Bluffton Community

Steamed from LightHouse Community Primary Scripture: Col. 2:8-15 Primary Topic: Baptism is a physical image of a spiritual reality. Every believer should be baptized: 1) Jesus Commanded it, 2) Normal practice of the church, 3) Celebrate with other JESUS followers, 4) Be a witness to others. Prompting Questions: Who should be baptized? When should someone be baptized? What about infant Baptism? Wha...

TRUTH FROM THE BIBLE WHO IS GOD? GOD IS SOVEREIGN What do we know about what it means for God to be sovereign? Job 12:13-25 Job 42:2 Psalm 24:1 John 19:9-12; Romans 13:1 Genesis 45:8 God’s sovereign plan is to save us Acts 4:23-30 Ephesians 1:4-14; Ephesians 4:11-13 God has used governments as part of his rescue mission from the very beginning… WHO ARE WE? As humans, we are not sovereign; we are c...

Primary Scripture: Luke 2:1-7; 8-20; John 1:9-13 Primary Topic: Jesus’ birth was humble. It did not come with the celebration and pomp that most kings would require. His birth was made known to a mute priest, shepherds, and a few other lowly people. It was kept from King Herod, who desperately opposed it. This is a stark reminder that Jesus came for the sinners rather than the righteous. It is tho...

Matthew 9:35-10:42, pt 2: Sharing the good news of Jesus will be polarizing – some will fight against you.

Matthew 9:35-10:42, pt 1 Jesus, led with compassion for others, was moved to action.

Matthew 9:14-34: Jesus did what no one had witnessed before.

Matthew 8:23-34: Jesus has power over the natural and the supernatural.

Matthew 9:1-13: Jesus has the authority to forgive, bringing healing to “the sick”.

Matthew 8:18-22 Following Jesus where He leads

Matthew 8:1-17: Jesus’ healing power reveals that He is Messia.

Matthew 1:16-17 One of Matthew’s primary purposes is to show how Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God. Define Messiah from the scripture, setting up the series as a whole.

1 Peter 5:1-14 How the church family can help each other navigate through suffering together

1 Peter 4:1-19 Living a life of holiness in this world is peculiar and draws the attention of others, sometimes inviting suffering

1 Peter 3:13-22 How does one respond to suffering in their own lives? With sharing the good news of Jesus.

1 Peter 2:11-3:12 The gospel active in a person’s life leads to a new way of living, even facing suffering, that is alignment with God's character

1 Peter 1:22-2:10 Living as new people, identifying with Christ, both as chosen by God and rejected by people

1 Peter 1:13-21 In light of who we will be in eternity, the gospel empowers us for holy living now.

1 Peter 1:1-12 Maintaining hope in the midst of suffering