Discussion – Week 1 Part A. Scripture Discussion & Memorization Galatians 2:19-21 (NKJV)
For I through the law died to the law that I might live to God. I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me. I do not set aside the grace of God; for if righteousness comes through the law, then Christ died in vain.
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Discuss the following Old Testament scripture in the context of law, grace and New Testament obedience. Psalm 1:1 – 3 Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful; But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and in His law he meditates day and night. He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also shall not wither; and whatever he does shall prosper.
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The following scripture are the very words of Jesus. Read and discuss: Matthew 15:18-20 (NKJV) 18 But those things which proceed out of the mouth come from the heart, and they defile a man. 19 For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies. 20 These are the things which defile a man, but to eat with unwashed hands does not defile a man.” • •
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What does “defile a man” mean in the context of what our study – LOVE What are the seven (7) things listed that “defile a man”? Discuss each one. 1. 4. 7. 2. 5. 3. 6.
What is your response to love from now (your next decision, the way you treat your spouse, children, and your relationship with God, etc)? Discuss.
Part C. Living It Homework: Get to know someone in church you do not know. This means knowing their name and something about them. Tell us about it next week.