North Platte Berean Church
God’s Redemptive Plan
In the first half of Romans, Paul laid out the foundations of the gospel (ch. 1-4) and the fruit it bears in our lives (ch. 5-8). He ended in the highest heights, delighting in the gifts we have through faith in Christ. The Holy Spirit. Adoption into God's family. Future glory to which our present sufferings pale in comparison. And the assurance that NOTHING can separate us from God's love – it's a covenant he has made with us through the death and resurrection of his Son! But wait…didn't God make promises to Israel, who were also his covenant people? And not all Israel received Jesus, so did God's covenant fail? How are we to think about this – about Israel, about God's faithfulness? As Paul addresses these questions, he seems to hold God's election (choosing) in tension with human responsibility (to choose God)…how do we make sense of that? Above all, can we really trust that God is faithful, even when we're struggling to see it? (Spoiler: we absolutely can!)
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
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• Gabbing and Games: Thu. 9/19, 2-4 p.m.
• Berean Fundamentals - Catch: Mon. 10/7-11/25, 6:45-8:30 p.m.
• 24 Hours Prayer and Fasting: Fri. 11/8, 6 p.m.-Sat. 11/9, 6 p.m.
• Ark Encounter Tour: Fri. 4/7-Fri. 4/11, 2025
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• 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
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• 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; activity bags at back of auditorium to help them engage.
• 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
• Prayer space: Drop in anytime during office hours to pray quietly in the Auditorium.
• This week: Pray for our church’s efforts to serve children in foster care (such as Royal Family KIDS Mentoring Club) and families in tough situations (such as Families Together). Ask God to help us love and welcome children like Jesus did (Mark 10:13-16).
Worship in Song
• King of Kings – Hillsong Worship
• His Mercy Is More – Matt Boswell & Matt Papa
• O Come to the Altar – Elevation Worship
Worship by Giving
• Online: npberean.org/givenew
• Text: Text any amount to 1-888-364-GIVE (4483).
• Mail: 202 W. 8th St., North Platte, NE 69101
(good, evil)
(prunes, grafts)
(hardened, mercy)
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*, family, or a friend:
Grow
• To better understand how gentiles are “grafted” into God’s family read this article: npberean.org/beyond21
• Look up “mercy” in a dictionary. Which definition best describes God’s actions toward both Jews and Gentiles? Why?
Share
• Reflect on God’s kindness towards you. How does knowing this motivate you to treat others more kindly this week?
• Listen to “His Mercy is More” (npberean.org/beyond22) Then share this song and what it means to you with someone who needs Jesus.
Connect
• How might knowing we’ve been grafted into God’s family lead us to pride or arrogance? What should we do as believers to avoid these pitfalls?
• Honestly share with others the current state of your heart. How can this vulnerability protect our hearts from being hardened?
• Explore Job 2:11-13 and 42:7-8 together to prepare for next week’s sermon.
* Connecting in community with other believers is crucial for spiritual growth. Explore group options at npberean.org/gg