Charlie’s Challenges: Extras from the sermon and links for additional information
Living Like a Disciple in Crazy Times: What to do about Authority?
Memory verse: The secret of the Lord is for those who fear Him
And He will make them know His covenant. Psalm 25:14
Trouble with Authority
How are we like a defiant toddler when it comes to our relationship with God?
Is it possible to be an authority figure and a friend in the same relationship?
Historically, the French Revolution spiraled into “The Reign of Terror” and in Communist China “The Cultural Revolution” became a blood bath. Which do you think would be harder to live in, total anarchy or total authoritarianism? Why do you think that is true?
When everyone does what is right in their own eyes what happens to the moral character of people? Why don’t people and communities just get better and better?
If we think of authority in terms of friendship, how does that change the way we think about God?
Becoming a Friend of God
Who is someone you became friends with through a “you too” moment? What was that story?
How are you wrapping your mind around the priority of the friendship within the Trinity prior to the act of creation?
We talked about three ways of developing a friendship with God; obedience, trusting in His grace, and seeking His face. Of these three, which is easiest for you and which is hardest? Why?
How do these three work together in growing a friendship with God?
Passages to review:
Judges 21:25
Psalm 25:14, 1:2, 27:7-10, 34:4-8
Hebrews 2:17, 12:2
John 15:14
Resources:
What are the “you too” moments between these two unlikely friends in this scene?
Music from an author who has perfect lyrics:
https://www.youtube.com/@ThePsalmsProject
Here is a Super Bowl commercial that should be a challenge to all of us:
Here is a story about Father love. Pay close attention to 5:38:
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