Sermon Highlights
“On Easter, Jesus’ ministry was at an ‘in-between’ moment. His earthly ministry was complete, but His heavenly one had not yet begun.”
“We’re all something in between. And we all need Jesus in the ‘in-between’”
Viktor Frankl said, “Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.”
“Your Savior is a space maker. Not only do you have a ‘space-making’ Savior, but you have a ‘suddenly’ Savior.”
“Say to your fear, ‘God always does something in between!’ Change from ‘I gotta do it’ to ‘I gotta God!’”
“You won’t have to go all the way to Galilee; Jesus is coming to you.”
Scriptures
Matthew 28:1-8 – The tomb is empty
Matthew 28:9-10 – Suddenly Jesus meets them on the way to Galilee
Romans 8:28 – It’s all God!
John 19:18 – Jesus is in between
Sermon Discussion
Conversation Starter
Today, Pastor Steven talked about how when he gets excited about something, he’s all in and buys everything. When you get excited about something, how do you respond? Do you buy everything and go all in, gradually get into it, or wait to know for sure you like what you’re excited about?
Sermon Reflection
What part of the sermon was just for you?
Discussion Questions
“Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response.” Where do you need to ask God into “the space” before you respond?
“Not only do you have a ‘space-making’ Savior, but you have a ‘suddenly’ Savior.” What are you moving out of, and moving towards, that you're expecting God to show up in suddenly?
Additional Questions
Matthew 28:8 says the women were ‘afraid yet filled with joy.’ Share about a time when you've felt afraid yet filled with joy.
“We’re all something in between. And we all need Jesus in the ‘in-between.’” Where do you need to allow for grace because you’re ‘something in between’?
Prayer Prompt
Ask this question to your eGroup and include it as part of your closing prayer:
Where will you commit to inviting God into the ‘in-between’ this week?
Take a moment and thank God for the resurrection of Jesus and the life we have because of His love. Pray that each member would be reminded that God’s grace is with them in the ‘in-between.” Pray for their strength to take steps towards what God is calling them into, and the confidence to know that Jesus will meet them on the way.