IF THE FOUNDATIONS ARE DESTROYED

(Psalm 11:3)

I. POSING 3 QUESTIONS
A. WHAT ARE THE FOUNDATIONS THAT PERTAIN TO THIS ISSUE?
1. The ___________________ of God’s Word.

2. Marriage is between a _____ and a ___________.

B. WHERE ARE THE CRACKS IN THE FOUNDATION?
1. The _______________ and _________________ of Scripture.

2. The ___________________ of marriage.

3. Biblical _____________.

C. WHAT ARE THE CONSEQUENCES OF AN ERODING FOUNDATION?
1. The breakdown of traditional _______________.
2. A new pathway to ___________________.
3. The open ___________________ of sin.
4. The ________________ of religious liberty.
5. The ______________________ of the gospel.
6. ________________ consequences.

II. PROPOSING 3 REPSONSES
A. Make a crucial __________________________.
We uphold the biblical portrait of ______________.

B. Model the __________________.
We resolve to enter the marketplace of ideas with __________ and ___________.

1. Paying due __________ to the Supreme Court.
2. _________________ laws that conflict with God’s Word.
3. ____________________ to the homosexual community.
4. Respond in a __________ fashion when persecution strikes.

C. Marvel at a _____________________ God.

IF THE FOUNDATIONS ARE DESTROYED …

Psalm 11:3

Discussion Questions

1. What was your initial reaction to the SCOTUS decision? What are your biggest fears?

2. How do you react to the media coverage of the SCOTUS decision?

3. What are your friends saying about the SCOTUS decision?

4. How is the authority of Scripture under attack in our culture?

5. How is redefining marriage damaging to our culture?

6. Why does redefining marriage dishonor God.

7. What are some of the consequences of an eroding foundation?

8. Why is upholding traditional marriage essential to a strong Christian worldview?

9. Can you think of other practical ways to model the gospel?

10. Why is marveling in a sovereign God an important discipline? How will you marvel at God’s sovereignty this week?