All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name, God My Rock, O How Great, In Christ Alone, Build My Life
TO FINISH WELL,
KEEP ON GROWING!
JUNE 25, 2023
What is the worst mistake you’ve made?
2 PETER 3:17-18
(ALSO READ MATTHEW 26:69-75 & JOHN 21:15-17)
17 You therefore, beloved, knowing this beforehand, be on your guard so that you are not carried away by the error of unprincipled men and fall from your own steadfastness, 18 but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory, both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.
PARAPHRASE IT!
Restate the verses in your own words.
TALK ABOUT IT!
- What did you like about these verses?
- What did you learn about God?
- What did you learn about people?
- What did you learn about a spiritual growth?
- What did you learn about following Jesus?
POINT IT OUT!
Introduction
(2 Peter 3:17-18, Luke 5:1-11)
To finish well, we have to keep on growing:
1. GROW FROM YOUR FAILURE
(Matthew 14:28-29, Matthew 16:16-18, Matthew 17:1-8, Matthew 16:21–23, Matthew 26:69-75)
2. GROW IN HUMILITY
(John 13:36-38, Matthew 26:31-33, Matthew 26:40-41, 1 Peter 5:5-7, Galatians 2:11-14, 2 Peter 3:14-16, Acts 1:8)
3. GROW BY GOD’S GRACE
(1 Corinthians 15:10, 1 Peter 5:10, John 21:15-17)
Conclusion
(Matthew 25:21)
APPLY IT!
Based on this lesson on “TO FINISH WELL, KEEP ON GROWING!”, write down your action point to apply what you learned. Make it your “I will…” statement and follow the S.M.A.R.T. guideline to come up with a do-able action point.
Simple
Measure
Appropriate
Realistic
Time-bound
“I will_____________________________________
SHARE IT!
Who will you share these truths to this week?
PRAY CARE SHARE IN ACTION
Pray for people to know Jesus Christ personally as their Lord and Savior and to grow in His grace. Give room for them to improve. Commend or raise appreciation for these improvements. Share God’s truth, starting with the gospel, in love.
I. Thanksgiving
- Worship God for who He is, what He has done, and what He will do in our lives.
II. Country and the World
- Upright and moral governance of public servants; repentance and salvation for government leaders and citizens for a Christ-centered Philippines.
- God’s help and comfort for the Sudanese people caught in violence and conflict.
- War in Ukraine to end, loss of lives prevented; tension in East Asian and Middle East countries to stop.
III. Church
- That CCF Members would honor and love God and make disciples.
- Elders, pastors, dleaders, and families (holy, humble, harmonious, happy, heart-working).
- Ministries and churches expansion worldwide.
IV. CCF Facilities
- Worship and Training Center
- Prayer Mountain
V. Personal Concerns
- Deeper intimate relationship with God.
- Righteous living.
- Salvation of family and friends.
2 Peter 3:17-18
17 You therefore, beloved, knowing this beforehand, be on your guard so that you are not carried away by the error of unprincipled men and fall from your own steadfastness, 18 but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory, both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.