[Sunday] Saul - Ordinary Sinners
Action Item:
This week look for places where some have made mistakes that affected you and forgive them.
Questions for the Week
Share about a time when you or your neighbor thought you were right in a decision but actually were in the wrong. What effect did this have on those around you?
Read 1 Samuel 15:1-9. How did King Saul, not do what God had commanded?
Read 1 Samuel 15: 10-15. How does King Saul react, when God’s prophet Samuel, calls out what King Saul did wrong?
Read 1 Samuel 15:20-23. What does God require? What are some ways you can better obey the voice of God?
How has Jesus obeyed the voice of His Father for you? What hope does this give you?
What Had happened at Grace this week.
This week in our study of Joel, we explored chapters 1 and 2, discussing how the prophet uses the imagery of a devastating locust plague to represent a coming judgment, call God's people to heartfelt repentance, and promise profound restoration and the outpouring of His Spirit.
The Creed cuts through the noise of our own unworthiness to name us as 'good' creatures, loved by a God who honors our flesh and blood enough to redeem it, not just replace it.
We are dusting off the Catechism to discover that the Creed is not just a list of principles to memorize, but a testimony of a God who created, redeemed, and sanctified you.
We celebrated Epiphany with gift bow games and a family gathering where we participated in a “regift” exchange. It was a fun way to close out the Christmas season together.
This week, we began our study of the book of Joel, exploring its major themes of judgment, genuine repentance, and God's ultimate promise of restoration and the outpouring of His Spirit.
While earthly rulers try to hijack the story of the Magi to claim power, the gifts of Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh reveal a King who rules through sacrifice and death, calling us to abandon the world's version of greatness for a "different way."
From manna in the wilderness to the groceries in your cart, discover how God actively provides for us through Jesus and the vocation of others.