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  • My Mighty God.
    Introduction:

    For to us a child is born,
    to us a son is given;
    and the government shall be upon his shoulder,
    and his name shall be called
    Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
    Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
    ~Isaiah 9:6

    You Will Call Him... (Isaiah 9:6)
    1. My God .
      • Romans 10:9 - Jesus is Lord
      • John 20:31 - Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God
      • John 8:24 - unless you believe that I am (he)
      • Matthew 12:32
      • My Mighty God.
        • 2 Chronicles 14:9-12a
        • 2 Chronicles 16:7-9 - For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to give strong support to those whose heart is blameless toward him.

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          Small Group Discussion
          Read Isaiah 9:6

          1. What was your big “take-away” from this passage / message?

          2. Why is believing “Jesus is God” necessary for salvation? Why can't someone be saved by believing “Jesus was just a great prophet and example for mankind”?

          3. What is “blasphemy of the Holy Spirit” (Matthew 12:32)? Why is that an unforgivable sin? How do you know when someone has committed that sin?

          4. Name some ways people look to other avenues for help instead of seeking the Mighty God’s help. Why are we so prone to do this?

          Breakout
          Pray for one another, specifically to seek the Lord to fight your battles, instead of enlisting other help.

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        • My Wonderful Counselor.
          Introduction:

          For to us a child is born,
          to us a son is given;
          and the government shall be upon his shoulder,
          and his name shall be called
          Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
          Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
          ~Isaiah 9:6

          Three Reasons Why Jesus is The Wonderful Counselor (Isaiah 9:6):
          1. His counsel is Timeless . (Isaiah 46:9-10)
          2. His counsel is Personal . (Hebrews 2:17-18 | Hebrews 4:15)
          3. His counsel is Life . (John 12:46 | John 8:12 | Matthew 11:27-30)

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            Small Group Discussion
            Read Isaiah 9:6

            1. What was your big “take-away” from this passage / message?

            2. Why are we prone to take counsel from “experts” whose perspective is limited?

            3. Does the timelessness of Jesus’ counsel affect the value you place on it? Why or why not?

            4. Can you recall a time when Jesus gave you counsel, e.g., through the Scripture, through a sermon, during prayer, etc.? What was that counsel, and what did you do in response?

            5. Light and darkness are recurring themes in Scripture. What does light make possible? What does the light of Christ do to or for us? (John 12:46)

            6. What is the relationship between light and counsel? (see John 8:12)

            Breakout
            Pray that God will illuminate the Scripture and your mind more and more to better understand and apply Jesus’ wonderful counsel.

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          4. Therefore, Let Us...
            Introduction:
            Therefore, let us... (Hebrews 10:19-25)
            1. Let us Draw near . (Heb 10:22)

              2. (Heb 10:22) - let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.

              Guest Speaker - Fred Neal III
              https://redemptionpa.org/

              1. Let us Hold fast . (Heb 10:23)

                2. Heb 10:23 - Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.

              2. Let us Consider one Another (Heb 10:24-25).

                3. Heb 10:24-25 - And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.

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                Small Group Discussion
                Read Hebrews 10:24-25

                1. What was your big “take-away” from this passage / message?

                2. What are some of the things that keep us from drawing near to God?

                3. What is required of us to draw near to Him according to Hebrews 10:22?

                4. What can you do this week to draw near to God?

                5. Do you think COVID is making it easier or harder for Christians to hold fast to the confession of our hope? How about you personally… how has this situation strengthened your own commitment to the gospel? How has this weakened it?

                6. In regard to holding fast, Hebrews 10:23 points us to God’s faithfulness. How does being reminded of HIS faithfulness help us to hold on during times when our faith is being challenged?

                7. Tell of a time when another believer really stirred you up to “love and good works” (Hebrews 10:24).

                8. Who are you going to try to “stir up” this week and how?

                Breakout
                Pray for one another and to be strengthened to stir up those on our hearts this week.

