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POWER FOR LIVING: Living with Purpose


The following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached by Pastor Tommy Dove at the Grace Place on Sunday, June 30, 2013. To get the most from these questions, go to https://soundcloud.com/#graceplacehermitage and listen to the service first.
 
These questions can be used in your private Bible study during the week or as the topic 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.
 
Fellowship: (Break bread with your community, share life from last week, announcements for next week)
 
Icebreaker: (Get to know your fellow believers a little bit better using this week’s topic)

What is your hobby?

What type of handiwork have you ever done?

How do you feel about something you have made by hand?

 
Worship: (Optional for communities who have the time and talent)

“It's Your Life” by Francesca Battistelli

Scripture: (Read the word together – use different readers, different versions, just read it)
 

Ephesians 2:1-10
Lesson: (Delve deeper into the Word and into the sermon using open-ended questions)

We are “objects of wrath,” sinful creatures deserving of God’s retribution for our sin BUT GOD changed the outcome.  We are alive!  We were found guilty and were sitting on death row BUT GOD. . .  She was unemployed and had no money for gas BUT GOD. . .  The marriage was ruined and there was no going back BUT GOD. . .

 

When have you had a BUT GOD experience?

If you are God’s handiwork, what kind are you?

(You can use the suggestions or open it up for original ideas.  Post the best ones on Facebook page with permission, of course.)

1.      Fine art

2.      Model car

3.      Sculpture

4.      Craft project

5.      Art installation

6.      Woodworking project

7.      Macramé item

8.      Pottery jar

9.      Craftsman house

10.   _________________________

 

What good works did God prepare for you?

How are you using these good works to benefit others?

What do you feel is your purpose?

 

Prayer: (Share each other’s burdens, become a community of believers)
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