Grand Lake Church

Scripture and Questions for Study and Reflection: Read Exodus 15: 22-27. 1. Why do you think the church celebrates Advent? In what way is Advent a season that brings together the past, present and future? 2. Pastor Matt Rawle says, “The church gathers in the present to ponder the past for a future hope.” What does he mean by that? In what way(s) is he talking about Jesus? 3. Pastor Mick used the w...

Scripture and Questions for Study and Reflection: Read Galatians 5:26 and 6:1-5. In verse 5:26, Paul warns believers “not to become conceited, provoking and envying each other.” Think about Paul’swarnings. How might those warnings show up in our lives? Paul then encourages believers to gently restore someone caught up in sin. What does that look like to you? Read Galatians 6:7-10. Describe in your...

Scripture and Questions for Study and Reflection:  Read Galatians 5. Why do you think John Wesley asked the question of potential new pastors, “Have they fruit?” What kind of fruit was he looking for? What kind of fruit is in your life? Is there any fruit you don’t have, or would like more of? What are the three forms of grace in Wesleyan theology? What does each form represent? How does grace rel...

Scripture and Questions for Study and Reflection:  Read Galatians 4. 1. Pastor Mick said the saints we celebrated this morning have received the Promise in all of its fullness, whereas the rest of us still “see through a glass dimly.” What did he mean by that? In what ways do you still “see through a glass dimly”? 2. What does the word “redeem” mean, particularly in the context of today’s text? 3....

Scripture and Questions for Study and Reflection: Read Galatians 3. 1. How is religious legalism different from the Gospel? 2. Why do you think Paul brought up the example of Abraham in this chapter? 3. How was Abraham made righteous before God? What does that mean for us? 4. How long was it from the time of Abraham until the Law was given? 5. What was the promise God made to Abraham? In what ways...

Scripture and Questions for Study and Reflection: Read Galatians 2. 1. What was the reason Paul confronted Peter in Antioch? What fear did Peter have and how was it leading people astray? (see verses 11-13) 2. In this week’s video, Idleman refers to the “Gospel of Freedom.” What does he mean by that? In what ways do we find freedom in the Gospel? 3. Idleman says the “Gospel of Freedom” demands Uni...

Scripture and Questions for Study and Reflection: Read Galatians 1. 1. In today’s passage, Paul is speaking against a false gospel preached by missionaries sometimes referred to as “Judaizers.” Why do you think they were called “Judaizers”? Why does Idleman call the gospel they preach a “Jesus-Plus” gospel? 2. Why do you think Paul is so “astonished” at the way the Galatians are receiving the Juda...

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Scripture and Questions for Study and Reflection: Read Matthew 11: 28-30. 1. What does it mean for you to slow down? Is it hard for you to slow down? If so, why? 2. The main idea in this week’s study guide says, “Physically slowing down trains our souls to resist hurry and increases our capacity to be present with God and others.” Do you agree with this? What does this say to you about the interco...

Scripture and Questions for Study and Reflection: Read Matthew 6: 19-21. 1. What does it mean for you to simplify your life? Why might such simplification be necessary? 2. The video describes practicing simplicity in life as (1) limiting what you own and (2) practicing generosity. What do you think about this? How does this correlate with living as a disciple of Jesus? How are you doing in these a...

Scripture and Questions for Study and Reflection: Read Genesis 2: 1-3. 1. What is Sabbath? Why do you think God commands Sabbath? 2. Read Genesis 2: 1-3, Exodus 20: 8-11, and Mark 2: 27. How do these three Scriptures work together to give us a more holistic view of Sabbath? 3. Pastor Mick discussed the four movements of Sabbath as (1) Stop, (2) Rest, (3) Delight and (4) Worship. What do each of th...

Read Mark 1: 29-37. 1. Where did Jesus go “as soon as they left the synagogue”? Why do you think they were going there? What happened once they got there? 2. Pastor Mick compared life to power tools. What did he mean by this comparison? What do we have in common with power tools? 3. Why did Jesus get up “very early in the morning”? Where did he go? What did he do? 4. Pastor Mick said Jesus is embr...

Scripture and Questions for Study and Reflection: Read Luke 10: 38-42. 1. This new sermon series is based on the RightNow Media video series entitled “The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry.” What does “hurry” mean to you in this context? Why must we be ruthless in eliminating it? 2. Dallas Willard said, “Hurry is the great enemy of spiritual life in our day.” What do you think he meant by that? Do you...

