Pastor Tim Richards continues the series "Long Journey Home: Navigating the Wilderness", focusing this week on Crossing the Red Sea.

SERMON QUESTIONS

1. How and why did Israel end up stranded by the Red Sea (read Exodus 13:17-18 and 14:1-4)?

2. Israel had just experienced a whole series of miracles (the plagues on Egypt) that had won their release. Why do you think they so quickly started complaining (read Exodus 14:10-12)? Have you ever found yourself acting in a similar way? What happened? What changed your attitude?

3. What part of the Christian experience would you compare the crossing of the Red Sea to? Why?

4. If you are a follower of Jesus, what was your own “crossing over” experience like? Share it with your group. BTW, don’t forget the Travel Log project Pastor Tim challenged us to keep as we journey with Israel

Pastor Tim Richards begins the series "Long Journey Home: Navigating the Wilderness," focusing this week on Passover.

SERMON QUESTIONS:

1. What is the longest journey you have ever taken? Did you go alone or with someone? Which do you prefer and why?

2. Read Exodus 12:1-14. Which of the instructions given stand out to you and why?

3. Thinking about the instruction(s) that impressed you in this passage, how might you connect them to the Christian life? What parallels or lessons do you see?

4. What step(s) of personal application do you draw from this story?

Pastor Lance Lewis concludes the series "Forgotten Prophets," looking at Malachi.

SERMON QUESTIONS

1. How do you personally seek to honor the Lord in all aspects of your life?

2. Have you brought hard questions to God? What was the result?

3. How have you been guilty of 'half-hearted' obedience in your past? How can you encourage others in their obedience?

4. What areas of your life need to honor God more fully? How have you identified those areas? 5. How does the promise of God's justice give you both pause and cause for worship?

1. Try comparing Zechariah, chapters 1-8 to Haggai. How many connections can you find between the two?
2. Zechariah has a series of visions. Some of the imagery can be hard to understand but take a look at the vision in Zechariah 2:1-13. What does it mean? How would this have been encouraging to conquered people who were trying to rebuild their ruined city?
3. Zechariah is quoted numerous times in the New Testament. Read Zechariah 9:9. What New Testament event is seen as a fulfillment of this? What is the significance of King entering a city on a donkey instead of a war horse (a good study Bible or commentary may give some added insight)? What does this tell you about Jesus?
4. In Zechariah 4:8-10 the people are told that those who despised the day of small things will one day rejoice to see the plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel. What does that mean (again a good study Bible or commentary may help)? Thinking about your own life, are there any small things that may seem discouraging now that you recognize God may be using for something greater in the future?

This Sunday, Pastor Tim Richards will continue the series "Forgotten Prophets," looking at Haggai. SERMON QUESTIONS

1. Have you ever had a project that hit problems, got delayed, then procrastinated on and eventually forgotten? What was it? Did you ever get it finished?

2. To understand Haggai’s prophetic challenge, you need to understand what had happened prior to his time. Read Ezra 3:8-4:5. In your own words, how would you describe the challenges encountered in rebuilding the temple?

3. What is the Lord’s criticism of the people (Haggai 1:2-6)? What is his promise if they will resume rebuilding the temple (Haggai 1:12-13)?

4. Have there been or are there currently things in your own life where you have felt God stirring you up and calling you to action? What are they? How have you responded?

Pastor Tim Richards continues the series "Forgotten Prophets" looking at Zephaniah. SERMON QUESTIONS 1. Zephaniah ministered during the reign of King Josiah. Read 2 Kings 22:8-13. What does this tell you about the spiritual environment of Israel in the days of Zephaniah?

2. Read Zephaniah 1:4-5. What more does this tell you about the spiritual condition of Isreal in the days of Zephaniah? Can you think of any situations in our current time that might be similar?

3. Compare Zephaniah 2:3 and Micah 6:8. What common themes are there? Thinking of your own life, what does it look like for you to be this kind of person? Where do you find it challenging?

4. Read Zephaniah 1:17. What insights does this give you into the character of God and his relationship to us? Is it surprising to find a verse like this in a book that is full of warnings about God’s judgment?

Pastor Tim Richards continues the series "Forgotten Prophets," looking at Habakkuk.

SERMON QUESTIONS

1. If you’ve spent any time around kids, you’ve probably heard some funny “why” questions. Which ones do you recall (or any other really hard to answer questions you’ve heard kids pose).

2. Habakkuk finds himself in a dialog with God. It begins with Habakkuk asking God some hard questions (Habakkuk 1:1-4). How would sum up his questions in your own words? Do any of those resonate with you? If so, which ones and why?

3. God’s answer is not the one Habakkuk wants to hear. He says he is going to use a fierce & godless enemy to punish his people. What is Habakkuk’s response (Habakkuk 2:1). Take a look at King David’s words in Psalm 37:7-9. What connections can you make between Habakkuk & David’s responses?

4. Read James 1:3-4. In what ways does waiting & steadfastness bring about a perfecting & completion in a believer’s life? Is there a trial in your life right now that is demanding steadfastness? Someplace where you are waiting on God? Share with your group and pray together.

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This Sunday, Pastor Tim Richards continues the series "Forgotten Prophets," looking at Nahum. SERMON QUESTIONS 1. Both Jonah and Nahum are prophetic words directed to Ninevah. What can you find in common between them?

2. What differences do you find between Jonah & Nahum?

3. What encouragement for God’s people is there within the prophetic words of Nahum?

4. What encouragement can you draw from Nahum’s message?

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