Message Notes
Look Back
What did you do to take advantage of your access to God and develop a closer personal relationship with Jesus this week?
Look Up
Read Hebrews 8:7-12 and Hebrews 10:16-22
- How does the author describe the relationship between God and Israel in Hebrews 8:8-9? What do you think were some of the causes for this?
- Do you think that God wanted to forgive Israel and Judah? Why or why not?
- What do Hebrews 8:12 and 10:17 state is being “deleted” from memory? How does this relate to what is being “added” to memory? What does this mean to you personally?
- What do you think it means to “put” a law on your mind or “write” it on your heart? What is required to do this?
Read Mark 6:1-6 and Hebrews 7:24-25
- How easy or difficult is it for you to accept that the women found an angel in Jesus’ tomb who told them that Jesus had risen from the dead? What impact does accepting this as true have on a person’s view of Jesus and life?
- What does Hebrews 7:24-25 claim are some ways that Jesus’ resurrection should affect people? How confident are you that Jesus lives forever to intercede with God on your behalf?
- Who do you know that is struggling to accept these truths? How can you help them better understand these truths?
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
Focus on accepting that God truly wants to forgive your sins and help you rewrite the story of your life going forward. How can you respond and share His incredible gift? Group
Notes
The truth that God wants to forgive our sins and sent Jesus to die on a cross for us can be difficult to understand and accept. The truth that Jesus has risen and lives forever to intercede is equally challenging, but offers us hope. Encourage group members to share and explore what holds them back from fully trusting in these truths.
