Check here each week for information to prepare your heart for the upcoming sermon and follow-up questions you can use after the sermon to dig deeper and disciple your family!
A Healthy Relationship with God
A Healthy Relationship with God – Zechariah 7-8
Notes:
1) Israel’s call to renewed __________________ – 7:1-10
a. In view of God’s _________________ – 7:11-14
b. In view of God’s _________________ – 8:1-19
c. In view of God’s _________________ – 8:20-23
2) Our call to ________________ in Christ – Colossians 2:6-7
-What kind of relationship did God desire from the returned exiles? Why?
-How did Jesus succeed where Israel failed? What does this mean for us who are united to Christ?
-What does a healthy relationship with God look like today? How are we in the New Covenant equipped to live this way?
Other passages to consider:
Gen 12:3; Dt 28; Is 58:3-6; Joel 2:12-13; Micah 6:6-8; Mt 2:15; Lk 18:9-14; Jn 15:3-5; Ro 5:19; 8:1; Gal 3:13; 5:22-6:2; Col 2:6-7; Eph 1:3-12; 4:24; 5:1-2; 1 Jn 4:7.
Take Sin Seriously
Take sin seriously – Joshua 7
Notes:
1) ________ of Israel’s sin – v1a
2) ________ of Israel’s sin – v1b-9
3) ________ of Israel’s sin – vv10-12
4) ________ of Israel’s sin – vv13-26
Digging Deeper:
- What does Joshua 7 teach you about sin and God?
- No one sins in isolation. How might your sin affect others?
- As God reveals sin in our lives, what should we do?
Other passages to consider:
Gen 3:6-8; Deut 7:25-26; Hos 2:14-15; Amos 3:1-2; Acts 5:1-11; Rom 5:9; 1 Cor 5:1-13; Phil 2:14-15; Col 3:5-11; 1 Thes 1:10; 1 Pet 2:24; 1 Jn 2:15-17.
Renewing their Relationship with God
Renewing their Relationship with God -Joshua 5
Notes:
Before starting the conquest, Israel must recognize they are…
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Digging Deeper:
- How are the four descriptions of Israel from the sermon outline true of believers under the New Covenant?
- What impact might this encounter with the commander of the Lord’s Army have on Joshua moving forward?
- Describe the blessings and responsibilities that come from having a relationship with God. How can you remember these blessings and seek God’s help in living as a child of God?
Other passages to consider:
Gen 17:10-14; Ex 3:2-6; 12; Eph 1:7; 4:30; Col 2:6-15; Titus 2:13-14; 1 Pet 2:9-10.
The Promised King Has Come!
The Promised King Has Come! – Matthew 1:1
Digging Deeper:
- Have you ever waited a long time for something? How did you feel when finally the wait was over? How can you rejoice in the coming of Christ this Christmas season?
- Do you rejoice often about being rescued by Jesus? How can you regularly remember what Christ has done for you?
- What does Christ’s rule look like in your life? What areas do you need to bring under His Lordship?
- Because God sent the promised Messiah we know that God will keep the rest of His promises. What promises of God encourage you today?
- How will we experience Christ’s rescue and rule when He returns?
Other passages to consider:
2 Sam. 7:1-17; Isa 9:6-7; 11:1-5; Jeremiah 23:5-6; Amos 9:11; Acts 2:29-40; Eph 2:1-7; Col 1:13-14; 1 Thess 4:13-5:11; Heb 2:14-15