Psalm 40

For Further Study

Can you think of times in your life when you were in a "pit" and had to wait on the Lord? What did you learn from that experience?

How might trust and obedience be connected?

Why is it important to share with others what God has done– not just keep it to ourselves?

Is it difficult to keep asking God for rescue or deliverance?

John 1:1-5; Philippians 2:9-11; Luke 23:32-43

For Further Study

What are some of the key aspects we believe about Jesus?

Are you ever tempted to put the emphasis of your

salvation experience on "me" or "I" instead of on Jesus? How can we get this in right perspective?

Discuss the differences between knowing about Jesus and really knowing Him. What are some ways you have found to foster a vibrant relationship with Jesus?

John 3:16-18; Romans 3:21-26; Titus 3:4-8

For Further Study

Does is seem important to have some understanding of a doctrine of salvation?

What does "being saved" mean to you?

Are you familiar with the terms regeneration, justification, redemption? What do they have to do with soteriology?

John 3:16-18; Romans 3:21-26; Titus 3:4-8

For Further Study

Does is seem important to have some understanding of a doctrine of salvation?

What does "being saved" mean to you?

Are you familiar with the terms regeneration, justification, redemption? What do they have to do with soteriology?

Leviticus 17:11; 1 John 1:5 – 2:2, 4:7-12; Hebrews 10:11-18

For Further Study

Are you familiar with the term "atonement"? What do (or did) you think it meant?

Does it seem important to have some understanding of what Christ accomplished on the cross?

Is it difficult to see God as having wrath?

Romans 5: 12-14; Isaiah 53; Psalm 22

For Further Study

Does it seem strange to have a “theology” or “doctrine” of sin? Why or why not?

How would you describe sin? How would you describe its effects?

What do you think it means that God is “holy?”

Is it hard to believe that God will “never leave us or forsake us?”

Colossians 2:13-15

Matthew 21:1-11; Zechariah 9:9-13

For Further Study

What is your general sense or feeling about kings? (positive or negative)

Is it important in our walk with Jesus to understand and acknowledge that He is King? Why or why not?

What are some ways that Jesus is different from other kings?

What can we learn about servant leadership from Jesus’ example as King?

We are blessed by your presence with us! We do not believe your visit to our church was by chance, so we pray that you would experience God's blessing as we worship, learn, grow, and encourage one another.

Matthew 21:1-11; Zechariah 9:9-13

For Further Study

What is your general sense or feeling about kings? (positive or negative)

Is it important in our walk with Jesus to understand and acknowledge that He is King? Why or why not?

What are some ways that Jesus is different from other kings?

What can we learn about servant leadership from Jesus’ example as King?