Pastor Justin Wiegand
At Trailhead, we believe that church is not just about growing in God’s Word but doing so in community. We have designed this study guide to help you follow along with Sunday’s message. Study the scriptures, take notes, and then reinforce what you learned by answering a few questions. Ask others to join you in discussion, whether it be with your family or your Trailhead study group. Let’s have church!
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Interactive Scriptures and Notes
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Ephesians 1:5 (NLT)
God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. This is what he wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure.
Ephesians 4:19 (NKJV)
And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
Mathew 7:11 (NIV)
If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!
Matthew 16:18 (NIV)
And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.
2 Chronicle 7:14 (NIV)
…if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.
Ephesians 1:1 (NIV)
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To God’s holy people in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus…
Ephesians 6:23-24 (NLT)
23 Peace be with you, dear brothers and sisters, and may God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you love with faithfulness. 24 May God’s grace be eternally upon all who love our Lord Jesus Christ.
Psalm 34:8 (NIV)
Taste and see that the Lord is good;
blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.
Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV)
6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Other Notes
Discussion Questions
1) When you hear the word “church,” do you think of a building or a group of people?
If you think of a building, why do you think that is? What does Scripture teach us about who or what the church is?
2) Read Matthew 16:18. Do you think Peter understood the magnitude of what Jesus was saying and just how big the church would grow?
Jesus assured us that the gates of Hades would not overcome the church. What does this say about how powerful the Christ-centered church is? How should this encourage us collectively as the church and our mission to spread the gospel?
3) A thriving Christian and a thriving Church require time with God. While we all can agree on this, it can be easy to neglect this area of our spiritual walk. What are some consequences of letting excuses overpower your prayer time?
What are some practical steps you can take to ensure you are spending time with your Heavenly Father?