Release Date: June 7, 2023
Questions
You mentioned a few sermons ago that you have a life mission statement. What did the process of writing that look like and how would you recommend on us writing one? (4:50)
You talked about persecution a lot, what kind of persecution do you face as a pastor and how do you confidently conquer that persecution? (9:15)
Can you give some context as to why John refers to children and young men and fathers but never addressed young women and mothers. Is that a cultural reasoning? (13:30)
In your manuscript, page 8, it talks about Colossians 2:15. So if God has disarmed our spiritual enemies then why do we experience this spiritual warfare. (15:15)
You mentioned that as a parent it is your job to lead your children into adulthood. I grew up in the church and I’d say that I started at the 50 yard line like you mentioned but then leaving home and especially for school was hard, I felt like I was alone and struggled through a few bumpy years. But since then I have felt like I have had people who pushed me off the 50 yard line to like 52- 55 yard line. What does the child to adult process look like for the child and the parent? How can we encourage people who have heard truth but are riding on their parents’ coattails? And what are next steps for someone who wants to grow? (22:40)
You talked about how at Gateway we want to partner with parents to help their kids grow and become disciples, what would you say for people who don’t have children at home right now, how can they also help lead the kids towards following Jesus forever. (31:15)
Josh’s questions/thoughts on sermon
What’s something that people do in traffic that really bothers you? (35:15)
In the sermon, I mentioned not getting caught in the comparison trap (football field illustration). When have you found yourself caught in the comparison trap? (37:40)
In the sermon, I mentioned why God forgives us: for his name’s sake. How has this truth changed the way you live, your priorities, etc…? (38:55)
I ended by reading a bunch of promises to us, from Jesus, from the book of Revelation. How did/does your confidence increase when you hear these promises? (42:50)