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Weekly Growth Guide

02.21.23 | Recommended Links | by Mike Moses | by Heather Reynolds

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    Week of May 5-10
    Isaiah 40:21-31
    Mike Moses

     
    1. Discuss Bob Kauflin’s definition of worship: “Christian worship is the response of God’s redeemed people to His self-revelation that exalts God’s glory in Christ in our minds, affections, and wills, in the power of the Holy Spirit.”
     
    2. Read Isa. 40:21-25
    God is in a category of His own. In what ways do humans talk and act as if God is on our level? (Psalm 50:21)
     
    3. Read Isa. 40:26
    We are commanded in this verse to observe and admire the handiwork of our Creator. Do you have plans to get outside and do so this summer? 
     
    4. Read Isa. 40:27-29
    Do you ever feel neglected by God? What Biblical promises assure you that He never forgets His children? (See Romans 8:18-31, etc.)
     
    5. Read Isa. 40:30-31
    Do you find yourself in a season of mounting up on wings, or of running, or of walking? What does it look like for you to “wait for the Lord” at this time? 

      

    Pray for one another: That we would worship the strong God who strengthens us. 

    New City Catechism #18

    Q: Will God allow our disobedience and idolatry to go unpunished?

    A: No, every sin is against the sovereignty, holiness, and goodness of God, and against his righteous law, and God is righteously angry with our sins and will punish them in his just judgment both in this life, and in the life to come.

    "For you may be sure of this, that everyone who is sexually immoral or impure, or who is covetous (that is, an idolater), has no inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God. Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience.” (Ephesians 5:5–6) 

     

    Please note: These weekly discussion questions are built on the Biblical/doctrinal foundation of the Sunday sermon at Harvest. Please be sure to listen attentively to the sermon ahead of your group meeting. If you are unable to hear the sermon live, you can access recordings at http://harvestdetroitwest.org/resources/sermons/