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On Being & Making Disciples: How to Get Your Connect Group/Small Group Discussion Back on Track When it Goes “Off the Rails”
https://www.youtube.com/embed/WJLvbogd2q4?si=6yZun3zAoXc_obmS We are not to superimpose “our take” on truth. We are not to hyper-project our 2025 cultural “two cents” onto Scripture. Rather, we are to come to the Scripture, read the text, study the cross references, consult scholarly resources, look at the original meaning of the passage, study the original word meaning, careful… Continue reading
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Deuteronomy 4:1-9, 15-20, “Remember,” a Lifeway Explore the Bible Lesson Overview for 10/26/25
Resources: Lesson Manuscript, PowerPoint, and Devotional Franklin Heights Church Connect Groups: https://franklinheights.org/connect/groups/ Review: Last week God called Israel to take the land and take out the idols. Idolatry can’t coincide with obedience. There’s got to be a clear line of demarcation. When we boey God and go forward taking any and all steps of obedience… Continue reading
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Numbers 33-34, “Instructions Given,” a Lifeway Explore the Bible Lesson Overview for 10/19/25
Resources: PowerPoint, Pre-taught lesson, and synthesized Lesson Manuscript Franklin Heights Church Connect Groups: https://franklinheights.org/connect/groups/ PowerPoint free Download Here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/s4q8k02xr8sfhi4yg6pp7/Numbers-33-34.pptx?rlkey=5vx9g78dwk25e88voqb043n23&st=fno6b38m&dl=0 Review: Last week we looked at how God used an unlikely person to accomplish God’s will despite his obstinance, and God would use this person—Balaam—to pronounce blessings instead of curses on Israel. We’ve even seen God’s… Continue reading
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Numbers 22:22-35, “God’s Plans,” a Lifeway Explore the Bible Lesson Overview for 10/12/25
Resources: Lesson Manuscript, PowerPoint, Bible Reading Plan, Other Commentaries, etc. PowerPoint: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/qxta7p8fw4xjeog4k2ely/God-s-Plans.pptx?rlkey=wzmvuodetp02vjzqftlnja4y1&st=atf4n4tf&dl=0 Franklin Heights Church Connect Groups: https://franklinheights.org/connect/groups/ Franklin Heights Church Bible Reading Plan: https://franklinheights.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2025-Bible-Reading-Plan.pdf Review: Last week we looked at how Moses expressed unbelief toward God and struck the rock willfully twice and God-in His mercy-still allowed water to pour out, but Moses would… Continue reading
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Numbers 20:2-13, “Lack of Trust,” a Lifeway Explore the Bible Lesson Overview for 10/05/25
Free PowerPoint: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/3q70db1l9dl69u6g1jb4z/Lack-of-Trust-Numbers-20.pptx?rlkey=vx18t0z7wxjnrzsgglccc3z1u&st=77qdvdxb&dl=0 Review: Last week we looked at how God constructively used consequences to shape His people, extending them mercy upon Moses’ request and forgiving their rebellion. While that generation would not be allowed to enter the promised land, save Caleb and Joshua, their next generation would. Title: Lack of Trust Text: Numbers 20:2-13… Continue reading
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Numbers 14:11-24, “Rebellion & Judgement,” a Lifeway Explore the Bible Lesson Overview for 09/28/25
PowerPoint: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/k1szxa89s70wjnh5ufcuz/Numbers-14-Rebellion-Judgement.pptx?rlkey=5by2xzk47m44583wephnezxbb&st=dszk0eox&dl=0 Review: Last week we looked at how the 12 spies spied out the land, and reported back. Their report started well, showing the people the fruit of the land; They veered into fear-based thinking. Caleb quieted the people and said-with faith in God’s promises-they were able to take the land. We are to… Continue reading
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Revival & Renewal from Nehemiah 1:1-11; 2:7-8
Title: Renew the Church Connect Group Study Text: Nehemiah 1:1-11; 2:7-8 Key Verse: Nehemiah 1:6, “6 let your ear be attentive and your eyes open, to hear the prayer of your servant that I now pray before you day and night for the people of Israel your servants, confessing the sins of the people of… Continue reading
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Numbers 13:17-31, “The Land,” a Lifeway Explore the Bible Lesson Overview for 09/21/25
Resources: Lesson Manuscript, PowerPoint PowerPoint: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ozuamaitrt2wkr6kuzbda/The-Land.pptx?rlkey=e3uodsekms8kuwklpfr1op3j9&st=66bmig44&dl=0 Franklin Heights Church Connect Groups: https://franklinheights.org/connect/groups/ Review: Last week we looked at how God provides for us in the frustrating and overwhelming circumstances when we’re tempted to quit, throw in the towel, lose our cool, or act out. God swoops in and comes alongside of us and sees us… Continue reading
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Numbers 11:4-17, “Provision,” a Lesson Overview from Lifeway Explore the Bible for 09/14/25
Resources: Lesson Manuscript, PowerPoint, and Devotional Franklin Heights Church Connect Groups: https://franklinheights.org/connect/groups/ Review: Last week we looked at how God leads us and guides us sometimes having us wait and other times telling us to move. Dependence is the key and with it, we have His peace. The PowerPoint for this lesson can be found… Continue reading
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Numbers 9:15-23, “The Journey,” a Lesson Overview from Lifeway Explore the Bible for 09/07/25
Resources: Lesson Manuscript, PowerPoint, and Devotional Franklin Heights Church Connect Groups: https://franklinheights.org/connect/groups/ PowerPoint: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/qw3v29q5e7oq5bogq0a9i/The-Journey.pptx?rlkey=uh7g89ou8s6eqq9udq2y1io7x&st=t0j7yxjm&dl=0 Review: Last week we wrapped up our summer in the Psalms looking at God’s presence that brings comfort t in times of adversity, whether it’s times of longing, overwhelmed-ness, and waiting. Title: The Journey Text: Numbers 9:15-23 Key Verse: Numbers 9:23,… Continue reading
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