Life Group Discussion Guides

"Hometown Challenges" by Pastor Randy

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“Hometown Challenges” by Pastor Randy
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January 6, 2019
Questions:  Contact Pastor Matt,

Below are some discussion questions relating to a recent sermon. These are provided so that your Life Group can discuss what was shared. Previous Weeks’ Discussion Guides and Sermon Notes are available through the Sermons under the Resources menu. Click on the sermon series and then the sermon you are interested in.  You will see a paper icon under the sermon title. Click the icon to open the sermon notes. To listen to the sermon, click on the speaker icon. 

Texts:  Luke 4:14-30;  Deuteronomy 6:4-5;  Isaiah 61:1-2, 61:10-11, 58:6, 58:13-14;  1 Kings 17:7-16;  2 Kings 5:1-16

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1. Were there any quotes, thoughts, concepts, or stories spoken this morning that resonated with you? Why?
   
   
2. Randy challenged all of us at the beginning of the sermon with this statement:

“I believe we live our Christian lives way too safe.”

• Personally, do you agree or disagree? Why?
• Do individuals in your Oikos know about your relationship with Jesus?

3. Describe an experience where you were rejected because of your

• Past?
• Faith?

4. If you were the first one in your family to accept Christ, how were you received?
   
   
5. Describe what this persecution looked like for Jesus in Luke 4. What does rejection look like in a modern-day church like LEFC or a city like Lititz or Lancaster?
   
   
6. Imagine someone from your Oikos begins a relationship with Jesus, how would you respond? What would acceptance of them look like? 
   
   
7. How does this snapshot of Jesus’ ministry give you hope?

"He is the One!" by Pastor Tony

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“He is the One!” by Pastor Tony
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December 23, 2018
Questions:  Contact Pastor Ric, 

Below are some discussion questions relating to a recent sermon. These are provided so that your Life Group can discuss what was shared. Previous Weeks’ Discussion Guides and Sermon Notes are available through the Sermons under the Resources menu. Click on the sermon series and then the sermon you are interested in.  You will see a paper icon under the sermon title. Click the icon to open the sermon notes. To listen to the sermon, click on the speaker icon. 

Texts: Genesis 3:15; 21:12; 22:18; 49:10;  Numbers 24:17;  Psalm 2:7;  Isaiah 1:11; 7:14;  Jeremiah 23:5;  Micah 5:2;  Matthew 1:23;  Luke 1:26-35; 2:4-7; 3:22-37; 7:16;  Galatians 4:4;  Colossians 1:17

1. The uniqueness of the many fulfilled prophecies of the birth of Christ is unprecedented in human history. How does this fact increase your faith and build confidence, giving you amazing freedom to share with others?
   
   
2. The miracle of the virgin birth is both divine and miraculous. How does the preexistence of Christ make his actual birth both unnecessary and even more divine? 
   
   
3. What difference does the birth of Christ make for everyone? Why do we all need a remedy?  Why is there no remedy for the enemy?
   
   
4. How can a better understanding of the prophecies fulfilled in Jesus help us in our spiritual conversations with our Oikos?