Guest:

Dr. Daniel Eng

Sermon:

A Ministry of Refreshment.

Question:

1. Why did you choose this passage as your sermon text?
2. Do you think that those who turned away from/deserted Paul refer to their abandoning him when he was in prison/standing trial (i.e. physically) or, in your judgment, does this mean that they apostatized as well?
3. Can you say anything further on how we should understand the two mentions of 'the Lord' in verse 18?
4. You mentioned in your sermon that Onesiphorus was possibly dead by the time that Paul wrote this letter. How would you respond to someone who claims that verse 18 is an instance of a prayer made for the dead?
5. Was there anything else that you found in your study of this passage that didn't make it into your sermon?

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Sermon:

Live on Earth as Citizens of Heaven.

1. Being Aware of Sin (22:15-18)
2. Staying Loyal to God (22:19-22)

Question:

1. I was having trouble figuring out when we should submit to authority and when we should fight against it. Later in chapter 22, Jesus gives the great commandment to love the Lord first and then to love your neighbor. Does this have anything to do with helping us figure out when to submit vs fight? Submit to authority if it allows you to continue loving the Lord and don’t if it prevents you from loving the Lord?

Articles:

1. https://www.9marks.org/article/when-should-churches-reject-governmental-guidelines-on-gathering-and-engage-in-civil-disobedience/
2. https://www.9marks.org/article/what-authority-has-god-given-to-governments/

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Sermon:

Accept God's Invitation to be made Acceptable in Christ.

1. God's Invitation (22:1-10)
2. In Christ (22:11-14)

Question:

1. Pondering over Matthew 22:14. Can you elaborate a bit on this passage? It says, “For many are called, but few are chosen”. Am I correct that many are aware, and they personally refuse God? I know, in spite of me, I believe I am chosen. Appreciate your comments.

Quote: Augustine

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