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Week Fifteen: Obedience

The person will grow in their understanding of obedience.

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Meeting Outline

Scriptures
John 14:15-31 Romans 6:17 James 1:22-25 1 John 2:3-6 1 John 5:2-3 Matthew 7:24-27 Matthew 22:37-40 2 Cor 10:5 1 Cor 6:9-11
Discussion Questions
  • How has your week been spiritually? / What is God teaching you?
  • Why is obedience so important in the life of a believer?
  • Read John 14:15-31. How do we know if we love God? 
  • Are we alone in trying to walk in obedience? Who is our Helper? How does he help us?
  • Read Romans 6:17. What is obedience from the heart? Why are our attitudes and actions important to God? 
  • Read James 1:22-25. What is James’ definition of spiritual deception? 
  • Why does James relate disobedience to looking in a mirror and forgetting your own reflection? 
  • Read 1 John 2:3-6. What does this teach us about obedience?
  • Is it possible to be a Christian and not walk in obedience? (Hint: the answer is yes and no)
  • Read 1 John 5:2-3. What is the love of God?
  • Read Matt 7:24-27. What does this teach us about obedience and disobedience? 
  • Read Matt 22:37-40 & Matt 28:18-20. What are the greatest commandments? What is the great commission?
  • Read 2 Cor 10:5. Where does the fight of obedience start? How is the mind involved? 
  • Read 1 Cor 6:9-11. What are the consequences of disobedience? 
  • In your life, what are the greatest enemies of obedience?
  • Based on our conversations today, what is your next step?

Going Deeper

Application

Common Misconceptions

  • Address Common Misconceptions.
  • Disobedience isn’t that big of a deal to God
  • Disobedience has no consequences.
  • Obedience will always be easy.
  • Obedience is not worth it.
  • I can love God and walk in disobedience at the same time.

Common Next Steps

  • Gaining a greater understanding of the commands of God.
  • Linking love for God with obedience to God.
  • Recognizing an area of disobedience and stepping out of it.
  • Asking for help and accountability in living a life of obedience.
Links/Downloads
Why is obedience to God important? What does the Bible say about obedience? The Consequences of Disobedience Follow Me by David Platt

Additional Resources

Further Study

Coming Soon!

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