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Studies in the Life of Jesus Christ. Shaping Hearts For God Series. High School Bible Class Vegas Drive Church of Christ Las Vegas, NV www.vegasdrivechurchofchrist.com/. www.shapingheartsforgod.org/. STOP…LOOK…LISTEN. LESSON SIX Today’s Lesson: Hearing and Doing God’s Word
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Studies in the Life of Jesus Christ Shaping Hearts For God Series High School Bible Class Vegas Drive Church of Christ Las Vegas, NV www.vegasdrivechurchofchrist.com/ www.shapingheartsforgod.org/
STOP…LOOK…LISTEN LESSON SIX • Today’s Lesson: Hearing and Doing God’s Word • Theme: We must understand & obey God’s Word • Memory verse: Luke 2:10-11 • Objective: To understand that God’s Word benefits us if we obey it, and it helps us overcome sin if we use it
STOP…LOOK…LISTEN • Hearing God’s Word • What are some ways God’s Word has been revealed to man throughout history • God has spoken directly, like to Adam & Eve • God has sent angels to speak, like to Abraham and Lot • God has sent prophets to speak, like Moses and Elijah • God sent His Son to speak (Hebrews 1:1-3) • God sent the Holy Spirit upon the apostles • Since God has made such efforts to reveal His Word to man, whose responsibility is it to hear it? • How do we teach God’s Word to people today? • Bible class, sermons, articles/letters, personal talks • Read Rom. 10:8-15 and 1 Cor. 15:1-4 • Why do we preach the Gospel today? • Will everyone believe it?
STOP…LOOK…LISTEN • Obeying God’s Word (John 7:17 and James 2:24) • Is “faith alone” without action enough to please God? • Is “love alone” without action enough to please God? (John 14:15; 1 John 5:2-3) • Does Jesus require obedience? (John 3:36; Heb. 5:9) • What will happen to those who do not obey? (2 Thess. 1:8-9) • What is the role of willpower in causing action? • What does it mean to have a responsibility? • In what sense are we responsible for our own salvation? (Philippians 2:12) • How does hearing God’s Word help us do this? • Are you responsible for listening to God’s Word, reading God’s Word, and obeying God’s Word? • What can you do to prepare yourself to hear & obey it?
STOP…LOOK…LISTEN • Using God’s Word • According to Psalm 19:7-11, what are some things God’s Word can do for you? • Read 2 Peter 2:9 and 1 Cor. 10:13. Is there any temptation too great for us? • How can you use God’s Word when you are tempted? • Read Eph. 6:11-17. List the tools God has provided us to resist and defeat Satan. • How do you put the pieces of armor on? Will it do you any good if you do not put it on? • Next time: lesson 7!