May 11 - Promise

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!

Connect

  • 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.

Dan Smith
May 4 - Fall

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?

Connect

  • 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.

Dan Smith
April 27 - Creation

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.

Connect

  • 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.

Dan Smith
April 13 - Ways to Miss Jesus

John 11:55-12:19

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  • For further context on this passage, watch this BibleProject video.

  • For a broader look at Palm Sunday, read this article.

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  • Mary was criticized for her extravagant gift to Jesus. This week, find a way to generously give of yourself to Jesus, even if it is misunderstood by others.

  • After Jesus was glorified, the disciples finally understood. How will you share the Easter truth this week with someone who doesn’t yet understand?

Connect

  • The leaders, crowds, and disciples all missed Jesus. How are we in danger of doing the same thing?

  • What steps can we take together to instead pursue Jesus and go all in sacrificially for Him?

  • Explore 1 Corinthians 15 & John 11 together to prepare for next week’s sermon.

Dan Smith