Week of May 2nd - Joshua 3:9-17

1. How much have you moved from one location to another in your life? What is the best "move" you ever made?
2. v. 14. Before moving out to enter the Promised Land, God instructs Joshua to put the ark of the covenant ahead of the people. Father Mike talked about how this represented "following the promises of God". Have there been promises that you've followed before? Is there a promise of God you are following now? What is it like to do that?
3. V. 15. God had them cross the Jordan River while it was flooded! Are you a person who can easily move forward in a flood? What obstacles are there in your life keeping you from the land God is calling you to possess?
4. V. 16. Father Mike used this verse about God holding back the waters to illustrate how we can trust God with our future and our past. Which of these is easier for you to do? Why?
5. V. 17. The priests stood still until everyone crossed over. Who are the people that you think St. Andrew's is particularly called to reach? How can we reach them? How will the building help us do that?
6. Share your thoughts with the group about the church making this next step. Do you think we are ready? What will be the challenges for us as we continue on in the YMCA while we are in the building process? How can you help?
7. Pray for the church and for one another....