The Gospel Overview
The gospel means ‘good news’- the good news of who Jesus is and what Jesus has done. It is the message that Jesus is Lord and the Kingdom of God is now accessible on earth as it is in heaven through him unto a whole new creation. The gospel is the power of God for the salvation and transformation of all who put their trust in Jesus.
REMEMBER (30 min)
Remember God: Worship, Prayer or Communion
Read Psalm 22
Psalm 22 song by Poor Bishop Hooper
Child friendly: Lifetree Kids Romans 5:8 “His Great Love”
Breath Prayer (1 Peter 2:23)
Breathe in: Christ my Righteousness
Breath out: Your wounds have healed me
Remember each other: Care
Optional- break up into smaller groups for 10 min Hi/Lo check in
Remember the Liturgy: Following Jesus Liturgy
Remember what we learned and put into practice last week?
Gospel: 2. He lived the life we couldn’t live
Remember each other: Care
Optional- break up into smaller groups for 10 min Hi/Lo check in
Remember the Liturgy:
Remember what we learned and put into practice last week: Accountability
What did we learn and put into practice from the last topic: Gospel: 2. He lived the life we couldn’t live (3-5 min)
You could have people share the scripture or promise they have meditated on during the week to help them resist the enemy’s temptations and attack on their identity.
REFLECT (30 min)
Prepare (See the Leaders Guide for a brief commentary and context for the scripture and core truth from the topic)
Introduce today’s Topic and any commentary or context for the scripture
Gospel: 3. He died the death we should have died for sin
Share the Key Scripture for the topic.
Share “Core Truths from the topic” in the leaders guide where needed
Share context for Isaiah 52:13-15; Isaiah 53:1-12
Discover
Read the Scripture: Isaiah 52:13-53:1-12
Or read the story of the Cross from Matthew 27:32-54
Discussion Questions
What is the biblical and historical context?
What does this reveal about God and People?
Why did Jesus need to bear our sin in his body on the cross? What was accomplished?
When or how did Jesus’ death become personal for you?
RESPOND (30 min)
Experience and Encounter
Share Communion together as you reflect on the cross where Jesus’ body was broken and blood shed for us.
Prepare the elements (if possible have a loaf of bread to break and share)
Take time to individually meditate on the cross as each person holds a piece of broken bread (kneel if possible).
You could sit/kneel in silence or play ‘Jesus paid it all’ Jesus paid it all (with lyrics) by Kim Walker-Smith
Consider what emotion rises in you as you contemplate the cross and the scriptures from the morning.
Offer prayers of gratitude to Jesus for what he has done for you (Died the death you should have died for sin)
Partake in the communion elements together
Practice and Obey
Take time this week to consider if there is any sin or bondage of sin that you are living under that can be given to Jesus. Spend time in repentance and receiving the forgiveness that the cross provides.
Consider taking communion daily throughout this week to keep Jesus’s life and death before you.
Pray
The Lord’s Prayer
Anyone new in your home church?
Things to Consider:
Is the new individual, or family organically connecting with anyone in your home church? Suggest a coffee hang to begin a deeper connection, or consider having the individual/family over for an easy dinner to get to know them better.
Is the new individual, or family interested in receiving communication via text, or email? If so, have them email admin@navahchurchkc.com with their name and phone number.
Do they plan to attend All Navah Gatherings? If yes and it is a new family, they can email admin@navahchurchkc.com with their name, their children(s) name, DOB and grade to make for a smooth kids ministry check-in process.
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