sermon prep for week of 02/21/2021

Monday
February 15, 2021

Reading Plan
 Exodus 39-40
 
1. Write 1 Thessalonians 4:17 from memory.
 
2. Read Philippians 2?
 
3. Write down your THREE takeaways from Sunday’s message. Please write it down and email it to me at theway.dwilson@gmail.com. 
 
4. Read Philippians 2:12-13. Write your commentary for these verses.
 
6. Look up commentary on these verses compare your commentary? Whose commentary did you use?
 
7. Is working out our salvation the same as earning it? Discuss why this could never be?
 
 
 
Tuesday
February 16, 2021

Reading Plan
 Leviticus 1-4

1. Write 1 Thessalonians 4:17 from memory.
 
2. Read Philippians 2.
 
3. Read Philippians 2:12. Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling;
 
What precedes the therefore (verses 9-11)?
 
4. How did the Philippians obey?
 
5. Discuss the meaning of working out our salvation.
 
6. Why should there be fear and trembling with regard to our salvation?
 
7. Working out salvation is in essence living in sanctification. Discuss this statement and describe how sanctification takes place. Gove personal examples.
 
 
Wednesday
February 17, 2021

Reading Plan
 Leviticus 5-7

1. Write 1 Thessalonians 4:17 from memory.
 
2. Read Philippians 2.
 
3. Read the summary statement from Sunday’s message:
Chapter two of Philippians begins with the word therefore, sending us to search chapter 1. Many points as to what preceded the “therefore” were provided, culminating in the statement made by Paul which paraphrased is, ‘we have been given the opportunity not only to believe in Jesus Christ, but also to suffer for His sake.’ So Paul begins chapter 2 of Philippians with believing and suffering for Christ as a foundation. He then states that, ‘if we find any consolation, any comfort of love, any fellowship of Spirit any affection, any mercy in the fact that we get to believe in and suffer for Christ, then we must fulfill the joy found in Paul.’ The therefore is followed by an if, then statement. He then describes how we fulfill the joy that is in him.          We must: be likeminded, have the same love, be of one accord, be of one mind, not do anything through selfish ambition or conceit, be lowly of mind, esteem others better than ourselves, look out for our own interests as well as our own. It is with this mindset that we must approach serving Jesus Christ in whatever capacity He deems necessary.
Study this summary statement until you can communicate it. As you are exposed to God’s word all week let it saturate your soul until you have it deep within you. Who knows when the Lord Jesus Christ will pull it out you in a beautiful way.
 
4. Read Philippians 2:13, “for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.” How does God work in you?
 
5. Explain the verbiage both to will and to do?
 
6. Why does God have you do anything?
 
7. What is you role in your intimate relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ? (What must you do?)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Thursday
February 18, 2021

Reading Plan
 Leviticus 8-10

1. Write 1 Thessalonians 4:17 from memory.
 
2. Read Philippians 2.
 
 
3. Write Philippians 2:13-14.
 
 
4. Now explain Philippians 2:13-14 thoroughly.
 
 
5. _________ works in, _________ work out.
 
 
6. We live in a world today that the idea of fearing God seems wrong to people. Explain why you think this is the case. Why should we fear God? What uis the function of that fear?
 
 
7. Now write a prayer to the Lord Jesus Christ declaring to Him that you will work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. In the prayer explain how you love the Lord and seek to do His will, His way, ask for strength and power to do all that He requires. Just write your heart on the paper.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Friday
February 19, 2021

