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Speaker: Pastor Jay Childs
Scripture: Romans 15:14-22
Series: Get Your Global Vision On

1. A Burden for the Gospel (vv. 14-16)
2. A Burden for the Nations (vv. 17-22)

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Have you been to another country? If so, share an interesting fact that you discovered there. If not, where is somewhere you’d like to visit outside the USA?

1. Read Matthew 28:16-20. What is the Great Commission? Why was this review for the disciples?
2. Read Acts 9:15-16. What was Paul chosen for? What would it cost him personally? Why?
3. Read Isaiah 19:21-25. What does God promise here? How does this reveal God’s heart for the nations?
4. Read Mark 1:14-15 and Romans 1:16-17. What is the gospel? How do we distort it? Why is it good news? How is it different from “religion”?
5. How is the love of God good news? How is the wrath of God good news?
6. Read Revelation 20:11-15. Is Hell real? Why? Why not?
7. Read John 14:6. Does this really mean what it says? Why? Why not? What are the implications?
8. Read Romans 10:9-15. Why is conscious faith in Jesus necessary for salvation? Is sincerity enough?
9. Read Romans 1:18-25. What about those who have never heard the gospel? What is their fate? Why?
10. Read Matthew 8:11-12 and John 4:1-26. How do these sections reveal Jesus as Messiah for all ethnic groups?

Pray for your adopted missionary family (or for one of our missionary families).

Parents, we are pleased to include a family-oriented section to the Community Group questions. Our goal is to assist you in taking what you have learned through the sermon and discussed in your group and “bring it home” to your family.

1. The holy and righteous Lord is also loving, compassionate, merciful, and patient with humanity. Read these verses: Matthew 5:43-45a; Luke 10:30-37; Galatians 6:10; 1 Peter 2:12; 3:1-2; and 2 Peter 3:9. Discuss ways you and your family can be loving and compassionate to the people you meet at work, school, and in your neighborhood.
2. Take your children shopping to buy items for a church member or neighbor who may be homebound. After making the purchase, go as a family and deliver the items to the person, spending a little time visiting them.

Speaker: Pastor Jay Childs
Scripture: Jonah
Series: Get Your Global Vision On

1. Running from God's Will (Jonah 1-2)
2. God's Compassion for the Nations (Jonah 3-4)

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Briefly share one highlight from your summer.

1. Read Jonah 1 out loud. What is the context of this unusual book?
2. Describe who Jonah was, where he lived, when he lived, where he sailed from, where he ended up. (Use a study Bible if possible.)
3. Jonah tried to run away from God. Is this possible? Read Psalm 139:7-12. Describe a time you tried to run away from God.
4. What were the results of Jonah’s disobedience? How is disobedience insanity?
5. Read Jonah 1:17 and 2:10. Discuss the implications of this verse for God’s sovereignty over all things. What are some other examples of God’s sovereignty over animals, weather, people, etc.?
6. Read Jonah 2:8. Jonah seemed to understand God’s loving-kindness and grace. How can we as Christians obtain the mercy of God? Read Hebrews 4:14-16.
7. Read the last sentence in Jonah 2:9. Why might this be the most important statement in the entire book?
8. Read Jonah 3 out loud. Describe Jonah’s sermon. Was the repentance real? Why? Why not?
9. Read Jonah 4 out loud. Why was Jonah so upset? What is our attitude toward those least like us?
10. How does Jonah reveal God’s heart for the nations?

Pray for your adopted missionary family (or for one of our missionary families). 

Parents, we are pleased to include a family-oriented section to the Community Group questions. Our goal is to assist you in taking what you have learned through the sermon and discussed in your group and “bring it home” to your family.

1.  Most characters in the book of Jonah listen to, respond to, obey, or worship the Lord: the sailors (Jonah 1:14-16), creation (winds, fish, plant, and worm in 1:4, 15, 17; 2:10; 4:6-8), and the people of Nineveh (3:5-9). The exception to this, at least at first, is the prophet Jonah. It takes a “whale of a tale” to get him to come around, and even then his attitude is not the best (4:1). Why is obedience so important? Read and discuss some of these verses: 1 Samuel 15:22; Psalm 119:34; Matthew 28:20; John 15:10; Ephesians 6:1; Colossians 3:20; Hebrews 13:7, 17; and 2 John 6. Why is obedience (doing the right thing) so hard? Share with your kids an area or two where you struggle and are challenged about obedience. As a family, how can you help each other get better at obedience?
2. One way to “get your global vision on” is reading missionary biographies. Next Sunday, take your children to the church library. You will find a great selection of age-appropriate stories that your family will enjoy reading together!

