Harvest Bible Chapel St. Louis Podcast - Entries written by Michael Sust

Seven objectives of being in the camp:

1. Focus _______________ (v. 7-8)

2. Know ________ _______________ (v. 9-10)

3. Pursue ________________ (v. 11-12)

4. Set _______ ________________ ___________ (v. 13)

5. Utilize ________ ________ (v. 14)

6. Maintain _______________ (v.15-16a)

7. Persevere ________ ______________ (v. 16b)

Deacon, from Greek diakoneo (to serve), Diakonos = servant

v Elders serve by leading, Deacons lead by serving.

The servant of God must be:

1. ___________________ (v. 8-9)

a) ___________________

b) _______­-___________

c) ___________________

2. ___________________ (v. 10)

3. ___________________ (v. 11-12)

v Am I willing to ______________?

4. ___________________ (v. 13)

5. ___________________ (v. 14-16)

v Replicable means _______________,

  not ____________.

1. The Mystery of ____________________________ (v. 8)

·        Man’s priority is

__________________________________________.

                                                                        (Ephesians 5:25)

·        Two common reactions to the challenge:

a) _____________

b) _____________

·        Consequences of the alternative:

a) ________________________________

b) ________________________________

c) ________________________________

2. The Mystery of _________________________ (v. 9-15)

·        Woman’s mission is

_________________________________________.

(1 Peter 3:1-2)

·        Consequences of the alternative:

a) ________________________________

b) ________________________________

c) ________________________________

3. The Mystery of ________________________ (3:14-16)

·      

Two fold test of faith:

i) ___________________________________ (v. 26)

ii) ___________________________________ (v. 28)

1. Compassion transcends __________________________

          (v. 30-33)

2. Compassion is __________________________________

          (v. 34-35)

     a) …proactive in ___________________________ (v. 34a)

     b) …unmoved by  __________________________ (v. 34b)

     c) …prepared to  ________________________ (v. 34c-35a)

     d) …committed to  _________________________ (v. 35b)

3. Compassion seeks _______________________________

                                                                                           (v. 36-37)

    “Do not wait for leaders; do it alone, person to person.”

(Mother Theresa)

Joy is

_______________________________________________.

Three compelling reasons for abiding in joy:

1. Supernatural ___________________ (v. 1)

2.  Supernatural ___________________ (v. 2-4)

·        Our relationship with Christ is expressed in:

a) W____________ (v. 2a, 4)

There is no access to the throne room except

_________________________________________.

b) W____________ (v. 3)

c) W____________ (v. 2b)

3.  Supernatural ___________ (v. 5)

“I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, and no one

  will take your joy from you.” (John 16:22)

1. Refreshed by closeness (v. 1-3)

·        Spiritual closeness to God is reflected in

____________________________________________.

   (Mark 8:34-35)

2. Revitalized by devotion (v. 4-9)

·        Three areas of devotional life:

a) The devotion of _________________________

b) The devotion of _________________________

c) The devotion of _________________________

3. Reaffirmed by vision (v. 10)

·        The strength of a vision depends on

    _________________________.

4. Rejoicing in confidence (v. 11-12)

·        Confidence is

____________________________________________.

                                                                                                                (Hebrews 4:14-16)

Our ability to grasp the immensity of God’s mercy depends on our understanding of:

1. The power of Christ (to forgive) (v. 1-2)

2. The viciousness of sin (v. 3-4)

·        Conscious tolerance of corruption will

____________________________________________.

3. The blessing of repentance (v. 5-7)

·        Sin can’t be undone, ____________________________.

·        The 7 A’s of confession: (Ken Sande)

   i.     A_____________ everyone involved

   ii.    A_____________ if, but, and maybe

   iii.   A_____________ specifically

   iv.   A_____________ the hurt

   v.    A_____________ the consequences

   vi.   A_____________ your behavior

        vii.   A_____________ for forgiveness

·        Godliness is revealed through

_____________________________________________.

4. The necessity of obedience (v. 8-9)

·        Mercy comes through ______________; discipline comes through _____________.

5. The joy of true deliverance… (v. 10-11)

·        …is __________________________________________.

Understanding restoration as a process, not an event

1. The test of abiding (v. 5-6)

Question: Am I being convicted?

· The best evidence of His abiding presence is

____________________________________________

2. The test of obedience (v. 7)

Question: Am I doing what is right?

· Obedience is the evidence of

____________________________________________

3. The test of maturity (v. 8-9)

Question: Am I getting the right nutrition?

· Maturity in Christ begins when

____________________________________________

____________________________________________

4. The test of willingness (v. 10)

Question: Am I following without reservation?

