Memory Verse for the Week: 2 Samuel 18:31-32 (ESV)

And behold, the Cushite came, and the Cushite said, “Good news for my lord the king! For the LORD has delivered you this day from the hand of all who rose up against you.” The king said to the Cushite, “Is it well with the young man Absalom?” And the Cushite answered, “May the enemies of my lord the king and all who rise up against you for evil be like that young man.”

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EVIL’S OUTCOME

BETWEEN THE GATES

THE RETURN OF THE KING

YOU CAN PRAY WITH US …

1. Worship the LORD who perfectly resolves the tension of justice and mercy. Praise Him, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit for His just nature and tender mercy.

2. In what ways have you pursued worldly glory? Confess your stubborn arrogance to Jesus and ask the Spirit to powerfully redirect where you find your identity.

3. Give thanks to Jesus for being our perfect King. Thank Him for suffering that the many would be delivered.

4. Who do you know that disregards justice for the sake of mercy? Who do you know that disregards mercy for the sake of justice? Pray first for yourself and the way you have missed the mark, and then pray for them and for the brokenness that has ensued from those ways of being.

5. Ask the Holy Spirit to repair and restore the confusing, difficult circumstances we face on this side of Eternity. Pray that He would lift our eyes to the One who is well acquainted with our grief, King Jesus, our everlasting hope.

Looking Back

The Facilitator is a study tool designed to help you engage with the weekly sermon through the five elements we incorporate in our Community Groups; Get Acquainted & Sharing, Sermon Study, Mission, Worship and Prayer. This tool will be made available Monday morning to give us the opportunity to look back at what we heard on Sunday.