Small Group Discussion Guide
Sermon Series: Raising the Bar
Sermon Title: Oaths
Break the Ice:
What oath, pledge, vow or promise did you give last week? What prompted you to give it?
Transition:
Oaths are important to God, He gives some insight into them for us today, let’s dig in.
Bring the Word:
- Read Matthew 5:33-36
- What does Jesus clearly state about oaths?
- Is this surprising to you?
- Read Matthew 5:37
- Why do you think Jesus says anything more than yes or no is from the “evil one”?
- Where does deceit and dishonesty come from?
- Read Numbers 30:2
- Why do you think this scripture is so forceful about vows or oaths?
- What is at the heart of a vow, oath, pledge?
- We must exercise caution with what we say, pledge, vow or promise!
Bring it Home:
FOUR ARENAS TO REMEMBER
A. HONESTY WITH OTHERS
- Read Proverbs 24:26
- What is the promise that this passage gives?
- Read Proverbs 12:22
- The Lord detests?
- The Lord delights in?
B. HONESTY WITH BUSINESS
Read Leviticus 19:11
According to this scripture how are we to do business with others?
Read Proverbs 11:1
What is an abomination to God? On the flipside, what do you think honors God?
C. HONESTY WITH THE TRUTH
Read Jeremiah 17:9
How does this verse describe the heart of man?
What does God do with our heart and ways?
D. HONESTY with YOURSELF before GOD
Truth = God already knows the truth, but do you and I?
Read Romans 6:23
What is the wage (payment) for sin?
What is the gift of God?
How does this scripture speak to you today in light of our study?
CLOSE
- What’s your one compelling take-a-way from our study today?
- Let’s close in prayer.