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Isaiah 49:1-7
Psalm 40:1-11
1 Corinthians 1:1-9
John 1:29-42
Focus Statement: We have found the Messiah.

  1. How easy is it for us as disciples to lose sight of the true center and focus of our ministry, Jesus?

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  1. How willing are we to forego recognition and popularity for the sake of the Gospel?

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  1. How did revelation come to you?

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  1. When we invite those who are seeking a church home to “come and see” at Emmanuel, what will they find?

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  1. Do you feel that you have been given a new name as a Christian and a disciple?

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  1. what does the Isaiah text say that may challenge and even scandalize many church-goers today?

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Next week:Isaiah 9:1-4, Psalm 27:1, 4-9, 1 Corinthians 1:10-18, Matthew 4:12-23

Questions adapted from SAMUEL [Scripture and Memory: A Universal Ecumenical Library]: http://www.ucc.org/worship/samuel/