Here is a Day by Day guide to learning and applying:

Read: the daily Scriptures and Answer the Question from the sermon.

Create: Create your own questions/comments from the scriptures

Discuss: Talk about your questions and reactions to the scriptures.

4/27/25

Scripture: Psalm 98, John 4:23, Luke 7:36-50, Matthew 26:13

Title: A New Song

BIG IDEA: Worship is an overflow of our grateful response to God, for who He is and what He has done.

Memory Verse: Psalm 98:1-2

Sing to the Lord a new song,
    for he has done marvelous things;
his right hand and his holy arm
    have worked salvation for him.

The Lord has made his salvation known
    and revealed his righteousness to the nations.

REMINDER:

A Disciple...Loves All People, Discovers Identity in Jesus, Deepens Relationship with Jesus.

What have I done this week to feed my soul, feed others, and feed my flesh?

What stood out to you in the sermon this week?

What did God reveal to you in the Scriptures this week, maybe for the first time?

Scripture Study Tip

What does it say, What does it mean, and How do I apply it to my daily life.

Read Psalm 98

What are the instructions in Psalm 98 on HOW to worship?

How does the Bible define worship and why does God command us to worship?

The marvelous things God has done.

The victory has been won.

God has already fulfilled past prophecies and promises and will do it again. We become what/who we worship.

What does it mean to “sing a new song”?

Where in your life has God won a victory for you and how did you respond?

DEEPEN

Let’s go deeper into God’s word and discuss how we can apply these truths to our lives!

Ask someone to read Luke 7:36-50 and Matthew 26:13

In Luke 7 a sinful woman poured out her heart and her money to honor and worship Jesus. The religious Pharisee was offended and prideful.

When you come to church/corporate worship—which of the two are you?

When have you worshipped like the woman and when have you acted like the Pharisees?

Because we all worship something, what competes with your worship of Jesus?

What stops you from worshipping the way God commands?

What stirs your affections for Jesus and how often are they stirred?

ACTION STEP

A Disciple…Loves All People, Discovers Identity in Jesus, Deepens Relationship with Jesus.

Leader Read: Pastor Nate said that we all live somewhere between gratitude and entitlement. A gratitude list is one way to humble ourselves by acknowledging ALL the blessings our Heavenly Father has given us.

This Week:

Create or update a “gratitude list.” For each year you’ve been alive, list one person or thing you are thankful for.

2. Create a worship playlist and worship with one song a day.

4/20/25

Scripture: John 19:30, Luke 24:13-34

Title: It Is Finished, But He Is Not

BIG IDEA: The execution of God’s Son was the execution of God’s plan. Do you believe that when Jesus died on the cross that somehow it counted for you?

Memory Verse: Ephesians 2:4-5

4 But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, 5 made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved.

REMINDER:

A Disciple...Loves All People, Discovers Identity in Jesus, Deepens Relationship with Jesus.

What have I done this week to feed my soul, feed others, and feed my flesh?

What stood out to you in the sermon this week?

What did God reveal to you in the Scriptures this week, maybe for the first time?

Scripture Study Tip

What does it say, What does it mean, and How do I apply it to my daily life.

Read John 19:30 and Luke 24:13-27

What stood out to you in the sermon this week and what did God reveal to you in the Scriptures, maybe for the first time?

Review the seven statements from the cross:

1) Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.

2) Today you will be with me in paradise.

3) Woman, behold, your son! Behold, your mother!

4) My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?

5) I thirst.

6) It is finished.

7) Father, into your hands I commend my spirit!

Which ones resonate with you the most?

What did the Holy Spirit reveal to you about Jesus through what Jesus said on the cross?

What do you think is the most compelling evidence that Jesus is the Son of God?

How does the Old Testament impact your testimony of the risen Jesus to others?

What is sin? What makes sin such a big deal to God?

On the cross Jesus said, “It is finished,” not that He was finished.

What did He still need to do?

Pastor Nate listed some of the things Jesus finished on the cross....

