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
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.
Luke 6:39-49 - Jesus reminds us that we all have teachers shaping us. Some lead us astray, but when we follow him, we learn to live as we were truly meant to.
Romans 12:1-2 - Jesus’ invitation is to follow him: to be with him, become like him, and do what he did. We surrender control to Jesus, resist the pattern of the world that shapes us, and rely on the power of the Holy Spirit for transformation.
Mark 1:16-18 -We begin our series on Practicing the Way—exploring how Jesus’ rhythms of prayer, fasting, solitude, and Sabbath invite ordinary people to grow in grace and intimacy with God
