Pleasing God | W2 | March 8, 2023 | Strawbridge Community Church | New Windsor, MD

Notes: https://strawbridgeumc.org/wp-content... Peace and grace WORKERS in God’s vineyard — Attached are the Lesson Two Bible Study exposition (pdf) and a puzzle (jpg). Join us this Wednesday, March 8th (6:30pm). Please note the new start time. For the next few months we will challenge ourselves with the Union Gospel Press curriculum and material theme: PLEASING THE FATHER – The Example of Christ’s Works, Sacrifice and Teaching Use the lesson exposition and a few study questions and ideas (below) to immerse yourself. You may use your own Bible and study enhancements. Come to the study and worship with a personal perspective and any questions that come to mind. Our Bible Study and Sunday School lessons are the same, hence our Sunday sermon message and thoughts will all be in sync. This should make for a very cohesive approach and good discussions about Pleasing God within our church. Let me add, even if you don’t join in the weekly Wednesday night Bible Study, you should still read through the weekly scriptures, lesson text, and exposition to be prepared for Sunday service and worship. We will regard you as the “home schooled” people of the church and you will be fully aware of what is being taught and preached each week (smile). Make it easy by choosing a specific night each week to do your lesson, as we will try to send the new lesson every Monday. Here is Lesson Two and an idea of what you can expect weekly…. — Unit I: Jesus Pleases the Father by His Works — — LESSON 2 Scriptures and Study Questions — Overcoming Temptation — Matthew 4:1-11; Luke 4:1-13; Hebrews 2:16-18 1. Read the scripture lesson in Matthew and Luke’s gospel. What differences do you see? How do you feel about them? 2. In general terms, how does Satan tempt Jesus? Does he use the same tactics in tempting us? Elaborate. 3. In resisting temptations and sin, how important is the Word of God? What other means of help can we call on? 4. Does the power that Satan has on the earth surprise you? Have you thought about this to any extent before now? 5. (Bonus) An age old question has always been debated because Jesus is both fully divine and fully human. Read James 1:13-15 and Hebrews 2:16-18 and 4:14-16. Then, in your opinion answer the following: Does Jesus refrain from sin because ‘As God Himself, He simply cannot sin?‘ Or, Does Jesus refrain from sin because, ‘As a full human, Jesus chose not to succumb after being genuinely tempted just like us?‘ Amb Ross One Church, One People, One Ministry and Our Eyes Are Watching God! #strawbridgecommunitychurch #strawbridgecc #strawbridgechurch #church #faith