Pulpit Curriculum
September 25th – October 1st, 2022
Verse of the Week
Hebrews 12:1-2 (ESV)
1 “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.”
Going Deeper
Review
Hebrews 12: 1-2
1a) Compare physically looking back with spiritually looking back.
1b) Using scriptural references, identify some of the dangers of looking back
2) What are key characteristics of ‘the right way to look back?
3) Find the specific commands in verse 1 and discuss their relationship to ‘moving forward with confidence’.
4) Discuss the statement – ‘not all weight is sin’.
What is your definition of sin?
5) Looking back over the past 5 years, how has God revealed himself to you; and how have you matured in faith and wisdom?
Assess Your Life
1) How would you rate yourself on looking back and moving forward?
a) I am constantly looking back to my past.
b) I am interested in starting to move forward.
c) I am starting to use biblical principles to address looking back and moving forward.
d) I am regularly applying biblical principles to looking back and moving forward.
e) I am daily using biblical principles to move forward with confidence.
2) What factors may be hindering you from moving forward?
Application
1 What actions are you taking towards moving forward?
a)
b)
c)
2 Of the list above, which one(s) will you be intentional about working on this week?
I will ask
Sermon Main Points
Remember to:
Look back with gratitude
Looking back well is looking to God with thankfulness.Move forward with confidence
Looking forward wisely is looking to God in trust.
5 Day Study Plan
Use the Inductive Bible Study method to study these scriptures this week and remember to share with someone else.
Follow these steps
1. Observe the text. (What does the text say?)
2. Interpret the text. (What does the text mean?)
3. Apply the text. (What can I do as a result of what I have learnt?)
Day 1 - Psalm 9:1-2
Day 2 - Luke 9:62
Day 3 - Hebrews 11:4-31
Day 4 - Philippian 3:13-16
Day 5 - Philippian 3:13-16
For best results, this content should be read and prepared privately and then disccussed in your small group or with family / friends. We were not created to do life alone - get connected with a small group and grow together.
Harvest Bible Chapel Barbados - 2022