· Two aspects of following:

a) ___________________        b) _________________

     (Following God & His Word)            (Following godly leaders)

· Sometimes ________________________________ is necessary for ________________________________.

 Epilogue: The impending love (v. 11)

· The results are contingent upon ____________________________________________

YOUR RESPONSE CARD:

1) The Test of Abiding:

Community: Is God present and working in my church community? Is there evidence of changed lives?

Yes ?                                  No ?

Personal: Is there evidence of God’s presence in my life resulting in active faith?  Am I being convicted and transformed?

Yes ?                                  No ? 

If not, why not? ___________________________________________

2) The Test of Obedience:

Community: Is my church community as a whole obedient to the Word of God rather than complacent or lukewarm?

Yes ?                                  No ?

Personal: Am I doing what is right in the sight of God? Am I a sincere and committed follower of Jesus Christ? 

Yes ?                                  No ? 

If not, why not? ___________________________________________

3) The Test of Maturity:

Community: Is the Word being proclaimed in my church community? Are challenges and opportunities to grow regularly made available?

Yes ?                                  No ?

Personal: Am I receiving the right nutrition? Is there a measurable spiritual growth in my faith and in my walk with the Lord Jesus Christ?

Yes ?                                  No ? 

If not, why not? ___________________________________________

4) The Test of Willingness:

Community: Are the church leaders willing to apply the challenging aspects of faith such as admonishment and church discipline?

Yes ?                                  No ?

Personal: Am I following the Lord without reservation?  Am I imitating and following my leaders as they follow the Lord Jesus Christ?

Yes ?                                  No ? 

If not, why not? ____________________________________________

  Things to remember when walking through trials

1. He is my Helper, __________________________ (v. 2)

· The quality of help we receive is defined by ___________________________________________

2. He is my Guide, _________________________ (v. 3-4)

· God’s vigilance does not exempt us from

___________________________________________

3. He is my Keeper, ________________________ (v. 5-6)

· Trials are intended to not only test our faith but also ___________________________________________

4. He is my Defender, _______________________ (v. 7)

· Biblical antithesis of love is ___________.

5. He is my Compass, ________________________ (v. 8)

· Ignoring the pathways we should have taken results in

__________________________________________

How can I find out God’s will for me?

     God is more interested in

     ________________________________________than  

     ___________________________________________.

1. Be _______________! (Psalm 37:1-2)

· How do I stay focused?

A) ___________________ (2 Corinthians 4:18)

B) ___________________ (Hebrews 12:1-2)

2. Be ______________! (Psalm 37:3)

· Faith is ____________________________________ (James 1:22-25)

· _________ it! - ___________ it! - __________ it!

3. Be _________! (Psalm 37:4)

· Gladness originates in _________________________

___________________________________________

(Psalm 84:10)

· Gladness consists in ___________________________

4. Be ___________________! (Psalm 37:5-6)

· Commitment is the residual bond when

___________________________________________.

5. Be ________________! (Psalm 37:7)

Sometimes God’s will can be hidden, but at all times

__________________________________.

1. Getting inside (1 Peter 3:18)

· How did I get in?

a) B ___________ in

b) B ___________ out

c)  B ___________ up

· What are the implications in my life?

____________________________

____________________________

____________________________

2. Understanding the inside (1 Peter 3:19-21)

· Days of Noah:

       Sin               __________________________________

       The world  __________________________________

Believers    __________________________________

The ark       __________________________________

· Days of Jesus:

       Sin               __________________________________

       The world  __________________________________

Believers    __________________________________

Christ          __________________________________

· Object lesson:

____________________________________________

3. Abiding on the inside (1 Peter 3:21-22)

· Principles to follow in Noah’s example:

What did Noah do?  ____________________________

How was his faith manifest?  _____________________ What was the result? ___________________________

	(Mark 5:1-20)

1. Demon possession reveals the

______________________________________________

(Mark 5:1-5)

2. Every spiritual entity must

______________________________________________

(Mark 5:6-9)

3. The healing work of Christ frustrates

______________________________________________

(Mark 5:11-13)

4. God’s transforming power infuriates

______________________________________________

(Mark 5:14-17)

5. The #1 priority Jesus set for His followers is

______________________________________________

(Mark 5:18-20)

1. Family at home (Colossians 3:18-21)

a) Women (v. 18) ______________________________

____________________________________________

b) Men ______________________________________

  i) Husbands (v. 19)  _______________________

______________________________________

 ii) Fathers (v. 21) _________________________

______________________________________

c) Children (v. 20) ______________________________

____________________________________________

2. Family under authority (Colossians 3:22-4:1)

a)___________________ (doulos) - (Chapter 3, v. 22-24)

b)___________________ (kyrios) - (Chapter 4, v. 1)

