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Saturday Sep 12, 2020
Saturday Sep 12, 2020
Saturday Sep 12, 2020
Saturday Sep 12, 2020
September 7, 2020
During this week’s Behind The Message, Pastor Daniel, Jennifer, and Pastor Jeremy discuss further the ordinance of The Lord’s Supper and the gift of celebrating it together as a church family. Also, Pastor Austin and Courtney Noel discuss how to talk about The Lord’s Supper with kids. Lastly, the panelists discuss how believers can navigate the current circumstances surrounding daily life in the midst of Covid-19.
Discussion
Lead Group Members to discuss the following…
What Got You?
Ask your group members to each share a takeaway from the weekend’s sermon or from the BTM video that got them thinking or doing.
In Luke 22, Jesus institutes the Lord’s Supper to be celebrated in the place of The Passover. Understanding the context of The Passover gives insight into Jesus’ direction to his disciples. Read Exodus 12 and answer the following questions.
What is significant about the timing of the celebration of The Passover? When are the people supposed to celebrate it? (Exodus 12:2).
Describe the sacrifice that is to be offered. (Exodus 12:3-6) Read Exodus 12:7-11. What are God’s instructions for:
The blood of the animal
The flesh of the animal
The manner in which the people are to participate in the sacrifice
Why does God give these instructions for The Passover to His people? (Exodus 12:12-13)
That first Passover was not to be observed only that night while the Israelites were in Egypt. God gave them clear instructions that they were to celebrate it yearly. For what reason? (Exodus 12:24-27)
Now that you have more of an understanding about the context of The Passover, make some connections to Jesus’ institution of the Lord’s Supper as the replacement for The Passover.
Who is the sacrifice that is to be remembered at the Lord’s Supper? (Luke 22:19)
Recall the lamb offered at The Passover, what was distinctive about the lamb?
Did Jesus meet the standard of being without blemish? (1 Peter 2:22; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Hebrews 4:15)
Consider Big Idea #3 from the sermon. Discuss the idea of the Lord’s Supper being instituted in order to proclaim the Gospel and anticipate the coming Marriage Supper of the Lamb. How do these aspects of the Lord’s Supper make it different from the celebration of The Passover?
The BTM mailbox was full this week! Take some time to discuss the panelist’s responses to question #3 which centered on a believer’s response to the circumstances surrounding Covid-19. Which of the suggestions will you put into practice in the coming days?
Mailbox Question #3:
I am feeling pretty powerless over the circumstances and decisions that are affecting my family and me during this season of CoVid-19. In fact, many of the decisions regarding school, church, work, etc. I just plain do not agree with and am having a difficult time reconciling myself with the decisions that are being made. Can you please give me some suggestions/guidelines that will help me process these thoughts and emotions in a way that honors God and honors those in leadership over me?
Sunday Sep 06, 2020
Sunday Sep 06, 2020
Big Truth
Jesus commands his disciples to practice the Lord’s Supper in remembrance of Him.
Big Ideas
At the Lord’s table, we remember and rejoice!
At the Lord’s table, we examine and repent!
At the Lord’s table, we proclaim and anticipate!
Bible 2020 message series. Message by Mike Laughrun.
Monday Aug 31, 2020
Monday Aug 31, 2020
Aug. 31, 2020
During this week’s Behind The Message, Pastor Daniel & Jennifer along with Wes Tucker unpack this past weekend’s message discussing further Jesus’ statement: “I Am The Bread Of Life.” They highlight the importance of acknowledging that it is the Spirit Who gives life and that there is nothing that our fleshly selves can contribute to an unbeliever’s conversion. Our sole work is to make much of Jesus...being filled by the Spirit, sharing the Gospel by faith, and trusting God to bring to Him those who He calls. Holding to this truth will encourage us to proclaim the Gospel more boldly, pray more desperately, and love more truly.
Big Truth:
Jesus is the Bread of Life
Big Ideas:
-Jesus is the bread that satisfies.
-Jesus is the bread that saves.
-Jesus is the bread that sustains.
Jesus is the Bread of Life. Everything else, no matter how good it is, in the end, cannot satisfy, save, or sustain us. Israel ate manna and died. Jesus alone is the bread of life.
Discussion
Lead Group Members to discuss the following…
-What Got You? Ask your group members to each share a take away from Sunday’s sermon or from the BTM video that got them thinking or doing.
-Read John 6:48-50. In this passage, Jesus is making reference to Exodus 16 where God provided manna for the Israelites in the wilderness after He set them free from Egyptian slavery. Read Exodus 16 in order to gain insight into what Jesus is referring to in John 6.
-What was the complaint of the Israelites?
-Who provided for the need?
-What were the directions given to the Israelites?
-Why were these directions significant?
-Now that you have some insight from Exodus 16 into what Jesus is referring to in John 6...make some connections…
-What is the truest need of the people in John 6 to whom Jesus is talking?
-Who will provide for the need?
Saturday Aug 29, 2020
Saturday Aug 29, 2020
Big Truth:
Jesus is the Bread of Life
John 6:48–50
I am the bread of life. Your fathers ate the manna in the wilderness, and they died. [50] This is the bread that comes down from heaven, so that one may eat of it and not die.
Big Ideas:
Jesus is the bread that satisfies.
Jesus is the bread that saves.
Jesus is the bread that sustains.
Bible 2020 Message series. Message by Daniel Broyles.
Monday Aug 24, 2020
Monday Aug 24, 2020
August 24, 2020
During this week’s Behind The Message, Pastor Daniel & Jennifer further unpack this past weekend’s sermon and prayer service discussing personal evangelism and perseverance in prayer. Two special guests join them to share their testimonies about personal evangelism and also teach us how to say a couple phrases in a foreign language. You don’t want to miss this episode of BTM!
