Sabbath, Study, Serve

Sabbath, Study, Serve 

Taking the Sermon Into Our Week 

Scripture of the Week: Genesis 45: 1-15 (Genesis 41-45)

From the Sermon:

The world around us is _____________.

Genesis tells the story of _________ people being used by God.

 If anyone had a right to be angry at his brothers, ________  did.

What you intended for ______, God intended for ______.

God’s vision for the Church involves ____________.

Reflection Questions:

How has the world around us changed in the last 5 years? 10 years? 50 years?

How has the community in which the church is located changed?

What do we need to let go of in order to be reconciled to the vision God is giving us?

What do we need to focus on in order to be the church for the next generation?

Who are we being called to be for such a time as this?

Prayer:

Lord, we confess that sometimes seeking after your heart, your vision, is so hard. We get caught up in wishing that things would just be like they were in the past instead of looking towards the future. We let our own desires and emotions block us from seeing with your eyes, your heart. We ask this week, O Lord, that you help us confess those areas in our lives that have blocked us form visioning with you in order to make room for what you are doing amongst us, here and now, Precious Lord. Amen.