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                              Clarity Week 13

                             Genesis 25:19-34

      

Throughout April, we want to intentionally focus our prayers to the Bengkulu people on Sundays and in our small groups. This is 1 of 10 potential unreached people groups that our missionaries could eventually engage in Indonesia! Start your group off by praying together for this people group! Below are some prayer prompts.


Prayer for the Unreached People Group

You are the Lord, and that is your name! I pray your glory not be given to another. I pray that the Bengkulu people will not give your praise to idols. Isaiah 42:8


Lord, send missionaries to declare your glory among the Bengkulu people, Your marvelous deeds among the Bengkulu people. Psalm 96:3


Lord, I pray that “all the Bengkulu people you have made will come and worship before you, O Lord; I pray the Bengkulu people will bring glory to Your name.” Psalm 86:9


Lord, may You be exalted over all the Bengkulu people, Your glory above the heavens. Psalm 113:4

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Read Genesis 25:19-34 - What stands out to you in this passage? (Group Starter)


Question Bank


We see in this story that God is true to His promises, all-knowing, and in control (sovereign). How should these truths about God shape our prayer lives?

- What are some things that keep you from praying personally and with your family?

- What is one step you could take personally and/or with your family to be more devoted to prayer?

- What are some practical things that have helped you when it comes to prayer?


No matter what season of life you’re in (parents/grandparents/single), how are you actively discipling within your family?

- Men, how are you actively leading your family spiritually in your home, Monday-Saturday? What is a step you can take towards this?

- Women, how are you actively making disciples in your family/home? What steps can you take towards this?


Here are some resources that we recommend to help! We want to partner with you as a church to help connect your family to a growing relationship with Jesus! Share these with your groups!


Prayer:

Prayer - Tim Keller

Just Ask - JD Greear


Marriage/Family:

Marriage - Paul David Tripp

Meaning of Marriage - Tim Keller

Family Discipleship - Adam Griffin & Matt Chandler


Parenting (Babies - 12th):

Family Discipleship Podcast (Season 7 covers discipling your baby, toddler, preschooler, elementary age, young teen, and high schooler)

Discussion Around the Table: Dinner Table Discussions (Nancy Guthrie) & Donut Date Journal (Chap Bettis)

Family Worship Night (ccvidalia.com/fwn)

Tiny Theologians (https://www.tinytheologians.shop/)


0 - Pre-K: 

Jesus Storybook Bible - Sally Lloyd-Jones

The Biggest Story ABC - Kevin DeYoung

Bible Story Prayers (101 Prayers for Children) - Carl Lafterton


Kindergarten - 5th Grade: 

The Gospel Story Bible - Marty Machowski

Tiny Systematics - Tiny Theologians

The Ology - Marty Machowski


6th - 8th Grade:

ESV Teen Study Bible

Equip Guide (Church Resource)

10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask - Rebecca McLaughlin


9th - 12th Grade:

Tony Evans Study Bible

Gospel - JD Greear

Surviving Religion 101 - Michael Kruger

In His Image - Jen Wilkin


Parenting Adults:

Loving Your Adult Children - Gaye Clark