NOVEMBER 6 - PLEASE READ!

Next week on November 6 our class will be taking time to attend Greenwood campus and worship and fellowship there.  It looks to be great weather and great preaching!  I encourage ALL of you to attend with us next week.  Sunday School is at 9:00am and Service is at 10:15.  Please bring your families!

The classroom will have signage that we are serving at Greenwood so there will be NO class at Lenexa.

I will update any new information here and through email this week.

One last note - Remember Time Change is next weekend.  Enjoy the extra hour and see you at Greenwood!

Andrew

Email

In an effort to update the email list we are requesting that everyone either respond to the email for all or sign up on the yellow sheet in class.   If you are part of the Young Family 1 Sunday School class please make sure we get your address so we can update you on prayer requests from others in the class and upcoming events.

Updated Picnic Info for October 23

Tomorrow we will have another 'picnic after church' at the Park.  I checked again today and it looks like we need to have this at Shawnee Mission Park because Lenexa has a burn ban (including charcoal grills) in place so Sar Ko Par Park will not work.  Here are some details for you.

• Picnic by the Softball Field (a little north of where we were last time) at "Walnut Grove" - See Map Here…  http://jcprd.com/parks_facilities/map_shawnee_mission.cfm .  
• There will be hot dogs, chips, and water provided.  
• If you want to bring anything else for yourself or for anyone else please feel free to (we are not looking to have everyone have to bring something but more for the kids to play at the park and adults play and talk as well).
• There are picnic tables but I don't know how busy it will be tomorrow so you may want to bring some folding chairs
• We would love to have as many as can make it attend so please let someone know if they are not on the email list!

Hope you all are having a great weekend.

October 23 - Some Homework / Questions

Hello!  We have missed many due to them serving and attending a couple of the elective classes.  This week we will still miss several couples as they finish those up.  I trust God is working in all of your families and you are being sharpened in the Word.

This week we will finish the last part of Chapter 15 in Romans.  We most likely will not complete the chapter but will be close.  I expect that we will finish Romans some time right after the New Year begins.  As a heads up I plan to go right into Genesis at that time.  If you have some people that are thinking about attending church as the new year resolution hits them this may be an opportunity to start them off with an initial background on where we and our known universe began.  I will bring several items from the creation museum for our use.

Ok - so to this week -

Please read through Chapter 14 and 15.  They go together.  You will see where the heart condition is to bring us to the end of Chapter 15 and Paul's request that those in Rome would follow in the sanctification of the Gentiles as well as what they should speak of.  We will begin in verse 17 and at least make it to verse 22 so here are some questions to get you started:

Verse 17 - Why does Paul glory in Christ in his service to God?  May need to look back at the few verses before?  What stories do you have of Christ's glory day to day?  Who have you discussed and admonished in the truth to the Glory of God?  Pastor Larry used to ask me "what is the story of His glory in your life"?  What would God say are the times that you have helped in the sanctification of someone else?  Your children, your parents, your spouse, your co-workers, your church family?

Verse 18 - What is it that Paul will speak of?  In practical terms what is it then that we are to speak of?  Conversely - what are we NOT to speak of?  What is it that the Gentiles were to do and how did they see it in example?  Where are you an example?  Where are you not?

Verse 19 - Where does power come from?  Do we talk that way in all that we say and do?  When is the last time you acknowledged that to others?  Give a specific example.  Paul mentions the area that he was ministering to.  Name yours.  Where is it?  Name the specific streets, cities, places that are YOURS to minister to...

Verses 20 and 21 - What was Paul's ambition?  What is your ambition in regards to your relationship with God?  To put it another way - what has God 'laid on your heart'?  Why do you believe you are passionate about that?  Write it down here...  

What verse (see verse 21 here) comes to mind as to God's purpose in that passion?  Write it down here...

Verse 22 - Paul couldn't do everything and neither can we.  What part of your ministry have you had to wait on as you wanted to maintain quality somewhere else?  

We will be talking through and writing these down so if you have them done before class you will have more time for socializing (hint hint).

Please pray for those prayer requests - especially some of the updates that have been coming out - this week.

Andrew

Notes and Questions for September 18, 2011 - NEW CLASSROOM - 224!

