Blessed to Bless
Sermon Notes
1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.
2 Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.
3 And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light.
4 God saw that the light was good, and he separated the light from the darkness.
- Genesis 1:1-4
10 God called the dry ground “land,” and the gathered waters he called “seas.” And God saw that it was good.
11 Then God said, “Let the land produce vegetation: seed-bearing plants and trees on the land that bear fruit with seed in it, according to their various kinds.” And it was so.
12 The land produced vegetation: plants bearing seed according to their kinds and trees bearing fruit with seed in it according to their kinds. And God saw that it was good.
- Genesis 1:10-12
16b He also made the stars.
17 God set them in the vault of the sky to give light on the earth,
18 to govern the day and the night, and to separate light from darkness. And God saw that it was good.
- Genesis 1:16b-18
So God created the great creatures of the sea and every living thing with which the water teems and that moves about in it, according to their kinds, and every winged bird according to its kind. And God saw that it was good.
- Genesis 1:21
25 God made the wild animals according to their kinds, the livestock according to their kinds, and all the creatures that move along the ground according to their kinds. And God saw that it was good.
26 Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.”
27 So God created mankind in his own image,
in the image of God he created them;
male and female he created them.
28 God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky and over every living creature that moves on the ground.”
- Genesis 1:25-28
God saw all that he had made, and it was very good. And there was evening, and there was morning—the sixth day.
- Genesis 1:31
Adam and his wife were both naked, and they felt no shame.
- Genesis 2:25
The Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.”
- Genesis 2:18
But the Lord God called to the man, “Where are you?”
- Genesis 3:9
And he said, “Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree that I commanded you not to eat from?”
- Genesis 3:11
Table Group Resources
Mixer
What was a childhood fear you had, and what comforted you?
‘Neighborly’ - Daily Devotional
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In Pastor Harry’s 10/22/21 entry, Ego, he talks about how our inner discontent can subconsciously create a false image of God. But Jesus gives us the clear view of who God is. Who is He, and who isn’t He?
In Pastor Pam’s 10/23/21 entry, For Better or Worse, she reminds us “a life following Jesus is a life as sacrifice, if we model what He taught us!” What are those things and are they worth fighting for? How do we stick with our sacrifices when we understand how God wants to use them?
Sermon Questions
Scriptures: Jeremiah 29:11-14; Genesis 1:1, 26, 28, 32; Genesis 2:18; Genesis 3:9-11
What impacted or challenged you in today’s message?
When disappointments come up as you live out your faith, how do you process them and respond? How are God’s promises much better to base our expectations on and allow them to shape your faith?
How does understanding God’s original blessing upon you from Genesis 1-2, (creation-everything is good) help you move past the Genesis 3 (took a bite of the apple) moments in your life? As a group, talk through these questions together:
What is true of God? (Genesis 3:9-11)
Why do you hide from God?
How does this point to the Gospel?
Prayer: Ask for the Holy Spirit to guide your response.
How does the metaphorical ladder to God relate to the Gospel? How does knowing this clear the way for your faith to grow and strengthen?
What could our marriages, raising kids, work life, friendships, and church experiences look like if we really knew one another - and know how to love one another? What can you do with these two takeaways:
Be willing to really share your life - not just hide behind “I’m good.”
Be willing to really listen - not just listen for your turn to talk.
Megan challenged us not to wait to feel blessed to bless others. Who in your life needs your words to bring blessing into their life?
Go Deeper - with Goodbook
Dr. Mark Strauss & Pastor Ken Ingold
Sermon on the Mount | Session 7 | Worry and Anxiety (Matthew 6:25-34)
How does worry differ from Anxiety Disorders and Depression?
2 What are the effects of worry?
What does worry and anxiety say about us relative to Matthew 6:21?
According to Philippians 4:6-7, what are we to do instead of worrying? What does it mean “with thanksgiving?” What does God do in return?
Discuss the 5 reasons to not worry. Which one(s) resonate most with you? Which one needs the most work in your life?
Is it okay to worry about some things in life? Why or why not? Can we completely eliminate worry and anxiety from our life?
How can planning for the future be time well-spent, while worrying can be a waste of time? What are the cautions we need to be aware of when planning for the future?
For the Zoom link to join the Tuesday Night 7:30pm online Q & A sessions: ken@thechurchrb.org
Serve
Serve Day is Saturday, November 20th! Sign-ups are now available online and in-person on Sundays!
Pray
Pray over this week’s Trunk or Treat Family Event on Friday, Oct 29th. Pray that God will be glorified, that people will feel loved by Him and us, that families will feel connection, and that safety and fun will prevail in The Church at RB’s parking lot!