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Ezekiel 37:1-14

SUMMARY:

God gives Ezekiel a vision of a valley of dry bones which symbolize the house of Israel. Instructed by the Lord, he prophesies to the bones, and they come together and live. God promises to create new life and a restored relationship with Israel.

THE POINT:

God’s powerful presence brings new life and heals broken relationships.

QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, THOUGHTS?

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SONG:

“Dem Bones Gonna Walk Around” by Listener Kids (on YouTube)

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Jeremiah 29:1, 4-14

SUMMARY:

God sends God’s people into exile, promising to deliver them in 70 years. In the meantime, they are encouraged to live new lives, trusting that God is with them. With time, God’s plan and purpose will reveal themselves.

THE POINT:

God provides a future full of hope.

QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, THOUGHTS?

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SONG:

“Waving Through A Window” by Ben Platt in Dear Evan Hansen

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DESCRIPTION:

Isaiah 9:1-7

SUMMARY:

God’s people have been sitting in darkness because of war, chaos, and displacement. Isaiah’s words remind them to come into the light of God’s presence, and there they receive a beautiful promise.

THE POINT:

The prophet promises a new king who will be the presence of God’s light in the world.

QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, THOUGHTS?

Email Rev. Seth Rash at pastorseth@fcctroy.com. He would LOVE to hear from you!!

SONG:

“little light (acoustic version)” by Lewis Watson

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DESCRIPTION:

Amos 1:1-2; 5:14-15, 21-24

SUMMARY:

Amos reminds God’s people, who are often tempted to worship other gods, to remember to trust in God alone and treat others with justice.

THE POINT:

Amos reminds us to seek God, hate evil, and serve others.

QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, THOUGHTS?

Email Rev. Seth Rash at pastorseth@fcctroy.com. He would LOVE to hear from you!!

SONG:

“Good People” by Mumford & Sons and Pharrell Williams

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1 Kings 19:1-18

SUMMARY:

Queen Jezebel, who worshipped Baal, set out to kill Elijah. He fled. Alone, many days’ journey from anyone else, Elijah gave up on his own power, and it was at this point that God unexpectedly came to meet him.

THE POINT:

God sometimes chooses to appear in quiet ways.

QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, THOUGHTS?

Email Rev. Seth Rash at pastorseth@fcctroy.com. He would LOVE to hear from you!!

SONG:

“The Sound of Silence” by Pentatonix

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1 Kings 5:1-5; 8:27-30, 41-43

SUMMARY:

King Solomon planned to build a temple for the Lord. At the dedication, Solomon expressed his hope that all the world will come to know the Lord through the temple.

THE POINT:

The temple was a place to connect with God.

QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, THOUGHTS?

Email Rev. Seth Rash at pastorseth@fcctroy.com. He would LOVE to hear from you!!

SONG:

“Eden” by Jervis Campbell

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DESCRIPTION:

1 Samuel 16:1-13; Psalm 51:10-14

SUMMARY:

God sent Samuel to anoint a new king. Everyone was surprised to see that God chose David, a young shepherd boy. Despite his sins, David would keep returning to God with a devoted and contrite heart.

THE POINT:

God sees beyond the exterior to what is within our hearts.

QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, THOUGHTS?

Email Rev. Seth Rash at pastorseth@fcctroy.com. He would LOVE to hear from you!!

SONG:

“I Will Be Undignified” by Rend Collective

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DESCRIPTION:

1 Samuel 3:1-21

SUMMARY:

The Lord calls Samuel, a young boy, into service as a prophet. For his first act of prophesy, he must tell his mentor that the Lord would deliver punishment for his family’s sins. Samuel obeys and is rewarded by the Lord.

THE POINT:

God blesses and equips us to do great things.

QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, THOUGHTS?

Email Rev. Seth Rash at pastorseth@fcctroy.com. He would LOVE to hear from you!!

SONG:

“Here I am, Lord” by Dan Schutte

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