NOT ASHAMED!

The following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached by Pastor Jon Green at the Grace Place on Sunday, August 28, 2016.  To get the most from these questions, go to http://www.nashvillechurch.com and click on “Media” to either stream the current service or listen to a previous sermon.

These questions can be used in your private Bible study during the week or as the topic for a small group study.  For more information on participating in a small group study, click on "Life Groups" at the top of www.nashvillechurch.com.

Fellowship:

Icebreaker:

How easily do you get embarrassed?

Do you consider yourself a social butterfly or a wallflower?

Where do you feel most uncomfortable?  Most comfortable?

Scripture:

Luke 9:23-26, Hebrews 2:11, Romans 1:16

Lesson:

Have you ever fallen down only to jump up quickly for fear someone saw you?  We all have.  We are ashamed to show any weakness or failure because others may laugh or think less of us.  My sister fell and broke her leg this week but refused to call 9-1-1.  When her husband drove home and realized the pain she was suffering, he called for the ambulance.  Being ashamed of our failures can lead to a hardened heart that resists admitting our need for a Savior.  Do not be ashamed!

Why was Jesus being so tough on the disciples?

What happened just prior to Luke 9:23-26?

What was Jesus’ mission here on Earth?

How do we share in Jesus’ mission?

Why is Jesus being so hard on us?

How do we act when we are not ashamed of the Gospel?

What power does the Gospel possess?

How can we practice courage?

Prayer: