Complementary Old Testament Passage:
Psalm 31
Sermon Outline:
- In Christ you died to man-made religion
- In Christ you were raised, so seek the things above
- When Christ appears, then you will appear with him in glory
Family Discussion Questions:
- Where is Jesus now and what is he doing?
- How does Jesus’ death help us?
- How does Jesus’ resurrection help us?
- How does Jesus’ ascension to heaven help us?
- How will Jesus’ return to earth help us?
- Why can food and ceremonies not get us to heaven?
- Why can food and ceremonies not help us to stop sinning?
- Why don’t Christians have to try to get ourselves to heaven?
- What are the basic elements of manmade religion, and how does being a Christian put those to
- death for us?
- Why does manmade religion not help with stopping sin?
- What does it mean to set our minds on things that are above?
- What does it mean that our lives are hidden with Christ in God?
- What are ways that Christians adopt the basic elements of manmade religion?
- How does Christ’s current residence (in heaven) help us not to be tempted to use manmade
- religious practices?
- How does Christ’s return help us not to be tempted to use manmade religious practices?