Questions from the Congregation:
Is it correct to say "Bless the Lord" (per the words to the song)? I thought blessings flowed FROM Him TO us. How do WE bless Him?
Is it biblically permissible for an unbaptized believer to take communion?
When we go to heaven we will all know everyone there, but will we remember our lives on earth? Will a mother remember her children or will a husband remember his wife?
Does it say anywhere in the Bible that you will be reunited with your friends and family when you go to heaven?
What does it mean to "fear" the Lord?
Do we, an extension of HBC, hold James MacDonald on a pedestal? Does our leadership here think he does no wrong and/or do we need to copy everything the way they do it in Illinois? I have a lot of respect for James, please don't misunderstand, but I wonder if we think he is somewhat "perfect"?
How does God view Jews now? If they don't believe Jesus was the Messiah and follow Him, can they get in to heaven? They were God's chosen people in the Old Testament.
Note: Read Jeff's blog for the answer to this questions that he was unable to get to during this Q&A service.
Sermon Notes (PDF): BLANK
Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Discuss any of the questions (and answers) from Sunday outlined above. Reflect on the answers given. How would you answer these?
Breakout Questions:
Pray for one another.