NEW MEMBERS - being Baptized Addyson Dick Adeline Franklin Jon Schroeder NEW MEMBERS - by Testimony Tegan Meadors Ryan Schmidt

NEW MEMBERS - being Baptized Addyson Dick Adeline Franklin Jon Schroeder NEW MEMBERS - by Testimony Tegan Meadors Ryan Schmidt

Psalm 57 For Further Discussion What comes to mind when you hear the word “exalted”? What are some other ways to express: “Be exalted, O God”? What attributes or characteristics of God do you see in this Psalm? How do we typically react to being at a very low point (“in a cave”)? What does Psalm 57 teach us about how to react to those low places?

Romans 8:16 “The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.” I Am Loved Story: Luke 15: 11 – 24 Parable of the Lost Son Verse: 1 John 3:1 “See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!” I Am Forgiven Story: Luke 5: 17 – 26 Paralyzed Man is Forgiven and Healed Verse: 1 John 1:9 “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” I Am Chosen Story: 1 Samuel 16: 1 – 13 Samuel anoints David as King – God chooses David Verse: 1 Peter 2:9 “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.” I Am Entrusted (Given a Task) Story: Matthew 25: 14 – 30 Parable of the Talents (Bags of Gold) Verse: Matthew 28: 19 & 20 “Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

saiah 25: 6 – 8; Revelation 19: 9; Matthew 22: 1 - 14 For Further Discussion Why do you think eternity with Jesus is depicted as a feast (dinner)? What do you think it means to be “invited” to the banquet? What do you think it might mean for us to not be “properly clothed”? Why do you think Jesus said, “Many are called but few are chosen”?

Luke 7: 36-50 For Further Discussion Do you find yourself comparing your sinfulness with others? What do you think makes us want to compare ourselves with others this way? How can we encourage one another to not be judgmental of others? Is it difficult to approach Jesus when we come face to face with our sinfulness? In what ways can we be like the woman and show our love (honor, gratitude) to Jesus?

For Further Discussion Was it important for Jesus to give warnings about a betrayer, a denier and difficult times ahead at this dinner? What about His brief lesson on greatness? What do you think of when you hear the word “covenant”? What are the significant aspects of the new covenant? What can we learn about God as He establishes covenants? How does partaking of the Lord’s Supper help us remember what Jesus has done for us?