Exodus 4:24-31 Read Exodus 4:24 - 31. This first half of this week's passage was quite bizarre. What other narratives in the Bible do you find bizarre? What did you find fascinating or confusing about the first half of this week's text? What questions do you still have about today's narrative? Moses failed to fulfill a certain responsibility as a husband ...
Keep ReadingExodus 4:18-23 Read Exodus 4:18 - 23. We have been in Exodus for three months. What has stood out to you from this book and why? Describe a certain situation or a major decision in which you got cold feet. How did the LORD show you kindness concerning that situation or decision? The LORD said to Moses, "but I will harden his heart, so that he will not let...
Keep ReadingExodus 4:10-17 Read Exodus 4:10 17. When you hear the phrase "servant or slave of God," what comes to the forefront of your mind? Why is being a servant or slave of God a wonderful privilege? A servant or slave of God is characterized by obedience to God. In what facet of your life are you struggling to obey God? Moses' fourth reservation concerning...
Keep ReadingExodus 4:1-9 Read Exodus 4:1 9. What is one thing that encouraged you from today's passage/sermon? We have observed that the LORD dealt kindly with Moses' first three reservations concerning his role as the deliverer of God's people from Israel. How has the LORD dealt kindly with you when you were hesitant or reluctant to fulfill a role He had called you to? ...
Keep ReadingTitus 3:1-8 1. Titus 3:5 says that God saved us "not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy." How does this truth shape our understanding of salvation, and why is it important to emphasize God's mercy over our efforts? 2. What does it mean that the Holy Spirit has regenerated us and has been "poured out on us richly" (Titus 3:6)? H...
Keep ReadingExodus 3:11-22 1. What does God's personal covenant name, YHWH, teach us about His nature and character? How does His unchangeableness shape our trust in His promises? 2. In Exodus 3:11-22, God assures Moses of His presence despite Moses' feelings of inadequacy. How does this connect to Jesus' promise in the Great Commission (Matthew 28:20), and what does it reveal abo...
Keep ReadingExodus 3:1-10 1.) Moses found himself in a place he never expected. Have you ever experienced a season where life didn't turn out the way you thought it would? How did that shape your trust in God's plan? 2.) God used the burning bush to capture Moses' attention. How has God used unexpected events or circumstances to get your attention and draw you closer to Him? 3.) Go...
Keep Reading1. Pastor Nate taught that the Angel of the Lord is a Christophony, a pre-incarnate appearance of Christ. How does this deepen our understanding of Jesus' role throughout the entire Bible? How does it shape the way we read the Old Testament? 2.Pastor Nate emphasized that only God can reveal himself to humanity. How does this truth shape our dependence on him in evangelism...
Keep Reading1.) Pastor Matt said, "Christian humility is rightly directed glory." How does pride lead us to seek glory for ourselves, and what does it look like to redirect that glory to God? How can embracing true humility change the way we live for His glory instead of our own? 2.) Salvation: Ephesians 2:1-9 teaches that we bring nothing to our salvationit is entirely by God's grac...
Keep Reading1.) Can you share a time when you experienced suffering and, looking back, you can see how God used it to increase your dependence on Him? How did it shape your faith? 2.) How has your own experience with suffering helped you grow in compassion and care for others who are hurting? What are some practical ways we can support those who are suffering in our church or commu...
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