Message Notes for January 14, 2024

Series: Access Granted

Title: Access Through Faith

Personal Notes:

Ephesians 3:11-12 This was according to the eternal purpose that he has realized in Christ Jesus our Lord, 12 in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in him. 13 So I ask you not to lose heart over what I am suffering for you, which is your glory.

How does bold access to faith look?

· Luke 5:17-26 – Four guys who helped their friend to Jesus.

· Mark 5:24-34 – Women coming to Jesus for healing. 

· Luke 19:1-10 – Zaccheus

· John 4:5-30 – Women at the well.

· Luke 7: 1-10 – Centurian wanting his friend healed.

What is holding you back from coming boldly and confidently to Jesus?

Family/Group Study Notes for the week of January 14, 2024

Series: Access Granted

Title: Access Through Faith

* How would you describe faith? Why is faith essential for a relationship with God?

* Read Hebrews 11:1 -6. How does this passage describe faith? How does faith give you access to God? What does that look like for you in daily life? What does verse 6 mean to you? Why is that the case?

* Read John 11:40-44. Focus on verse 40. Why do you think it takes faith to see God’s glory? How would lack of faith blind us to this access?

* Read Galatians 3:23-29. What is this passage saying about faith and access to God? What does faith cause in us? How does faith rename us? How does faith guard us in Christ?

* Read Proverbs 3:5-6. What does this passage say about faith? What is the passage saying for us to do? What is the promise in the passage? How does your own understanding keep you from submitting to Him? How does that interfere with the blessed life? How does that keep you from faith in what God can do?

* Read Luke 7:1-10. Why did Jesus marvel at this faith? What was this faith claiming about God? How could this be true for you?

* How can you share this open door of faith with someone who believes or feels he/she doesn’t belong in church or with Jesus?