Exodus 3:1-15; 33:12-34:10

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• Watch this video to learn what took place between God’s covenant with Abraham and Moses leading God’s people out of Egypt.

• To better appreciate “God’s glory” check out this article.

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• God’s desire has always been to dwell with His people. How can you practically show those around you this week that God dwells in you through his Holy Spirit?

• Pay attention to the evidence of God’s glory all around you. Make a point of telling someone this week about His glory and goodness!

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• Moses didn’t want the promised land if God’s presence wasn’t there. What desires in your life can compete with God’s presence?

• How has God revealed his glory to you? What practices help you to focus on God’s and maintain a hunger for His presence?

• Explore Psalm 143:1-12 together to prepare for next week’s sermon.

Genesis 12:1-4, 15:1-16, 17:1-8

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• God’s unconditional promise (12:2-3) is called the Abrahamic Covenant, learn more in this article.

• Look up “promise” in a dictionary. Which definition best fits God’s covenant promise to Abraham?

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• God called Abraham to trust and follow him, no matter what. Who can you encourage to also to trust and follow God’s voice?

• Turn God’s promise in 15:1into a prayer. Use it daily, to pray for yourself and those around you!

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• Where in your life are you being invited to trust and follow God no matter the cost?

• “Presence precedes promise.” How can we help one another seek His presence, so that we have peace in His promises?

• Explore Gen. 12:1-4, 15:1-6, 17:1-8 together to prepare for next week’s sermon.

Genesis 3:1-10, 11:1-9 CSB

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• For the back story of the serpent (the satan), watch this BibleProject video.

• For Bible verses detailing the far-reaching effects of the fall, read this article.

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• How has sin damaged relationships in your life? Write out a prayer for reconciliation. Ask God to show you clear next steps for that relationship.

• God graciously pursues, provides for, and protects sinners. How does knowing this help us cover difficult people with love and grace?

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• Like Adam and Eve, what is causing you to hide in fear/shame right now? Confess that and allow someone to pray over you.

• In what ways do we try to save ourselves? How can we release those areas to the Lord and rest in His sufficient salvation?

• Explore Gen. 12:1-4, 15:1-6, 17:1-8 together to prepare for next week’s sermon.

Genesis 1:1-2, 26-28 & 2:7-25

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• To better understand the complexity of God, watch this video.

• Learn about what it means to be made in the “image of God” through this article.

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• God invites us into community, with himself and his people. How can you invite someone into stronger Christ-centered relationship this week?

• This week share, with another person, all the ways these verses prove that God is generous and good.

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• How should knowing that all people are created in God’s image change the way we treat even very difficult people?

• What can we do together to foster connection that images God’s model of community for us.

• Explore Genesis 3:1-10, 11:1-9 together to prepare for next week’s sermon.