It has been said that question marks in the Old Testament are exclamation points in the New Testament. Today we look at a high stakes negotiation that may leave a person scratching their head, but that same story becomes a point of wonder in the light of the life of Jesus. Come and observe “Jesus In an Intervention,” part of our Good News Everywhere Series.
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MESSAGE STUDY NOTES (also as PDF download above)
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WARM UP
What is a light-hearted obsession you have that “may require an intervention?”
READ
Genesis 18:1-33; John 17:11-24; Hebrews 7:25-26; Romans 3:10; I John 2:1; I Timothy 1:15-16
TAKEAWAYS
Where do we see Jesus?
1. Jesus comes to the people he loves
2. Jesus intercedes for the people he loves
3. Jesus saves the people he loves
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION
1. How would you respond to someone who told you they were a good person?
2. What do you see in this story that you find troubling or comforting?
APPLICATION
Why do you think God included this story and how do you think we should we respond?
FOR MENTORING
"God loves and accepts everybody.” Respond with this story in mind.
