Message Notes October 13, 2019 Series: The Power of Hope Message: God’s Greater Purpose Text: Jeremiah 29:10
Seven Accomplishments Through 70 Years First, the grip of ________________ was finally broken. Second, God established a ________________ among the Babylonians. Third, God raised up _______________ to a position of great influence. Fourth, Nebuchadnezzar becomes a ________________ in God. Fifth, the Jew lived in ________________ in Babylon. Sixth, Judaism becomes a __________________ religion. Seventh, Daniel and his contemporaries introduced the
_______________________ to the educated classes.
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Big Idea: God has a purpose, even if we don't see it at the moment.
Gathering & Fellowship
Getting Started 1. Share about a time when trust outweighed fear.
Read Jeremiah 29:10 Out Loud.
Discussion Questions 2. How would this promise from God have been received? 3. Why did God choose 70 years? Why not 20 years? Or 100? 4. What do you think it means when God says, “then I will come and do for you all the good things I have promised…”? 5. How does trusting in God’s promises help you endure the trials of life? 6. What is one promise from God that you rest on when struggling to understand why circumstances are the way they are? 7. How have you seen God’s purpose come to fruition at the end of a phase of your life? 8. What can you do to keep strong in your faith in the face of “Babylon”? 9. How can we, as a group, support each other throughout this week as we deal with the brokenness in our lives.
Going Deeper How is your life with God? How is it with your soul?
Pray Together
How Can I Pray For You This Week?
Message: God’s Greater Purpose Text: Jeremiah 29:10
