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OCT 6, 2024
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LJ MCCULLOCH
Kids Pastor
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1. Numbers 21:4-9 2
Romans 5:8 3
1 John 1:9
SUMMARY
The sermon, delivered by LJ McCulloch, the kids pastor, focuses on the importance of maintaining faith and hope in God, even when life's circumstances become challenging. Drawing from Numbers 21, LJ highlights the Israelites' journey and their tendency to complain and lose sight of God's miracles. He parallels this with our own lives, emphasizing the need to look to Jesus, much like the Israelites looked to the bronze snake for healing. The sermon encourages believers to guard against idolatry, submit to God's authority, and live lives of sanctification, supported by biblical community and prayer.
FOR YOU | FOR FAMILY | FOR SMALL GROUPS
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THIS WEEK'S TEXT
CONSIDER
Read this week's text. You might be tempted to skip this step, but it's the most crucial part of your time together.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
1. What stood out to you the most from today's sermon?
2. How do you relate to the Israelites' tendency to complain and lose sight of God's blessings?
3. What are some 'idols' in your life that might be distracting you from God?
4. How can we ensure that God's presence doesn't become 'commonplace' in our lives?
5. In what ways can we submit more fully to God's authority in our daily lives?
6. How does the story of the bronze snake point us to Jesus?
7. What role does biblical community play in helping us stay focused on God?
8. How can we support each other in breaking free from sinful patterns?
NEXT STEPS
This week, identify one area of your life where you have allowed something to take precedence over your relationship with God. Take a practical step to remove or reduce its influence, and spend that time in prayer or reading Scripture.
PRAY
Lord, thank You for the reminder of Your faithfulness and the hope we have in Jesus. Help us to keep our eyes fixed on You and to live lives that honor You. May we support one another in our journeys of faith and be a light to those around us. In Jesus' name, Amen.
READ
THIS WEEK'S TEXT
CONSIDER
Read this week's text aloud as a family. You might be tempted to skip this step, but it's the most crucial part of your time together.
FOR LEADER: KEY TAKEAWAYS
1. God's miracles and presence should never become commonplace in our lives.
2. We must guard against idolatry and keep our focus on God.
3. Submission to God's authority is crucial for living a life of sanctification.
4. Biblical community and prayer are essential in maintaining our faith.
5. Jesus is our ultimate hope and salvation, just as the bronze snake was for the Israelites.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
1. What did you find most interesting or surprising in today's message at church?
2. When do you find yourself getting upset or forgetting to thank God for what He's done?
3. What things do you spend a lot of time on that sometimes take your attention away from God?
4. How can we help each other remember that God's love and care for us is special every day?
NEXT STEPS
This week, identify one area of your life where you have allowed something to take precedence over your relationship with God. Take a practical step to remove or reduce its influence, and spend that time in prayer or reading Scripture.
PRAY
Lord, thank You for the reminder of Your faithfulness and the hope we have in Jesus. Help us to keep our eyes fixed on You and to live lives that honor You. May we support one another in our journeys of faith and be a light to those around us. In Jesus' name, Amen.
READ
THIS WEEK'S TEXT
CONSIDER
Read this week's text aloud as a group. You might be tempted to skip this step, but it's the most crucial part of your time together.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
1. What stood out to you the most from today's sermon?
2. How do you relate to the Israelites' tendency to complain and lose sight of God's blessings?
3. What are some 'idols' in your life that might be distracting you from God?
4. How can we ensure that God's presence doesn't become 'commonplace' in our lives?
5. In what ways can we submit more fully to God's authority in our daily lives?
6. How does the story of the bronze snake point us to Jesus?
7. What role does biblical community play in helping us stay focused on God?
8. How can we support each other in breaking free from sinful patterns?
NEXT STEPS
This week, identify one area of your life where you have allowed something to take precedence over your relationship with God. Take a practical step to remove or reduce its influence, and spend that time in prayer or reading Scripture.
PRAY
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Lord, thank You for the reminder of Your faithfulness and the hope we have in Jesus. Help us to keep our eyes fixed on You and to live lives that honor You. May we support one another in our journeys of faith and be a light to those around us. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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