In our October 26 Sunday gathering, we continue our series about what Christians believe and what the Bible is all about. This week's discussion questions are below:

Why do you think God chose to work through a family (Israel) instead of simply acting unilaterally to fix the world?

What stands out to you about Abraham’s faith and failures? How does that shape your understanding of what it means to “trust God”?

The Old Testament is full of people who fail but whom God keeps pursuing. What does this reveal about God’s character?

How would you summarize Israel’s mission in one sentence?

Read Deuteronomy 10:18–19 and Amos 5:21–24.

What do these verses show about God’s priorities?

How did Israel’s treatment of the poor, immigrant, and widow reflect (or fail to reflect) God’s heart?

Why do you think God tied worship and justice together so closely in the prophets’ writings?

In what ways can modern Christians or churches fall into the same trap as Israel—practicing religion but neglecting compassion?

The prophets longed for a faithful human partner who would finally keep the covenant. How does Jesus fulfill that hope?

How does understanding Israel’s story change the way you read the New Testament or see Jesus’ mission?

What does it mean that followers of Jesus are now called to be what Israel was meant to be—“a people who show the world what God is like”?