Worship Guide
Message & Sermon Notes
The Danger of Disorder
1 Kings 1:5-10
Pastor Jason Carlson
“Our constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.” – John Adams
1 Kings 1:5-10
We see the danger of disorder in:
1. The son who forgot his place
James 4:6b
John 8:44
Isaiah 14:12-15
Mark 10:42-45
2. The servants who forgot their calling
Matthew 28:18-20
“sacrificed” = zavach (to slaughter an animal)
• One of 7 words for sacrifice in the Hebrew language
• Highlights the act of killing rather than devotion to God
• Strongly associated with fellowship and celebration
2 Corinthians 5:20
3. The sovereign who forgot to father
Proverbs 13:24
Proverbs 22:6
Proverbs 29:17
Psalm 23:4
Hebrews 12:5-6, 11
Focus On The Family
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Rooted Ministry
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National Center for Biblical Parenting
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The Christian Grandparenting Network
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John 14:6
Sermon Discussion Questions
Questions for reflection:
1. In what ways do you wrestle with pride? What disorder has this brought into your life?
2. What steps might you need to take to rightly order your life according to God’s will?
Questions for discussion:
1. Why does God oppose the proud (James 4:6)? How can we cultivate humility in our lives?
2. What is the primary calling of the Church? In what ways can churches get their priorities disordered?
3. Why is discipline an essential part of parenting? How is discipline a reflection of God’s love for us?
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