Week 37: 9/15/2024

Why is it significant that God chose to establish a covenant with Israel at Mount Sinai?

What does having a personal relationship with God mean to you, and how does this impact your understanding of obedience?

What does it mean to be God's 'treasured possession' as mentioned in Exodus 19:5, and how can that concept influence how we view ourselves and others?

In what ways can you treat yourself and others with the value that comes from being created and cherished by God?

How does the 'order of grace' described by the pastor change your understanding of how to live as a follower of Christ?

In what areas of your life do you find it difficult to accept this order of grace? How could you take steps to begin trusting in God's grace instead?

What do you think it means to be a 'kingdom of priests and a holy nation' as mentioned in Exodus 19:6?

How can you embody this idea of being a 'holy nation' in your school or community?

How does understanding the 'order of grace' change the way we think about obedience to God's commands in our daily lives?

Can you think of a command or principle from the Bible that you've struggled to follow? How might viewing it through the lens of grace change your perspective?

The sermon discussed God bearing the Israelites on 'eagles' wings' during their deliverance. What imagery does this bring to mind for you, and how can we see God working in our lives similarly today?

Reflect on a time when you felt God was carrying you through a difficult situation. How did that impact your faith?

Why is it significant that God instructs the Israelites to obey His voice and keep His covenant after He has already delivered them from Egypt?

Consider areas in your life where you may be resistant to following God's guidance. What steps can you take this week to align your actions more closely with His will?

How does the description of the Israelites as a 'kingdom of priests' relate to our role as believers today, according to the sermon?

In what ways can you act as a 'priest' in your community or school to represent God's love and share His message with others?

What does it mean to you that God delivers us 'on eagle's wings' as described in Exodus 19:4? How does this image change your understanding of God's role in your life?

Can you think of a time in your life when you felt God was carrying you through a difficult situation? How did that affect your faith?

How can we relate the order of grace—first being saved, then obeying—to our everyday lives? Why is it vital to understand this order?

In what areas of your life do you feel pressured to perform for others? How can understanding grace help you deal with that pressure?

What duties do you think come with being called a 'kingdom of priests and a holy nation' as stated in Exodus 19:6? How can we embody those roles today?

What steps can you take this week to be an example of God's love to those around you?

What do you think was the significance of Moses communicating God's message to the people? How does communication play a role in our faith communities today?

Who in your life do you feel called to share God's message with? How can you approach that conversation?

In what ways do you think God's commands help us to flourish in life? Do you believe these commands are for our benefit?

Reflect on a time when following God's guidance led to a positive change in your life. How can that influence your decisions moving forward?