The Series Before the Series - Week One

Pastor Matt Miller taught us about Bridging the Gap this past weekend. How much do we really care about the people in our lives? Here is this week's iMAX (I MAXimize the message) for your group discussion...

Read Ezekial 22:30-31 Bridging the Gap
Think about who/what bridged the gap between you and the Cross. Where do you think you would be if that had not happened? Discuss.

There are three general reasons that the gap exists for people:

• They do not know - can you think of some examples of this?
• They do not understand - how can we help them understand?
• They do not care - is it possible to "make" people care?

We feel comfortable staying close to the Cross, in our own safety zone. It can be scary to step out to bridge the gap. "It is hard to put caring into action." but, is our fear or discomfort a good excuse for not helping a lost soul?

If someone was about to get hit by a speeding truck, what would you do? If no one ever bridges the gap for the lost, waht will happen to them? Discuss.

We have many resources you can use to draw people to God [via Flamingo]

• Business cards
• TV broadcast - in South Florida Sundays at 10:30 am, FOX Channel 7
• Website - www.flamingoroadchurch.com
• Evite (through website)
• Talk about the worship team, pastors, ministries

Connect Group Challenge - This week, name 5 people in your sphere of influence who either don't know God, or need to get closer to Him. Pray for opportunities and courage, and invite them to Flamingo Road Church. Bridge the Gap!