International Church of Barcelona

The author at the end of the book of Hebrews is telling us very important things that we need to know. The main idea being that: because Jesus is alive in us, we live differently. But how do we do this? In this week's message Lead Pastor John Carrano continues our series with teaching from Hebrews 13:1-17 on how we live differently.

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Reflection Question

- As Christ is alive in you, is there an area where he is inviting you to live differently?

Scriptures

- Hebrew 13:1-9
- Hebrew 13:14
- Hebrews 13:17
- 2 Timothy 4:3

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Preguntas de reflexiónes

- ¿Hay algún área en mi vida donde he dejado que la
amargura cree raíces?
- ¿Estoy esforzándome al máximo para vivir en paz?
- ¿Hay alguien a quién debo perdonar?

Reto

- ¡No dejes que la amargura cree raíces!

Escrituras

- Hebreos 12:14-15
- Efesios 4:31-32
- Mateo 6:14-15
- Mateo 18:15-16
- Efesios 4:25-26
- Efesios 4:29
- 2 Corintios 12:9
- 1 Tesalonicenses 5:11
- Proverbios 27:17

Have you ever been bitter about something? The author of Hebrews is warning us 'Don't allow bitterness to take root within your heart', because whatever takes root, bears fruit. In this week's message Lead Pastor John Carrano continues our series with teaching from Hebrews 12:14-15 on bitterness.

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Reflection Questions

- Is there an area in my life where bitterness has taken root?
- Am I making every effort to live at peace?
- Is there someone I need to forgive?

Challenge

- Don't let bitterness take root

Scripture

- Hebrew 12:14-15
- Ephesians 4:31-32
- Matthew 6:14-15
- Matthew 18:15-16
- Ephesians 4:25-26
- Ephesians 4:29
- 2 Corinthians 12:9
- 1 Thessalonians 5:11
- Proverbs 27:17

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Preguntas de reflexiónes

- ¿Paso por dificultades con gozo y acción de gracias, o me quejo y cuestiono a Dios?
- ¿Dejo que Dios me instruya y me transforme, o ignoro (o resisto) el trabajo que está llevando a cabo en mi vida?

Reto

- Coje un diario y apunta los problemas más recientes
- Escribe cómo Dios está utilizando esas dificultades
para hacerte más como Jesús
- Comparte esa reflexión con un cristiano en el que confíes, y pídele apoyo

Escrituras

- Hebreos 12:4-11
- Santiago 1:2-4

Have you, or are you going through some tough times? Hardship is never fun, or even easy, but God utilises hardship to reveal how we are falling short of Jesus' standard and he uses it to instruct us and ensure our growth. In this week's message Nick Seders continues our series with teaching from Hebrews 12:4-11 on the purpose of hardship.

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Reflection Questions

- Do I endure hardship with joy and gratefulness, or do I complain and question God?
- Do I let God instruct and transform me, or do I ignore (even resist) the work he’s doing?

Challenge

- List your recent hardships!
- Write how God might be using them to make you more like Jesus?
- Share those reflections with a trusted follower of Jesus and ask for their support!

Scripture

- Hebrews 12:4-11
- James 1:2-4

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Preguntas de reflexiónes

- ¿Qué ha estado dificultando mi carrera?
- ¿En qué tengo puestos mis ojos?
- ¿Estoy corriendo con propósito?

Reto

- ¡Animaos unos a otros!
- ¡Mantén tus ojos puestos en Jesús y corre la carrera!
- ¡Busca maneras de compartir el amor de Jesús esta semana!

Escrituras

- Hebreos 11:6
- Hebreos 12:1-2
- Hebreos 10:23-25
- 2 Corintios 10:12
- Proverbios 4:23-25
- Gálatas 6:9
- Mateo 5:29-30
- Santiago 1:4-5

In this week's message Lead Pastor John Carrano continues our series with teaching from Hebrews 10:23-12:2 on running with perseverance.

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Reflection Questions

- What has been hindering my race?
- What do I have my eyes fixed on?
- Am I running with purpose?

Challenge

- Build each other up!
- Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, and run your race!
- Look for a way to share the love of Jesus this week!

Scripture

- Hebrews 11:6
- Hebrews 12:1-2
- Hebrews 10:23-25
- 2 Corinthians 10:12
- Proverbs 4:23-25
- Galatians 6:9
- Matthew 5:29-30
- James 1:4-5

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Escrituras

Romanos 8:31-39

The way we walk in confidence in who we are in Christ is not by looking to the future, or the present but to the past and what Christ has done on the cross for us! In this weeks message Joey Shaw teaches from Romans 8:31-39 on being secure in Christ!

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Scripture

- Romans 8:31-39

Have you ever had anything that once served a purpose but then became obsolete? Our exploration of Hebrews highlights this same principle: the new superseding the old, the Gospel replacing the Law. In this week's message Brian Gomez continues our series with teaching from Hebrews 6:16-10:1 on Christ, a better reality.

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Reflection Question

- Jesus is the reality of things to come. Don’t compromise your faith. Don’t trade the temporary for the eternal.

Challenge

- Don’t trade the temporary for the eternal. Christ is a better reality.

Scripture

- Hebrews 6:16-20
- Hebrews 7:23-27
- Hebrews 8:5-8
- Romans 8:3-5
- Hebrews 8:10-12
- Hebrews 10:1