Discussion 22: Read the sermon dated 9-14-14, today's daily devotion, and the two sermons mentioned by Ray Stedman.


In today's sermon, "Through Your Offspring All People On Earth Will Be Blessed", what is the "offspring" or "seed" mentioned in Genesis 22:18 and Galatians 3:16?

Why is there so much emphasis put on offspring, seed, and genealogy when Christ Himself was born through "immaculate conception" and the Pharisees themselves accused Him of not even knowing who His own father was?

Read "The Parable Of The Sower" in Matthew 13:1-23 and contemplate on the words "whoever has ears, let him hear" in reference to hearing the word and producing "spiritual seed".

In the "Conclusion" section, who are the most blessed persons on earth, and how does that fact relate to the ability and importance of preaching the Gospel?


In "The Power To Heal", by Ray Stedman, discuss the meaning of "kairos" time in reference to Stedman's statement as to why the lame man had not been healed previously by Jesus personally.

How are the ideas of physical needs and spiritual needs addressed in this portion of scripture?

How do Peter's words "Look at us" relate to both the way Jesus healed and also those attending church today?

In response to 1 Peter 3:15, what does Stedman say true witnessing really is?

How does this relate to the idea that Christianity always rests on facts and eye witnesses, as stated in Stedman's second sermon "By Faith In His Name"?

How does Peter use guilt, knowledge, and conviction to effectively convince thousands of Jews to repent?


How does today's daily devotion, 9-21-14, entitled "Medieval Meal", testify to our spiritual blessings and our abundant life in Christ?