| Text: Matthew 1 Theme: The New Covenant Open The Scriptures 1. What does Matthew accomplish by beginning his gospel with a genealogy that links Jesus to Abraham and David? 2. In Genesis 12:1-3, what three promises does God make to Abraham and why would those promises matter to Israel? 3. How does 2 Samuel 7:8-16 expand the promises related to David, and what condition does Psalm 89:30-32 attach to the lasting of David’s house? 4. What does Jeremiah 31:31-34 say the “new covenant” will do for people’s hearts, and how does Matthew point to Jesus as the fulfillment of that promise? Open Your Lives 1. Where do you find yourself most struggling to trust God’s promises? 2. Which one of the “proximity to Jesus” practices (reading Scripture, prayer, being with the church, or taking communion) could you choose to prioritize this month? 3. Think of a time when God fulfilled something in your life slowly; how did that season shape your trust in God? 4. What is one practical way this small group could help you grow in trusting God’s promises or seeking heart change? |
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