MAKE SURE TO EMAIL NOTES TO YOURSELF (only way to see them later)
You can follow along with the sermon manuscript here
Have a question? Ask it here.
Want a print version of these notes? Here it is!

SERMON DISCUSSION GUIDE

Big Idea

“He’s offered you a rescue story… a rescue story from Satan, sin, death, and Hell. A rescue story where the One who is Lord of lords, in love, gave his life in order to rescue you. And he’s offering you rescue today. Salvation. Deliverance. And the joy of freedom that he gives to all who worship him alone. Today is the day of salvation. Choose this day whom you will serve.”

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

Read: Joshua 24:1-28
Joshua’s name is linked to Jesus’ name, as they both mean “the Lord saves.” How does this connection between Joshua and Jesus help us understand the broader theme of the Bible (the story of Jesus)? What other connections or foreshadows of Jesus do you see in Joshua or the Old Testament in general?

The sermon emphasizes God’s faithfulness in fulfilling his promises to his people, even when they fail him. How can reflecting on God’s faithfulness in the past strengthen our faith and trust in him today? Are there specific promises from God that have been fulfilled in your life?

Joshua’s challenge to the Israelites to choose whom they will serve resonates with Jesus’ call to follow him. How do you personally respond to Joshua’s declaration, “But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord”? What does it mean to serve the Lord in your household today?

Reflect on the concept of Jesus as the ultimate Deliverer. How has God personally delivered you? Consider sharing God’s deliverance story in your own life (testimony).

How can the lessons and themes from the book of Joshua, as discussed in the sermon, apply to your journey of faith and discipleship today? How might you encourage others to serve and worship the Lord?

Joshua sets up a large stone as a witness to the covenant made with the people. Why is this symbolic action significant? Are there ways we can create reminders or symbols in our own lives to help us remember our commitments to God?

Share personal insights, commitments, or action items inspired by the sermon and the discussion. In other words, how will you respond to the message this week?

How can your Life Group support and encourage you as you commit yourself to serving and worshiping the Lord?

NOTES

JUST FOR YOU
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?

DEEPER
Pray: Thank God for delivering you from Satan, sin, death, and hell. Thank him for being a God who rescues his people.

Read: For another summary of God’s deliverance story, read Stephen’s speech just before he was stoned to death in Acts 7.

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. Consider writing in questions for the podcast on the Gateway Church app.

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, memorize a verse from the sermon passage that will help you remember that God is the only one worthy to be served and worshiped.

Love: Share God’s redemptive story with someone you love.

MAKE SURE TO EMAIL THESE NOTES TO YOURSELF (only way to access them later)