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Monday Nov 16, 2020
Monday Nov 16, 2020
During this week’s Behind The Message, Pastor Daniel and Jennifer discuss Neighbors & Nations week where twice annually, in spring and fall, our church comes together to experience the #Share1515 culture that we aspire to become the norm every week. During this special week every member of Tri-Cities Baptist Church will be challenged to love someone enough to share a meal with them and share the gospel!
Discussion
Lead Group Members to discuss the following…
Read Philippians 1:3-5, 4:15-19.
We reach the unreached by praying, giving and going. Why are all three important and which is most difficult?
What did you learn from the BTM video about Give2GO that you did not know? From the Scripture passages below, why is sending missionaries through a local church important? Acts 13:2-3 Philippians 4: 15-17
What are some barriers to faithful gospel proclamation?
Why is it best to equip local (national) believers to share the Gospel and disciple believers?
Monday Nov 16, 2020
Monday Nov 16, 2020
During this week’s Behind The Message, Wes Tucker and Jennifer talk further about the message taken from the book of Revelation. Pastor Mike joins them and together they all explore what the Bible teaches will happen at the Second Coming of Jesus and how the knowledge of this truth impacts the day-to-day lives of believers.
Discussion
Lead Group Members to discuss the following…
What Got You? Ask your group members to each share a takeaway from the weekend’s sermon or from the BTM video that got them thinking or doing.
Describe your familiarity with the book of Revelation. Have you read it before? Have you avoided reading it? Read Revelation 1:1-3. How does this passage encourage or challenge you in regards to your current familiarity with the book of Revelation?
Read Matthew 24:3-14 and answer the following questions:
What is Jesus’ warning found in Matthew 24:4-5?
In Matthew 24:6-12, how does Jesus describe the time leading up to His return?
What hope does Jesus hold out to believers in Matthew 24:6 and Matthew 24:13-14?
Read Matthew 24:36-44 and answer the following questions:
Concerning the end times, what truth can we be certain of found in Matthew 24:36?
From Matthew 24:37-41, what will be happening when the second coming of Jesus takes place?
What are Jesus’ instructions to the believer found in Matthew 24:42-44?
Read 1 Peter 1:13 & Titus 2:11-13 and discuss what it means for a believer to be ready for the second coming of Jesus. What are some practical ways you can personally put these verses into action?
Resources for further study of Revelation:
A study Bible with cross references for study of Revelation in light of the entire teaching of Bible
Exalting Jesus In Revelation - Danny Akin
The Work of Christ - R.C. Sproul
A good Systematic Theology textbook - Frame, Grudem, Allison
Four Views of the End Times - Timothy Paul Jones
Sunday Nov 15, 2020
Sunday Nov 15, 2020
Sunday Nov 08, 2020
Sunday Nov 08, 2020
Big Truth
The Lord Jesus Christ is coming again.
Big Ideas
Jesus will righteously judge and carry out divine wrath.
Jesus will reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
Jesus will make all things new.
Monday Nov 02, 2020
Monday Nov 02, 2020
During this week’s Behind The Message, Jennifer and Daniel discuss further the message taken from 1 John 2 on antichrists. Pastor Paul joins them and talks about some of the marks of an antichrist and offers practical steps to take in standing guard against their influence.
Big Truth:
ANTICHRISTS ARE ALL AROUND US
WHAT IS AN ANTICHRIST?
Big Ideas
An antichrist is someone who compels the heart to hope in false saviors instead of Jesus. (2:22)
Antichrists distort the truth, deceive the mind, and deny the gospel. (2:22-23, 26)
Marks of an Antichrist...
- Abandonment of God’s people (2:19)
- Denial of the gospel (2:22)
- Denial of the Trinity (2:22-23)
- Disregard for God’s Word (2:24-26)
- An elevation of new revelation over God’s Word (2:26-27)
WHY SHOULD WE BE CONCERNED?
Big Idea:
We are a people whose minds are prone to deception and whose hearts are prone to wander. (2:21-22, 26)
HOW SHOULD WE RESPOND?
Big Ideas:
We live with the urgency of eternity. (2:18, 28)
We hold fast our confession that Jesus alone is Lord and Savior. (2:23)
We know, love, obey, and share the Word of truth. (2:24)
We love God’s family. (2:19; 2:29-3:1)
We abide in Jesus. (2:28)
Discussion
Lead Group Members to discuss the following…
What Got You?
Ask your group members to each share a takeaway from the weekend’s sermon or from the BTM video that got them thinking or doing.
Read Jude 1:17-23. Discuss the following:
- In this passage, what are the listed characteristics of an antichrist?
- From this passage, identify ways that believers can guard against antichrists.
Read Romans 3:10-18. Answer the following questions:
- How does this passage stand in contrast to the teaching of the world?
- In light of this passage, why should believers be diligent in guarding against antichrists?
Consider the Big Ideas listed under the “How Should We Respond” section.
- Which of these big ideas are you implementing well and which of these big ideas do you need to work on most?
- Share with your discussion group a plan for working on the big idea you have identified.
Saturday Oct 31, 2020
Saturday Oct 31, 2020
Big Truth:
Antichrists Are All Around Us
WHAT IS AN ANTICHRIST?
Big Ideas:
An antichrist is someone who compels the heart to hope in false saviors instead of Jesus. (2:22)
Antichrists distort the truth, deceive the mind, and deny the gospel. (2:22-23, 26)
Marks of an Antichrist...
