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As a way of bringing weekend worship services into your week, we’re introducing Sunday Rewind. These short blog posts will include the worship selections with scripture references and artist/album information from the past Sunday. In addition, we’ll include links to the teaching audio/video as well some questions from the sermon geared toward small group discussion or personal reflection.

MUSIC

Exalted One (Psalm 121:1-2) – For The Honor by Elevation Worship

Alive In Us (Ephesians 2:4-5) – God Is Able by Hillsong

Our God Is Love (1 John 4:9-10) – A Beautiful Exchange by Hillsong

Unending Love (Romans 8:38-39) – God Is Able by Hillsong

Give Me Faith (Psalm 73:25-26) – For The Honor by Elevation Worship

Take My Life (2 Corinthians 5:14-15) – Hymns Ancient & Modern by Chris Tomlin (Passion)

TEACHING

From man’s perspective, religion is designed to answer the great questions of life – but can it, really? In part four of our World System series, Pastor Mike explores the relationship between religion, reason and revelation in the world system – where they intersect, and where they part ways.

CLICK HERE FOR THE AUDIO AND VIDEO

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1. How would you define “religion”? By that definition, is Christianity a religion? What distinguishes the Christian faith from other religions and philosophies?
2. Read Genesis 4:1-1-16. What does this tell you about the nature of man? What does it tell us about God?
3. Where are there indications of religion in these verses?
4. Is spirituality “reasonable”? Why or why not?
5. Is religion “reasonable”? Why or why not?
6. Is Christianity “reasonable”? Why or why not? Where do faith and reason intersect? Where do they part ways?
7. What are the distinctions between divine inspiration and revelation?