Sermon Notes:· Jesus, Jesus, sweetest name I know; fills my every longing, keeps me singing as I go.· Before we argue about the little stuff, let’s get the big thing right.· 2 Timothy 2:8 -8 Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David.· Do you ever focus more on your problems than on Jesus?· Think about Jesus before you think about your problems.· Praise sets the stage.· Remember Jesus, raised from the dead.· …descendant of David.· This is my gospel.· Is this your good news story?· 9 for which I am suffering even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But God’s word is not chained.· No matter your circumstances, God is at work.· 10 Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.· We exist to help as many people as possible take their next step toward Jesus.· Is there a next step you are struggling to take?· Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, sweetest name I know; Fills my every longing, keeps singing as I go.Life Group Discussion QuestionsStarter: What song would you pick that describes your relationship to Jesus?Dig Deeper1. Read 2 Timothy 2:8a. What are practical ways you might remember Jesus in daily life?b. If someone were to ask you why the resurrection of Jesus matters, what would answer?c. How would you answer someone who says, “Jesus does not understand me?”d. This is Paul’s Good News story. If a person is not a believer, what might be their good news story? How would that compare to Paul’s good news story?2. Read 2 Timothy 2:9a. What would help you remember that God’s word, his message is stronger than your circumstances?3. Read 2 Timothy 2:10a. The idea of the “elect” bothers some people. Think of stories and passages in the Bible that indicate God chooses a certain group of people. What do those stories teach us? Think about stories and passages in the Bible that indicate God welcomes everyone. What do those stories teach us?

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