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May 3, 2011
John Davis
1. Discuss what it means to have an unearthly joy that transcends the temporal joys and sorrows of life. 2. Discuss the reference to the gospel ( “in this”) and what it is about the gospel that offers a transcendent joy. 3. How can this unearthly joy be real in the presence of trials? Discuss […]
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April 25, 2011
John Davis
Discussion Questions The Servant’s Glorious Triumph over Suffering from God’s Perspective Isaiah 53:10-12 10 Yet it was the will of the LORD to crush him; he has put him to grief; when his soul makes an offering for guilt, he shall see his offspring; he shall prolong his days; the will of the LORD shall […]
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April 19, 2011
John Davis
Discussion Questions on Isaiah 53:1-9 The Glorious Triumph of the Suffering Servant As seen by redeemed sinners How does the text indicate that Isaiah, the prophet, speaks proleptically (puts himself in the place) of some in the future who have witnessed both the sufferings of Christ and his resurrection and who have responded in faith? […]
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April 5, 2011
John Davis
Discussion questions on 1 Peter 1:3-5 Who am I? – I have a living Hope How does being an exile and sojourning among the nations of the world compare to  a ‘short-term mission trip’? How does the above create the possibility for fear, isolation, retreat, and even hatred of the world in which we dwell? […]
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March 22, 2011
John Davis
Grace Group Discussion Questions on 1 Peter 1:1-2 1 Peter 1:1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who are elect exiles of the dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, 2 according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and for […]
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January 27, 2011
John Davis
A Servant’s Gospel - Community Philippians 2:19-30  19 I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, so that I too may be cheered by news of you.  20 For I have no one like him, who will be genuinely concerned for your welfare.  21 They all seek their own interests, not […]
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January 10, 2011
John Davis
Pursuing the Gospel-Character of a Servant of Jesus Christ Philippians 2:1-11  This passage is one of the most wonderful texts on the incarnation of Jesus Christ. The phrase translated in the ESV and NIV “made himself nothing” is literally – ‘he emptied himself. We will see later in the message exactly what that means, but […]
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December 26, 2010
John Davis
Luke 2:22-35  Introduction: I love Christmas but not necessarily because it is a Christian holiday. I read statistics the other day on those who celebrate Christmas and why they celebrate it. Family Trumps Jesus in Christmas Celebrations Family is the "reason for the season" for 81 percent of people who celebrate Christmas in America, according […]
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November 27, 2010
John Davis
I choose the city… Not simply to live in it, to see it, to hear it; But to touch it; yes, to embrace it, to hold it, To feel the wild glory of its pulsating soul, To move over its wide, hurried broadways,
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September 21, 2010
John Davis
The Gospel and Marriage Mark 10:1-12   1 Jesus then left that place and went into the region of Judea and across the Jordan. Again crowds of people came to him, and as was his custom, he taught them.     2 Some Pharisees came and tested him by asking, "Is it lawful for a man to […]
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