Forward Motion – Part 1
One Thing: I am a Member of God’s Family.
Memory Verse: “So now you Gentiles are no longer strangers and foreigners. You are citizens along with all of God’s holy people. You are members of God’s family.”Ephesians 2:19-22 (p.896)
Highlighted Alive Church Values: Biblical Authority & Gathering Purposefully.
CONVERSATION STARTER
// What did it look like to be a contributing member of your family growing up?
WEEKEND REVIEW
I Am A Member Of God’s Family.
Biblical Authority – We live under and surrender to the authority of God’s word.
Gather Purposefully – We embrace a consistent rhythm of worship, inspiration and motivation while emphasizing life transformation by growing to be more like Jesus.
- Make Jesus the foundation of your life.
- Build a stronger church community.
- Be a living home for God.
// What stood out to you in the teaching this weekend? Why?
Discussion Questions
// What are some positive habits that you’ve established that you know you can’t go without?
// What discipline did it take to get to that point?
// What benefits have you experienced by living out the value of “Gathering Purposefully”?
// Have you seen God using you as a “puzzle piece” in His family? What does this look like in your life?
// What advice would you give to someone who has yet to find their “fit” in God’s family?
// Read Ephesians 2:20.
- Talk about someone who poured life into you previously.
- How did that relationship shape who you are today?
- Is God calling you to pour into someone else?
// What is your next step to live out the value of “Gather Purposefully” more fully? Be specific.
// How will your life benefit from taking this action? Why?
My Next Step This Week:
____As a member of God’s family, I embrace the value of Gathering Purposefully in 2025 – growing to be more like Jesus and encouraging others to do the same.