Reading Plan
 Leviticus 11-13

1. Write 1 Thessalonians 4:17 three times.
 
Fun Friday

1. When Samuel picked David as king, God reminded us that while people look at the outward appearance, what does God look at? Is it our motives, our attitude, our work done on earth or our heart?  
2. What is the last book of the Old Testament? Is it Second Samuel, Matthew, Zephaniah or Malachi?  
3. How many times did God call out to young Samuel in the night as he was lying down in the house of the Lord? Was it four times, three times, once or 20 times?  
4. After Jesus was baptized, God said, “This is my son, whom I _____.” Is it whom I love, whom I will bless, whom I cherish or whom I have sent?  
5. What instrument did David play?  Name the king he played it for.   
6. Finish this verse from 1 Thessalonians: Pray without ______. Is it doubting, crying, complaining or ceasing?
7. After Noah got off the boat, what sign did God give to showed his promise to never flood the world again? Was it a dove, an olive branch, a rainbow or a fire in a bush?  
8.   How many days and nights did Jesus fast? Was it 22, 40, 365 or 12?  
9.  Who was the first person to come upon the injured man in the parable of the Good Samaritan? Was it the tax collector, the innkeeper, the priest or the judge?   
10. Finish this verse: “In addition to all this, take up your shield of _____, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Is it Shield of Faith, Shield of the Spirit, Shield of Protection or Shield of Righteousness?  
11. Which New Testament book has Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount? Is it Hebrews, John, Revelation or Matthew?  
12. How many times does the Bible mention the word “snow?” Is it 24 times, five times, never or 12 times?  
13. What did King Solomon ask God to give him? Was it prosperity, a new barn for his grain, fame or wisdom?   
14. What location does Jesus say to light a lamp for all to see? Is it on a hill, out in the open, on a stand or on a roof?  
15. What piece of clothing made Joseph’s brothers jealous? Was it a coat, shoes, belt or special headpiece?  
16. How many days was Jonah in the belly of the big fish? Was it one, three, five or seven days.  
17. How was Ruth related to Naomi? Daughter, sister, daughter-in-law or cousin?   
18. Out of the following, which did God NOT tell the Israelites to do in order to keep his commandments on their hearts? Teach the commandments to their children; Defend the commandments in response to the gods of the peoples around them; Talk of them when they sit in their homes, when they walk around, when they lie down and when they rise; Write them on the doorposts of their houses?  
19. Noah sent two birds from the ark — what were they? (Bonus: Which did he send first?) Dove and a sparrow, dove and a pelican, dove and a raven, sparrow and an eagle? 
20. In what languages were most of the Old Testament and New Testament given in? Are they both in Greek, Greek and Latin, Latin and Hebrew or Hebrew and Greek?  
21. Name one of the five books in the Bible that contain only one chapter. Choose from 1 John, Titus, Habakkuk or Obadiah.  
22. How much of his wealth did Zacchaeus give to the poor? Was it 10 percent, all of it, half of it or what he had collected in taxes?  
23. What will be the outcome of honoring your father and your mother? Is it that you will live long in the land, that you will prosper in all you do, that you will be blessed to the seventh generation or you will have bountiful crops?  
24. Fill in this blank: Two are better than one because they have a good return for their work: If one falls down, _____ _____ can help him up. Is it Jesus Christ, God’s spirit, his friend or his family?  
25. To what city was Saul traveling when he saw a great light and Jesus asked, “Why do you persecute me?” Was it Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Philippi or Damascus? 

 
 
Saturday
February 20, 2021

Reading Plan
 Leviticus 14-15

1. Write the memory verse. Write the mission statement for theway church.
2. Reflect on this week, what lesson, statement, reading, video etc. had the                                                 
    greatest impact on you? 
 
3. What are you moved to change because of your time with the Lord this week?
4. What are three take-a-ways from your lessons this week?
 
5. If you had to take just one point from your preparation this week, what would it    
    be?
 
6. List three things that you are currently praying about. 
 
7. Pray for service tomorrow. Be ready to recite the memory verse for this week.   
    Pray for your pastor. Pray for your church family. Walk worthy of the calling    
    today! Talk with someone about your preparation this week! Recite the mission  
    statement of theway church. Write the books of the bible in order. 
 
Sunday
February 21, 2021

Reading Plan
 Leviticus 16-18

1. Pray for the service today.
2. Say the memory verse for the month to someone in your family.
3. Recite the mission statement of theway church to someone this morning.
4. Listen to praise and worship music on the way to church.
5. ATTEND SERVICE TODAY WITH A HEART OF JOY!

 
Answers to Fun Friday:

1. When Samuel picked David as king, God reminded us that while people look at the outward appearance, what does God look at? Is it our motives, our attitude, our work done on earth or our heart? Answer: the heart; 1 Samuel 16:7   
2. What is the last book of the Old Testament? Is it Second Samuel, Matthew, Zephaniah or Malachi? Answer: Malachi (Have them look and also note the very last verse: God reminds us how very important it is to love our family!)  
3. How many times did God call out to young Samuel in the night as he was lying down in the house of the Lord? Was it four times, three times, once or 20 times? Answer: four times; 1 Samuel 3:3-10  
4. After Jesus was baptized, God said, “This is my son, whom I _____.” Is it whom I love, whom I will bless, whom I cherish or whom I have sent? Answer: whom I love; Matthew 3:17 (and Mark 1:11 and Luke 3:22)
5. What instrument did David play? Answer: Harp/lyre Bonus question: Name the king he played it for. Bonus answer: King Saul; 1 Samuel 16:14-23  
   
