FAMILY VALUES: Faith of Our Ancestors

The following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached by Rev. Tommy Dove at the Grace Place on Sunday, May 31, 2015.  To get the most from these questions, view the service at 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)

What is planted in your garden?

How’s your grass growing?

If you could grow one fruit, what would it be?

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

Isaiah 40:1-8, Matthew 7:13-14, Proverbs 22:28

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

Red petunias were planted in the pots along the deck railing this year.  The warm sun of early May caused them to bloom profusely.  But, the daily rains of the past week have taken a toll on the delicate blooms.  The once vibrant, red flowers are now scared and broken.  They need the sun to recover from the storm.  Thankfully, our God stands with us forever!

Why did Israel need a redeemer?

Why do we need a redeemer?

What picture does the word “comfort” bring to your mind?

How does Jesus bring you comfort?

What are some “boundary stones” in your life?

Who set up these “stones” for you to follow?

Why is there only one way to eternal life?

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