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              3. Knowing Jesus - Knowing His Providence.
                Introduction:
                God@Work Results In 3 Different Reactions (John 11:45-57):
                1. Those that Obey Jesus. (John 11:45)

                  2. (Luke 9:35) - And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, "This is my Son, my Chosen One; listen to him!"

                  See: Acts 2:38 | Acts 3:19 | Acts 17:30 | Romans 1:5

                  1. Those that Oppose Jesus (John 11:46-54).

                    2. Isaiah 53:6 - ...the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all.

                  2. Those that Observe Jesus (John 11:55-57).

                    3. Luke 11:23 - Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters.

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                    Small Group Discussion
                    Read John 11:45-57

                    1. What was your big “take-away” from this passage / message?

                    2. Explain how believing in Jesus is an act of obedience.

                    3. Why do people see Jesus as a threat? In what way is Jesus a “threat” to a person? Explain how that keeps people from believing.

                    4. If someone does not truly believe in and follow Jesus, why would that person continue to attend church?

                    Breakout
                    Pray for one another.

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                  3. Knowing Jesus - Knowing His Resurrection Power.
                    Introduction:
                    The Two Most Amazing Things That Jesus Does (John 11:38-44):
                    1. He Raises the Dead .

                      2. (John 5:25) - Truly, truly, I say to you, an hour is coming, and is now here, when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear will live.

                      1. He Partners with People.

                        2. 1 Corinthians 3:6-9 - I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth. So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth. He who plants and he who waters are one, and each will receive his wages according to his labor. For we are God’s fellow workers. You are God’s field, God’s building.

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                        Small Group Discussion
                        Read John 11:38-44

                        1. What was your big “take-away” from this passage / message?

                        2. How is Lazarus’ resurrection like an illustration of salvation?

                        3. Explain how we see a combination of Divine and human work in Jesus’ miracles. Why do you think Jesus chooses to work this way?

                        4. Read 1 Corinthians 3:6-9. How should “being God’s fellow workers” change the way we view working for Christ?

                          BONUS: Where do you think Lazarus was during those 4 days he was dead? Support your answer.

                        Breakout
                        What are some things we learn about praying from John 11:41-42? Incorporate these into your prayer time together.

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                      2. Knowing Jesus - Knowing His Compassion.
                        Introduction:
                        Knowing Jesus When You're Hurting (John 11:17-37)
                        1. He is Present and Powerful today. (John 11:17-27)
                        2. He Feels your hurt. (John 11:28-37)

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                          Small Group Discussion
                          Read John 11:17-37

                          1. What was your big “take-away” from this passage / message?

                          2. Martha believed God would do something big in the future, but not in the present (John 11:24). Have you ever been guilty of that? Why do we sometimes struggle to believe in Jesus’ power today?

                          3. Why did Jesus address Mary differently than Martha, even though they both led with the same statement (John 11:21, 32)?

                          4. John 11:33 says Jesus was “deeply moved in His spirit and greatly troubled”, an expression that indicated anger and anguish. Why was Jesus feeling these emotions here?

                          5. Why did Jesus weep (John 11:35) if He knew what He was going to do? What does this tell you about God?

                          Breakout
                          Pray for one another.

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                        3. Knowing Jesus - Knowing His Perspective.
                          Introduction:
                          Knowing Jesus' Perspective (John 11:1-16)
                          1. Suffering is about seeing Jesus' Glory . (John 11:1-4)
                          2. Delaying is an act of Love . (John 11:5-15)
                            • I will follow Jesus even when my faith is Weak . (John 11:16)

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                              Small Group Discussion
                              Read John 11:1-16

                              1. What was your big “take-away” from this passage / message?

                              2. Explain how illness can be for the glory of God (John 11:4). What does that mean? How does that look?

                              3. Read John 11:5-6 again. Why was “staying two days longer” actually an expression of Jesus' love?

                              4. Though Thomas seemed to display some unbelief (John 11:16), explain what was commendable about his statement / attitude. What does this teach you, when your faith isn't where it needs to be?

