Bethesda Chapel 2001
SG Bible Study #2

Refer to the article on Your part in God's Plan for the Redemption of Mankind dated 8/1/2001 and Setting Personal Goals for 2001 (BC 2001 – SG BS#1)

Q1. Do you agree with the above statement?

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Sharing and prayer

Q2. Review the past week(s) and spend two minutes each to share an update on Section A of your Personal Goals for 2001 (BC 2001 – SG BS#1).
Pair up and pray for each other.

Discussion

Q3. In the Old Testament God has chosen the Israelites to be His people. In the New Testament, God has called all those who believe in Jesus Christ to be His people.

Is there a change or continuity or consistency in God’s plan for redemption for His people? (Isa 28:16; 1 Pet 2:6-10 cf Isa 45:4; Jn 15:16)

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Q4. "Once we were not a people, now in Christ, we are "a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people (laos) of God (1 Pet 2:9; Ex 19:6)

a. What does "now in Christ" mean?

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b. How has God shown His mercy to you in Christ? (1Pet 2:10)

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c. What one thing in life could you do to express your gratitude to God’s mercy that was demonstrated in Christ? (see 1 Pet 2:11ff)

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Q5. Share one aspect of your SHAPE that can help build the community (family, church or any social grouping).

(Discuss only if time permits - optional)

Spiritual gifts, God-given (Rom 8, Eph 4, 1 Cor 12)

Heart (Matt 12:34)

Abilities, natural talents (Deut 8:18; 1 Cor 12:5)

Personality

Experience

(extract from R Warren’s A Purpose-driven Church)

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Application

Q6. What areas of service can you offer to God? Share from the updated entry you have made in Section B of your Personal Goals 2001.

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