Kingdom Focus: Commit to Endurance

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FEBRUARY 5, 2017 “Kingdom Focus: Commit to Endurance” Mark 13:1-13 Pastor Brian Bement

FEBRUARY 5, 2017 “Kingdom Focus: Commit to Endurance” Mark 13:1-13 Pastor Brian Bement

BIG IDEA: As the Kingdom comes into focus, commit to ENDURANCE.

BIG IDEA: As the Kingdom comes into focus, commit to ENDURANCE.

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FORTIFY your knowledge of the true Christ.

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FORTIFY your knowledge of the true Christ.

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FLEE to the security of the Kingdom.

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FLEE to the security of the Kingdom.

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FIT persecution into your forecast.

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FIT persecution into your forecast.

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SMALL GROUP/PERSONAL APPLICATION QUESTIONS

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REVIEW THE SERMON Read Mark 13:1-13. How would you define biblical endurance? ___________________

SMALL GROUP/PERSONAL APPLICATION QUESTIONS

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REVIEW THE SERMON Read Mark 13:1-13. How would you define biblical endurance? ___________________

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How does this biblical view of endurance inform your expectations on persecution in your own

How does this biblical view of endurance inform your expectations on persecution in your own

life? ________________________________________________________________________

life? ________________________________________________________________________

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ASSESS YOUR LIFE In a world that is constantly changing, shifting, moving, and modifying, how enduring

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ASSESS YOUR LIFE In a world that is constantly changing, shifting, moving, and modifying, how enduring

of a person are you? Rate yourself on the scale below.

of a person are you? Rate yourself on the scale below.

What issues in your life are negatively impacting the endurance of your faith? ______________

What issues in your life are negatively impacting the endurance of your faith? ______________

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APPLY THE TRUTH The verses below describe the believer who is committed to endurance. Which

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APPLY THE TRUTH The verses below describe the believer who is committed to endurance. Which

characteristics are absent from your current walk with the Lord? Mark them below:

characteristics are absent from your current walk with the Lord? Mark them below:

_____ “Rooted and grounded in love” (Ephesians 3:17) _____ “Having done all, to stand firm” (Ephesians 6:13) _____ “Stand firm thus in the Lord” (Philippians 4:1) _____ “We will reap, if we do not give up” (Galatians 6:9) _____ “We rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance” (Romans 5:3) _____ “Those who keep the commandments of God” (Revelation 14:12) _____ “Keep alert with all perseverance” (Ephesians 6:18) _____ “The one who endures to the end will be saved” (Mark 13:13)

_____ “Rooted and grounded in love” (Ephesians 3:17) _____ “Having done all, to stand firm” (Ephesians 6:13) _____ “Stand firm thus in the Lord” (Philippians 4:1) _____ “We will reap, if we do not give up” (Galatians 6:9) _____ “We rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance” (Romans 5:3) _____ “Those who keep the commandments of God” (Revelation 14:12) _____ “Keep alert with all perseverance” (Ephesians 6:18) _____ “The one who endures to the end will be saved” (Mark 13:13)

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OWN YOUR DISCIPLESHIP As you seek to live a life of perseverance, consistency, patience, and fortitude, commit

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OWN YOUR DISCIPLESHIP As you seek to live a life of perseverance, consistency, patience, and fortitude, commit

to memorizing one of the verses above. How will you make memorization a discipline this

to memorizing one of the verses above. How will you make memorization a discipline this

coming week to encourage your endurance? _________________________________________

coming week to encourage your endurance? _________________________________________

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