Hello!

I trust everyone is having a great week. I look forward to this weekend and our time together.  Please note the following:

1) There are plenty of spaces in ALL equipping U classes on Sunday nights.  If you haven't signed up it is not too late to join.
2) Please put November 6 on your calendar now.  It would be great if every family from the class could go with us to Greenwood to serve and fellowship at our other campus.  Please let me know if you have questions or concerns.

Ok - so coming up this weekend we will cover the last part of Romans 13.  Specifically verses 8 to the end.  Please read the entire chapter noting the first verse stemming from chapter 12 and the grafting from chapter 11.

Here are some questions for you this week prior to our study:

A - How are your debts going?  What do you owe to others?  Why do you think that verse 8 asks us to have no debts except love?  Write down what you think your life would look like if that is the only debt you had?  What would be different?

B - Why do verse 9 and 10 reach back to Leviticus?  What is Paul's reason for sharing this with the Romans?  Write down on a piece of paper any of the commandments he lists here that you have broken...  Who do you hurt when you break these?  List who you hurt.  Who do you hurt when you covet?  Really determine who is hurt here...  Who do you grieve?  What does verse 10 actually mean?

C - What is the meaning of verse 11 - in practical terms?  What is Paul saying?

D - What are the deeds of darkness?  List them out.  What is the armor of light?  Where else is it mentioned in the bible that we want to reflect the light of Christ or put on the armor?  Find the verses and read them out loud.  What is verse 11 and here verse 12 telling us?  About timing? About our action?

E - List out out each of the words in verse 13.  List the definition you have for each of the words.  Check or star each of the words you either outwardly or inwardly struggle with you do...

F - How would we possibly clothe our selves in Christ as per verse 14?  What does this actually mean?  Why does Paul talk about Thinking here rather than feeling?  What is the flesh he speaks of?

Please be ready to give an account of the Joy that is within you this week.  If you haven't seen someone in class recently please invite them back...

Andrew

Notes and Questions for Sunday, September 11, 2011

Hello Everyone!

I trust everyone had a great week working on their spiritual disciplines including prayer.  I want to thank David and Jim for filling in as we were able to take a last minute trip.  I was also able to share with family some of John 3:1-15.  It was a great opportunity.

This week will we continue in Romans 13.

Here are the questions for this week:


Verse 1 - Is there a time that you are not subject to the governing authorities?  Are you justifying a time based on something biblical or what YOU think is 'right'?

Verse 2 - How do you discern this verse in light of corrupt governments?  What judgement will be levied based on this verse?  What does your testimony look like in either rebelling or not and what do you think of this verse?

Verse 3 and 4 - How can you be free from fear?  Do you know of any examples of others in the bible that lived under tyrannical rule?  What does it mean to do what is right?  Who is doing the 'commending' when you do things 'right'?  What do these verses speak to in regards to God's authority and our need to trust?  Can we?

Verse 5 - Therefore starts the verse - therefore - what is the verse based on X therefore Y - what is the X that comes before verse 5 word Therefore - in your words?

Verse 5 - What are the necessary reasons to submit to the authorities?

Verse 6 - This is an example of specifics.  What are the responsibilities of the two parties outlined in these verses?

Verse 7 - Based on the responsibility you outlined in verse 7 for yourself - what is your responsibility in verse 7?  What are the items you can owe?  List out those that you would owe each of these things in order - Taxes, Revenue, Respect - who do you owe these things to - today??

Verse 8 - What is the transition made here and how would you relate this to verse 7?  How is the law fulfilled?  What other verses prior in Romans can you find that substantiate the claim that the law is fullfilled through 'this'?

Verse 9 - How can this be??  Explain how loving your neighbor as yourself fulfills these items.  Explain it as if you were explaining it to your children - write it down - pray over this.  Who are you not 'loving' right now?

Verse 10 - By breaking the law what does this verse say you are doing?  What purpose is the law then beside showing us our sin?  What does love do?

Read the remainder of the chapter - we will review this Sunday.  Have a great rest of the week.

Andrew

Romans 12 List and Notes for Next Sunday - Romans 13

Hello Everyone!

