Preparing for Jesus : The Herald (Matthew 3: 1-6) | Pastor Hayden Thomas
Weekend Sermons Podcast · Compass Bible Church Hill Country
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Show Notes
Title: Preparing for Jesus: The Herald
Preaching Point: Much like John the Baptist in his day, our mission is to proclaim the coming of Jesus, calling everyone to a biblical response to the gospel.
1. Herald the Return of Jesus vv 1-2
2. Associate Yourself with Jesus vv 3-4
3. Invite People to Rightly Response to Jesus vv 5-6
Application Questions:
1. What is one observation you found helpful from this week’s sermon?
2. Read Acts 1:7-11 & Matthew 25:31–46. What do these passages do to heighten your attentiveness toward telling everyone you can about the return of Christ?
3. Read Luke 9:26, Romans 1:16–17 and 1 Corinthians 10:31–33. How do these verses explain the significance of associating with Christ and his gospel?
a. How have you been guilty of advertently or passively disassociating yourself from Jesus and his message when talking with others?
b. What are some ways you have or can begin associating yourself with Jesus and his gospel?
4. Read 2 Corinthians 5:20–6:3. What is the role of an ambassador?
a. How does this description of an ambassador do an excellent job of defining the responsibility of every Christian?
b. In what scenario can you, as an ambassador of Christ, invite someone to rightly respond to the gospel of Jesus this week?