Fletcher Church

Give Thanks for God’s Covenant Love . . .

I. Because He gives your Soul a Feast of Abundance! (1-5)

II. Because He is Merciful in Revealing Himself to us! (6-9)

Practical Implications

o Where are you searching for satisfaction?

o How can you develop a personalized bank for truth to speak to your soul?

o How can you foster consistent intentional conversations w/ your soul?

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O55jBDFRklUcJ1sFffyRmCPsrN3hmkF5JpbBXGas5_c/edit?usp=sharing

Faith is Essential to a Life that Pleases God . . .

I. By it, We see the Sacrifice that Makes us Righteous! (4)

II. By it, We Walk in Relationship to God, while Knowing He is Working Ultimate Good! (5-6)

Questions to Consider

o What areas are your most prone to drift into self-centeredness?

o Looking at your actions, words and emotions; what do they point to as some of ruling desires of your heart?

o What internal and external changes would need to happen for you to walk more deeply with Christ?

You Can Have a Faith that Perseveres . . .

I. Faith’s Working Definition Inspires Courage and Hope! (1-2)

II. Faith’s Tangible Example Reveals God as Sovereign and Good! (3)

Practical Implications

o What are some ways you could expand you view beyond self and circumstances?

o What things most easily hijack your hope?

o How can you gain more silent exposure to creation?

Healthy Leaders are Essential for Healthy Disciple-Making Churches . . .

I. Elders Oversee the Spiritual Work of Serving the Word to God’s People! (1-7)

II. Deacons Lead the Spiritual Work of Serving the Tangible Needs of God’s People! (1-7)

Practical Implications

o What are some ways you are gifted? How are you stewarding your gifts for the church (formal & informal)?

o What tangible ways could you help your SS class or D-group become healthier?

o How can you help foster unity and purity in those around you?

God satisfies your soul . . .

I. When you’re in the desert and are thinking of returning to the slavery of sin! (Desert-Where)

II. By providing Spiritual water that tastes better and lasts longer than the pleasures of the world! (Rock-What)

III. By giving you access to His presence through the sacrifice of Jesus! (Staff-How)

Application Questions

o Are you satisfied in your soul? Why/Why not?

o What are some things you have looked for in this world that have not satisfied you? Why haven't they?

o What is preventing you from receiving the joy that God offers through Jesus?

The Lord’s Supper is a Celebratory Feast of Grace . . .

I. As Self-Centered People in a Sea of Self-Seeking we waste our Lives on Slop! (11-16)

II. The Generous Father welcomes Sons who will See and Celebrate His Grace! (17-32)

Practical Implications

o How do you view the Father?

o What has your journey to the far country then to Christ been like?

o What is stopping you from a posture of feasting on grace?

Lesson Doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BQjAscK0JSZpwAl7GPNeFJAPEsTkkgPfNMA6dlUl4p4/edit?usp=sharing

Gospel Warnings and Promises Spur us to Hold Fast . . .

I. Because Sin is Serious and its Consequences Painful! (26-31)

II. By Remembering God’s Glorious Promises that Sustained you in Past Hardships! (32-34)

III. So you can Endure with Present Faith and Future Hope vs. Go into Hiding! (35-39)

Practical Implications

o What has been your view of sin (in general and your own sin) as a Christian?

o What are some hard things God has brought you through in the past? How did you endure these?

o What would honoring the Lord look like in your life right now?

Speak Courageously

The Truth- Accurately

In Love- Sacrificially