Romans 10:14-21

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• To remember the context for this passage, watch this video: npberean.org/beyond10

• Look up the word “believe” in a dictionary. Which definition best fits its use in this passage? Why?

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• Write out v.14-15 in your own words. Whose “beautiful feet” preached the good news to you? How does this encourage you to do the same for others?

• Consider one person you know who does not yet believe. Ask the Lord for an opportunity to share the “good news” with them this week.

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• What keeps us from sharing the good news with those in our lives who don’t know Jesus?

• How does God’s posture towards us (v.21) both encourage and convict us?

• Explore Romans 11:1-10 together to prepare for next week’s sermon.

John 17:20-23

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• To further consider intimacy with God and ways to pursue it, check out this article.

• Copy John 10:10 on a card or set it as your phone background. Use it this week to be aware of the enemy’s schemes, also to refocus back on living life Jesus’ way.

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• What helps you to maintain your “awe” of God? Consider how you might share that with someone today, then actually do it!

• What practical step can you take this week to pursue intimacy in your marriage and/or with community?

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• What does it really mean to have abundant life (John 10:10)? Why is spiritual oneness or intimacy with God critical to an abundant life?

• Read John 17:20-23 again. How can the way we display “oneness” with God help/hinder our example to the watching world?\

• Explore Romans 10:41-21 together to prepare for next week’s sermon.

Romans 10:1-13

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• Consider further the biblical meaning of righteouness by watching this BibleProject Video.

• Copy Rom. 10:9-10 on a card or set it as your phone background. Read it every morning and night, until you know it by heart.

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• Ask the Lord for a chance to share this gospel with ________ this week. (Need guidance? Check out this resource.

• Write out Rom. 10:12-13, personalizing the comparison in v.12 to your life. How can this truth change how you see and value yourself and others this week?

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• Why do we so easily distort the idea of righteousness or where it comes from? What can we do to maintain a right perspective of it this week?

• Listen to Firm Foundation this week. Then journal how this song can help you to rightly view God’s gracious gift to you.

Romans 9:14-33

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• Dig deeper into the Biblical meaning of the word justice by watching this BibleProject video.

• Look up the word mercy in a dictionary. Which definition best fits it’s use in this passage? Why?

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• In Romans 9:14-33 we see God’s character on display. Pick one characteristic and consider practically how to imitate that this week.

• How have you seen God’s mercy displayed in your life recently? Reflect then share.

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• What was one verse or thought from the sermon that impacted you? How can you encourage someone with that this week?

• Listen to the song, His Glory and My Good, daily. Through it praise God for his blameless character.