Victory in Jesus, Your Grace Is Enough, Grace That Won’t Let Go, Mighty to Save, Trust and Obey
TO FINISH WELL,
WALK IN THE SPIRIT
MAY 28, 2023
What would you say is the funniest mistake you’ve made? How about the most serious one?
PSALM 51:1-3, 16-17
(READ 2 SAMUEL 11 & 12 FOR CONTEXT)
Be gracious to me, O God, according to Your lovingkindness; According to the greatness of Your compassion blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity And cleanse me from my sin. 3 For I know my transgressions, And my sin is ever before me. 16 For You do not delight in sacrifice, otherwise I would give it; You are not pleased with burnt offering. 17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; A broken and a contrite heart, O God, You will not despise
PARAPHRASE IT!
Restate the verse 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 surrendered leader?
- What did you learn about following Jesus?
POINT IT OUT!
INTRO
(Galatians 5:16, Acts 1:8, Isaiah 59:2)
I. DEPENDENCE
(Genesis 39:1-5, Colossians 3:23-24)
II. REPENTANCE
(Psalm 32:3-4, Hebrews 12:6,10-11, 2 Samuel 12:13-14, Psalm 51:1-4, 2 Samuel 12:9-12, 2 Corinthians 7:10, Acts 2:38, 11:18, 1 John 1:9)
III. WORSHIP
(Psalm 51:10-17, Acts 13:22, 36)
APPLY IT!
Based on this lesson on “TO FINISH WELL, WALK IN GOD’S SPIRIT”, 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 those who may be caught sin, that they will hear God’s word and be repentant, turn to Jesus.
Share the truth of the gospel in love to them, including sin and its consequences.
Share your own story of God’s grace and redemption, and the blessings of walking in the Spirit so that others will be encouraged to live in God’s Presence!
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 Turkish and Syrian people devastated by the 7.8 magnitude earthquake
- 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.
PSALM 51:16-17
16 For You do not delight in sacrifice, otherwise I would give it; You are not pleased with burnt offering. 17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; A broken and a contrite heart, O God, You will not despise.