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SERMON DISCUSSION GUIDE

The God Who Reveals

AUGUST 17, 2025

Passage: Exodus 33:18–34:7
Memory Verse: “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” — Hebrews 13:8 (NIV)

Discussion Guide Questions

  1. When you feel insecure or anxious, what is the first thing you usually turn to for comfort or control? Is it God, or something else? Share a recent example.
  2. The Israelites built a golden calf as a substitute for God’s presence. Are there “golden calves” in your life—things you run to for security when God feels distant?
  3. Moses refused to move forward without God’s presence. Is there an area of your life where you’ve been moving ahead without really seeking God?
  4. God describes Himself as compassionate, gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness. Which of these qualities do you most need to remember right now?
  5. What is one practical way you can remind yourself of God’s nearness during your daily routine?
  6. What are some “flashlights” or “GPS” in your life that you depend on for a sense of control? How can you shift your trust from those things to God this week?
  7. How does knowing God never changes help you face uncertainty?
AUGUST 24, 2025

Passage: Exodus 34:6–7 (focus on “compassionate and gracious”)
Memory Verse: “As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear Him.” — Psalm 103:13 (NIV)

Discussion Guide Questions

  1. Is there someone you find hard to forgive or show compassion to?
  2. What is one practical way you could remind yourself of God’s compassion daily?
  3. Are there areas where you feel you must “measure up” before coming to God?
  4. What is one specific need you have right now you can bring to God in prayer?
  5. Think about a time you withheld mercy. How might reflecting on God’s character change your response next time?
  6. Which is harder for you to accept — God’s mercy or His grace? Why?
  7. How can you encourage someone else this week who is struggling to believe God is compassionate and gracious toward them?
SEPTEMBER 7, 2025

Passage: Exodus 34:6–7 (focus on “slow to anger”)

Memory Verse: “Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.” — Psalm 37:7 (NIV)

Discussion Guide Questions

  1.  Share a recent moment when your patience ran out. How might “thinking with God” have changed your reaction?
  2. Is there an area in your life where you’ve been using God’s patience as an excuse to delay change?
  3. Who in your life needs to experience the patience of Jesus through you right now?
  4. Is there a situation where you need to trust God’s timing?
  5. Which everyday example of patience from the sermon do you relate to most?
  6. What daily habit could help you develop patience and intimacy with God?
  7. How does remembering God’s patience toward you affect how you respond to your own failures and others’ failures?
SEPTEMBER 14, 2025

Passage: Hebrews 12: 18 – 24  (NIV), Exodus 34: 6 – 7 (NIV),Ruth 1: 8, 16 – 17 (NIV)

Discussion Guide Questions

  1. The sermon talked about how easy it is to compare ourselves to others or focus on our own failures. Is there an area of your life where you feel “never enough”? How might fixing your eyes on Jesus change your perspective this week?
  2. When was the last time you consciously spoke, prayed, or declared the power of Jesus’ blood over a situation in your life? What would it look like to do this in a specific area where you feel anxious or overwhelmed?
  3. God’s khesed is a love that keeps going even when we mess up. Is there a place in your life where you need to rest in God’s loyal love instead of striving to earn it? What would it look like to actually rest in that love?
  4. The story of Ruth challenges us to move beyond words to sacrificial action. Who in your life—family, neighbor, coworker, or even someone hard to love—could use a small act of loyal love from you this week? What is one practical step you can take?
  5. The sermon gave examples like writing a note to a struggling coworker or being emotionally present for your family. What is one “step further” you can take this week to show khesed to someone in your circle?
  6. Are there distractions (like social media, work, or past mistakes) that keep pulling your eyes away from Jesus? What is one thing you can do this week to redirect your focus back to Him?
  7. The sermon said our ability to love like God flows from being rooted in His love for us. What is one way you can remind yourself daily of God’s loyal love so that it overflows into your relationships?
SEPTEMBER 21, 2025

Passage: Exodus 34: 6 – 7 (NIV), Romans 8: 1 (NIV), 1 John 1: 9 (NIV)

Discussion Guide Questions

  1.  Is there a past mistake or sin that you still let define you, even though you know God has forgiven you? What would it look like to let your life be defined by Jesus’ scars instead?
  2. Think about a time when you experienced the consequences of a choice, even after you asked God for forgiveness. How did that shape you? Did it help you grow?
  3. The sermon said that confession is not about public shame, but about honesty before God and trusted community. Is there something you need to confess to God or to someone you trust? What’s holding you back?
  4. When you think about God’s justice, do you tend to see Him as harsh or as loving? How does the cross help you see both His justice and His love together?
  5. The message said that God’s discipline is an expression of His love. Can you think of a time when God disciplined you? How did it help you become more like Christ?
  6. Moses responded to God’s character by bowing down and worshiping. What would it look like for you to respond in worship this week, knowing you are forgiven and free?
  7. The sermon said that every excuse is silenced at the cross. Is there an excuse you’ve been making to avoid dealing with sin or forgiving someone else? What step could you take this week to walk in the freedom Christ offers?
SEPTEMBER 28, 2025

Passage: Exodus 34: 6 – 7 (NIV), Deuteronomy  32: 4 (NIV), Hebrews 3: 5 – 6 (NIV)

Discussion Guide Questions

  1. The sermon talked about anchoring ourselves in God’s faithfulness when life feels uncertain. Think about a current “storm” in your life—what would it look like to stand on God as your rock this week?
  2. When was the last time you were honest with God about your anger, disappointment, or confusion? What keeps you from bringing these feelings to Him, and what might change if you did?
  3. In the message, faithfulness was connected to practical things like worship, keeping your word, generosity, and family life. Which of these areas is most challenging for you right now? What is one step you could take to grow in faithfulness this week?
  4. The sermon said our reliability and steadfastness can show others what God is like. Can you think of a recent situation where your faithfulness (or lack of it) impacted someone else’s view of God? What did you learn from that experience?
  5. When you participate in communion, do you see it as just a ritual or as a reminder of God’s personal commitment to you? How might your approach to communion change in light of this message?
  6. The message mentioned that God’s faithfulness is not just a concept but a lived reality, especially seen in Jesus. How does remembering Jesus’ faithfulness help you trust God with your own struggles?
  7. Is there a specific relationship (family, work, church) where you sense God calling you to reflect His faithfulness more clearly? What is one practical way you can do that this week?
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