What are some of the things that He finished that bring you the most joy and hope?

ACTION STEP

A Disciple…Loves All People, Discovers Identity in Jesus, Deepens Relationship with Jesus

Read Luke 24:32. Think about a time when the scriptures were revealed to you and your heart burned. Write down all the details of what happened and how you felt.

Pray about who the Holy Spirit wants you to share that with this week. Let your group know how it went.

Addendum: Pastor John Piper on the definition of sin: The power of God not praised. The truth of God not sought. The wisdom of God not esteemed. The beauty of God not treasured. The goodness of God not savored. The faithfulness of God not trusted. The commandments of God not obeyed. The justice of God not respected. The wrath of God not feared. The grace of God not cherished. The presence of God not prized. The person of God not loved.

Pastor Nate’s list of Jesus in the Old Testament:

• In Genesis, Jesus is the seed of the woman that would crush the head of the serpent.

• In Exodus, Jesus is the Passover lamb who takes away the sins of God’s people.

• In Leviticus, Jesus is the great high priest who intercedes for us.

• In Numbers, Jesus is the water in the desert - our living water.

• In Deuteronomy, Jesus is the LORD our God, the Lord is ONE.

• In Joshua, Jesus is the commander of the Lord’s army, defeating our ultimate enemies.

• In Judges, Jesus is the true judge, delivering us from evil and injustice.

• In Ruth, Jesus is our kinsman-redeemer.

• In 1 & 2 Samuel, Jesus is the greater prophet and priest.

• In 1 & 2 Kings, Jesus is the greater king.

• In 1 & 2 Chronicles, Jesus is the son of David who comes to reign eternally.

• In Ezra and Nehemiah, Jesus is the one who restores worship and protects His people.

• In Esther, Jesus is our advocate, putting His life on the line to restore us to royalty.

• In Job, Jesus is the mediator between God and man.

• In the Psalms, Jesus is the holy one who would never see corruption.

• In Proverbs, Jesus is the personified wisdom of God.

• In Ecclesiastes, Jesus is our true meaning.

• In Song of Solomon, Jesus is our faithful and devoted love.

• In Isaiah, Jesus is the suffering servant.

• In Jeremiah, Jesus is the weeping Messiah.

• In Lamentations, Jesus is the one who assumes the wrath of God on our behalf.

• In Ezekiel, Jesus is the Son of Man.

• In Daniel, Jesus is the one in the fire with us.

• In Hosea, Jesus is the husband who stays faithful to us when we betray Him.

• In Joel, Jesus is sending His Spirit to His people.

• In Amos, Jesus delivers justice to the oppressed.

• In Obadiah, Jesus is the Judge of those who do evil.

• In Jonah, Jesus is the greater missionary who pursues the undeserving with mercy.

• In Micah, Jesus is the one who casts our sin into the sea of forgetfulness.

• In Nahum, Jesus proclaims a future world with peace beyond our imagination.

• In Habakkuk, Jesus is the one who crushes injustice.

• In Zephaniah, Jesus is the warrior who is mighty to save.

• In Haggai, Jesus restores our worship.

• In Zechariah, Jesus is the pierced Messiah, pierced for our transgressions.

• In Malachi, Jesus is the son of righteousness who brings healing to His people.

Constant Reminder

Six questions for gospel-centered discernment. Memorize and ask these six questions to discern and follow the leading of the Holy Spirit in your life.

G - God's glory: Will this decision primarily be about my glory or God's glory?

O - Other Christians: What do other gospel-saturated, Christ-centered, wise friends say about this upcoming decision?

S - Scripture: Does the Bible command, permit, or prohibit this decision? What does inerrant, infallible Scripture say?

P - Prayer: Have you abided with, rested in, asked from, listened to and waited on God in this decision over time?

E - Evangelism: Will this decision give me the opportunity to share the gospel and invite people to faith in Jesus?

L - Lifestyle: Will this decision lead me to live a lifestyle of love marked by the Fruit of the Spirit and holiness?