September 15 - God's Redemptive Plan

Romans 11:11-32

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  • To better understand how gentiles are “grafted” into God’s family read this article.

  • Look up “mercy” in a dictionary. Which definition best describes God’s actions toward both Jews and Gentiles? Why?

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  • Reflect on God’s kindness towards you. How does knowing this motivate you to treat others more kindly this week?

  • Listen to “His mercy is more.” Then share this song and what it means to you with someone who needs Jesus.

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  • How might knowing we’ve been grafted into God’s family lead us to pride or arrogance? What should we do as believers to avoid these pitfalls?

  • Honestly share with others (grow group, family, friend) the current state of your heart. How can this vulnerability protect our hearts from being hardened?

  • Explore Job 2:11-13 and 42:7-8 together to prepare for next week’s sermon.

Dan Smith
September 8 - God's Chosen Remnant

Romans 11:1-10

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  • To better understand biblical grace, watch this BibleProject video.

  • Why did God choose Israel as His chosen people? Check out this short article.

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  • How would you explain Romans 11:5-6 to someone unfamiliar with the meaning of God’s grace?

  • Consider one way you can show grace to another person each day this week. Then do it!

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  • How does knowing God always preserves a remnant of believers encourage you today?

  • Discuss specifically how these verses assure us that God has not rejected us and can be trusted.

  • Explore Romans 11:11-32 together to prepare for next week’s sermon.

Dan Smith
September 1 - God's Enduring Invitation

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.

Dan Smith
August 25 - One Word The Enemy Hates

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.

Dan Smith