The Journey Begins

3 PROVISIONS FOR THE JOURNEY:

1. A simple structure for Bible study
2. Set the stage for the first week of reading
3. A practice run with Matthew 1

A simple structure for Bible study: C.H.I.P.

CURIOUS - What makes me curious?
HOPEFUL - Where do I find hope?
IMPORTANT - What is important to remember?
PERSONAL - Where does it get personal for me?

Set the stage for the first week of reading:

Matthew (the author) –
One of Jesus’ 12 disciples
Previously a tax-collector
A Jew writing to Jews about a Jew
Watch for Old Testament quotes
Watch for “kingdom” language

A practice run with Matthew 1

What makes me CURIOUS? (text 610.894.9520)
- Why does Matthew begin with a genealogy?
- Why does Matthew break the cultural norm to include so many women in the genealogical record of Jesus?

Where do I find HOPE?
- Divine intervention
- Fulfilled prophecy
- Jesus’ purpose & names

What is IMPORTANT to remember?
- Jesus’ lineage
- Jesus’ purpose
- The purity of Joseph and Mary’s relationship

Where does it get PERSONAL for me?
- How do I need Jesus’ rescue?
- God keeps His promises
- God’s ways are not conventional.

NEXT STEPS:

- Join the journey through the New Testament!
- Contact Pastor Nate to get into a home group.
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