Bible Study - FINDING THE STRENGTH: Prophetic Moments
Sermon-Based Bible Study – August 30, 2020
- What is something God has done for you that you are thankful for or are celebrating? How have you experienced his love and faithfulness this week?
- Where are you experiencing stress, anxiety or discouragement? How would you like to see God move in your life or in the life of someone close to you?
- What did you hear in this week’s sermon that was new or particularly interesting? Did anything stand out to you as puzzling or troubling?
- Read 1 Corinthians 14:1-4. Remember that Paul is writing to a church and giving some instruction for their gathering/assembly.
- What do you observe in the text?
- What does the text tell us about the primacy of love (and loving others)? Why is love the motivating factor here?
- How does a spoken word (or prophesying) help others? (see V.3)
- It is not uncommon for people to associate “prophecy” with predicting the future. But Scripture shows us that prophecy serves other functions (1 Corinthians 14:3). As Chris mentioned, this can include reading a passage of Scripture to someone to encourage them; writing a note to someone to encourage them with Scripture; or receiving a particular word from someone who is speaking to your situation directly (prophetic moment).
- Can you think of a time when either of these things has happened to you?
- Can you think of a time when you were able to share with someone in this way?
- God can use us to encourage other people in these ways. How do we know that what we are saying is truthful, though?
- Read Hebrews 1:1-4. God has spoken to us through his Son Jesus Christ. The message of his life, death, and resurrection is the most important message that we need to hear.
- How does the message of the Gospel help us and sustain us every day?
- Is there someone in your life or circle of influence that needs to hear the message of Christ?