Sermon Bible Study Guides

The Church – The Church’s Roles – August 30th, 2019

Members

1. Read 1 Corinthians 12:12–31
2. How does Paul describe the church?
3. How do we become part of the body of Christ?
4. Why are the different parts of the body important?
5. What does the metaphor of a body and it’s members teach us about the church?
6. How should we live together as a church in light of this passage?

Deacons

1. Read 1 Timothy 3:8–13
2. How does Paul describe deacons?
3. How should they be appointed?
4. How do deacons benefit from serving the Lord?
5. Who are the deacons of Covenant Hope Church?

Elders

1. Read 1 Peter 5:1–5
2. How are elders/shepherds/pastors exhorted by Peter in this passage?
3. What should a pastors life look like?
4. What should an elders motivation be?
5. How should others relate to the elders and why?

Psalm 24 - August 16th, 2019

OBSERVATION
What does it say?

1. Read Psalm 24
2. Who wrote the Psalm?
3. What does the Psalmist proclaim about the LORD in v. 1–2?
4. What does the Psalmist proclaim about man in v. 3–6?
5. What does the Psalmist call the gates and doors to do in v. 7?
6. What does the Psalmist proclaim about the LORD in v. 8–10?

INTERPRETATION

What does it mean?

1. Summarize Psalm 24 in one sentence.
2. How are the outcomes the Psalmist describes for the wicked and righteous?
3. What is the main proclamation of the Psalmist?
4. How does the Psalm connect to the gospel?

APPLICATION
How should it change us?

1. In light of this Psalm…
1. What should we believe about God?
2. What should we believe about ourselves?
2. What does this Psalm command us to do in response?
3. How does the Psalmist call us to walk with God?
4. What reward can we look forward to?
5. Sing "All Praise to Him" in response to this Psalm.