Small Group Discussion Guide
Sermon Series: How To
Sermon Title: Guard
Break the Ice:
- Have you ever heard some talk about God and spiritual things and wondered if what they were saying was true or false?
Transition:
Today this study will spotlight false prophets and their deception
Bring the Word:
- Pseudo – having the ___________ appearance without the ___________ essence.
Prophets in scripture – speak for God.
True prophets tell the truth of God and HIs Kingdom. False Prophets, deceive and lie!
- Read Matthew 7:15-20
___________ New Testament writers give a warning about false prophets.
How does one discern a false prophet, according to verse 20?
You will recognize them by their __________
False Prophets Bear Fruit
Jesus (Matt. 24:11)
Paul (2 Corin. 11:13) They do what ? _______________
Peter (2 Pet. 2:1). They will bring in ______________ heresies.
James (1:16).
John (1 John 4:1). What are we to test? ___________________
Jude (v.12) They only look out _____________________
Hebrews (2:1).
I. Why Are They Hard to Identify?
(1) They __________ like sheep (Matt 7:22)
(2) They perform ____________ (Matt. 24:24)
(3) They have big ______________ (2 Pet. 2:2)
Bring it Home:
II. How To Identify False Prophets
Three Questions to Ask Yourself:
(1) Do they ______________ what they claim? (Titus 1:16)
(2) Do they teach what is ____________ with scripture?
(3) Do they present the ____________ Jesus? (1 John 2:22, 4:2-3)
Summation:
False prophets and teachers exist today. They are deception and cunning.
However, they have fruit to observe and can be identified by discerning Christ followers.
Close it out:
What was your one compelling take-a-way this week?
Anything changed in your understanding of How to Guard?
Let’s Pray