RENEWING: Don't Lose Faith!

The following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached by Bernie Joyner at the Grace Place on Sunday, June 29, 2014. To get the most from these questions, go to http://www.graceplace.us and click on “Streaming.”  From there you can watch or 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)

Baseball is called “America’s Pastime.”  What sport should it be?

What improvement would you suggest for baseball?

What is your favorite pastime?

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

Hebrews 3:12-14 and 6:13-20

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

The biggest sports news of last week was Vanderbilt’s baseball team winning the College World Series.  Their battle cry, “Anchor Down,” has now been heard around the world.  The writer of Hebrews tells us that we have a hope in Jesus that is a sure and steadfast anchor for the soul.  So, our battle cry should also be “Anchor Down.” Don’t lose faith!

How does the promise to Abraham apply to you?

What happens when we lose our focus on God?

How does obedience strengthen our faith?

What causes you to get discouraged?

What helps you “anchor down?”

How can a community group help you keep the faith?

How do you encourage other believers?

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