TODAY:

Jesus Is Greater – Part 11: The DTR

BIG IDEA:

Jesus defines & provides a better relationship with us through the

New Covenant

SCRIPTURES:

Hebrews 8:1-13, Jeremiah 31:31-34, Psalm 103:12, Hebrews 7:27

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

Q: Have you ever had a “DTR” with someone? What purpose can that type of

conversation have in a relationship?

Q: How do the Scriptures/concepts from this week help you grow as a disciple

who loves God, loves people & serves the world (lives on incarnational

mission) in everyday life?

Q: Based on these Scriptures, how can you move from unbelief to belief, from

just knowing to actually doing in your life?

Connect with God (UP)...

Q: Read Hebrews 8. What reasons does the author give for how the New Covenant

is superior to the Old Covenant?

Q: How does this passage change the way you are able to relate with God? Why can

we have confidence in approaching Him?

Q: Read Jeremiah 31:31-34. Why is it significant that “God will put his laws on our

hearts and our minds?” Are their ways you’ve experienced this type of inside-out

transformation?

Q: In what ways is Christ’s work finished? And in what ways is Christ’s work still

ongoing?

Connect with Others (IN)...

Q: How does the New Covenant influence how the people of God (church) should

relate with each other?

Connect with the World (OUT)...

Q: Considering the reality that God created all people for the purpose of being in

relationship with Him, how can your relationships with non-believers point them

towards this greater relationship?