The Outsider

Sermon Application Questions:Main Point:The main point of this past Sunday’s sermon was: outsiders become insiders through faith in Jesus' authority--so trust in him.Ice Breaker: Share a time when you’ve been surprised. It may be a party or someone sharing a thought and being floored by it, or something else.Digging Deeper:This past Sunday we looked at a passage that highlighted how people that seem far away from God become one of God’s own people by trusting in him.  Other passages that highlights this idea are Isaiah 19:23-25, 42:6, and 49:6. Read these passages together.  [1] What do these passages tell me about God?  [2] Israel was God’s people (though they really struggled to follow him). On the other hand, Egypt and Assyria were enemies. How would it land on you to hear that enemies would receive God’s favor?  [3] Have you ever felt far away from God? Perhaps you feel that now. What was/is that time like?  [4] When you feel far away from God, what lies about God do you believe? (e.g., you have to be good for God to like you).  [5] Jesus dictates entrance into God’s family, not leaders or yourself. How is this a reassuring truth? How is this unsettling? Take It Home What is one thing from this weeks’ discussion or sermon that is important for you to remember?  _____________________________Music and Lyrics Used by Permission CCLI# 1595532