6. Finish this verse from 1 Thessalonians: Pray without ______. Is it doubting, crying, complaining or ceasing? Answer: ceasing; 1 Thessalonians 5:17  
7. After Noah got off the boat, what sign did God give to showed his promise to never flood the world again? Was it a dove, an olive branch, a rainbow or a fire in a bush? Answer: rainbow; Genesis 9:12-16
8. How many days and nights did Jesus fast? Was it 22, 40, 365 or 12? Answer: 40; Matthew 4:2
9. Who was the first person to come upon the injured man in the parable of the Good Samaritan? Was it the tax collector, the innkeeper, the priest or the judge? Answer: the priest; Luke 10:25-37
10. Finish this verse: “In addition to all this, take up your shield of _____, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Is it Shield of Faith, Shield of the Spirit, Shield of Protection or Shield of Righteousness? Answer: Shield of Faith; Ephesians 6:16
11. Which New Testament book has Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount? Is it Hebrews, John, Revelation or Matthew? Answer: Matthew; It covers several chapters (5-7) and teaches some of the most familiar lessons like not to worry and the “golden rule” (7:12).
12. How many times does the Bible mention the word “snow?” Is it 24 times, five times, never or 12 times? Answer: 24 times; several verses that mention snow are Psalm 51:7, Proverbs 31:21, Isaiah 1:18  
13. What did King Solomon ask God to give him? Was it prosperity, a new barn for his grain, fame or wisdom? Answer: wisdom; 1 Kings 3:9  
    
14. What location does Jesus say to light a lamp for all to see? Is it on a hill, out in the open, on a stand or on a roof? Answer: on a stand; Matthew 5:15  
15. What piece of clothing made Joseph’s brothers jealous? Was it a coat, shoes, belt or special headpiece? Answer: a coat; Genesis 37:3  
    
16. How many days was Jonah in the belly of the big fish? Was it one, three, five or seven days. Answer: three days and three nights; Jonah 1:17  
17. How was Ruth related to Naomi? Daughter, sister, daughter-in-law or cousin? Answer: Ruth was Naomi’s daughter-in-law (son’s wife); Ruth 1:22   
    
18. Out of the following, which did God NOT tell the Israelites to do in order to keep his commandments on their hearts? Teach the commandments to their children; Defend the commandments in response to the gods of the peoples around them; Talk of them when they sit in their homes, when they walk around, when they lie down and when they rise; Write them on the doorposts of their houses? Answer: defend the commandments in response to the gods of the peoples around them; Deuteronomy 6:6-9   
19. Noah sent two birds from the ark — what were they? (Bonus: Which did he send first?) Dove and a sparrow, dove and a pelican, dove and a raven, sparrow and an eagle? Answer: dove and a raven; Bonus answer: raven was first; Genesis 8:6-9  
    
20. In what languages were most of the Old Testament and New Testament given in? Are they both in Greek, Greek and Latin, Latin and Hebrew or Hebrew and Greek? Answer: Hebrew (Old Testament) and Greek (New Testament)  
21. Name one of the five books in the Bible that contain only one chapter. Choose from 1 John, Titus, Habakkuk or Obadiah. Answer: Obadiah (For bonus points, the others are Philemon, 2 & 3 John and Jude)
22. How much of his wealth did Zacchaeus give to the poor? Was it 10 percent, all of it, half of it or what he had collected in taxes? Answer: half of it; Luke 19:8  
23. What will be the outcome of honoring your father and your mother? Is it that you will live long in the land, that you will prosper in all you do, that you will be blessed to the seventh generation or you will have bountiful crops? Answer: you will live long in the land; Exodus 20:12  
    
24. Fill in this blank: Two are better than one because they have a good return for their work: If one falls down, _____ _____ can help him up. Is it Jesus Christ, God’s spirit, his friend or his family? Answer: his friend; Ecclesiastes 4:9-10  
25. To what city was Saul traveling when he saw a great light and Jesus asked, “Why do you persecute me?” Was it Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Philippi or Damascus? Answer: Damascus; Acts 9:3-4