Scripture and Questions for Study and Reflection: Read Psalm 119: 169-176. 1. What does David ask for in verses 169 and 170? 2. Pastor Mick connected David’s request for understanding with James’ discussion on wisdom from above and wisdom from below (James 3: 17). What are these two types of wisdom? What are their sources? How do they differ? Which one is better? 3. How do verses 171 and 172 indic...

Scripture and Questions for Study and Reflection: 1. Read Psalm 119: 153-168. What are the different emotions you feel as you read through this passage? What verses can or do you relate to? How have these verses affected or changed the way you live your life? 2. In the video, Chandler uses the words “moral betterment.” Pastor Diane spoke about this in her sermon. Have you found this type of behavi...

Scripture and Questions for Study and Reflection: Read Psalm 119: 137-152. 1. In the first few verses, David describes God as righteous, faithful and trustworthy. What do these words mean to you? In what ways is God all of these things? 2. Chandler sums up the attributes of God in one word: Holy! What does the word holy mean to you? 3. Chandler says one of the biggest problems we have as humans is...

Scripture and Questions for Study and Reflection: Read Psalm 119: 121-136. 1. Pastor Mick said he was using the Wesleyan understanding of grace as the background for today’s passage. In what ways do you see God’s grace shining through David’s words today? 2. Chandler says that David, having come to know God, longs for others to know that good news. Do you see this desire of David in these verses?...

Scripture and Questions for Study and Reflection: The youth rewrote the words of Ecclesiastes 3 to say: There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be HOPEFUL and a time to BE GRATEFUL, a time to LEAD and a time to BE LED, a time FOR PEACE and a time FOR CHANGE, a time to RESET YOUR LIFE and a time to LET GOD WORK, a time FOR NEW EXPERIENCES and a t...

Read Psalm 119: 97-120. 1. Chandler compares the psalmist’s love for God’s law in verse 97 to the early days of a romantic relationship. What did he mean by that? How might that compare to the psalmist “meditating on it all day long”? 2. In what ways do verses 98-100 portray the psalmist as “wise beyond his years”? What is the source of his wisdom, insight and understanding? 3. Pastor Mick compare...

1. Read Psalm 119: 65-96. Do you notice a common theme that the psalmist is attempting to share with us? If so, what are your thoughts on it? 2. Pastor Diane shared Matt Chandler’s analogy of God as a Spiritual Surgeon. Is this something you can relate to? Is it too far-fetched to imagine? How has God used the suffering in your life to bring you into a closer relationship with Him? 3. Pastor Diane...

Scripture and Questions for Study and Reflection: Read Psalm 119: 49-64. 1. What are the three causes of suffering Chandler gives in the video? 2. When you hear the phrase “promises of God,” what comes to mind? What are some Biblical promises that stand out to you? Why? 3. Have you ever experienced suffering as a result of your faith in Jesus? If so, can you explain? 4. How have you found God’s pr...

Scripture and Questions for Study and Reflection: Read Psalm 119: 33-48. 1. Why do you think this week’s sermon title is “Cause and Effect”? How do each of the stanzas this week fit that title respectively? 2. In what ways is the Psalmist asking God to “cause” him to live differently throughout the first stanza? What is the Psalmist asking God to do in each verse? 3. Pastor Mick broke the first st...

Sermon: "Run the Race" Scripture: Psalm 119:17-32 Speaker: Pastor Diane Mendelson Scripture and Questions for Study and Reflection: As we continue our sermon series on Psalm 119, today we are focusing on Psalm 119: 17-32. Take a moment and read this passage. 1. In verse 17, David asks God to deal bountifully with his servant. What kind of relationship do you think David and God had? What does Davi...

Scripture and Questions for Study and Reflection: Read Psalm 119: 1-16. 1. Psalm 119 is written as an acrostic. What does that mean? Why was it likely written that way? 2. In the first few verses, the psalmist describes the “blessed” life. What are some of the criteria the psalmist uses for those who are “blessed”? Are those criteria easy or hard? How does this make you feel? 3. In the video, Matt...

Thank you for joining Grand Lake UMC online today, we hope that this service will be a blessing to you and your family and pray that one day you may be able to join us in person. If you have any questions about this service or anything else we offer at Grand Lake UMC please contact the church office by email or phone. Thank you and enjoy God's word this morning! Read Acts 2: 1-6. 1. Why were the o...