Grace Place Sermon Questions

Icebreaker: Who was your protector growing up? What is the biggest threat to your children? Overview: A family who leaves an eight-year old boy home alone while they go on a Christmas vacation are certainly not providing the child with a safe home. It makes for a funny Christmas movie though since Kevin is not your normal eight-year old and is well able to defend his home when it is attacked by criminals. Kevin says, “This is my house, I have to defend it.” He is so good at it that Hollywood made FIVE Home Alone movies. It seems his parents never learned. People change when they hurt enough that they have to change, learn enough that they want to change, receive enough that they are able to change. – John Maxwell Joseph, Jesus’ earthly dad, did a much better job of providing a safe home for his son. He sensitively listened and followed God’s guidance even when it meant uprooting his life to protect Jesus from danger. We have Joseph to thank for providing a saf...

T he following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached at the Grace Place on Sunday, September 4, 2011, by Pastor 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: Owning an American Express card gives you privileges and protection. What protection is there in having “United States” on your passport or birth certificate? What other names give you protection?   (Suggestions:   job titles, companies, last names, etc.) What kind of protection do you enjoy from these names? Scripture Reference:   John 17:6-16 Excavate: What does the name “Jesus” mean to you? How does the c...