3. Family at large (Colossians 4:2-6)

a) Approaching with prayer

i) C _________________ (v. 2)

 ii) C _________________ (v. 3)

iii) C _________________ (v. 4)

b) Advancing with wisdom

i) E _________________ (v. 5)

 ii) E _________________ (v. 6)

iii) E _________________ (v. 6)

1.  Get out of the shadow – walk in the light!

(Colossians 2:16-19)

· Shadows versus Light:

a) ___________ vs. __________________  (v. 16)

b) ___________________ vs. __________  (v. 18)

i.   _________________________

ii.  _________________________

iii. _________________________

c) _______________ vs. __________________  (v. 19)

· Biblical transformation: _________________________

____________________________________________ .

2. Get out of religion – walk by faith! (Colossians 2:20-23)

    (Religion is a set of sacred practices instituted by man).

· Paul’s three-question test:

a) _________:  Have you died with Christ?

b) _________________:  Are you still alive in the world?

c) _________:  Do you know God’s precepts & teachings?

· Biblical distinctives we embrace at Harvest:

_____________________________________________

_____________________________________________

_____________________________________________

_____________________________________________

_____________________________________________

_____________________________________________

1. The Pains of Ministry (Colossians 1:24-26)

· The way of Christ is __________________ (Galatians 2:20)

2. The Pains of Maturing (Colossians1:27-29)

· Maturing in Christ is ______________________________________________________________________________________

· Struggling – Greek: agonizomai (v. 29)

3. The Pains of Relationships (Colossians 2:1-3) 

· Immaturity is reflected in the lifestyles of (v. 2)

a) _______________________

b) _______________________

c) _______________________

d) _______________________

4. The Pains of Perseverance (Colossians 4-7)

· The tree illustration (v. 7)

Rooted _______________________________________

 _____________________________________________

Built up _______________________________________

 _____________________________________________

Established ____________________________________

 _____________________________________________

Abounding ____________________________________

 _____________________________________________

1.  What  _________ us also _______________ us.

(Colossians 1:9)

· God’s filling has two main ingredients:

a) His _________  (Colossians 3:16)

b) His ___________ (Ephesians 5:17-20)

2.  What _____________ us also ______________ us.

(Colossians 1:10)

· If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ. (Galatians 1:10)

3. What _____________ us also __________________ us.

(Colossians 1:11)

· Other sources of Empowerment:

a) ________________ (self)

Flesh

b) Man’s ___________

c) _________

d) ________

	Satan

 

e) ______________

e) _________

· Joy: A supernatural delight in the ____________

and _______________ of God.

4.What _________________ us also _____________ us.

(Colossians 1:12-14)

· God does not ________ the _______________,

He ______________ the ____________.

 1. Godly ________________ is an __________________ part of       

    the Christian life (v. 3)

The 4 Ps of an incorrect approach:

P_____________________  (Proverbs 27:6)

P___________________ (Matthew 7:3-5)

P____________ (Colossians 3:12-13)

P________________ (Ephesians 4:15)

2. Biblical __________________ does not exist without true

     __________________ (v. 3)

· Repentance: The 7 A’s of confession: (Ken Sande)

   i. A_____________ everyone involved

   ii. A_____________ if, but, and maybe

   iii. A_____________ specifically

   iv.   A_____________ the hurt

   v.    A_____________ the consequences

   vi.   A_____________ your behavior

        vii.  A_____________ for forgiveness

· Forgiveness: The 3 levels of release:

a) ______________  _____

b) ________________ (Proverbs 19:11, 17:9, 1 Peter 4:8)

c) _______________ forgiveness (Ephesians 4:30-32)

The 4 Promises of Christ-like Forgiveness:

i.   I will not _________ on it.

ii.  I will not _________ it up _________ and _____

it against you.

iii. I will not ________ to others about it.

iv. I will not let it _________ _______________ us.

4. The paralyzing _______________ of unforgiveness is

     _____________ by God for those who choose to live in it.

  (Matthew 18:32-35)

5. Repentance and forgiveness are not ____________ acts of

     kindness, but rather a ______________. (Matthew 18:21-22)

1)   Worship begins within the _________________ of the

      _________ .  (Nehemiah 12:27-30)

2)  Worship demands _________________, ____________

      and __________ . (Nehemiah 12:31-39)

3)  Human ________ is the chief worship _______________.

(Nehemiah 12:40-42)

4)  In the ____________ of true worship is the act of

      _________________. (Nehemiah 12:43)

5)  The fuel of genuine worship is the __________ of

      _________________ life. (Nehemiah 12:43)

6)  Worship should _________ the church ______________

     portfolio. (Nehemiah 12:44)

7)  Worship is the only ______________ of _____________

existence. (Nehemiah 12:46-47)