Big Truth:
Jesus is the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world.
John 1:29
The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!
Big Ideas:
The world is sinful. Be Burdened.
For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. (Romans 3:23)
Jesus is the only Gospel. Make known.
And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” (Acts 4:12)
Separated from Jesus the wrath of God remains. Go.
Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him. (John 3:36)
Discussion
Lead Group Members to discuss the following…
-What Got You? Ask your group members to each share a take away from Sunday’s sermon or from the BTM video that got them thinking or doing.
-Consider The Big Truth from the sermon for this week found in John 1:29: The next day he [John the Baptist] saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!”
-Read Exodus 12:1-13 and Leviticus 16:15-22.
What are these passages describing?
According to these passages, what does God require for there to be atonement for sin?
-What is John the Baptist saying about Jesus when he calls Jesus the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world?
Saturday Aug 22, 2020
Saturday Aug 22, 2020
Big Truth:
Jesus is the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world.
John 1:29
The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!
Big Ideas:
The world is sinful. Be Burdened.
Jesus is the only Gospel. Make known.
Separated from Jesus the wrath of God remains. Go.
Monday Aug 17, 2020
Monday Aug 17, 2020
Aug. 17, 2020
In this week’s Behind The Message, our Bible 2020 series kicks off the reading of the New Testament beginning with the long anticipated fulfillment of God’s covenant promises fulfilled in the incarnation of Jesus. Jennifer, Pastor Daniel, and Pastor Mike continue the discussion from the weekend’s sermon about Who Jesus is and our proper response to Him.
Big Truth:
Jesus is the Son of God
Jesus is the son of David
Jesus is the King of Israel who will reign forever.
Jesus is Savior who is Christ the Lord.
Big Ideas:
Jesus is worthy of our worship.
Jesus is worthy to be made known among all nations.
Discussion
Lead Group Members to discuss the following…
In our 2020 Bible Reading Plan, we have turned from the final pages of the Old Testament to the first pages of the New Testament. Keep in mind that while today we simply turn a few pages, during the time leading up to the beginning of the New Testament, God had paused His communication with his people through His prophets for some 400 years. God had spoken on numerous occasions and through various people, but He was now preparing to speak His greatest and most powerful Word to mankind through the Son, Jesus Christ.
-What Got You?
Ask your group members to each share a take away from Sunday’s sermon or from the BTM video that got them thinking or doing.
-In the sermon from this past weekend, Pastor Mike challenged us to see that the degree of the certainty of our faith is directly proportional to the place we give God’s Word in our lives...the more priority given to God’s Word, the more certain our faith is in the midst of uncertain times.
-Do you give priority to God’s Word...either by the time devoted to reading it or by the authority you allow it to have in guiding your life?
-Share some practical ways that you give God’s Word priority in your life.
-Read Luke 1:32-33, one of the Scripture passages that was used in the sermon this weekend.
- What were the three truths that Pastor Mike brought out from these verses?
- These truths are in direct fulfillment of God’s covenant with David in 2 Samuel 7:12-13. There were approximately 1,000 years between the time God made the covenant with David and when He fulfilled the covenant through the birth of Jesus.
- What does this teach us about God?
- Now, read Hebrews 1:1-3. Discuss how these verses give further insight into Who Jesus is and the purpose of His incarnation.
Pastor Mike closed his sermon this weekend with a challenge from the shepherd’s response to the good news of the birth of Jesus. He asked us,…”what are you going to do with the privilege God has given to you by Him having made Jesus known to you?”
-Share your answer to this question with your group members.
-Make a concrete plan for how you will steward the Good News of Jesus’ coming. Share your plan with your group members.
Saturday Aug 15, 2020
Monday Aug 10, 2020
Monday Aug 10, 2020
August 10, 2020
During this week’s Behind The Message with Daniel & Jennifer, the conversation continues from the weekend’s sermon on Haggai. Jennifer, Pastor Daniel, and Pastor Mike discuss the importance of “considering one’s ways” and committing to the pursuit of Kingdom priorities.
Big Truth: God calls His people to pursue Kingdom priorities.
Big Ideas:
-Pursue the presence of Christ.
-Pursue building up the body of Christ.
-The fruit of kingdom pursuits will not be fully known until eternity.
Discussion Questions
-What Got You? Ask your group members to each share a take away from Sunday’s sermon or from the BTM video that got them thinking or doing.
-As a group, discuss what it means to “consider one’s ways…” How would you explain this concept to another person?
-In the BTM video, Jennifer asked an important question, “Do I create the margin needed in order to be able to consider my ways?” Consider her question. How would you answer it?
-In the sermon this past weekend, Pastor Mike identified three reasons why the Israelites were disobedient in rebuilding the temple.
-Discuss the three reasons he mentioned.
-Endless Excuses
-External Enemies
-Everyday Distractions
-Which one challenges you the most? Why? What are some practical ways to overcome these
challenges?
- Using these Big Ideas from the sermon, brainstorm some practical ways one can:
-Pursue the presence of Christ
-Pursue building up the body of Christ
-Set an appointment with yourself to spend time this week “considering your ways.” Share with your Discussion Group the date/time of this appointment. Use the time to identify what pursuits take the most of your time, energy, money, etc.
-Examine the motive of your heart behind each pursuit. Do these motives and pursuits reflect
Kingdom Priorities? If not, commit to the removal of the lesser priority.
-Plan to share with one person from your Discussion Group what you discovered as you spent time “considering your ways.”