Sermon Notes

“The Bible is God’s Word to us. Human authors, under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit, wrote it. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living. Because it is God inspired, it is the truth without any mixture or error. There are many translations of the Bible from ancient languages to English and we will not be divisive about the various versions.”

– from Real Life’s Statement of Belief

Psalm 119:105

Your word is a lamp for my feet,

    a light on my path.

Psalm 119:160

All your words are true;

    all your righteous laws are eternal.

Proverbs 30:5–6

5 “Every word of God is flawless;

    he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.

6 Do not add to his words,

    or he will rebuke you and prove you a liar.

Matthew 5:18

For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished.

2 Timothy 3:16–17

16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

Discussion Igniters

1. What are some of culture’s lies you have bought into about what “living your best life” is supposed to look like?

2. Read Galatians 5:13-26. What does God’s best look like in our life?

3. Read John 14:15-21 and 2 Timothy 3:12-17. How do the Holy Spirit and the Bible help us pursue God’s best for us?

4. Read Hebrews 10:23-25. What is the role of community in helping us pursue God’s best for us? How has your community encouraged you to pursue God’s best?

5. How would your life be different if you lived with your sexuality and gender submitted to God’s best for you?