Old Testament

Malachi: Jesus is the Father who has Compassion

October 27, 2019 · Leave a Comment

Andrew Allison · Listen

Sermon Questions Malachi 3:6-17

What’s the best gift that you’ve ever been given?
God talks a lot about offerings and tithes in this passage, why does God care about us bringing 10% of our currency to Him?
Do you have a story of faithfully giving to God and Him ‘pouring out so much blessing…”? Tell that story.
Do you consider not giving God 10% of your earnings to be robbing Him? Explain.
What if life wasn’t about possessing treasures but is about being a treasure that God possesses (v.17)? Would that change the way you view your money?

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Zechariah: Jesus is our 30 pieces of Silver

October 20, 2019 · Leave a Comment

Andrew Allison · Listen

Sermon Questions Zechariah 11:4-13

1. Have you ever seen someone do something (coach a team, paint a room, ride a motorcycle) and you thought you could do it better but when you tried, realized how tough it was? Tell the story.

2. What most makes you want to quit something?

3. What qualities in a leader make you most want to follow her/him? What qualities in a leader repulse you?

4. Jesus said that He is the Good Shepherd. What exactly does that mean, especially when He’s contrasted with Zechariah 11?

5. What leadership role does our Lord have you these days? Are you laying your life down for the sheep or are they having to lay down for you?

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Haggai: Jesus is the Desire of all Nations

October 13, 2019 · Leave a Comment

Andrew Allison · Listen

Sermon Questions Haggai 2:1-9

1. Have you ever committed to do something for God but got distracted or discouraged and didn’t do it, at least for a time? Talk about that.

2. What has God asked you to do?

3. Are you discouraged? If so, how do you navigate discouragement? How did God respond to the discouragement of the exiles?

4. What is it, do you think, that is desired by all nations?

5. When God says that He will ‘grant peace’ what do you think is included in that?

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Zephaniah: Jesus is the Lover of our Souls

October 6, 2019 · Leave a Comment

Andrew Allison · Listen

Sermon Questions Zephaniah 3:8-17

1. What’s the worst grief you put your parents through?

2. How are you at accepting correction?

3. God’s ‘jealous anger’ and ‘pouring out His wrath’ aren’t exactly heart warming realities, especially as we share our hope with those who don’t believe. Is there an upside to this piece of God? Is there actually a strong, hopeful message in that?

4. Do you believe that our Lord has chosen to take delight in you? Why or why not and if so, what does that look like in your life?

5. Describe what comes to mind when you hear “rejoice over you with singing”. Figure out how you’re going to take that into your day.

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Habakkuk: Jesus is our Joy in Times of Trouble

September 29, 2019 · Leave a Comment

Sharon Simmonds · Listen

Sermon Questions Habakkuk 3:1-19

Form your response in a prayer, song, or other creative expression.

1. What trouble are you experiencing?

2. What are your concerns for the future?

3. Make a list with all the words that describe what you think and feel about your trouble and concerns (I think…I feel…). What do you notice?

4. When you remember ways God has worked in history and in your own life, how would you describe who God is? (He is…)

5. How have you experienced God’s presence with you in times of trouble? Fill in the blanks to write your personal version of Habakkuk 3:19:

The Sovereign Lord is my __________________;

He makes my _______________________________;

He enables me to ___________________________.

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