“The Curriculum of Christianity is Christ”

Ephesians 4:20-21
December 10, 2023

Main point: In Ephesians 4:20-21 Paul describes four ways a
relationship with Christ changes our lives.

I. Knowing Christ
Verse 20

II. Hearing Christ
Verse 21a

III. Learning Christ
Verse 21b

IV. Believing Christ
Verse 21c

Here are some books which may assist you in deeper study
and application of the truths presented in today’s sermon.
While the elders cannot endorse every concept presented in
each book, we do believe these resources will be helpful in
profitably thinking through today’s topic.

~ The Cross-Centered Life by C.J. Mahaney
~ Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund
~ Remade by Paul Tautges
~ Seeing and Savoring Jesus Christ by John Piper

Questions for Spiritual Growth

Our Cornerstone mission is To Know Christ and Make Him
Known. Community Groups help us to live out our mission as
we discuss the Scripture passage from the sermon, how to
apply it, and pray for one another.

1. What do you love about Jesus Christ? Make a list of His
   attributes or qualities that lead you to treasure Christ.
   

2. What is the difference between knowing Christ and
   knowing about Christ?
   

3. Read 2 Corinthians 5:7 and 1 Peter 1:8-9. How does faith
   relate to physical sight? How does it relate to seeing with
   the eyes of the heart?
   

4. Read John 8:43 and 1 Corinthians 1:22-24. What does it
   mean to hear Christ? How is it possible? Why do some
   respond positively and some respond negatively?
   

5. The phrase “in Christ” is used in Ephesians 1:1; 1:3; 1:4;
   1:7; 1:9; 1:10-11; 1:13; and 1:20. What does it mean to
   be “taught” in Him in 4:21?
   

6. Read Psalm 34:8 and 1 Peter 2:2-3. How can someone
   “taste” and see that the Lord is good? How would you
   explain this concept to someone who never heard it
   before?
   

7. How does believing in Christ change your life?