Speaker: Pastor Jay Childs
Scripture: Jonah
Series: Get Your Global Vision On

1. Running from God's Will (Jonah 1-2)
2. God's Compassion for the Nations (Jonah 3-4)

Download the questions as a printable PDF file.

Briefly share one highlight from your summer.

1. Read Jonah 1 out loud. What is the context of this unusual book?
2. Describe who Jonah was, where he lived, when he lived, where he sailed from, where he ended up. (Use a study Bible if possible.)
3. Jonah tried to run away from God. Is this possible? Read Psalm 139:7-12. Describe a time you tried to run away from God.
4. What were the results of Jonah’s disobedience? How is disobedience insanity?
5. Read Jonah 1:17 and 2:10. Discuss the implications of this verse for God’s sovereignty over all things. What are some other examples of God’s sovereignty over animals, weather, people, etc.?
6. Read Jonah 2:8. Jonah seemed to understand God’s loving-kindness and grace. How can we as Christians obtain the mercy of God? Read Hebrews 4:14-16.
7. Read the last sentence in Jonah 2:9. Why might this be the most important statement in the entire book?
8. Read Jonah 3 out loud. Describe Jonah’s sermon. Was the repentance real? Why? Why not?
9. Read Jonah 4 out loud. Why was Jonah so upset? What is our attitude toward those least like us?
10. How does Jonah reveal God’s heart for the nations?

Pray for your adopted missionary family (or for one of our missionary families). 

Parents, we are pleased to include a family-oriented section to the Community Group questions. Our goal is to assist you in taking what you have learned through the sermon and discussed in your group and “bring it home” to your family.

1.  Most characters in the book of Jonah listen to, respond to, obey, or worship the Lord: the sailors (Jonah 1:14-16), creation (winds, fish, plant, and worm in 1:4, 15, 17; 2:10; 4:6-8), and the people of Nineveh (3:5-9). The exception to this, at least at first, is the prophet Jonah. It takes a “whale of a tale” to get him to come around, and even then his attitude is not the best (4:1). Why is obedience so important? Read and discuss some of these verses: 1 Samuel 15:22; Psalm 119:34; Matthew 28:20; John 15:10; Ephesians 6:1; Colossians 3:20; Hebrews 13:7, 17; and 2 John 6. Why is obedience (doing the right thing) so hard? Share with your kids an area or two where you struggle and are challenged about obedience. As a family, how can you help each other get better at obedience?
2. One way to “get your global vision on” is reading missionary biographies. Next Sunday, take your children to the church library. You will find a great selection of age-appropriate stories that your family will enjoy reading together!

Speaker: Pastor Jay Childs
Scripture: —
Series: Get Your Global Vision On

1. The Introduction to the Story (Genesis 1-11)
2. The Main Plot of the Story (Genesis 12-Jude)
3. The Conclusion of the Story (Revelation)

Speaker: Pastor Jay Childs
Scripture: —
Series: Get Your Global Vision On

1. The Introduction to the Story (Genesis 1-11)
2. The Main Plot of the Story (Genesis 12-Jude)
3. The Conclusion of the Story (Revelation)

Speaker: Cal Hiebert
Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11
Series: —

1. Our Position in Christ (vv. 1-4)
2. Seek the Heavenly (vv. 1-4)
3. Put to Death the Earthly (vv. 5-9)

Speaker: Cal Hiebert
Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11
Series: —

1. Our Position in Christ (vv. 1-4)
2. Seek the Heavenly (vv. 1-4)
3. Put to Death the Earthly (vv. 5-9)

Speaker: Cal Hiebert
Scripture: Colossians 2:6-15
Series: —

1. Our Life in Christ (vv. 6-8)
2. The Fullness of Christ (vv. 9-12)
3. Alive in Christ (vv. 13-15)

Speaker: Cal Hiebert
Scripture: Colossians 2:6-15
Series: —

1. Our Life in Christ (vv. 6-8)
2. The Fullness of Christ (vv. 9-12)
3. Alive in Christ (vv. 13-15)

Speaker: Pastor Jay Childs
Scripture: —
Series: Addressing the Tough Questions

1. How Did Our Planet Get into Such a Mess?
2. What Is the Bible’s Response to Suffering?