Pulpit Curriculum
May 22nd – May 28th, 2022
Verse of the Week
Acts 20:28 (ESV)
9 “Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood.”
Going Deeper
Review Acts 20:13-38
1a) With reference to scripture, what are three (3) benefits that we can receive from studying God’s Word?
1b) How can you identify a believer who is consistently spending time studying and applying God’s Word?
2a) What are some avenues that God might use to deliver His Word to His children?
2b) What are some of the things that God is saying to you from your time spent studying the Bible and hearing it being preached?
3a) Identify three (3) scripture verses which describe how God would have believers demonstrate love to one another.
3b) What is the relationship between being a disciple of Jesus Christ and demonstrating love within the Church community? Provide relevant scripture references.
Assess Your Life
1) How would you rate your commitment to studying God’s Word and applying it to your life?
a) I am not at all committed to studying and applying God’s Word to my life.
b) I recognise that I should be more committed to studying and applying God’s Word, but I am distracted by many other things.
c) I desire to be more committed to studying and applying God’s Word, and I am taking steps to do this more and more.
d) I regularly study God’s Word and I am intentional about applying it to my day-to-day situations.
e) I am fully committed to studying and applying God’s Word to my life, and I consistently seek opportunities to use the Word encourage others to trust God more.
2) ) What factors may be hindering you from being committed to studying and applying God’s Word?
Application
1 What actions can you take to show love to others within the Church community?
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2 Of the list above, which one(s) will you be intentional about working on this week?
I will ask
Sermon Main Points
Believers should alway remember that:
- The church is essential because it is where you are You hear God’s Word
- The church is essential because it is where you are loved.
- Love means that you are cared for; you are protected; you are built up by the Word of God; you are blessed; and you are being connected to others.
Sermon Reflection
What stood out for me in this sermon?
What is something I can do to remember this?
Quotes
An online preacher cannot replace the power of a local assembly, they can add to it, but not replace it. . —Derek A. Ward
The Word of God is not only to be taught like a textbook, it is to be lived out, and the when people around you are living it out, it adds to your faith. —Derek A. Ward
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 -*Proverbs 4:10-13
Day 2 - 2 Timothy 3:16-17
Day 3 - Psalm 119:96-98
Day 4 - John 5:39-40
Day 5 - Romans 15:4
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