BeCause of Eternity Discussion Guide

SERMON DISCUSSION GUIDE

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Read the scriptures aloud and discuss these questions in your group: 1) Read the Great Commission in Matthew 28:18-20.

Name four actions commanded of the disciples. Which one do you think is most central to the mission? Why?

2) How are the disciples instructed to make disciples? Of whom? What resources? To what end?

3) How do you think the Great Commission applies to believers today?

4) Read 2 Corinthians 4:18. What does it mean to fix our eyes on Jesus? Why is this important?

5) Share some practical ways you can apply these two scriptures in your life this week (making disciples and fixing eyes on Jesus)?

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ACTION STEPS Take time to share prayer requests within your Connect Group.

Fix your eyes on Jesus. Pick a day this week to fast from Social Media/TV/News. Instead, spend extra time in prayer.

GOING FURTHER Check out the following Scripture for further growth: Scripture: Psalm 24:1, 50:10-12 I Corinthians 6:19 Leviticus 27:30, 32-33a Philippians 4:11-13

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Read the scripture aloud and discuss these questions in your group: 1) It’s important to follow God’s promptings. Share how God prompted you in the past? What was the impact?

2) Read Romans 10:8-15. For whom is salvation intended? What specifics are named in this passage?

3) What do you notice about the order of how people find salvation in Jesus (vs 14-15)? What does that mean for us?

4) Pastor Darin gave a few other examples of how God gives specific order to scriptural promises such as 1) sewing then reaping, 2) forgiving then forgiveness, 3) tithing then generosity, and 4) giving then receiving.

Where have you been tempted to get the order wrong concerning scriptural promises?

5) How does God want to use you in fulfilling the Great Commission?

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ACTION STEPS Take time to share prayer requests within your Connect Group.

What is your next step in fulfilling the Great Commission?

What is your bigger step for 2025?

GOING FURTHER Check out the following Scripture for further growth: Scripture: Matthew 24:14 Matthew 28:18-20 Mark 16:15 Acts 1:8

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Read the scriptures aloud and discuss these questions in your group: 1) Read Isaiah 6:8. Why do we sometimes think “send me” only means “send me to the other side of the world”?

2) How can a posture of “send me” be applicable to everyone? Where do you think the Lord wants to send you? (workplace, neighborhood, etc)

3) Have you ever felt unworthy to minister? How does surrendering to Jesus make a difference?

4) The Barretts said to focus on hope not horror. What do you think this means? Why is hope so important?

5) Read Proverbs 31:8-9. Who is this scripture referring to? What can you do this week to make a difference?

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ACTION STEPS Take time to share prayer requests within your Connect Group.

What is your next “send me” step? How might the Lord want you to get out of your comfort zone to help those in need?

GOING FURTHER Check out the following Scripture for further growth: Scripture: Psalm 82:3 Proverbs 14:31 James 1:27

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Read the scriptures aloud and discuss these questions in your group: 1) Read Luke 12:13-21. Reflect on this story as a group.

What are your thoughts about the lesson Jesus teaches?

2) In what ways are you tempted to give in to selfishness? How does this hinder living on purpose for the Kingdom?

3) Consider 2 Timothy 1:5-7. What kind of legacy do you want to leave for those after you?

4) What goals do you want on your "Kingdom Legacy List"? Is there an area where God is asking you to take steps of faith?

5) How does generosity impact generations to come?

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ACTION STEPS Take time to share prayer requests within your Connect Group.

Create your Kingdom Legacy List. What’s your next step?

Have you identified a negative inheritance that you are passing down? Ask God to help you break that cycle today!

GOING FURTHER Check out the following Scripture for further growth: Scripture: Proverbs 13:22 2 Timothy 2:1-2

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Read the scriptures aloud and discuss these questions in your group: 1) Do you have any favorite Thanksgiving traditions?

2) Read Psalm 100:4. What does this passage say about thanksgiving? How does thanksgiving unlock your heart?

3) Is it easy for you to give God thanksgiving and praise?

Why or why not?

4) Read 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18. What is the author trying to share about giving thanks? Why do you think this is important?

5) How does thanksgiving effect your heart? Who can you thank this week?

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ACTION STEPS Take time to share prayer requests within your Connect Group.

Make a Thankful list of 10 things to thank God and 10 things to thank people.

What steps can you take this week to hit the refresh button with your relationship with God?

GOING FURTHER Check out the following Scripture for further growth: Scripture: Psalm 61:1-2 Psalm 73:26 Psalm 100:4 Acts 3:19–20

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