Discussion Questions from 04/18/2010 Sermons at WBC

"Wynne Baptist Church exists to be radically intentional about making disciples of all nations to the glory of Jesus Christ."

In part 2 of my series on the WBC Purpose Statement, I did my best to explain what is meant by the two-word phrase 'radically intentional.' Last week (part 1), my aim was to unpack the 'what' of the purpose statement (make disciples of all nations). Yesterday, my aim was to explain the 'how' of the purpose statement (radically intentional). God willing, next Sunday (April 25th), I will talk through the 'why' of the purpose statement (to the glory of Jesus Christ).

You can watch or listen to yesterday's message here.

Here are some questions for further discussion:

1. Read Matthew 5:14-16 and explain being 'radically intentional' in your own words.

2. I mentioned a host of different needs around the world as to why WBC must be radically intentional about making disciples of all nations. Which one(s) stood out to you the most? Why?

3. I also mentioned several examples as to what being 'radically intentional' looks like. What are some ideas you have about how you can be 'radically intentional' with your life? Regarding your family? Regarding your neighborhood? Regarding church? Regarding your city? Regarding the world?

4. Read Matthew 19:11-16. What did Jesus mean by 'perfect' here? Is it possible to be perfect and get to heaven by merely selling all you own and giving the proceeds to the poor? If so, how does that square with the rest of Scripture? If not, what in the world did Jesus mean?

5. What are some ways you can be radically intentional today? This week?

Also, on Sunday night, I began a series entitled "Lord, Teach Us to Pray." The outline was unavailable last night, so I will post it below, followed by a few discussion questions.

“What I’m Learning About WBC’s Urgent, Essential, and Non-Negotiable Need to Pray”

Psalm 60:11-12
Psalm 62

Examples of the priority of prayer in the Early Church:

Acts 1:14; Acts 2:42; Acts 3:1; Acts 4:31; Acts 6:4, 6; Acts 8:14-15; Acts 9:40; Acts 10:9; Acts 12:12; Acts 13:3; Acts 14:23; Acts 16:13, 16, 25; Acts 27:29; Acts 28:8


The results of the heavy concentration of praying:

1. Supernatural, Spirit-sent growth by authentic conversions.

Acts 2:47; Acts 4:32ff; Acts 5:14; Acts 6:7; Acts 16:13-14 (Lydia); Acts 16:25ff

2. Supernatural, God-sized missionary endeavors developed.

Acts 11:1-18; Acts 13:1-3

3. Supernatural, Jesus-exalting occurrences advancing the kingdom.

Acts 3:1ff; Acts 12:5ff; Acts 28:7-10

1. Restate Psalm 60:11-12 in your own words as it relates to prayer.

2. What are some phrases in Psalm 62 that encourage you to pray?

3. What are some things we can learn from the church in Acts about the way we do church?

4. What are some areas you need to rearrange in order to give yourself more time and energy to prayer?