Hebrews 10:22-25 (The Message)

So let's do it—full of belief, confident that we're presentable inside and out. Let's keep a firm grip on the promises that keep us going. He always keeps his word. Let's see how inventive we can be in encouraging love and helping out, not avoiding worshiping together as some do but spurring each other on, especially as we see the big Day approaching.
Hebrews 10:22-25 (The Message)

Connect Groups.

Together" in the Bible: Hebrews 10:25 The Christian church is meant to be a community of believers. We are most effective when we're surrounded by fellow believers to correct and encourage us. The apostle Paul here instructs Christians not to neglect the act of meeting up periodically for worship and fellowship. Now we come together as Connect Groups.

What Connect Group(CG) is all about?
Connect groups are groups of friends based on age or location that meet on a regular basis. Together connect groups provide a great foundation to learn more about God and each other on a personal level.

Psalm 1:2-3 (New Living Translation)

Those who are planted in the house of the LORD shall flourish in the courts of our God. Psalm 92:13 (New King James Version)
But they delight in the law of the Lord, meditating on it day and night. They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season. Their leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do. Psalm 1:1-3 (New Living Translation)

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Trail Blazing for the Generations: Part 1

Psalm 1, Genesis 5:1-18

We have to make decisions. Small decisions we face can be big decisions in disguise. Often, we can make decisions without thinking about future consequences. Our decisions have generational impact. If we are wise, like Jesus, we will make decisions that leave an inheritance and heritage for future generations. As we pioneer the gospel of Jesus, reaching our world with God’s kingdom, we are choosing to blaze a trail for our children and our children’s children.

God spoke to Abraham, the father of our faith, about future generations and blessings that involved his descendants. Abraham chose to live his life in faithful obedience to God, making decisions out of God’s calling and purpose for his life. He could have made choices thinking only of himself, his comfort, and what was easiest for him, but he didn’t. Abraham stayed true to God and what followed were fulfilled promises, blessings and generational impact that led all the way to Jesus. In our lives, we too make decisions that willimpact generations.

We must make decisions with the future in mind. Everyday decisions not only have consequences for our lives, but our household and future generations. We can allow circumstances to guide our decisions, but just because something seems to be the easiest thing to do now, doesn’t mean it is the best thing for our future. Decisions have impact beyond our situations. Godly wisdom does not lead us to make permanent decisions based on temporary circumstances.

Godly choices will not be ruled by indecisions, comfort, stability, or impulsivity, but will be found in the purpose of God. Let us never underestimate the impact of our life and decisions on future generations and always believe what God can do in and through our lives. May every person pursue and take hold of godly wisdom to make the everyday life choices that will blaze a trail for future generations to be firmly established in God’s kingdom.

BIBLE AND BELIEF

Read: Ephesians 5:15-17, Romans 12:1-2,
Colossians 3:12-17

Q: Think of some of the key figures in the
Bible. Describe and discuss some of
the decisions they made that had
impact on future generations, either
good or bad.

Q: How do you hear from God and
make decisions that are faithful to his
calling and purpose? Share scriptures
that have been helpful to you.

Q: What key ideas about decision
making do the scripture we read out
contain?

Q: What does “renewing our mind”
(Rom 12:2) mean? Why is it
necessary? How does it influence
decision making?

Q: What does it take for us today, makes
decisions that reflect Colossians 3:17?
What generational impact can you
see this having in our world?

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