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Sermon Summary

Is today's Sermon based on one of the Lessons?

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Circle the Lesson that the Sermon is based on.

Exodus 34:29-35
Psalm 99
2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2
Luke 9:28-36, (37-43)

None of the Above

What is the main point of the Sermon?

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Note any Scripture references the preacher makes

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What powerful figures of speech did the preacher use? (Metaphors, Similes, hyperbole)

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Now that you have thought about this Lesson, what might you do differently next week?

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(Adult Student Pew-work ... page 2)

Exodus 34:29-35
Psalm 99
2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2
Luke 9:28-36, (37-43)

Focus Statement: “And all were astounded by the greatness of God.”

  1. How do these stories – from Moses on the mountaintop to Jesus being transfigured before the eyes of the disciples – challenge and re-shape our often comfortable notions of an easy-to-contain God?

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  1. What “mountains” do we need to move, and what “demons” do we need to cast out?

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  1. How is our faith in need of strength in order to do all that is possible in Jesus’ name?

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  1. When have you been “astounded” by an experience of God’s power?

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  1. Is there a call in that experience, and did you answer it?

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  1. Has your church experienced God’s power and glory?

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