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Central Christian Church

Discover Central - Week 2

We all long to belong! To be wanted, noticed, chosen, accepted, valued & loved–IN Jesus, we are!

Locations & Times

3010 NE 14th St, Ocala, FL 34470, USA

Sunday 7:00 AM

Table Talk: Introductions

Go–Be Jesus!

We desire to build fully engaged Jesus Followers who think, act and are being like Jesus!

Belonging TO Jesus!

I Belong!

We all long to belong! To be wanted, noticed, chosen, accepted, valued, loved. In Jesus, we are!

We all long to belong! We’ll do just about anything to belong.

In Jesus: Internal definitely impacts External.
The World: External supposedly impacts Internal.

Table Talk: Topic - Belonging

“One of these things is not like the other. One of these things just doesn’t belong!”
– Sesame Street

"Just doesn’t belong". We’ve all been there - remember when?

Samaritan Woman: John 4

John 4:13-14

Zacchaeus: Luke 19

Luke 19:8

Our belonging TO Jesus; naturally, impacts others FOR Jesus!

Biblical Belongingness: Our identity, self-worth and purpose are found IN Jesus!

I Belong! I Belong to Jesus!

2 Corinthians 5:17

Biblical Belongingness = Being IN Jesus!

Responsive Reading

Romans 7:4

Romans 8:1-2

2 Corinthians 5:15, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Romans 14:8

1 Peter 2:9

Romans 12:5

Table Talk: Discuss Message and Meaning of Responsive Reading Verses

We all long to belong! To be wanted, noticed, chosen, accepted, valued, loved. In Jesus, we are!

Biblical Belongingness: Our identity, self-worth and purpose are found IN Jesus!

Acts 2:41-47

Go–Be Jesus! Our belonging TO Jesus; naturally, impacts others FOR Jesus!

We all long to belong! In Jesus, we do!

I belong! I choose to belong to Jesus. Do you?

1 Corinthians 11:24

1 Corinthians 11:25

1. Share our understanding of what the message was about?

2. How can we apply and integrate this message into our life?

3. We all long to belong. Share a time when we didn’t belong. When we did belong. What difference stands out?

4. Read 1 Peter 2:9; Romans 7:4 & 2 Corinthians 5:17. What ‘belonging’ truths are communicated to us? Why?

5. Read John 4: Samaritan Woman & Luke 19: Zacchaeus. Discuss: How their choice to belong to Jesus impacted others.

6. Discus. “Biblical Belongingness: Our identity, self-worth and purpose are found IN Jesus!” Agree or Disagree? Why?

7. Re-Read the Responsive Reading Verses. Then discuss.

Rooted

Rooted is a community experience, where individuals establish firm roots in the Truth of God’s Word through personal study and practicing seven rhythms essential to a healthy relationship with Jesus, and then come together to discuss what they’re learning. Rooted begins Wednesday, Sept 18 and meets each Wednesday at 6:30 PM for 10 weeks. Sign up early; Space is limited. Cost is $30 per person and covers the workbook and a Celebration Dinner at the end of the session. Childcare for infants - 5th grade provided for a one-time fee of $30 per family. Register for Rooted at c3ocala.com/rooted or stop by the table in the courtyard for more information.

http://c3ocala.com/rooted

Life Groups

At Central, we believe we are better together, so don’t miss this opportunity to connect with a small group within our community. Stop by the table in the courtyard or visit c3ocala.com/lifegroups find the group that’s right for you. If you are new to Central, weencourage you to participate in Rooted prior to joining a Life Group.

http://c3ocala.com/lifegroups

Night of Worship

Join us for a Night of Worship Sunday, Sept 22 at 6:30 PM. Food Trucks will be here at 5:00 PM and doors will open at 6:00 PM. Register for childcare at c3ocala.com/childcare.

http://c3ocala.com/childcare