A Son’s Father 
Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16   
In order to be a new father, Abraham must give up his old self 

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Guaranteed! 
God doesn’t go back on his word 

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...#3 Consider v11 in your Bible & its footnotes. God’s Word makes the covenant & circumcision is the real symbol & common ritual (not a mere souvenir & celebration). How do you see this logic in other areas of your faith life? 

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A Bad Heart 
Genesis 9:1-17   
Humankind’s heart is defective, God promises a new way and new heart 

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Guaranteed! 
God doesn’t go back on his word 

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...#1 How do vv1-7 express a strong ethic for life, that life is a give from God, & that blood as sign of life belongs to God? See Exodus 21:28; Leviticus 17:11, 13-14; Deuteronomy 12:23-24; Numbers 35:31 

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His Glory 
2 Corinthians 4:3-6   
The Holy Spirit shows us what others wish they could see 

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God's Grandeur 
The Holy Spirit at work in our lives. 

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...#2 How do God’s people shine his light? See #1; Isaiah 9:2-7; Matthew 5:14-16; John 8:12-20 

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Our Hope 
Psalm 147:1-12, 21c (Lutheran Book of Worship/ Book of Common Prayer translation)   
The Holy Spirit heals broken hearts, minds, spirits, & bodies 

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God's Grandeur 
The Holy Spirit at work in our lives. 

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...#2 How does this Psalm & specifically v12 encourage trust in God’s people, even when things are looking down? See Psalm 33:18, 22, 35:27; Isaiah 62:1-4; Zephaniah 3:17; Malachi 3:16-17; 1 Peter 1:13-17, 3:4

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Our Amazement 
Mark 1:21-28   
The Holy Spirit prevails over the many spirits drawing us away from God & equips us to resist the evil touching our lives. 

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God's Grandeur 
The Holy Spirit at work in our lives. 

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...#1 What is the point of the so-called “messianic secret” whereby Jesus prevents others from “testifying” to his powers (v24)? In other words, how do we ultimately recognize his power? See 1:34, 40-45, 3:11-12, 4:11, 7:31-37, 8:22-30, 9:2-9, 10:45, 15:33-39; see also Matthew 16:16-17; John 6:25-27, 16:13; Small Catechism: Creed II, available bookofconcord.org 

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