Falls Presbyterian Church (OPC)

Watch out- By listening to what Jesus revealed, His disciples know that The Son of Man will come to gather His people.-1. His signs. -v.24-25--2. His powers. -v.26--3. His gathering. -v.27--What are things for which we must keep watch---Who will come to bring our redemption-- Luke 21-28-What else is revealed when Jesus is revealed-- 1 Thess. 1-7-How does the Bible describe the role of angels-- Heb. 1-14

Since we worship in order to glorify God, we must not distract by our traditions and practices of what we wear or what we do in church. -1. Voluntary submission in our worship -wife to husband, husband to Christ, Christ to God the Father- reflects headship in function within the created order, and does not indicate inferiority of value of any persons. -v.2-10--2. God-glorifying worship includes both eternally valid principles -headship, image-glory of God, modesty- and culturally time-stamped principles -our customs, choice of clothing, type of greetings-. -v.11-12--3. Reasonable and spiritual worship requires that we use our minds to discern and distinguish what is proper from what is immoral, finding unity in our worship practices in the churches of God. -v.13-16--Why does it matter what we wear to church---Jesus is equal with God- yet submits, - God gets glory- Phil 2-6,11-In what way is the kiss of greeting a similar issue-- 2 Cor. 13-12-We present our bodies- it is spiritual worship. Why-- Rom.12-1-2

Watch out- By listening to what Jesus revealed, His disciples understand, take right actions, and avoid being led astray.-1. God provided a way to understand. -v.14--2. Jesus gave action steps to do, based on that understanding. -v.14b-18--3. Jesus forewarned His followers how to avoid being led astray. -v.19-23--With instructions from Jesus, how can one still be led astray---Where do we get spiritual understanding-- Dan. 1-17, 2-21-23, 12-10-What is an abomination of desolation-- Dan. 9-27, 11-31, 12-11-How could a miracle be false-- Deut. 13-1-2, 2 Thess. 2-3-10

After Christ ascended, He gave us the biggest gift - the Spirit--1. Know about the grand event, and celebrate. -v.1-4--2. Learn about the power, and be amazed. -v.5-12--3. Understand Peter's explanation, and call on God. -v.14-21--How does this apply to us---What do you know about the power of the Spirit-- Ezekiel 37-9-14-Who may call on the name of the Lord-- Romans 10-9-13-Who says not to harden your heart-- Hebrews 3-7-12

Watch Out- do not be led astray into speculating when the world will end, but rather trust Jesus, enjoy His good news, testify, and endure to the end.-1. Watch out- do not be led astray- -by buildings, persons, events- The end is not yet- -v.1-8--2. Watch yourselves- -spread gospel, testify, trust-. -v.9-11--3. Endure to the end- -family may oppose you, people may hate you for Jesus' sake-. -v.12-13--What tempts us to be anxious about the end of the world---What is our motivation for enduring all things-- 1 Cor. 13-7-What are our 3 stock approaches to troubles-- Romans 12-12-How is Christ an example of enduring-- Hebrews 12-2

Everything we do - even eating and drinking - are for a purpose.-1. living for the good of ourselves and the good of neighbors. -v.23-30--2. living for the glory of God. -v.31--3. living for the salvation of others. -v.32-ch.11-1--Why do Christians do what we do---Can we love neighbors, if we don't love ourselves-- Mark 12-31-What is our one main driving purpose-- 1 Thessalonians 2-12-Who can be saved, according to Jesus-- Matthew 19-25-26

Since we belong to Christ in loyalty, we must not participate in false worship anytime, anywhere.-1. Participating leads to fellowshipping. -v.15-16-2. Participating leads to identifying. -v.17-18--3. Participating leads to provoking the Lord- -v.19-22--Why is this cup called the cup of blessing---Why is the number so important-- One bread, one body-- Eph. 4-4-6-Where does loyalty enter The Lord's Supper-- Rom 8-5-9-If we drink a demon's cup, how does God respond-- Deut. 32-15-18

Trinity Hymnal -606, Teach Me Thy Way, O Lord

In the ascension of Jesus, we learn about our King.-1. His timing. -v.1-7--2. His witnesses. -v.8--3. His plans. -v.9-11--How does it feel to have a king---When does the Lord do things-- Rom 5-6 and 2 Peter 3-9-Where must we bear witness-- Matthew 10-18-What does God have in store for us-- Jeremiah 29-11-13

God provided the church to the world in order to manifest the peace, purity, and unity that he has won for us in Christ.-1. The Basics of the Church-2. The Functions of the Church-3. The Responsibilities of the Church

Only Christ gives us spiritual life, and all idols lead to death.-1. Our forefathers show the history of Christ vs. idolatry. -v.1-6--2. Our faithful Lord helps us to avoid idolatry's traps. -v.7-12--3. We must flee idolatry, through the provided way of escape. -v.13-14--Where must we turn, throughout out lives---How did Paul apply the OT Rock that provided water-- Exodus 17-6-What has God given to us, compared to OT people-- Hebrews 1-1-2-Why do the Corinthians have greater responsibility-- Heb.11-39-40

Christ gave us the way to gain souls- adaptive witnessing.-1. loving - willing to adapt. -v.19-22--2. disciplined - able to remain the bridge from unbelievers to Christ, without compromising nor pulling away. -v.23-27--3. intentional - do it for the goal of gaining souls, including our own. -v.23--What is the common ground that we can establish with unbelievers---Your background, does it matter for witnessing-- Phil. 3-4-6-Which things have value to you--...your priorities-- 1 Tim. 4-6-10-According to this verse, do you want to be wise-- Prov. 11-30

Christ has given me what is better than my rights- a Christ-like heart that would willingly surrender my rights for others.-1. The rights are truly mine. -v.1-7--2. Spiritual rights operate the same way as other rights. -v.8-14--3. To forfeit my rights for a higher cause when needed is better than to claim my rights for my enjoyment. -v.15-18--How do we respond to the entitlements-pull of our flesh---I no longer live-- How does that help relinquish rights-- Gal. 2-20-To keep balance, what 2 concerns should we have-- Phil. 2-4-How much does the gospel cost you-- Isaiah 55-1, Rev. 22-17

Within a gospel community, Christ wants us to decide our gray areas with others in mind.-1. My viewpoint is not enough, I need yours also. -v.1-6- -2. We must all care for the tender ones. -v.7-11--3. We are all tied to Christ. -v.12-13--In what ways does the church reflect unity, not selfishness---How connected are knowing and loving-- 1 John 4-7-8 Eph. 4-15-Who is burdened by a sense of guilt-- Romans 14-23-When we hurt others, we sin vs. whom-- Mt. 18-6 25-40 1 Pet.1-4