North Platte Berean Church
God’s Unfailing Word
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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• Attention young adults: Sun. 8/11, 4-9 p.m
• Kids Connect - Start Up: Sun., 8/11, Kindergarten Sneak Peek & Sun., 8/18, Kids Connect Kick Off
• New giving provider
• Highlighting missionaries and organizations
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; 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 NextGen ministries as we get the opportunity to welcome back children & students to Kids Connect, Sola, and BU@NP over the next few weeks!
Worship in Song
• The Stand – Hillsong
• Rock of Ages – Reawaken Hymns
• Who You Say I Am – Hillsong Worship
Worship by Giving
• Online: npberean.org/give
• Text: Text any amount to 84321.
• Mail: 202 W. 8th St., North Platte, NE 69101
(Do, problem)
(word, failed)
(chooses)
It's not an either/or choice
It's not uninfluenced choice
God's control doesn't remove our choice
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
• Watch this BibleProject overview video, to re-establish a framework of Romans in your mind: npberean.org/beyond10
• Consider further the phrase,”Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated,” with this short GotQuestions article: npberean.org/beyond11
Share
• Identify a verse from God’s unfailing word that has impacted you recently. How can you bless someone with that Truth this week?
• Paul was burdened for those around him. Ask the Lord to “burden” your heart in a similar way, then look for opportunity to share Christ today.
Connect
• How can what we learned through this sermon help us to have a right view of God? Discuss how this can influence your week.
• Listen to “Bless God” daily. Then pause and reflect on how your heart is being stirred: npberean.org/beyond12
* Connecting in community with other believers is crucial for spiritual growth. Explore group options at npberean.org/gg