Complimentary Old Testament Passage:
Psalm 122
Sermon Outline:
- The nature of Christian affection
- Affection for Faithful Pastors
- Affection for faithful brothers and sisters
Family Discussion Questions:
- How are Christians supposed to help other Christians follow Jesus?
- What is the difference between a pastor and someone who God used to write the Bible?
- Why is it good that other Christians know about your life, and that you know about their lives?
- Where is Paul writing this letter from?
- Which names are surprising to hear in Paul’s list? Why?
- What are the activities of a faithful pastor?
- What are common substitutes for
- What are activities Paul notes of a faithful brother or sister in Christ?
- Which of these do we struggle to value, and why?
- Why did Paul refuse to take Mark with him in his travels? How can we know that Paul was correct?
- Why is fallibility an important thing to keep in mind when it comes to Christian fellowship?