Small Group tonight at the Thews

written by davidthew on 11 Oct.

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Gang,

Small group (The Blazing Center) from 6-8pm tonight/Wednesday at the
Thew home.

Tonight’s small group focuses on the subject of Christian Hedonism.
Join us as we watch the provocative, Biblical teaching of John Piper,
discuss and have prayer.

Some lesson objectives:
How pursuing God’s glory and your joy are not at odds
How to glorify God in your dying/death
How to define Christian Hedonism

More:
On death:
Read, pray and meditate upon Philippians 1:18-23
18But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way,
whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of
this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, 19for I know
that through your prayers and the help given by the Spirit of Jesus
Christ, what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance. 20I
eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will
have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted
in my body, whether by life or by death. 21For to me, to live is
Christ and to die is gain. 22If I am to go on living in the body, this
will mean fruitful labor for me. Yet what shall I choose? I do not
know! 23I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with
Christ, which is better by far;

On hedonism:
go to www.m-w.com and look up the definition for “hedonism”
Think about whether you believe it is a valid life philosophy
Weigh that against the phrase, “I should not live devoted to pleasure,
I should live a life devoted to God.”

Go further: check out the article on Christian hedonism at
DesiringGod.org.

Draw near to Him,

–
David Thew
Sojourn Founding Pastor
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David Thew
Sojourn Pastor
Thewblog

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