[Sunday] We Want a King - Rise & Fall
The cry, “We want a king” comes when all seems lost. When enemies are at the gates, when leaders seem corrupt and inept, they cried for a king like all the other nations. But even though they reject God with this cry, He still sees them and never leaves their side.
Questions This Week
Recommended Reading 1 Sameul Chapters 8 thru 11
Describe a time you felt “unseen.” What did you do to try and be seen?
Read 1 Samuel 8. Why does God give his people a king?
Read 1 Samuel 9-10. What do you find most surprising about the story of Saul chosen to be king?
Jesus comes and “sees” people. How does being “seen” and noticed by God who cares about you bring you peace?
Bible Study for Sundays Chapters7-12
What Had happened at Grace this week.
Check out the photos from Grace at the movies!
Best Christmas Pageant Ever.
When the world was darkest, the light came in bringing hope to the creation.
Listen to the bells being rung, God’s promise of peace, hope, and salvation breaking into the world, even in the midst of suffering.
This Christmas, let’s see Jesus as the one who came for us and is with us, and let our hearts grow—just like the Grinch’s—so we can go out, celebrate, and share this good news with all “those” people.