week of 7/31

Unit 11  Session 5

GOD, THE GRACIOUS KING

EPHESIANS 2 ; PSALM 51

God is gracious to save sinners who come to Him through faith in Jesus.

After centuries of no king, the Israelites were given Saul, who started his kingship with promise but turned his back on the Lord. They then received David, whose blessing and favor from the Lord were evident. David's reputation and rule, however, were tarnished by the second half of his reign. Neither man had a chance to fulfill all of Israel's hopes and dreams because they were flawed, selfish, and sinful. Every kingly failure points us to the one and only true King of Heaven and earth, Jesus Christ. As we focus on the grace of God, we see that the Lord Himself is the source of all our hopes and strength for this life and the next.

Points to consider:

✞   God's grace is needed to save the dead sinner.

     * What are some sinful paths people choose 

        to follow in this world?

     * How might a shared history of sin, in general, 

        help believers as they share the gospel with 

        unbelievers?

✞   God's grace is poured out in abundance through Christ.

     * What are some ways we can show our honor and 

        love for Jesus because of the salvation He has given 

        to us by His grace?

✞   God's grace is realized through faith and 

      prompts praise.

     * What are some ways you have seen the workmanship 

        of God in the lives of believers?