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Community of Grace: A Community Called Out


The following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached at the Grace Place on Sunday, July 8, 2012, by  Rev. Kathy Tack. To get the most from these questions, go to www.graceplaceonline.us and listen to the sermon first.



These questions can be used in your private Bible study during the week or as a basis for a small group study. For more information on hosting or leading a small group study, click on "GP Small Groups" under "GP Ministries" at www.graceplace.us.



Explore:

Who was your best friend growing up?

What kind of covenant did you have with your friend?

To what clubs did you pledge your allegiance?

Why do we pledge allegiance to the United States?



Scripture Reference:  Daniel 1:1-8, Exodus 6:5-7, Matthew 5:14, 2 Corinthians 6:14-17



Excavate:

Why was Daniel so committed to his God?

To what covenant were Daniel and the other young men staying true?  (Exodus 6:5-7)

How were they called out to serve God?

What do you think would have happened to them if they had conformed?



Extract:

What covenant has God made with us?  (2 Corinthians 6:14-17)

How do we uphold our part of the covenant?

What does conforming look like in your life?

How had God called you out to be a light to the world?

How has God called out the Grace Place?


Prayer:

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