Bible Reading
1. Philippians 2:12-13 (NIV)**: “Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.”
2. Genesis 1:27 (NLT)**: “So God created human beings in his own image. In the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.”
3. 1 Corinthians 8:6 (NIV)**: “Yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we live; and there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we live.”
Application Questions
According to Philippians 2:12-13, what is our role in our spiritual growth, and how does God assist us in this process?
2. In Genesis 1:27, what does it mean to be created in the image of God? How does this shape our understanding of our identity?
3. How does 1 Corinthians 8:6 describe the relationship between God the Father and Jesus Christ in the context of creation and our existence?
4. The sermon mentioned the “divine table of elements” that includes spiritual attributes like love, joy, and faith. How does this concept help us understand the nature of God’s character? [08:52]
Inspiration Questions
1. Philippians 2:12-13 emphasizes personal responsibility in faith. How does this align with the sermon’s call to take responsibility for our own spiritual growth? [00:53]
2. The sermon used the periodic table of elements as a metaphor. How does this metaphor help us understand the difference between physical and spiritual elements in our lives? [04:06]
3. The triune nature of God was discussed in the sermon. How do the unique characteristics of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit contribute to our understanding of God’s character? [12:06]
4. The sermon highlighted the balance of divine elements like love, power, justice, and wisdom in God’s nature. How can we strive to reflect this balance in our own lives? [52:26]
Revelation Questions
1. Reflect on your personal spiritual journey. What steps can you take this week to take more responsibility for your spiritual growth, such as studying scripture or setting aside time for prayer? [00:53]
2. Think about a past mistake or current circumstance that has been governing your life. How can you shift your focus to align more with the divine elements of God’s character, such as love, joy, and faith? [02:36]
3. The sermon discussed the importance of understanding the triune nature of God. How can you deepen your relationship with each person of the Trinity—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—this week? [12:06]
4. Identify a situation in your life where you need to balance love, power, justice, and wisdom. What practical steps can you take to ensure that your actions reflect these divine elements? [52:26]
5. The sermon emphasized living with purpose and revelation. What is one area of your life where you feel called to reflect God’s character more intentionally? How can you seek God’s revelation to guide you in this area? [40:12]
6. Consider someone in your life who is struggling to see the image of God in themselves. How can you be generous in helping them discover their identity and purpose in God? [01:00:57]
7. The sermon mentioned having sympathy for the righteous and pity for the unrighteous. How can you practice this in your interactions with others this week, especially those who may not share your faith? [01:00:28]
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