Thoughtfully Engaged, Part 1
Speaker: Dean Macke Series: Faithful to the Core Topic: Topical Passage: John 4:4–42
INTRODUCTION
Faithful to the Core
GOSPEL-CENTERED LEADS US
Is our faith private
THOUGHTFULLY “ENGAGED”
Defining engaged
Jesus’ engagement
CONSTANTLY ENGAGED?
Cultural expectations
Importance of thinking
“THOUGHTFULLY” ENGAGED
John 4
It may be different
It doesn’t omit the truth
It’s more than just facts
It’s personal and individual
COMMUNITY MEDITATION
KNOW
- Read John 18:33-38. In what ways does Jesus thoughtfully engage with Pilate? What can you learn from this interaction?
- Think of different ways we use the word “engage”. How do they apply to being thoughtfully engaged in mission?
FEEL
- Do you feel the pressure to keep your faith private? How do you handle the need for others to hear the Gospel and the pressure to not offend others, or keep your faith to yourself?
LIVE
- In what ways have you been thoughtfully engaged with others in mission? In what ways have you been unthoughtful in your engagement?
- In your Missional Community, how can you thoughtfully engage in your local community?
other sermons in this series
Jun 11
2017
Faithful to The Core - Joy and Generosity
Passage: 2 Corinthians 9:6–15, Ephesians 2:14–16 Series: Faithful to the Core
Jan 15
2017
Pursuing Life in Multi-Ethnic Community
Speaker: Scott C. Jones Passage: Philippians 2:1–11, Revelation 7:9–11 Series: Faithful to the Core
Jan 8
2017
Life in Multi-Ethnic Gospel Community
Speaker: James Fields Passage: Ephesians 2:11–22 Series: Faithful to the Core