Our Savior's Church - Lafayette
Discussion Guide

Week 2

Pastor Jacob Aranza
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December 8, 2024

Main Idea

The core message of the sermon was about the relentless deception of Satan and God's profound truth that He is for us, with us, and wants to dwell within us. This was demonstrated through the narrative of Jesus' birth, life, and purpose. Pastor explained that Jesus' coming to Earth as a vulnerable baby in a manger was God's way of showing His love and desire for a personal relationship with us, countering the lies of Satan that aim to separate us from God's truth.

Scripture References

Genesis 2, Genesis 3, Job, Matthew 4, John 4:24, Romans 8:23, Isaiah 7:14, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Ephesians 2:13, 1 John 4:4, Colossians 1:27

How does understanding that God is for us, with us, and in us transform your view of God?

Whatever truth Satan attacks with his lies is the very truth that God is eager to reveal to us.

In what ways can we combat the lies of the enemy with the truths shared in this sermon?

Discussion Questions:

Why do you think God chose such a humble way to bring Jesus into the world?

What does it mean to you personally that God desires to live within us?

How can you apply the message of God's presence in your everyday life this week?

God's greatest gift, Jesus, left the adoration of angels to become the most vulnerable form of human life, a baby, to demonstrate His love and commitment to us.

Summary

In Pastor's sermon, he emphasized the constant battle between truth and lies, highlighting that the truths most attacked by Satan's lies are the very truths God wants us to grasp. He illustrated this through the biblical accounts of Eve in the Garden of Eden, Job's trials, and Jesus' temptation in the wilderness. Pastor pointed out that Satan's tactics involve accusing God to man, man to God, and even questioning Jesus' identity. He also discussed the significance of Jesus' birth, life, and sacrifice, emphasizing that God's message through Jesus is that He is for us, with us, and desires to be in us.

Call to Action

Some next steps to take this week:

Reflect on the ways God has shown that He is for us, with us, and in us.

Embrace the truth of God's word and reject the lies that Satan uses to deceive us.

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