Sermon Study Guide
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Maranatha Bible Church
Chicago
Sermon Study Guide
Who Is Jesus To You? Pastor Daniel Batarseh (Maranatha Shabiba Conference 2021)
Scripture References
Sermon Summary
Pastor Daniel Batarseh challenges believers to move beyond religious routines and intellectual theology to a profound personal knowledge of Jesus. Using the Song of Solomon, he illustrates how a heart truly captivated by Christ becomes a powerful, contagious witness to the world.
Key Takeaways
- 1Christianity is a personal relationship with a Person, not just an adherence to theology or religious rules.
- 2A believer's testimony should be a spontaneous, detailed expression of Christ's beauty rather than a rehearsed set of facts.
- 3The glory of Jesus is infinite; knowing Him is an eternal process of opening 'new doors' to deeper revelations of His character.
- 4True worship and personal obsession with Jesus are the most effective forms of evangelism.
- 5A single life lived in bold devotion to God can have a generational impact on people far beyond one's immediate reach.
Discussion Questions
Use these questions for small group discussion or personal reflection.
- 1Why do you think it is possible to be a 'theologian' but have a heart that is empty of the Holy Spirit?
- 2In Song of Solomon 5:9, the outsiders ask, 'What is your beloved more than another beloved?' How would you answer this if a non-believer asked you today?
- 3Pastor Daniel mentions 'death by distraction.' What are the specific 'filth and distractions' that most commonly dull our spiritual eyes in modern culture?
- 4Which of the four Gospel perspectives (King, Servant, Man, God) is most meaningful to you in your current season of life, and why?
- 5How does the illustration of the 'endless rooms of treasure' change your perspective on reading the Bible long-term?
- 6How can we make our personal worship so 'contagious' that others, like the daughters of Jerusalem, say, 'Where has your beloved turned that we may seek him with you?'
Application Points
Practical ways to apply this message to your life.
- Evaluate your testimony: Practice describing who Jesus is to you personally, focusing on His specific attributes and works in your life.
- Audit your distractions: Identify one 'digital' or 'worldly' distraction that is clogging your affection for God and replace that time with Scripture.
- Pray Ephesians 1:17 daily: Ask the Holy Spirit for the 'spirit of wisdom and revelation' to see Jesus more clearly this week.
- Study the 'Angles' of Christ: Spend time this week studying one specific office of Jesus (e.g., High Priest, King, or Healer) to deepen your 'head to toe' knowledge of Him.
- Be a 'Daniel' in your sphere: Share the specific wonders of Christ with those around you, trusting that your words can have a long-term impact on their search for God.
Personal Reflection
Take time to quietly reflect on these prompts.
How is the Holy Spirit speaking to me through this message?
What areas of my life need to change in light of this teaching?
Who can I share this truth with this week?
What is one specific action I will take as a result of this sermon?
Prayer Points
- Thank God for His Word and the truths revealed in this message.
- Pray for understanding and wisdom to apply what you've learned.
- Ask the Holy Spirit to help you live out these truths in your daily life.
- Pray for others who heard this message, that they too would be transformed.
Notes
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