"SALT OF THE EARTH"
Who are the "salt of the earth"?
Believers.
What did the disciples ask Jesus to teach them?
How to pray.
Who accused Jesus of using Satan's power to cast out demons and heal people?
The Pharisees.
What are three things that will keep you anchored in the Christian life?
1. Publicly confess Christ
2. Partake daily in Bible reading
3. Pray daily
4. Practice faithfulness to church
5. Proclaim the Gospel
6. Put out sin from your life
7. Present tithes & offerings
What is adultery?
When a person looks/ acts on another person, who is not their spouse, in a lustful way.
Why are believers the salt?
Because God uses us to purify that which is corrupt.
Where was Jesus coming from when the disciples asked Him how to pray?
"a certain place"- His place of prayer/ prayer closet.
When people saw Jesus cast the demons out of the blind and dumb man, what question did they ask themselves?
"Is this not the son of David?"
What was the name of the ship in the story in told during this message?
The Titanic.
What was the name of the woman that King David committed adultery with? And what was the consequence of his action?
Bathsheba. And their first child died.
How does the "salt" lose its flavor?
When moisture is added.
For Christians: When we get involved in the foolish and immoral behaviors of the world.
In the story Jesus told the disciples about the friend who came to his friend's house and asked him for something, what did the friend ask for?
3 loaves of bread.
Jesus said that a "house divided against itself shall not what?"
Stand.
What is the main/biggest anchor we have in the Christian life?
Faith in Jesus Christ.
Where does adultery start?
With the eyes or in the heart.
Who are some Christians that lost their salt flavor in the Bible?
- Peter
- Judas
- David
- etc.
Finish the verse, "Ask, and it shall be..."
"...given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you."
-Matthew 7:7 (KJV)
What is one thing that can cause division in our families?
-Pride
-Politics
-Personalities
What are two reasons why we should attend church?
- Encourage each other
- Learn/ grow in Christ.
What does the Bible say is the best way to control our flesh?
By walking in the Spirit. Romans 8:13; Galatians 5:16-17, 22-23.
Where will believers who maintain their savour (salt flavour) receive blessings?
What pattern should we follow after when we are praying?
1. Glorify God.
2. Ask Him to meet your daily needs.
3. Ask for strength to show others mercy.
4. Ask for Him to give you strength not to fall into sin.
How can we keep Satan from dividing our families?
1 Corinthians 1:10- we need to be of one mind, one speech, and one judgment. Family members need to be walking in the same direction.
Jesus command every Christian to do what with the Gospel?
Share it with those around us.
When is divorce and/or remarrying permissible?
If one spouse is unfaithful, if an unbelieving spouse ants to leave a believing spouse, or in the death of a spouse.