If you asked many people today what Jesus is all about, many would say he is all about love or maybe kindness to others. This is true, but there is more to Jesus than just these things and on Sunday as we roll out “Jesus in the Army Commander,” we are going to see a side of Jesus that is rarely acknowledged in our culture, nor even at times in the Church – all 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
How do you know you’re nervous? What are your thoughts, feelings, and body responses?
READ
Joshua 5:13-15; Revelation 19:15-16
TAKEAWAYS
1. God carries a sword
2. God does not get on our side
3. God is holy and worthy of worship
“Coincidences” of nature:
a. Size of the planet, b. Distance from the sun, c. Composition of the solar system, d. Uniqueness of the moon, e. Position in our galaxy, f. Mass of the universe
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION
1. What does the idea of God carrying a sword mean to you?
2. What are the practical implications of God not “getting on our side?”
APPLICATION
What do you think recognizing God’s holiness looks like on a practical level today?
FOR MENTORING
What are some areas of your life where you struggle to say, “Command me?”