It has been a great time studying with you all over the summer.  I look forward to the fall with so many activities and the opportunities those present to live out our faith not just talk about it.

A quick reminder that on September 18 we will move to room 224.  This is a 'permanent' switch starting that Sunday.  Most likely we will also have a name change that Sunday so please look for my name or just come to the room.

Some of you had asked that I publish the 'list' from Sunday before last on Romans 12.  Here is the list:

Do

______  1 – Body as a sacrifice

______  1 – Be Holy

______  2 – Be different than the world

______  2 – Continually renew your mind

______  2 – Look/Test for God’s will

______  3 – Think of your self soberly with the faith God has given you

______  5 – Be a member of the body and belong to one another

______  6 to 8 – Prophesy/teach/encourage/give/lead/show mercy – but do it!

______  9 – Love sincerely

______  9 – Hate what is evil, cling to what is good

______  10 – Be devoted to on another

______  10 – Honor one another above yourselves

______  11 – Keep your zeal

______  11 – Serve the Lord

______  12 – Be Joyful in Hope

______  12 – Be patient in affliction

______  12 – Be faithful in prayer

______  13 – Share with the Lord’s people who are in Need

______  13 – Practice hospitality

______  14 – Bless those who persecute you

______  15 – Rejoice with those who rejoice

______  15 – Mourn with those who mourn

______  16 – Live in harmony with one another

______  16 – Be willing to associate with people of low position

______  17 – Do what is right in the eyes of everyone

______  18 - As it depends on you, live at peace with everyone

______  19 – Leave room for God’s wrath

______  20 – Feed your enemy

______  20 – Give your enemy something to drink when He/She is thirsty

______  21 – Overcome evil with good.

Do Not

______  3 and 16 – Be conceited

______  4 – Think you have the same function as someone else

______  11 – Lack Zeal

______  14 – Curse those that persecute you

______  16 – Be proud

______  17 – Repay evil for evil

______  19 – Take revenge

______  21  - Be overcome by evil

Here are the Notes from that class as well:

Romans 12:13-21 – God’s Mercy vs. (AND) Our Sacrifice

August 21, 2011

Headers

Generosity vs Outrage          Genuine vs. Ostentatious      Good vs. Offensive

v13-14                                   v15-17                                   v18-21

Column 1 – Generosity vs Outrage  (Last week – benefactors)

13 Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.

 14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.

Who are the benefactors of your faith in action?

Vs 13 – God’s people – you will not be selfish even in affliction but share with those in need – what practical examples are there?

Where is this to take place?  Do you do this in your own house?

Vs 14-21 – The rest of the world’s people AND believers –

Vs 14 – Start with Galatians 6:10 – what does it mean?

What does the Lord say about blessing persecutors?  Matthew 5:43-48, Leviticus 19-especially 17 and 18, Luke 6:28

What does it mean not to curse those people?

This is a few years before Christians – in great numbers – would be killed at the hands of Nero – amazing God’s timing in preparing the church for this upcoming nastiness

Column 2 – Genuine vs. Ostentatious

15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. 16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position.[c] Do not be conceited.

 17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone.

15 – Easy to help in sorry – difficult to share in joy of success – envy comes in

Phil 4:13

1 Cor 12:26

16 – Have equal regard for one another – 1 Cor 13:4 – No conceit

17 – When does someone present ‘evil’ to us?  Practically?

Column 3 – Good vs. Offensive

18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. 19 Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,”[d] says the Lord. 20 On the contrary:

   “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; 
   if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. 
In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.”[e]

 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

What are we to do and what will God take care of?

18 – What does it mean to live at peace with everyone – why add ‘as far as it depends on  you’?

19 – What is revenge – practically – inside the home/outside the home?  Leave room for God’s wrath?  What does that mean?

20 – Rather/on the contrary we are to do what?  From proverbs – what?

21 – How can you not be overcome by evil?  How do you determine ‘good’?

Column 4/TITLE – God’s Mercy vs. AND Our Sacrifice 

For Next Sunday, September 4, 2011 we will have a special time of prayer.  This will be a time for all of us  to reflect on Praises, Thanks, Confession, and Petitions we have for our Lord.  Please plan to come ready for a fun time of fellowship and prayer.

Have a great week!

Andrew