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Teaching Notes – The Ultimate in Christianity (3)
Teaching Notes are Bible studies we taught before GraceLife Ministries began publishing articles online in 1995. Some were presented as sermons, others as group studies.
Our hope is that these older studies will be a blessing to you in your life and ministry. Please use them in any way God leads you.
These teaching notes are from a radio series.
[These notes are from more than 45 years ago.]
[Listen to a Podcast of this study by clicking this link.]
Obedience
The next ‘ultimate’ in Christianity is ‘obedience.’
A. What is God’s will for our lives? [Ask congregation]
- Ephesians 3:14-19
- Ephesians 5:18
- Ephesians 1:4
- 1 Thessalonians 4:3
- 1 Thessalonians 5:23
- 1 Peter 1:13-16
B. How can we be holy? (Ephesians 5:1-17)
- Walk in love (1-2)
- Walk in purity (3-7)
- Walk in light (8-14)
- Walk in wisdom (15-17)
What is the result of this walk? (Ephesians 5:18-20)
- The fulness of the Spirit (18)
- The joy of the Spirit (19)
- The life of the Spirit (20)
Sacrifice
The next ‘ultimate’ in Christianity is ‘sacrifice.’
A. Who is our greatest example of sacrifice in the Bible? [Ask congregation]
B. Who else in the New Testament do we look to for an example in sacrifice? [Ask congregation]
- Acts 20:17-38 (narrative style)
- Philippians 4:9 (preaching style)
C. What example of the sacrificial life did Paul speak about in his letters to the early Church? [Ask congregation]
D. What are the five characteristics of a godly soldier? (2 Timothy 2:1-4)
- Strong in Christ
- Commits truth to faithful men
- Endures hardness
- Does not entangle himself with the world
- Pleases God
Servitude
The next ‘ultimate’ in Christianity is ‘servitude.’
A. What is the highest position that can be attained to in Christianity? [Ask congregation]
- Mark 10:35-45 (Narrative style)
- John 13-15 (Narrative style)
B. How can I be successful in every area of my life?
- With the Lord – Be His servant
- With your family – Be their servant to show Christ
- With the brethren – Be their servant to show Christ
- With those you work with – Be their servant to show Christ
- With those you attend school with – Be their servant to show Christ
- With your neighbors – Be their servant to show Christ
- With your enemies – Be their servant to show Christ
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[Thank you for reading these teaching notes from more than 45 years ago. My prayer is they will be a blessing to you and your life and ministry.]
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