Reference

Matthew 1:18-25, John 8:12-30, Matthew 26:63-64, 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10

Sermon Outline:

1 - The strength God gives us is wonderful but not enough to save
2 - We could not produce our own Redeemer even with God’s help
3 - We cannot redeem the world even with God’s help

 

Family Discussion Questions:

1. A normal birth requires a father and mother. How was Jesus’ birth supernatural?
2. How did the unique birth of Jesus display that the Savior didn’t come from the world, but was sent to it?
3. What are the ways which God helps us do good things?
4. Why is salvation different than God helping us to save ourselves?
5. How will Jesus to help us in the redemption of the world through the great commission?
6. Even though the Great Commission will be successful, why is it not enough?
7. What is the danger in hoping in the things we can accomplish with God’s supernatural help?
8. What are the ways which we might put our ultimate hope other than the return of Christ?
9. Imagine the best possible outcome in this world before the Return of Christ. Why will the return of Christ be infinitely better?
10. How can we show that our hope is in what Christ will single-handedly do by eagerly working with Him in the things He calls us to do?