Nov 30th: This week, Lead Pastor Jason Wing brings the message from Romans 15 discussing the topic of hope through this Advent season.

In this edition of UBC "Sermon Discussions" Jason Wing and Deacon Chairman Cory Thomas discuss questions related to Sunday’s Sermon out of Genesis 50.

The main idea for the sermon was: The Christ foreshadowed in the Genesis story, and featured in the Bible's story, is the Christ who fulfills your story.

Questions discussed in this episode:

Q. We wrapped up the Genesis series with the account of the end of Joseph’s life in chapter 50. Jason did a good job of hitting the highlights, but he couldn’t touch on everything. Corey, what other thoughts on the end of the Joseph account would you like to share?

Q. Both Jacob and Joseph have their sons swear to them that they will bury their father’s bones in Canaan. Should we swear? Matthew 5 - Jesus says do not swear. Let your yes be yes. Explain what the meaning of swearing is in this chapter and should we swear to others today?

Q. In chapter 50, we saw Joseph’s lack of vengeance toward his brothers and his spirit of forgiveness toward them. It is hard for me to forgive. How do I forgive someone that abused me? I want to follow God well. Help me navigate this.

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Nov. 23rd: In part 66, Jason Wing, Lead Pastor, will bring the last message of the Genesis sermon series discussing how the Christ foreshadowed in the Genesis Story, and featured in the Bible’s story, is the Christ who fulfills your story.

In this edition of UBC "Sermon Discussions" Jason Wing and Deacon Chairman Cory Thomas discuss questions related to Sunday’s Sermon out of Genesis 49.

The main idea for the sermon was: The fullness of God’s covenant blessings are ultimately found in Christ

Questions discussed in this episode:

Q. Past sin has consequences - In this story Jacob’s son’s sin prevent them from their father’s blessing. In a grace upon grace upon grace culture - Is this how God still works among his children today?

Q. The scriptures hold Joseph in high esteem. I can’t really think of a place where God rebukes / calls out sin in the story of Joseph - I’d love to hear your commentary on this.

Q. Jacob has great words of blessing for Joseph. In some ways, it seems like he is the truly blessed son, not really Judah. So, who received the blessing - Judah or Joseph?

Q. Joseph endured a lot of perdition / trials / troubles - should Jesus followers expect to endure the same? What are ways to prepare for persecution?

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Nov. 16: In part 65 of the Genesis sermon series, Pastor Jason Wing brings the message on the fullness of God’s covenant blessings being found in Christ.

In this edition of UBC "Sermon Discussions" Jason Wing and Deacon Chairman Cory Thomas discuss questions related to Sunday’s Sermon out of Genesis 47:13-48:22.

The main idea for the sermon was: When you believe who God is, you can live a life of faith

Questions discussed in this episode:

Q. Why didn’t Jacob just bless Joseph, but instead included Ephraim and Manasseh?

Q. In the rest of the storyline of Scripture, what happens to Ephraim and Manasseh? Does Ephraim become greater than Manasseh? Does Manasseh end up like the other older brothers (Ishmael and Esau).

Q. This blessing of Joseph’s boys seems to be a big, climactic point in the story of Genesis. Is it really that big of a  deal? What significance does it really have?

Q. What are ways we can live by and demonstrate the kind of faith mentioned in this passage?

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Nov. 9th: In part 64 of the Genesis sermon series, Pastor Jason Wing brings the message on when you believe who God is, you can live a life of faith. 

In this edition of UBC "Sermon Discussions" Jason Wing answers questions related to his Genesis 46-47:12 sermon.

The main idea for the sermon was: When we trust who God is, we can go wherever He leads.

Questions discussed in this episode:

Quote: "Genealogies are not fillers. They are the bloodline leading to Jesus.”  ~ Pastor Jason

There were three characteristics of God that you taught us to see in this passage. God is faithful. God is sovereign. God is present.

Q. Why doesn’t it feel like God is present as he seems to be in scripture? (Audible, physical)

You ended your sermon with encouraging Jesus' followers to heed to God's calling in their lives even if when it seems it could be uncomfortable.

Q. Sharing the gospel is uncomfortable for me to do. Should this concern me?

Submitting to God to go where he is leading takes trust. Not on myself by fully on God.

Q. What are some warning signs that show I might be relying on myself rather than God?

When I think of trusting God it makes me think of the old hymn I used to sing growing up "I Surrender All"

Q. What does “surrender all” to God really look like?

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Nov. 3: In part 63 of the Genesis sermon series, Pastor Jason Wing brings the message on when we trust who God is, we can go where He leads.

Oct. 26: In part 62 of the Genesis sermon series, Corey Thomas, Chairman of the Deacons, brings the message on how the suffering servant of God brings about life for many.