September 29, 2024
The Story | Can I Say "No" To God? | Chapter 4
Beginnings: How God Got Things Started, A Chosen People.
As we continue journeying through the Story of God, you may find yourself encountering things you didn't expect. Bible ‘heroes’ who eat the forbidden fruit, get drunk, betray their brothers, and this week, one who does everything he can to avoid joining God in rescuing His people. There aren’t many Bible heroes, just a bunch of failing humans. God is not deterred. He has and will do everything He can to rescue people, even if it’s just by the skin of their teeth. It’s all quite marvellous and mysterious.
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Chapter 4: Exodus 3:1-14
- Share a time when you were asked to do something (whether by a parent, a boss, or even God), but you didn’t want to do it. What happened? How did things turn out?
- What were some of the excuses or objections that Moses raised when God called him to lead?
- How might God be calling you/us to help lead others to freedom? Begin by identifying some of the ways people in our world might be caught in bondage.
- Who is someone in your life you are praying will come to know Jesus?
Is there an opportunity to connect with them—by listening, sharing a meal (or coffee), serving them in some way, or talking about your faith?
Which of these—praying, listening, eating, serving, and sharing—comes naturally to you? Which ones challenge you the most? - Has God provided you with an "Aaron"—someone to walk alongside you in this journey? Identify that person, and consider asking them to pray with you as you step into this assignment.
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Recent Sermons
Luke 1:5-17 - The first Christmas bursts to life with promise and purpose—God sets His plan in motion, beginning in Jerusalem with an elderly priest and a miraculous birth announcement. Excitement is rising, and the story is just beginning.
Mark 3:32-35 - Discover why community is the most essential practice for following Jesus. This week’s passage highlights the kind of people we’re called to walk with—those who do the will of God.
Jn. 15:5-17 - Discover how staying connected to Jesus—the true vine—produces lasting spiritual fruit. Learn how a simple Rule of Life, shaped by practices like prayer, Scripture, sabbath, solitude, community, and service, helps us remain rooted in Him.
Mark 2:17 - Jesus came to call sinners—those who know they miss the mark. Following him begins with humility and self-awareness, not perfection.
Matthew 26:36-39 - Christian practices like prayer and Sabbath quiet the noise so we can hear God’s voice and face the deeper emotions He invites us to heal.
Mark 1:35 - Jesus modelled a life of restraint and rhythm, showing us how to live with peace and purpose even amid urgency through the practices he shared.
