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Sunday, June 20

Mark 3: 1-6

1. What are some of the differences in Mark's version, Matthew's version, and Luke's version of this story? (Mark 3:1-6; Matthew 12:9-13; Luke 6:6-11). What are 2 things that stick out to you?

2. Jesus is Lord of the Sabbath (see Mark 2:27). What is the importance of that verse in light of this story?

3. Nathan talked about capturing the "characters" in this story in a "6 word story." How would you synopsize the characters in the story in 6 words? The man with the shriveled hand; Jesus; the Pharisees.

4. "Through the spirit of God IN you, God wants to USE you to make people BRAND NEW." What would it look like if you lived your life by this mantra this year? What are a couple areas where this may play out in your life?

5. What would the "6 word story" for your life be if it was penned today? What do you hope it to be? (NOTE: this may be a thought provoking question. Be sure to give it some thought before your meeting time.)

Sunday, June 20

Mark 3: 1-6

1. What are some of the differences in Mark's version, Matthew's version, and Luke's version of this story? (Mark 3:1-6; Matthew 12:9-13; Luke 6:6-11). What are 2 things that stick out to you?

2. Jesus is Lord of the Sabbath (see Mark 2:27). What is the importance of that verse in light of this story?

3. Nathan talked about capturing the "characters" in this story in a "6 word story." How would you synopsize the characters in the story in 6 words? The man with the shriveled hand; Jesus; the Pharisees.

4. "Through the spirit of God IN you, God wants to USE you to make people BRAND NEW." What would it look like if you lived your life by this mantra this year? What are a couple areas where this may play out in your life?

5. What would the "6 word story" for your life be if it was penned today? What do you hope it to be? (NOTE: this may be a thought provoking question. Be sure to give it some thought before your meeting time.)

Sunday, June 20

Mark 3: 1-6

1. What are some of the differences in Mark's version, Matthew's version, and Luke's version of this story? (Mark 3:1-6; Matthew 12:9-13; Luke 6:6-11). What are 2 things that stick out to you?

2. Jesus is Lord of the Sabbath (see Mark 2:27). What is the importance of that verse in light of this story?

3. Nathan talked about capturing the "characters" in this story in a "6 word story." How would you synopsize the characters in the story in 6 words? The man with the shriveled hand; Jesus; the Pharisees.

4. "Through the spirit of God IN you, God wants to USE you to make people BRAND NEW." What would it look like if you lived your life by this mantra this year? What are a couple areas where this may play out in your life?

5. What would the "6 word story" for your life be if it was penned today? What do you hope it to be? (NOTE: this may be a thought provoking question. Be sure to give it some thought before your meeting time.)

Sunday, June 13

Hebrews 11:8-19

What is something new you have learned about Abraham from this message series?

What is something new you have learned about being a friend of God from this message series? (give some time to reflect)

Why do you believe God is so vague in what is required or where He is leading us when He calls us to follow? (Heb. 11:8, Mark 1:17, Luke 5:27)

Of the list of God's names, can you say that you have experienced God in any of the same ways Abraham experienced God? When was that and what was that like?

Context/Name/Revelation

Gen 12:1/Initial calling/YHWH/The LORD

Gen 14:18-22/Melchizedek/ěl·yôn/God Most High

Gen 14:19/qnh/Possessor/creator of heaven and earth

Gen 15:1/Battle/māgēn/I am your shield

Gen 16:13/Hagar/ěl·rŏʾî/God who sees

Gen 17:1/Covenant /ěl·šdy/God Almighty

Gen 18:25/Sodom’s sin/špṭ/Judge

Gen 21:33/Treaty w/ Abimelech/ěl·ʿôlām/God Everlasting

Gen 22:14/Offering Isaac/rʾh/The Lord will provide

How comfortable of a life did Abraham live? (read Heb. 11:9) Why do you think one of Americans' chief underlying goals is to find greater comfort?

What would it mean to live with a "sojourner's mentality" today?

Read Hebrews 11:13 & 11:39. What does it mean if we live a full life but don't see all our promises, hopes, and dreams fulfilled? Does it crush your faith? Or are you okay with it?

Why was the offering of Isaac for Abraham a test of faith and a priority check? When have you experienced a real priority check?

Sunday, June 13

Hebrews 11:8-19

What is something new you have learned about Abraham from this message series?

What is something new you have learned about being a friend of God from this message series? (give some time to reflect)

Why do you believe God is so vague in what is required or where He is leading us when He calls us to follow? (Heb. 11:8, Mark 1:17, Luke 5:27)

Of the list of God's names, can you say that you have experienced God in any of the same ways Abraham experienced God? When was that and what was that like?

Context/Name/Revelation

Gen 12:1/Initial calling/YHWH/The LORD

Gen 14:18-22/Melchizedek/ěl·yôn/God Most High

Gen 14:19/qnh/Possessor/creator of heaven and earth

Gen 15:1/Battle/māgēn/I am your shield

Gen 16:13/Hagar/ěl·rŏʾî/God who sees

Gen 17:1/Covenant /ěl·šdy/God Almighty

Gen 18:25/Sodom’s sin/špṭ/Judge

Gen 21:33/Treaty w/ Abimelech/ěl·ʿôlām/God Everlasting

Gen 22:14/Offering Isaac/rʾh/The Lord will provide

How comfortable of a life did Abraham live? (read Heb. 11:9) Why do you think one of Americans' chief underlying goals is to find greater comfort?

