Ice Breaker: Do you have any summer trips planned?

Scripture: Exodus 19

Questions:

1. Have you ever felt like God interrupted your plans? What happened?

2. God rescued His people so that they could KNOW Him. What is the difference between someone who knows a lot about God and someone who KNOWS God?

3. Children of God receive the identity of “treasured possession.” How might embracing this identity change your view of yourself and others?

4. Children of God receive the identity of “a kingdom of priests.” How are you being a minister of God’s presence to those around you right now? (Or how could you be?)

5. Children of God receive the identity of “a Holy nation” chosen to show God’s character to the world. In what ways would embracing this identity make us look different than the typical American today?

6. Israel made a heartfelt pledge to obey “all that the Lord has spoken” . . . but we all know how well they obeyed. How are you currently struggling to obey the Lord?

7. Pastor Rob shared the quote “Sunday morning worship is a Saturday evening decision.” How do you and your family prepare for Sunday worship? (If you do not, brainstorm some ideas!)

8. Read Hebrews 12:18-24. Compare and contrast “Mount Sinai” and “Mount Zion.”

9. Praise God for the Good news that we have been brought near by the blood of Christ! Is your life marked by joy and celebration over what God has done in your life?

10. Is your community group marked by joy and celebration over what God has done in your life?

Prayer prompts

As groups begin to wrap up for the semester, let us prayerfully consider:
1. How can we stay connected and encourage one another over the summer (are you going to sign up for a summer study?)

2. Are there upcoming moves and deployments in your group? “Send them out” with prayer and encouragement.

3. Pray for God to multiply His church and rise up leaders for community groups this year (Is God tugging on your heart?)