A Surrendered Life (JICC)
Weekly Reading
Monday: Deuteronomy 21:10-23, 1 Corinthians 13
Tuesday: Deuteronomy 22, 1 Corinthians 14
Wednesday: Deuteronomy 23, 1 Corinthians 15
Thursday: Deuteronomy 24, 1 Corinthians 16
Friday: Deuteronomy 25, 2 Corinthians 1
Saturday: Psalm 103-104, Proverbs 23
Sunday: Jeremiah 9-19
Tuesday: Deuteronomy 22, 1 Corinthians 14
Wednesday: Deuteronomy 23, 1 Corinthians 15
Thursday: Deuteronomy 24, 1 Corinthians 16
Friday: Deuteronomy 25, 2 Corinthians 1
Saturday: Psalm 103-104, Proverbs 23
Sunday: Jeremiah 9-19
Sermon Notes
Key Passage: Jonah 1
Psalm 139:7-8
Philippians 2:6-8
Where have I resisted God’s will and law? Where have I refused to surrender? Where am I putting myself on the throne instead of Jesus?
THE TARSHISH AUDIT:
Selfishness and Comfort
Money and Materialism
Pride and Entitlement
In Christ, we're no longer rebels surrendering in fear. We are now sons and daughters, surrendering in joy and peace.
"We will never experience true joy, true peace, true life—until we fully surrender to God." - Charles Weeks
"Surrender is not an option; it is the very condition for experiencing the presence of God." - AW Tozer
"A true believer’s chief business is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever; and the way to glorify Him is to surrender all to Him.” - Jonathan Edwards (In other words, the church glorifies God most when its people are surrendered to him completely.)
Psalm 139:7-8
Philippians 2:6-8
Where have I resisted God’s will and law? Where have I refused to surrender? Where am I putting myself on the throne instead of Jesus?
THE TARSHISH AUDIT:
Selfishness and Comfort
- Where am I avoiding God’s call because it’s inconvenient, uncomfortable
- Am I more concerned about my goals, my lifestyle, or even my family, rather than obeying God’s word?
- Where am I “saving my life” for my sake, instead of losing it for Christ’s sake?
Money and Materialism
- Am I letting financial security or the desire for possessions be the ruler of my life more than God’s rule?
- When I tithe, am I asking: How much of my money should I give to God this month? Or am I asking: How much of God’s money should I keep this month?
- Do I measure success by income and status instead of obedience and
Pride and Entitlement
- Where am I fighting against God’s will in my life?
- Do I follow Jesus – no questions asked – or do I debate Jesus on the application of his teachings and will in my life?
- Is peace reigning in my life as someone fully surrendered to God’s will – or am I furiously fighting for my own dreams, desires, and will?
In Christ, we're no longer rebels surrendering in fear. We are now sons and daughters, surrendering in joy and peace.
"We will never experience true joy, true peace, true life—until we fully surrender to God." - Charles Weeks
"Surrender is not an option; it is the very condition for experiencing the presence of God." - AW Tozer
"A true believer’s chief business is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever; and the way to glorify Him is to surrender all to Him.” - Jonathan Edwards (In other words, the church glorifies God most when its people are surrendered to him completely.)
Discussion Questions
3DQ - 3 discipleship questions to ask each other: What is God saying to you? What are you going to do about it? How can I help?
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