What would it mean to live with a "sojourner's mentality" today?

Read Hebrews 11:13 & 11:39. What does it mean if we live a full life but don't see all our promises, hopes, and dreams fulfilled? Does it crush your faith? Or are you okay with it?

Why was the offering of Isaac for Abraham a test of faith and a priority check? When have you experienced a real priority check?

Sunday, June 13

Hebrews 11:8-19

What is something new you have learned about Abraham from this message series?

What is something new you have learned about being a friend of God from this message series? (give some time to reflect)

Why do you believe God is so vague in what is required or where He is leading us when He calls us to follow? (Heb. 11:8, Mark 1:17, Luke 5:27)

Of the list of God's names, can you say that you have experienced God in any of the same ways Abraham experienced God? When was that and what was that like?

Context/Name/Revelation

Gen 12:1/Initial calling/YHWH/The LORD

Gen 14:18-22/Melchizedek/ěl·yôn/God Most High

Gen 14:19/qnh/Possessor/creator of heaven and earth

Gen 15:1/Battle/māgēn/I am your shield

Gen 16:13/Hagar/ěl·rŏʾî/God who sees

Gen 17:1/Covenant /ěl·šdy/God Almighty

Gen 18:25/Sodom’s sin/špṭ/Judge

Gen 21:33/Treaty w/ Abimelech/ěl·ʿôlām/God Everlasting

Gen 22:14/Offering Isaac/rʾh/The Lord will provide

How comfortable of a life did Abraham live? (read Heb. 11:9) Why do you think one of Americans' chief underlying goals is to find greater comfort?

What would it mean to live with a "sojourner's mentality" today?

Read Hebrews 11:13 & 11:39. What does it mean if we live a full life but don't see all our promises, hopes, and dreams fulfilled? Does it crush your faith? Or are you okay with it?

Why was the offering of Isaac for Abraham a test of faith and a priority check? When have you experienced a real priority check?

Sunday, June 13

Hebrews 11:8-19

What is something new you have learned about Abraham from this message series?

What is something new you have learned about being a friend of God from this message series? (give some time to reflect)

Why do you believe God is so vague in what is required or where He is leading us when He calls us to follow? (Heb. 11:8, Mark 1:17, Luke 5:27)

Of the list of God's names, can you say that you have experienced God in any of the same ways Abraham experienced God? When was that and what was that like?

Context/Name/Revelation

Gen 12:1/Initial calling/YHWH/The LORD

Gen 14:18-22/Melchizedek/ěl·yôn/God Most High

Gen 14:19/qnh/Possessor/creator of heaven and earth

Gen 15:1/Battle/māgēn/I am your shield

Gen 16:13/Hagar/ěl·rŏʾî/God who sees

Gen 17:1/Covenant /ěl·šdy/God Almighty

Gen 18:25/Sodom’s sin/špṭ/Judge

Gen 21:33/Treaty w/ Abimelech/ěl·ʿôlām/God Everlasting

Gen 22:14/Offering Isaac/rʾh/The Lord will provide

How comfortable of a life did Abraham live? (read Heb. 11:9) Why do you think one of Americans' chief underlying goals is to find greater comfort?

What would it mean to live with a "sojourner's mentality" today?

Read Hebrews 11:13 & 11:39. What does it mean if we live a full life but don't see all our promises, hopes, and dreams fulfilled? Does it crush your faith? Or are you okay with it?

Why was the offering of Isaac for Abraham a test of faith and a priority check? When have you experienced a real priority check?

How did you first hear about Grace Point? What was it about Grace Point that kept you here?

Joshua led the Hebrew people into the promised land. How many years had it been since God first made the promise to Abram that the land would be theirs?

What kind of emotions do you think Joshua was feeling stepping into Moses' sandals? Read Joshua 1:6-7, 9, & 18. What was the key message that

God was communicating to Joshua about leading into the future?

What are two things Joshua asked the people to do before inheriting the promised land?

Read Joshua 4:1-7. Why is remembering and honoring the past so important when moving into the future? (read 1 Chron. 16:12)

Beyond the work of God in Grace Point's history, what did Mike say was the "secret sauce" to GPC thriving the past 20 years?

What does it mean to "consecrate ourselves" before moving into the future? And why is it so important? (read Joshua 3:1-5)

How did you first hear about Grace Point? What was it about Grace Point that kept you here?

Joshua led the Hebrew people into the promised land. How many years had it been since God first made the promise to Abram that the land would be theirs?

What kind of emotions do you think Joshua was feeling stepping into Moses' sandals? Read Joshua 1:6-7, 9, & 18. What was the key message that

God was communicating to Joshua about leading into the future?

What are two things Joshua asked the people to do before inheriting the promised land?

Read Joshua 4:1-7. Why is remembering and honoring the past so important when moving into the future? (read 1 Chron. 16:12)

Beyond the work of God in Grace Point's history, what did Mike say was the "secret sauce" to GPC thriving the past 20 years?

What does it mean to "consecrate ourselves" before moving into the future? And why is it so important? (read Joshua 3:1-5)