We're Expecting! We Expect God to Keep His Word.

Introduction:

I Pray with Expectation (Luke 1:5-25):

1. Because God will keep His Word . (Luke 1:13-17)

   Jeremiah 1:12 - ...I am watching over my word to perform it.

2. Because God will keep His Word, according to His Timing . (Luke 1:20)

   Psalm 27:14 - Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the LORD!

3. Because God will keep His Word, according to His Timing and unbelief only hurts Us . (Luke 1:20)

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We're Expecting! - We Expect God to Keep His Word

Jeff Miller

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Small Group Discussion
Read Luke 1:5-25

1. What was your big “take-away” from this passage / message?
   

2. Why do you think Zechariah didn’t believe the angel? Have you ever “lost expectation” while praying for something for a long period of time?
   

3. Zechariah faced some consequences for not believing the word from God. What are some consequences WE face when we choose not to believe the Word of God?

Breakout
Pray that we learn to wait on the Lord. And pray that He would restore in us a spirit of belief and expectation, trusting Him to keep His Word

Recognition and Regret

Introduction:

To be free from your past... (Luke 7:36-50):

1. Recognize Jesus and respond with Humility . (Luke 7:36-39)
2. Recognize the debt You owed and Christ paid. (Luke 7:40-47)
3. Recognize that forgiveness is received by Faith . (Luke 7:48-50)

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Guest Speaker - Recognition and Regret

Justin Cady

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Small Group Discussion

Read Luke 7:36-50

GROUP

1. What things can get in the way of humility before God?

2. How would you counsel someone feeling overwhelmed by their past (their “debt”)?

3. Why do you think some people struggle with internalizing forgiveness?

BREAKOUT

Pray for one another.

7 Words from the Cross - Part 7

"Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!"

Review: Luke 23:46

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7 Words from the Cross - I Commit My Spirit

Jeff Miller

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Luke 23:46

1. What was especially peculiar about the way Jesus died? See Mark 15:39

2. Read Luke 23:47-49 and discuss each reaction to Jesus' death. Why did each act this way?

Breakout Questions:
Pray for one another.

7 Words from the Cross - Part 2

"Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise."

Review: Luke 23:39-43

• When does a person go to heaven? 2 Cor 5:8  |  Phil 1:23
• What is heaven like? 2 Cor 12:4  |  Matt 22:12-14  |  Rev 19:7  |  Rev 21:2
• How do I have assurance that I'm going to heaven?

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7 Words from the Cross - Today you will be with me in Paradise

Jeff Miller

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Luke 23:39-43

1. Read Matthew 27:44. Why do you think this one criminal stopped mocking Jesus and instead cry out to Jesus?

2. What questions about heaven were cleared up for you from Jesus' statement to this criminal (Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise)?

3. What does this account teach about how a person gets saved / receives salvation / gets right with God?

Breakout Questions:
Pray for one another.

7 Words from the Cross

"Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do."

Review: Mark 11:25-26  |  Luke 11:4  |  Luke 17:4  |  1 Cor 2:8

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7 Words from the Cross - Father Forgive Them

Jeff Miller

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Luke 23:34

1. Why did Jesus say, "They know not what they do?" What does that tell you about those who executed Him? See (1 Corinthians 2:8).

2. Were all of these men forgiven because of Jesus' prayer? Explain your position!

3. Why are we, even in the church, "all about forgiveness" until it is our turn to forgive someone?

4. How does Jesus' prayer on the cross motivate me to forgive?

Breakout Questions:

Who do you need to forgive? Have you taken that step? What’s stopping you? Pray for that person, if there is one, and discuss (and hold each other accountable) for next steps!