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SERMON DISCUSSION GUIDE

Big Idea

“We joyfully praise God Almighty for his sufficiency in keeping his promises. And we worship God Almighty, day and night, forever and ever for his power and glory displayed in his character.”

What stood out to you in this week’s sermon? What were your biggest takeaways?

Read: Genesis 17:1-14, 17
How is El Shaddai defined in scripture? In what ways does God demonstrate he is all-sufficient and all-powerful?

What did we learn about the promises God makes? How did he confirm his covenant with Abraham?

What covenant has he confirmed for us today? Why did God name himself El Shaddai?

Read: Genesis 28:1-4, Genesis 35:11-12, Genesis 48:3-4, Exodus 6:2-8
What did God reveal about himself to Jacob, Joseph, and Moses? What promises did he give to each one? Was he faithful in his promises to them?

What truth was revealed about us and our ability to keep our promises?

Read: 2 Corinthians 1:18-22
As believers in Jesus, what promises has God made to us? We looked at several of them in our time together.

Read: Psalm 100:1-5, Revelation 4:1-11
How should we respond to the truth that God has promised us so many good things and that he is faithful to fulfill those promises? Why should we do these things?

Why should our worship of God be never ending? What does that kind of worship look like?

What are the characteristics of God revealed in Revelation 4? What is the response of those in his presence?

NOTES

PERSONAL REFLECTION
What has God shown you as you studied his word this week?

Why is there such value in reading and understanding the scriptures we looked at this week?

What points in the message encouraged you and gave you hope?

How will you personally apply what you learned from the sermon to your life?

How is your living proving or disproving what you say you believe?

DEEPER
Pray: We would be people that know that God is always there with his people, protecting, guiding, and leading them to where they will one day dwell with him forever.

Read: Genesis 17:1-14, 17, Genesis 28:1-4, Genesis 35:11-12, Genesis 48:3-4, Exodus 6:2-8, 2 Corinthians 1:18-22, Psalm 100:1-5, Revelation 4:1-11. Take time to reflect on these passages and write down your thoughts. Visit gatewayepc.org/news to read and review the sermon manuscript.

Write: Write down your thoughts and insights from the sermon this week. Keeping a journal is just one more tool that you can use to track what God is showing you in your walk with him.

Sing: Listen to the worship songs from Sunday throughout the week. Look up the lyrics to each song and spend some time reading them.

Memorize: As a Life Group, pick a few verses from the sermon and memorize them this week. (Check out the read section for options)

Love: Share this message of hope with someone you love.

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