5:01 PM
