112920AM ODF SERMON NOTES A Theology of Christmas

 A Theology of Christmas

Philippians 2:5-11

 

Hearers of the Word:

 

Theme:  For each of us to embrace the real story of the birth of Christ and to make no mistake about the genuine significance of it. 

 

I.               He Abandoned A Sovereign Position v6

 

II.             He Accepted a Slave’s Place v7

 

III.             He Associated with Sinful People v7-8

 

IV.            He Adopted Selfless Posture V 8

 

V.             He Ascended a Supreme Prince v 9-11

 

Doers of the Word:

 

1.       Explain in your own words the condescension of Jesus Christ?

 

2.      In your personal study this week read 2 Corinthians 8:9. Consider the riches of Christ and what He gave up for your sake.  Write in your own words and knowledge exactly what Christ gave up  in surrender so that we might gain salvation?

 

 

2a.  How does that make you feel?

2b.  How should you respond in light of the condescension of Jesus Christ?

3.      In your personal study this week read John 15:20.   Pastor Steven taught us that Jesus came to earth and accepted a slave’s place. Jesus taught that his disciples are no better than the master. So, what does this say about your spiritual walk and goals as a follower of Jesus?

 

3a.  Are you growing as a servant of the Lord?

3b.  How can you approach a new year and give more than you get?  Can you lift your eyes and see what Jesus sees?

110820AM ODF SERMON NOTES As IN The Days of Noah

 As In The Days of Noah

MATTHEW 24:36-51

 

I.       THOSE WHO MIGHT BE EXPECTED TO KNOW

 

a.    HUMAN BEINGS WILL NOT KNOW

b.     ANGELS BEINGS DO NOT KNOW

c.      THE SON OF MAN DID NOT KNOW

 

Statement of Truth:  
While we cannot know the exact time we must be ready all the time

 

II.        Attitudes that hinder preparation for the Second coming

a.      Jesus warns against a cavalier attitude  v37-42

 

b.     Jesus warns against a careless attitude v43-44

 

Statement of Truth: 
Make sure you're ready by always being ready

 

c.      Jesus warned against a calloused attitude v 45-51

 

Dive Deeper:

As you study seek to answer the following:

 Summarize why you believe God has concealed the “day and hour” of Christ’s second coming. {see Matthew 24:36}

Go back and read Genesis chapter 6.  Pay special attention to verses 17 through 22.  

In terms of “what” and “when,” what did God tell Noah; and what did God not tell Noah? {verse 17}

What was Noah’s responsibility in light of what he was commissioned to do? {see verses 14-16}

What are some questions Noah might have had that went unanswered?

What two word phrase in Hebrews 11:7 describes what drove Noah, by faith, to prepare for the coming judgment?