North Platte Berean Church
Who is Lord?
Did you realize that Paul's letter to the Romans is his only NT letter to a church he hadn't planted or at least visited? Paul was eager to keep taking the good news of Jesus where it had never been heard, and Rome could be a great place for launching a gospel ministry into Spain. But in many ways, Paul was an unknown to the church there. So, rather than spend a lot of time addressing their dysfunctions (like he does, say, with the Corinthians), Paul offers an overview of his teaching, beginning with foundational understandings about the gospel and its implications for unity between Jews and Gentiles. (This was one of the great social divides of the time and presented a key challenge for the Roman church.) Join in as we explore how these same gospel foundations have the power to bring hope and unity in our lives still today!
Locations & Times
North Platte Berean Church
202 W 8th St, North Platte, NE 69101, USA
Sunday 8:00 AM
Sunday 9:15 AM
Sunday 11:00 AM
ConnectCard
• Take A Step: Mon. 1/29, 5:45-7:45 p.m., 252 Room
• Partnership Exploration: join the NPBC mission: Sun. 2/4, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Garage Café
• Missions Meal & Africa Debrief: Sun. 2/4, 12:30-1:30 p.m., 252 Room
• Family Dedication: Orientation - Sun. 2/25 at 9:15 or 11 a.m., Celebration - Sun. 3/10 from 2:30-4 p.m.
For details, see https://npberean.org (scroll down to The Latest).
• Hours this week: Mon.-Thu. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (closed Tue. 1:30-2:30 p.m. for staff meeting)
• Contact us: npberean.org, npberean@npberean.org, 308-532-7448
New Here?
• Bibles: available free at information center
• Sound levels: assisted listening devices and earplugs available at sound booth
• PDF bulletin: npberean.org/sundayprint
Worship as a Family
• Children (infant-grade 6): Kids Connect is available at 9:15 and 11 a.m. – check-in inside east doors or upstairs from foyer. Kids also welcome in large gatherings.
• Students (grades 6-12): Sola gathers on Wednesdays – middle school from 6-7:45 p.m. and high school from 7:30-9 p.m.
Worship through Prayer
• 24-7 prayer room: Now available! Stop by the Caring Center (8th & Jeffers) anytime to engage the prayer stations there. Entry code is 0633 (north entrance).
• This week: Praise God for how he’s worked in our 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting. Ask him to help us continue the habits we’ve started in this time. Pray that we will each keep taking the next step of obedience to Jesus Christ our Lord.
Worship in Song
• Cornerstone – Hillsong
• No Other Name – Hillsong Worship
• What a Beautiful Name – Hillsong
Worship by Giving
• Online: npberean.org/give
• Text: Text any amount to 84321.
• Mail: 202 W. 8th St., North Platte, NE 69101
Paul's Journeys
1. Paul is writing to a church he did not plant and has never visited
2. The Jew/Gentile split (prevalent in all early churches) is likely pronounced in Rome.
3. Paul desires to use Rome as a missionary base to reach the unreached!
Growing with Jesus isn’t just for Sundays. Make it an everyday, everywhere, with everyone mission by going “beyond Sunday”!
Engage in these resources on your own and with your Grow Group*:
Think it out
• How is Paul’s letter to the Romans different from his other letters? Why does this matter?
• For further study as we begin Romans:
- Overview video: npberean.org/beyond15
- “Lord” word study: npberean.org/beyond16
Talk it out
• Paul calls Christians to be apostles and saints. What does that practically look like in your life?
• What area of life do you struggle to allow God to control (make him Lord)?
Live it out
• What steps of faith and obedience will you take this week to make Jesus your Lord?
• As you listen to “Cornerstone” daily this week, ask, “How does my life evidence this today?” (npberean.org/beyond17)
* Connecting in community with other believers is crucial for spiritual growth. Explore group options at npberean.org/gg or contact Andrew (andrewwalker@npberean.org, 308-532-7448).