Untitled Sermon (18)

Genesis 1:26-31 DISCOVER What does the creation account say about the human race and its purpose? CONNECT How would you describe God’s relationship with Adam and Eve at this point? 10 Genesis 3 DISCOVER Summarize what happens in this story. CONNECT What were the consequences of Adam and Eve’s actions for humankind’s relationship with God? Genesis 12:2-3 DISCOVER The story focuses specifically on one family. What is the promise here? CONNECT How does this impact the development of the people of God theme you are tracing? Exodus 19:5-6 DISCOVER God seems to give his people a role and himself a role in the covenant. What are these roles? CONNECT Among other connections, consider what Israel’s role is now that they are leaving Egypt. Matthew 1:21 DISCOVER Who shows up and what does he do? CONNECT The “people” have a new head over them. How does this verse announce an important shift in the development of this theme? 11 Matthew 12:46-50 DISCOVER This may be one of the most important passages to help us in understanding this theme. What is so important about Jesus’ words here? CONNECT How does this help give identity to the people of God here and now? Acts 2:42-47 DISCOVER What actions and attitudes characterized the early church? CONNECT What can we take from this and apply to how we function as the church today? Romans 2:25-29 DISCOVER This one is a little more abstract, but what is the author’s main idea here? CONNECT Who is now included as part of the people of God? Hebrews 10:19-25 DISCOVER What is the “new and living way” into the people of God? CONNECT How does this “new and living way” into the people of God impact relationships? 12 1 Peter 2:9-10 DISCOVER What binds the people of God together? CONNECT What is the purpose of God’s people as reflected in verse 9? Revelation 21:3-4 DISCOVER What will the end of days look like for God’s people? CONNECT How does the end of days give hope to God’s people in the present day?

What does Genesis 1:26-31 reveal about the role of humans in creation?

In Genesis 3, how do Adam and Eve's actions affect our understanding of sin?

In what ways does the promise in Genesis 12:2-3 shape our view of God's faithfulness?

How can we apply the actions of the early church in Acts 2:42-47 to our community today?

What is the significance of the covenant roles described in Exodus 19:5-6?

What does Matthew 1:21 mean for our understanding of Jesus' mission?

How does Hebrews 10:19-25 encourage us to foster relationships within the church?

What practical steps can we take to embody the identity of the people of God described in Matthew 12:46-50?

In Romans 2:25-29, what defines the true people of God?

How does the vision in Revelation 21:3-4 give you hope for challenges you face today?

What key themes in scripture are illustrated by the progression from Genesis to Revelation?

How can understanding the covenant roles from Exodus 19:5-6 deepen our relationship with God?

In what ways does the idea of being a 'chosen people' in 1 Peter 2:9-10 shape your daily decisions?

How can you actively participate in the 'new and living way' described in Hebrews 10:19-25?

What does it mean for God to dwell among His people as described in Revelation 21:3?

What is the overarching narrative from creation to redemption in the Bible?

How does God's relationship with humanity evolve from Genesis to Revelation?

What role do we play as the people of God in today's world according to the scriptures?

What can the example of the early church in Acts teach us about community and service?

How does the promise made to Abraham in Genesis 12 relate to the New Testament church?