Sermon Discussion Guide: 8/2/26

Sermon Recap
Title: Submit to Scripture
Text: 2 Timothy 3
Big Idea: Submit to Scripture if you want to last.

Outline:
I. The last days are deceptive. (3:1-9)
II. Faithfully enduring is a battle. (3:10-13)
III. Submit to Scripture if you want to last. (3:14-17)

Discussion Questions
1. How were you raised to think about or interact with the Bible in your home growing up?

2. What were your thoughts to the illustration using AI to generate a fake photo? Do you think much about the deceptive nature of the world we live in? How do you navigate that reality?

3. What in your life has the greatest ability to distract you from the Lord and His Word?

4. How do you maintain a "battle" perspective in life when it can be so easy to coast, become passive, or become comfortable in this life?

5. What struggles do you have with the Bible? Do you have doubts about difficult passages? Do you struggle with the prevalence of miracles? Do you find it hard to be "amazed" or "impacted" in your regular private reading?

6. How have you experienced the life-giving nature of the Bible? Share times that it has hit your life in a way that forever changed you.

7. What practices, rhythms, disciplines, etc. have you incorporated into your life to posture yourself to submit yourself to Scripture?