Backstage Pass | Dan Deeble | New Testament Challenge
Teaching Notes
“No foreigner may enter within the balustrade around the sanctuary and the enclosure. Whoever is caught, on himself shall he put blame for the death which will ensue.”
NEW: Jesus Is A Horrible Bouncer
“...Christ is faithful as the Son over God’s house. And we are his house, if indeed we hold firmly to our confidence and the hope in which we glory.
Hebrews 3:6
TESTAMENT: Jesus Wants Everyone In
“{God} is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.”
2 Peter 3:9
Jesus’ Password: “WHOEVER…”
CHALLENGE #1: Whoever Listens Well.
Then Jesus said, “Whoever has ears to hear, let them hear.”
-Jesus, Mark 4:9
Jesus is calling us into a paradox of listening:
We must open our hearts to hear God’s Truth
We cannot open our hearts unless God opens it first
Pray “God, open my ears. I want to hear you.”
CHALLENGE #2: Whoever Does Cool Stuff
“Whoever does God’s will is my brother and sister and mother.”
-Jesus, Mark 3:35
To be a part of a family, we need:
Relationship - where you are fully known
Responsibility - where you are fully needed
If you have a close relationship but no responsibility, you are a guest
If you have a lot of responsibility but no relationship, you are an employee
If you have neither, then you’re a stranger
If you have both: family
Q: What is one way you can be known or needed at this party?
CHALLENGE #3: Whoever Loves Widely
“...for whoever is not against us is for us.”
-Jesus, Mark 9:40
“...he was not one of us.”
Mark 9:38
CHALLENGE #4: Whoever Believes Boldly
Jesus says: Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. (Mark 16:16)
Going Deeper Discussion
Have you ever been kept from getting into a club (or event, concert, party, etc)? Tell the story and share how it felt.
How do we reconcile Matthew 7:13 and 2 Peter 3:9?
Which of the “Whoevers” most connects with you right now:
CHALLENGE #1: Whoever Listens Well.
Then Jesus said, “Whoever has ears to hear, let them hear.” (- Jesus, Mark 4:9)CHALLENGE #2: Whoever Does Cool Stuff
“Whoever does God’s will is my brother and sister and mother.” (-Jesus, Mark 3:35)CHALLENGE #3: Whoever Loves Widely
“...for whoever is not against us is for us.” (- Jesus, Mark 9:40)CHALLENGE #4: Whoever Believes Boldly
Jesus says: Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. (Mark 16:16)
What are ways that you feel convicted for being the “Bouncer” in your spirit towards others?
Is there more of a role you need to play at the party? Do you either need to be known or needed more? If so, what’s your next step?
Sunday Set List
WFC Lenexa + WFC Anywhere
House Of The Lord- Phil Wickham
Who My God Is- Mitch Langley
King of Kings- Hillsong
Jesus At The Center- Israel Houghton
WFC Speedway
See A Victory- Elevation Worship
It Is So- Elevation Worship
Available- Elevation Worship
Egypt- Cory Asbury
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