                              Breakout
                              Pray for one another.

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                            • Knowing Jesus - Knowing His Security.
                              Introduction:
                              Why Do People Doubt the Security of Their Salvation? (John 10:22-42)
                              1. Sin
                              2. Satan
                              3. Shallow
                                4. Three Reasons a Truly Saved Person Can Be Secure in Their Salvation:
                                1. Your salvation is Purchased by God. (John 10:22-28a)
                                2. Your salvation is Protected by God. (John 10:28b-30)
                                3. Your salvation is Promised by God. (John 10:31-42)

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                                  Small Group Discussion
                                  Read John 10:22-42

                                  1. What was your big “take-away” from this passage / message?

                                  2. How would you respond to this statement?: “My sister was saved, but she isn’t anymore. She walked away from the church years ago.”

                                  3. Read John 10:27-29 again. Why do you think Jesus took this opportunity to emphasize the security of salvation? Why here?

                                  4. Explain Jesus’ response to their “charge” of blasphemy (John 10:34-36). What was His point in mentioning Psalm 82:6?

                                  5. Why is it important for a believer to be fully confident in the security of their salvation?

                                  Breakout
                                  Pray for one another.

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                                4. Knowing Jesus - Knowing His Voice
                                  Introduction:
                                  How Do I Hear the Voice of Jesus? (John 10:1-21)
                                  1. You have to Want to listen.
                                  2. You have to spend Time listening.
                                  3. You have to reduce other Noise.
                                    • How Do I Hear the Voice of Jesus?
                                    • How Do I Know It's Jesus Speaking to Me?
                                    • How do I know I'm one of His sheep?
                                      • Knowing His Voice – 3 Evidences the Voice You Hear is Jesus:
                                      1. His voice leads to Abundant life. (John 10:7-10)
                                      2. His voice is Personal . (John 10:11-15)
                                      3. His voice brings Unity . (John 10:16-21)

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                                        Small Group Discussion
                                        Read John 10:1-21

                                        1. What was your big “take-away” from this passage / message?

                                        2. The Bible says we are sheep. In what ways are we like sheep? (Bonus points for citing the appropriate Bible verses!)

                                        3. Tell of a time you knew you heard the voice of the Shepherd. What did He say? How did He speak? How did you know it was Jesus (and not just your own imagination)?

                                        4. How would you respond to a friend, whom you believe is born again, who says, “I don't think Jesus has ever spoken to me.”

                                        5. Why did Jesus emphasize (5x!) that He was “laying down His life”? Why do you think that was the focal point of His Shepherd metaphor here?

                                        Breakout
                                        Pray for one another to truly listen, and hear, the voice of Jesus. Then pray for the faith to follow Him.

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                                      4. When You've Failed.
                                        Introduction:
                                        We Have 3 Options When We Fail: (Judges 16:23-31):
                                        1. Live in Defeat .
                                        2. Live in Denial .
                                        3. Live in Discipline .
                                          4. The Process of Restoration:
                                          1. God brings Discipline (Not punishment).
                                          2. Discipline brings Heart-change.
                                          3. Heart-change brings deeper Commitment.

                                            4. Psalm 119:67 - Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep your word.

                                          4. Deeper Commitment brings new Opportunities.

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                                            Small Group Discussion
                                            Read Judges 16:23-31

                                            1. What was your big “take-away” from this passage / message?

                                            2. Explain the difference between regret, remorse, and repentance. Why does God call you to repentance instead of just calling you to regret or remorse?

                                            3. Why do you think some Christians choose to wallow in shame instead of move on in God’s path to restoration?

                                            4. If we are forgiven in Christ, why is restoration often a long and hard process? Why doesn’t God just “wipe the slate clean”?

                                            5. Explain punishment vs discipline:
                                              - Why is the believer in Christ not “punished”?
                                              - What is the endgame of discipline?

                                            Breakout
                                            Pray for one another - to handle failure God’s way.

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