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4/19/2026

The Way Forward

Message Notes

Look Back

What step did you take to turn to Jesus and trust Him more than yourself this week?

Look Up

Read Exodus 24:3-8

  1. Why did Moses write down everything the Lord had said after the people made their promise to God?
  2. List the different things Moses did in verses 4- Why was it essential for him to do these things?
  3. Compare verse 3 with verses 7- What is repeated or done differently?

Read Matthew 26:28 & Romans 6:3-4

  1. What is the “blood of the covenant”?
  2. What “covenant” promises are mentioned in these verses?

Read Romans 10:9-13 & Matthew 16:13-17

  1. What role do our “mouths” and “hearts” play in our salvation?
  2. How does Matthew 16:13-17 help explain what it means to “call on the name of the Lord”?

Overall (Discovery Bible Study)

  • What do these scriptures say about God?
  • What do they say about people?
  • How will I apply this to my life?

Look Ahead

Have you confessed Jesus as Lord and taken the step of baptism? Are you trying to follow him without fully saying yes?

Notes

The definition of a “covenant” is a “formal, solemn, and binding agreement” that is typically accompanied by an outward expression of commitment. God made various covenants throughout the Bible, and Jesus specifically refers to His blood being shed as an outward expression of His promise of forgiveness and salvation. Followers of Jesus are called to respond with their own outward expression of commitment through confession and baptism.
Overview

The teaching centers on outward essentials (28:22), specifically focusing on the significance of baptism (28:43) as a public covenant agreement with God and the importance of professing faith (42:20) by declaring that Jesus is Lord.

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ESSENTIALS
2026
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Robbie O'Brien
Date
April 19, 2026
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