GENESIS 17 & 22

WFR Discussion Guide—Sunday PM, 1-27-08

OPEN IT

1. What is something that has taken you most of your life to this point to learn?

2. Why do you think most of our life lessons are learned through pain, testing and patience?

EXPLORING THE TEXT READ GENESIS 17:1-10

3. What do you feel was the significance of the mark of circumcision instituted by God in Gen. 17? How or why is it different today? Are there physical signs or our spiritual covenant with God today?

EXPLORING THE TEXT READ GENESIS 22:1-14

4. What is the most amazing part of this story to you?

5. What all do you think God is teaching us from this test of Abraham?

6. Is there a connection between the “knife of fire” (circumcision) in Gen. 17 and the “fire and knife” (sacrifice) in Gen. 22? Explain

7. Is there anything from your life, right now, that you would like to share with this group that you need to give to God?

PRAYER/SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Please look for opportunities this week and invite people to our Super Sunday next week-Feb. 3-Mac Owen is doing a special lesson on The Cross of Christ

Please pray for & consider teaching in our children’s ministry this year. We are at a crisis level of teachers, especially for the younger ages and need help. Please consider helping out and call the Local Church office!