HIDDEN MANNA

GO GROUPS
FACING THE REALITY OF THE FALSE - SEPTEMBER 12- 18, 2022
OFFERING THOUGHT: I. WE MUST FACE THE EXISTENCE OF FALSE BROTHERS
HOW DO PEOPLE BORN IN POVERTY ENTER INTO THE PROBING QUESTION: In Gal 2:4 and 2 Cor 11:26, what did Paul
warn us about some people in the church? Ans: There are false
MINISTRY OF GIVING
brothers in the church.
Text: 2 Cor 9:1 ESV, NLT FOLLOW-UP QUESTION: In Jude 1:4, Gal 2:4, and 2 Pet 2:1, how
PROBING QUESTION: The people of Macedonia grew up do they enter a church? Ans: They enter secretly.
in extreme poverty but how were they transformed from KNOW THIS: These false brothers are "slipped in." The phrase
greedy, stingy people to become generous people, "slipped in" in Greek is the word PAREISERCHOMA which means
according to 2 Cor 8:9 and 1? Ans: (1) through Jesus to appear alongside, to come in beside someone else, while the
Christ who redeemed them from the curse of poverty; Greek word PAREISAKTOS means to secretly bring in and to
and (2) by God's grace. smuggle in.
FOLLOW-UP QUESTION: On the other hand, in 2 Cor PROBING QUESTION: In Acts 15:1 and Acts 15:24, how do they
9:1-2, we find the people in Corinth who grew up in slip in and affect the church? Ans: They slip into the church by
wealth. How did their example of generosity affect those
lying about their relationships, and they cause problems in the
in poverty? Ans: Their zealousness to give stirred up and
church.
motivated those who had grown up in poverty to show
generosity.
LEADING QUESTION: In Gal 2:4, why do false brothers slip into
APPLICATION: Our excitement about sowing seed in the the church? Ans: (1) to spy and (2) to force the believers to
ReMain project is what will stimulate a whole new conform to their wrong doctrines.
generation to break out of poverty and see God provide KNOW THIS: "To spy" means to inquire secretly, and to learn by
homes for their families. close examination and secret observation. This means that there
PROBING QUESTION: From 2 Cor 8:4-5, what are the will be people who will slip into the church, looking for dirt to
two decisions that must take place before the people make accusations against us.
can move into a ministry of giving? Ans: (1) The decision PROBING QUESTION: In Gal 2:4, why do they force those in
to give themselves to God and (2) the decision to trust Antioch to conform to their wrong doctrines? Ans: They want
the leadership that God has placed in their lives. them to become slaves to their wrong doctrines and teachings.
APPLICATION QUESTION: What principle of giving can KNOW THIS: Slavery in Gal 2:4 means to enslave, reduce to
we learn from Luke 16:13 and 2 Cor 8:4-5? slavery, gain control over, and cause someone to be subservient.
PRINCIPLE TO LEARN: Generosity will only flow when
people are totally sold out to God and trust the integrity II. WE MUST FACE THE EXISTENCE OF FALSE TEACHERS
of the spiritual leadership above them. PROBING QUESTION: In Gal 4:17 NLT, what can we observe
CONCLUSION: about the eagerness of false teachers? Ans: They seem very
Let us learn to shift how we think about our giving. eager to develop a relationship with Christians.
Know that God will bless what we sow.
KNOW THIS: The word eager in Greek is ZELOO, which
ANNOUNCEMENTS: means to strive, to exert oneself earnestly, to set one’s heart
Crusades
East Campus: Blk 32 Molave Covered Court, Brgy upon, and to show worth and desire.
Addition Hills, Mandaluyong City (5:00 PM, LEADING QUESTION: What did Paul want the Christians to know
Thursday) - Sept 15 about the intentions of the false teachers? Ans: Their intentions
Events
are not good although they showed emotions that caused them
Revival Night (South) - Sept 14
Specialized Monthly meeting (Main) - Sept 17 to look genuine.
Daily Manna Opportunities: PROBING QUESTION: In Gal 4:17 NLT, what is the goal of
East Campus Ushers - Sept 12-17 the false teachers? Ans: To shut down the people’s
REMINDER: relationship with Paul.
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PRINCIPLE TO LEARN: False teachers and false teaching
INTRODUCTION: operate by cutting you off from the true spiritual leadership that
We must learn to face the reality of the false in God has placed in your life.
PROBING QUESTION: Describe the teaching of false teachers in
this world even in the church world. Too often,
Gal 5:9 NLT and Matt 16:6-12. Ans: It spreads like yeast
Christians tend to be incredibly naive and trusting. throughout the church.
We need to take note that Jesus, John the Baptist, APPLICATION QUESTION: Why should we not allow false
Paul, Peter, and John warned us regarding the teachings to influence our family?
existence of the false in this world. Today, we will NOTE THIS: According to Titus 1:11, false teachings can turn a
look at two basic thoughts: (1) the existence of false whole family off the true path of following Jesus.
brothers and (2) the existence of false teachers. LEADING QUESTION: In Gal 5:9-10, what must leaders do to
protect the people from false teachings? Ans: Leaders must use
PROGRAM: (1 HOUR) CHECK LIST their faith and pray for the people.
2 MINS WELCOMING MEMBERS/GUESTS GREETER
ATTENDANCE PROBING QUESTION: In 2 Pet 2:12, what can you say about the
3 MINS OPENING PRAYER
15 MINS WORSHIP
OFFERING COUNTING character of false teachers? Ans: They are (1) creatures of
10 MINS FERVENT PRAYER
OFFERING CHECKING
FACILITATOR
instinct, (2) mockers, and (3) they always end up destroyed.
5 MINS OFFERING THOUGHT FOLLOW-UP QUESTION: What do we know about the
REMIND MEMBERS
20 MINS DISCUSSION
2 MINS ANNOUNCEMENTS
SET-UP PLACE methodology of false teachers? Ans: (1) Their methodology is
PRAISE & WORSHIP
3 MINS CLOSING PRAYER VIDEO very clever and (2) very destructive.
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