Table Talk | September 14-15

Kyle Patrick   -   September 16, 2024

Opening Question:

What stood out to you most from the sermon on Amos? Why?

Key Takeaways:

  1. Authentic worship of God cannot be disconnected from a personal pursuit of justice.
  2. Righteousness means being in the right and is the expectation of anyone in a relationship with God.
  3. As people who have experienced such generosity from God, we are in turn radically generous toward others.

Discussion Questions:

  1. The sermon mentioned that “justice is concrete action taken to correct injustice and pursue righteousness.” What are some examples of injustice you see in our community? How might we take concrete action to address these issues?

  1. Our weekday life should align with our weekend worship. How do you see the connection between our daily lives and our worship? In what areas of your life do you struggle to align your actions with your faith?

  1. The sermon highlighted the difference between world religions asking “How do I get to God?” and Christianity starting with what God has done. How does this perspective change the way we approach our relationship with God and our pursuit of righteousness?

  1. Discuss the statement: “We don’t do righteousness to get to Him; He got to us.” How does this truth impact your motivation for living a righteous life?

  1. The sermon emphasized that our resources (money, time, talents) are gifts from God to be used for His glory and others’ good. How might this perspective change the way you view and use your personal resources?

Practical Applications:

  1. Conduct a personal “audit” of how you use your time, talents, and money. Are there areas where you could be more intentional about using these resources for God’s glory and others’ good?

  1. Identify one pressing need in your community that God may be calling you to address. Brainstorm practical ways you could use your resources to help meet that need.

  1. Commit to one specific action this week that demonstrates pursuing justice or showing generosity to others.

  1. Reflect on areas of your life where you might be relying on your own righteousness rather than God’s grace. Spend time in prayer, surrendering these areas to God.

Closing Prayer:

Lord, thank you for your incredible generosity towards us through Jesus Christ. Help us to live out authentic worship by pursuing justice and righteousness in our daily lives. Open our eyes to the needs around us and give us the courage to use our resources for your glory and the good of others. May our lives reflect the transforming power of your grace. Amen.