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Preparing for Jesus : Part 2 (Matthew 3:7-12) | Pastor Hayden Thomas
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Preaching Point: The work of the Holy Spirit that Jesus inaugurates not only frees you from the coming wrath of God but also empowers you to bear the necessary fruit that flows from genuine repentance.
Main Text: Matthew 3:7–12
Teaching Points:
1. Expect God’s Coming Judgment vv7,12
2. Understand the Work of the Holy Spirit v11
3. Bear Good Fruit as a Necessary Byproduct of Your Faith vv8-10
Application Questions:
1. What is one observation you found particularly helpful from this week’s sermon?
2. Read Luke 3:16–18 & 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10. Why is focusing on both the positive (for believers) and punitive (for unbelievers) components of God’s coming judgment vital if you want a clear understanding of the judgment to come?
a. How is your faith encouraged when considering the positive elements connected to God’s coming judgment?
b. How are you both alarmed & encouraged to share the good news of Christ when you consider the punitive elements of God’s coming judgment and the blessings people forfeit by denying Christ?
3. Read Ephesians 1:7–14 & Romans 8:7–9. How do these scriptures help you define the Holy Spirit’s role in salvation?
4. Read Titus 3:4–8 & Galatians 5:16-26. How do these passages help you understand how the Holy Spirit’s work in your life empowers you to bear good fruit?
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