- Abandonment of God’s people (2:19)
- Denial of the gospel (2:22)
- Denial of the Trinity (2:22-23)
- Disregard for God’s Word (2:24-26)
- An elevation of new revelation over God’s Word (2:26-27)
WHY SHOULD WE BE CONCERNED?
Big Idea:
We are a people whose minds are prone to deception and whose hearts are prone to wander. (2:21-22, 26)
HOW SHOULD WE RESPOND?
Big Ideas:
We live with the urgency of eternity. (2:18, 28)
We hold fast our confession that Jesus alone is Lord and Savior. (2:23)
We know, love, obey, and share the Word of truth. (2:24)
We love God’s family. (2:19; 2:29-3:1)
We abide in Jesus. (2:28)
Monday Oct 26, 2020
Monday Oct 26, 2020
Joining Jennifer for this week’s Behind The Message is Pastor Jeremy and Pastor Paul. The three of them discuss further the weekend’s message on running the race of faith taken from Hebrews 11 & 12. Watch the recording to learn more about how to run the race of faith, how faith & obedience are two sides of the same coin, and how the gospel transforms all of life.
Big Truth:
Faith Is A Race
Big Ideas:
- We Run In Community. (Heb 12:1)
- We Run With The Encouragement And Example Of Faithful Saints. (Heb 12:1)
- We Run, Laying Aside Every Weight And Sin. (Heb 12:1)
- We Run The Race God Has Given Us. (Heb 12:1)
- We Run With Endurance. (Heb 12:1)
- We Run With Our Gaze Fixed On Jesus. (Heb 12:2-3)
Discussion
Lead Group Members to discuss the following…
- What Got You? Ask your group members to each share a takeaway from the weekend’s sermon or from the BTM video that got them thinking or doing.
- Read the following passages. Based on these passages, what is a definition for the word “faith.”
- Hebrews 11:1-2
- Romans 1:17
- James 2:26
- Consider Big Idea # 3: We Run, Laying Aside Every Weight And Sin. (Heb 12:1). Discuss the two things that the author of Hebrews challenges believers to lay aside. Share with your Discussion Group any weight or sin that is holding you back in your race of faith.
- Read the following passages and discuss the importance of endurance when running the race of faith.
- 1 Corinthians 9:24-27
- James 1:2-4
- Romans 15:4-5
Identify and share with your group any areas of your own race of faith where you need to run with endurance.
- Read Hebrews 12:2-3. How does fixing our eyes on Jesus encourage us in running our own race of faith?
Resources for weight loss:
A Woman of Moderation by Dee Brestin
Made To Crave by Lysa TerKeurst
The Daniel Fast by Rick Warren
Saturday Oct 24, 2020
Saturday Oct 24, 2020
Big Truth:
Faith Is A Race
Big Ideas:
We Run In Community. (Hebrews 12:1)
We Run With The Encouragement And Example Of Faithful Saints. (Hebrews 12:1)
We Run, Laying Aside Every Weight And Sin. (Hebrews 12:1)
We Run The Race God Has Given Us. (Hebrews 12:1)
We Run With Endurance. (Hebrews 12:1)
Monday Oct 19, 2020
Monday Oct 19, 2020
During this week’s Behind The Message, the discussion on grace continues from the weekend’s message taken from Titus. Pastor Daniel, Jennifer, and Pastor Mike talk further about how grace is manifested through the Person of Jesus and how, now, believers in Him manifest grace to the world. They discuss further the implications of grace and how it is by grace we are saved by Jesus, it is by grace we live in Jesus, and it is by grace we share Jesus with those around us.
Big Truth: Grace Is Present In This Age
Big Ideas (Titus 2:11–14)
-By Grace We Deny
-By Grace We Live
-By Grace We Wait
Big Ideas (Titus 2:15)
-By Grace We Speak
-By Grace We Encourage & Rebuke
-By Grace We Represent
Discussion
Lead Group Members to discuss the following…
-What Got You? Ask your group members to each share a takeaway from the weekend’s sermon or from the BTM video that got them thinking or doing.
-Read Titus 2:11-14 and review the three Big Ideas that Pastor Mike drew out of these verses in this weekend’s message. Now, read Titus 3:1-11 and discuss the following questions:
-From Titus 3:1-11, discuss some practical ways a believer can by grace deny worldly desires and live a godly life.
-From Titus 3:4-7, discuss through Whom the believer by grace is enabled to deny worldly desires and live a godly life.
-Discuss the means of regeneration and renewal that are used by the Holy Spirit to enable the believer to deny worldly desires and live a godly life.
In the BTM video recording, Pastor Daniel & Pastor Mike discussed further Titus 2:15. Much of their conversation centered on the authority given by God to the believer to speak, encourage, and rebuke others to believe and obey the truths of the Gospel. In response, consider their discussion, and talk about the following…
-In thinking about how authority can be misplaced and given to feelings, experiences, etc...share with your Discussion Group one misplaced authority you can identify in your own life.
Saturday Oct 17, 2020
Saturday Oct 17, 2020
Big Truth: Grace Is Present In This Age
Titus 2:11–14
[11] or the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, [12] instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously and godly in the present age, [13] looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus, [14] who gave Himself for us to redeem us from every lawless deed, and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.
Big Ideas:
By Grace We Deny
By Grace We Live
By Grace We Wait
Titus 2:15 These things speak and exhort and reprove with all authority. Let no one disregard you.
Big Ideas:
By Grace We Speak
By Grace We Encourage & Rebuke
By Grace We Represent