Sabbath. Study. Serve.

 Sabbath, Study, Serve 

Taking the Sermon Into Our Week 

Scripture of the Week: Song of Solomon 2:10-13; 8:6-7

From the Sermon:

The three things we need to consider when reading a piece of scripture are: _______________, ____________________, and ____________________.

The Song of Solomon is a _______ that expresses the love of two people in ancient Israel.

In chapter 2, the couple are in the ________________.

In chapter 8, the couple are entering into ______________.

Poetry isn’t just about the story that is being told or even the deeper truths of things that are hard for us to articulate, like ___________.

This poem isn’t just about a young couple in love. It’s supposed to get us thinking, as the people of God about __________________________.

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Reflection Questions:

How would you describe this season of your relationship with God?

What is God saying to you in this season and how are you being invited to respond?

What promises you have made to God and how are you doing living into the vow?

Prayer:

Lord, lead us more deeply into love with you in a way that changes us, day by day, we pray. Amen. 

Sabbath. Study. Serve.

 Sabbath, Study, Serve 

Taking the Sermon Into Our Week 

Scripture of the Week: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11; 3:1-17, Mark 8:35-37

From the Sermon:

For everything there is a _____________”

Solomon comes to the conclusion that while life may seem to be a struggle, it isn’t  ___________.

_______ the world and our work in it isn’t in vain. ______ that grief will not last forever. ______ that tomorrow is coming, even if we do not know what tomorrow holds. 

The problem comes when we still try to hold tightly on to _____________.

Reflection Questions:

What connections do you see between Ecclesiastes 1 and Ecclesiastes 3?

What is Jesus trying to say in this section of Mark 8?

Prayer:

Lord, teach us what it looks like to live into each season of our lives, trusting in you. Amen.