Sermon Guide

Jesus: Our Mountain Guide

October 29, 2023
Dr. Allen Holmes

Jesus shows us that God is better than we think.

REVIEW: God is here.

  • ‭‭‭‭READ: Psalm 139:7 “I can never escape from your Spirit! I can never get away from your presence!”
  • DISCUSS: Have you ever felt unnoticed or abandoned by God? Looking back, how can you see God working in your life during those moments?

REVIEW: God loves me.

  • READ: Psalm 139:17-18 “How precious are your thoughts about me, O God. They cannot be numbered! I can’t even count them; they outnumber the grains of sand! And when I wake up, you are still with me!”
  • ‭‭DISCUSS: What types of moments or situations lead you to hiding from God, or avoiding connection with him?

REVIEW: God is my blessing.

  • READ: John 10:10 “The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.”
  • DISCUSS: Where do you see the blessing of God most clearly in your life?

REVIEW: God wants me to enjoy his family forever.

  • READ: Matthew 12:50 “Anyone who does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother!”
  • ‭‭DISCUSS: How can you can personally take another step toward creating a great church family?

  ASK:

What else did you get from this week's sermon? What actions or next steps can you take to apply it to your life?

  PRAY:

For oneness with Jesus that leads us further into his presence, love, blessing, and peace.

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