Grace Point Church

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)

Sunday, May 30

Genesis 21-22

Mike talked about "expanded time" and "compressed time" in the historical narratives (ex. Compare the length of time between Gen 21:1-2 and v.3-4). What is the purpose for slowing down the narrative and compressing time?

How is baptism an expression of our covenant relationship with God?

What does it mean when God tests us? (Gen. 22:1)

What two test results is God looking for when he “tests” us? (answer: Where is our love and loyalty lay? and Where does our trust and obedience stop?)

How radical is the call to follow Jesus? Is it a causal "follow at will" or "when it’s convenient" or is it an "all-out surrender"? Assign the following verse for people to read: John 6:53; Luke 14:26, 33; Luke 9:23.

Why do you think that trust and obedience to God such an important component of following Jesus? How did Abraham demonstrate his trust and obedience and how far was that trust and obedience willing to go?

Read Hebrews 11:17-19. What did Abraham believe 2000 years before Christ sacrifice of his life and resurrection?

Sunday, May 30

Genesis 21-22

Mike talked about "expanded time" and "compressed time" in the historical narratives (ex. Compare the length of time between Gen 21:1-2 and v.3-4). What is the purpose for slowing down the narrative and compressing time?

How is baptism an expression of our covenant relationship with God?

What does it mean when God tests us? (Gen. 22:1)

What two test results is God looking for when he “tests” us? (answer: Where is our love and loyalty lay? and Where does our trust and obedience stop?)

How radical is the call to follow Jesus? Is it a causal "follow at will" or "when it’s convenient" or is it an "all-out surrender"? Assign the following verse for people to read: John 6:53; Luke 14:26, 33; Luke 9:23.

Why do you think that trust and obedience to God such an important component of following Jesus? How did Abraham demonstrate his trust and obedience and how far was that trust and obedience willing to go?

Read Hebrews 11:17-19. What did Abraham believe 2000 years before Christ sacrifice of his life and resurrection?

Sunday, May 30

Genesis 21-22

Mike talked about "expanded time" and "compressed time" in the historical narratives (ex. Compare the length of time between Gen 21:1-2 and v.3-4). What is the purpose for slowing down the narrative and compressing time?

How is baptism an expression of our covenant relationship with God?

What does it mean when God tests us? (Gen. 22:1)

What two test results is God looking for when he “tests” us? (answer: Where is our love and loyalty lay? and Where does our trust and obedience stop?)

How radical is the call to follow Jesus? Is it a causal "follow at will" or "when it’s convenient" or is it an "all-out surrender"? Assign the following verse for people to read: John 6:53; Luke 14:26, 33; Luke 9:23.

Why do you think that trust and obedience to God such an important component of following Jesus? How did Abraham demonstrate his trust and obedience and how far was that trust and obedience willing to go?

Read Hebrews 11:17-19. What did Abraham believe 2000 years before Christ sacrifice of his life and resurrection?

Sunday, May 30

Genesis 21-22

Mike talked about "expanded time" and "compressed time" in the historical narratives (ex. Compare the length of time between Gen 21:1-2 and v.3-4). What is the purpose for slowing down the narrative and compressing time?

How is baptism an expression of our covenant relationship with God?

What does it mean when God tests us? (Gen. 22:1)

What two test results is God looking for when he “tests” us? (answer: Where is our love and loyalty lay? and Where does our trust and obedience stop?)

How radical is the call to follow Jesus? Is it a causal "follow at will" or "when it’s convenient" or is it an "all-out surrender"? Assign the following verse for people to read: John 6:53; Luke 14:26, 33; Luke 9:23.

Why do you think that trust and obedience to God such an important component of following Jesus? How did Abraham demonstrate his trust and obedience and how far was that trust and obedience willing to go?

Read Hebrews 11:17-19. What did Abraham believe 2000 years before Christ sacrifice of his life and resurrection?

1. What does Genesis 17 teach us about God?

2. Do you find yourself resonating with any character in Abraham's family? Who and why?

3. Read Exodus 34:6-7. What character of God have you personally experienced recently in your life?

4. Read Ephesians 2:11-15. What do these verses say about those who are in relationship with Jesus?

5. How does is understanding our relationship with Jesus as a COVENANT relationship new or different to you?

1. What does Genesis 17 teach us about God?

2. Do you find yourself resonating with any character in Abraham's family? Who and why?

3. Read Exodus 34:6-7. What character of God have you personally experienced recently in your life?

4. Read Ephesians 2:11-15. What do these verses say about those who are in relationship with Jesus?

5. How does is understanding our relationship with Jesus as a COVENANT relationship new or different to you?

1. What does Genesis 17 teach us about God?

2. Do you find yourself resonating with any character in Abraham's family? Who and why?

3. Read Exodus 34:6-7. What character of God have you personally experienced recently in your life?

4. Read Ephesians 2:11-15. What do these verses say about those who are in relationship with Jesus?

5. How does is understanding our relationship with Jesus as a COVENANT relationship new or different to you?

1. What does Genesis 17 teach us about God?

2. Do you find yourself resonating with any character in Abraham's family? Who and why?

3. Read Exodus 34:6-7. What character of God have you personally experienced recently in your life?

4. Read Ephesians 2:11-15. What do these verses say about those who are in relationship with Jesus?

5. How does is understanding our relationship with Jesus as a COVENANT relationship new or different to you?

Sunday, May 16

Genesis 16

What is the spiritual and emotional difference between chapter 15 and 16 with Abram and Sarai?

How can you rationalize such quality of relationship with God 'mood swing'? Have you ever had a chapter of your life when you really felt close to God and then the next chapter your faith fails? (Ask some to share of their time)

Review the paradigm that Mike mentioned for living out God’s promises: PROMISE --> Pathway --> PROVISION. Why is the “pathway” to the provision of God’s promise so long sometimes?

What are the various contributing factors in the pathway to God’s promises? (Conditions met, character developed, circumstances to align)

When Sarai got tired of waiting on God, how did she take matters into her own hands? (Gen 16:1-4)

When you become impatient, how does your impatience manifest itself? (with God, spouse, children or work). How do you 'reign your emotions back in'?

True or false: hurt people hurt people? Why or why not?

Who was hurt by Sarai? Was this abuse? How does God respond to Hagar (v. 7-13)? How does v.13 bring comfort to the person who has been hurt or abused. (God sees you)?