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GodSpeak Group: Week 6

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Week 6: Exodus 5-13

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Monday, Oct 19 Exodus 5-6  Read & Listen Online   (Click “Audio” link to listen)
1. When Moses and Aaron asked Pharaoh to release God’s people from bondage, he responded, “Who is the LORD, that I should obey Him and let Israel go? I do not know the LORD and I will not let Israel go (Exodus 5:2). Comment on Pharaoh’s response in light of Exodus 3:19 and John 14:15.

Tuesday, Oct 20 Exodus 7  Read & Listen Online   (Click “Audio” link to listen)
2. Review Exodus 7. Through God’s mighty acts of judgment against the Egyptians, God made Himself known to the ungodly while delivering His people. Tell how this saving event is similar to another event still to come. See Matthew 25:31-32.

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GodSpeak Group: Week 5

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Week 5: Genesis 45-Exodus 4

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Monday, Oct 12 Genesis 45-46  Read & Listen Online   (Click “Audio” link to listen)
1. Review Genesis 45:1-28. How does Joseph remind you of Jesus?

Tuesday, Oct 13 Genesis 47-48  Read & Listen Online   (Click “Audio” link to listen)
2. What roots for the nation of Israel do you see in chapters 48-49?

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GodSpeak Group: Week 4

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Week 4:  Genesis 36-44

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Monday, Oct 5 Genesis 36-37  Read & Listen Online  (Click “Audio” link to listen)
1. Jacob dearly loved Joseph, providing him with a richly embroidered robe (Genesis 37:3). Somewhat similarly, our heavenly Father dearly loves us. With what, according to Galatians 3:26-27, has God clothed us? What is the significance of this action for us?

Tuesday, Oct 6 Genesis 38-39  Read & Listen Online  (Click “Audio” link to listen)
2. What one theme flows through Genesis 39:1-23? See verses 2-3, 5, 21-23. What encouragement can we find in these verses for those times when we feel like everything is against us?

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Are You Listening?

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I love to talk.  Especially if you can get me talking about something I’m passionate about, such as the ministry at Bethel, LINC Twin Cities, or good choral music.  I’m sure you have your favorite topics as well.  “Don’t get me started!”  But as much as most of us like to talk, we also know the value of a good listener.  This reminds me of James 1:19, “Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry…”  The Bible calls for us to listen first.  What great advice for us as we seek to develop Christian relationships between the members of our church and especially with others     outside of our church so we can share about Jesus.

 Active Listening
When somebody has something to say to us, we show that person respect by actually receiving the message they are sending!  But researchers have found that on average we only retain 25-50% of what we hear in conversation!  That’s like leaving out every other word!  There’s nothing more damaging to a relationship than having someone share something important with you only to have you promptly forget.  Active listening can help us strengthen relationships by opening up better lines of  communication.  Below are a few tips to help us all be more active listeners.

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GodSpeak Group: Week 2

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Week 2:  Genesis 12:10–22:24 Click to listen to this week’s recorded GodSpeak discussion group! [audio:gs09-29-09.mp3] Want to join the discussion?  Drop in a comment below! Monday, Sep 21 Genesis 12:10-13:18 Read & Listen Online (Click “Audio” link to listen) 1. Read Genesis 13:8-9. Then read 1 Timothy 6:17-19. Describe evidence of the Spirit of God at work … Read more

GodSpeak Group: Week 1

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Week 1: Genesis 1-12:9

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Discussion Questions:
Monday, Sep 14 Genesis 1:1-2:25 Read & Listen Online (Click “Audio” link to listen)
1. What is the first record in God’s Word of something God identifies as “not good”? See Genesis 2:18.

Tuesday, Sep 15 Genesis 3:1-24 Read & Listen Online (Click “Audio” link to listen)
2. Recognizing their sinfulness, Adam and Eve hid from the holy and righteous God (Genesis 3:8). In what ways do people seek to hide in the security of their sin when confronted with God’s judgment?

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Our Common Bond

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Some of my most fond memories from my schooling have come from the relationships that were created. When I entered college and began my instruction in music, I was suddenly thrust into a community of students who had much in common. We all loved music and we talked about it all the time. Of course, … Read more