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?