The Vineyard- October 2, 2016

I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. – John 15:5

Pray for God to speak to you through the reading of His word. 

Read Exodus 7:8-10:29

The One True Lord

-          What was God’s purpose in sending the plagues on Egypt?

-          In demonstrating that he alone is Lord, God was extending an opportunity to the Egyptians.  What was that opportunity?  Did any of them take advantage of it?

-          The Egyptian magicians were able to do similar miracles to the plagues.  What were they unable to do?  How did God finally demonstrate his superiority to them?

-          How does God’s display of superiority in Exodus encourage you when you engage in spiritual warfare?

-          Do we have false gods today?  What are our cultures gods of prosperity?  Or security? 

Why are You Sorry?

-          What prompted Pharaoh’s repentance? 

-          Why is repentance generated by fear inferior to repentance generated by a transformed heart? 

-          What are some characteristics of false repentance in a Christian?

-          Do we ever qualify our repentance and submission to God?

-          Are there things you have yet to submit to God in your life?  How can you move toward a more complete submission?

Tell Your Children

-          Why is the story of the exodus out of Egypt important for Christians to tell their children? 

-          What else has happened since the exodus that it is important for our children to know about?

Pray that the world might come to know God as the one, true Lord, and Jesus his Son.   

Pray for a heart of genuine repentance. 

Make an effort to tell your children God’s story this week.