A Glorious Father in a Great Kingdom

Bryan — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 23:13:53 +0000

To be sure it is cemented in your mind, write down how 7:7-12 fits in its context in the sermon.
Read James 4:1-12. How does it parallel this sermon’s text? What was the central problem that James is dealing with in this text (especially the early part)?
What do you think forms the basis of manipulation? Why do you think we are prone to manipulate people rather than trust God?
How do you feel when you are manipulated by others? How do you manipulate others? Can you remember a time when you consciously chose to talk to God rather than yield to the temptation to manipulate? Share about it.
What is the point of prayer? Why should you pray? Why would at least some of God’s gifts to you be dependent on you asking?
Look up the following verses:
1. Genesis 6:5; Ps. 51:5; Ephesians 2:3; Romans 5:12: what do these verses tell you about man’s condition?
2. Genesis 1:26-28; 9:6; Psalm 8:4-5: what do these verses tell you about man’s nature?
3. What are the implications of these two doctrines coexisting in human beings?
Pray for each other to look to God and trust His workings in the world rather than manipulation.

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