Ephesians 2:1-10

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• To gain context for this passage, watch this overview video of Ephesians.

• Copy Ephesians 2:8-10 on a card. Read it every morning when you wake and every evening before bed, until you know it by heart.

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• Consider one way you can share this clear gospel of Jesus Christ with a family member, friend, or coworker this week. Then actually do it!

• Write out Ephesians 2:5 in your own words. How can you live out your new life in Christ this week by what you say and do?

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• Do you see yourself and others as God’s masterpiece? (v.10) Why or why not?

• When Christ recreated us, we were made ready to do good works planned for us by God. How should knowing this change the way we face life every day?

• Explore Romans 11:33-36 together to prepare for next week’s sermon.

Job 38:1-4, Job 40:1-9, Job 42:1-6

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• Watch this Bible Project video to learn how Job’s painful story teaches us to trust God’s wisdom.

• Look up “humility” in a dictionary. Which one best fits the kind of humility we see in this story? Why?

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• Today’s sermon encourages us to “be humble.” What is one tangible way you can practice humility this week?

• Spend some time “reflecting on God’s Preeminence.” Then share your reflections with someone who needs to be remember how incomparable God is.

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• Discuss ways we may fail to recognize (or accept) our place in comparison to God. Why do we do this?

• Where do you need to repent of pride? Confess this to another believer and then pray together. (James 5:16)

• Explore Ephesians 2:1-10 together to prepare for next week’s sermon.

Job 1:20-22, Job 2:7-10

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• Consider this article to better understand the often misunderstood concept of “lament.”

• “In all this Job did not sin or charge God with wrong.” (v.22) For helpful insight on the biblical word for “sin,” watch this video.

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• Do you know someone who is suffering? How could it help them to “be honest” with God and themselves? How will you encourage them toward honesty?

• Listen to “It is Well.” Honestly share with God whether or not you actually believe this truth for yourself.

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• Is our natural response to our own or other’s suffering to honestly confront God? Why or why not?

• Job was honest in his suffering through lament, worship, and acceptance. How does this example both encourage and challenge us?

• Explore Job 40:1-9 and 42:1-6 together to prepare for next week’s sermon.

Job 2:11-13, 42:7-8

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• To gain context for this passage, watch this overview VIDEO of Job.

• For additional ideas on how to help a suffering friend, read this article.

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• Today’s sermon encourages us to comfort those who are suffering. Who in your life is suffering right now? Consider how you can comfort them well this week? Then do it!

• Listen to “His Glory and My Good” with a suffering friend to encourage them to look to the Lord who is always trustworthy.

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• Consider times that you have avoided those who are suffering. Why do we do that? Why is it so important to show up in these times?

• Discuss how considering the following questions before you speak to someone in pain help you to be a better friend.(Will my words build up/tear down? Am I addressing the need at this moment? Are my words truthful and full of grace?)

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