Jesus Is Greater: The Old Becomes New (July 14, 2024)

TODAY:

Jesus Is Greater – Part 13: The Old Becomes New

BIG IDEA:

Jesus makes us new creations

SCRIPTURES:

Hebrews 10:1-18, Psalm 40:6-8, Jeremiah 31:33-34, Psalm

103:12, 2 Corinthians 5:17

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

Q: Have you ever experienced a radical transformation in your life?If so, what,

how & why?

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 10:1-18. God doesn’t want heartless rule-followers – He

wants real people who accept His love & really love Him in return. How does

this line up with your idea of faith in the past?

Q: Being transformed from old/dead to new/alive means that there is a radical

change in our lives. But that change is made possible by Jesus & the Spirit.

How much do you think about being “made new” in your everyday life?

Q: What are some old/dead areas that you need to surrender to Jesus & allow

Him to bring life to?

Q: Hebrews 10:16 says that He will “write His laws” in our hearts & minds.

How are you filling your heart/mind with His Truth & how often do you seek

His heart?

Connect with Others (IN)...

Q: The OT priests were trying to help people by making sacrifices for them.

Recognizing that Jesus has already made the ultimate sacrifice for us, how

can you help those around you find forgiveness, healing & freedom in Jesus?

Connect with the World (OUT)...

Q: What are some “shadows” in our culture that currently cloud people’s view

of Jesus but could actually be used to point people to Jesus or reveal our

need for Him?