Sunday, June 18, 2023

Charlie's Challenge 6.18.23

 Charlie’s Challenges: Extras from the sermon and links for additional information

It is about being a Disciple


Memory verse:  When he saw the crowds, he went up the mountain. After he sat down his disciples came to him. Matthew 5:1



“In Spiritual warfare the strongest weapon is obedience”.  Why is this the case?


How has Matthew 5:1 changed your perspective on the Sermon on the Mount?


Using your Bible list only the conditions described in the Beatitudes?  What happens when Chrsitians try to make this the terms of being a follower of Christ?


Select any one of the conditions that Jesus calls blessed and consider the opposite alternative. Think about or discuss the logical conclusion of that opposite condition.


The title Christian is used only 3 times in the Bible.  Acts 11:26, 26:28, and I Peter 4:16  Read over these passages and contrast what you find there with the term Disciple.


The blessing is not in the condition but that we can be in the Kingdom regardless of our condition.  What conditions might seem to make it hard to be in the Kingdom?  Why



Links to outside resources that might be of interest.


This is an excellent resource from our Catholic friends.  Obedience is the most powerful weapon in spiritual warfare.  

https://youtu.be/GSzvnN0wiRg


We are called to make disciples.  Sometimes the church becomes entertainment.

https://youtu.be/TgcmH9Gwfu0



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