Sermon date: May 3, 2026

Scripture: Deuteronomy 12

Pastor Eric Sandberg

CGCM English Service

Discussion Questions:

• How does “replanting the garden” help you understand the 2 “intense and specific” commands God wants them to follow?
• How does this chapter help you understand “where the story of the Bible is heading?”
• How does the story of the New Testament help you understand how God “replanted the garden?
• How does the story of the New Testament help you understand what it means to be involved in “replanting the garden” wherever we are? What could it look like in your life?

Sermon date: April 26, 2026

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:1-32

Pastor Eric Sandberg

CGCM English Service

Discussion Questions:

• How does “what direction are you facing” help you follow Jesus and ‘obey all the commands’? 
• What would the world look like if God’s commands were lived out fully? 
• How does “the land cared for by God” (v12) show His overall plan for the created world? 
• Do you see ALL OF US in  Moses’ Audience? Both in terms of potential and failure? How?
• How does Jesus show us God’s “Visible love”? 

Sermon date: March 22, 2026

Scripture: Deuteronomy 9:1-6

Pastor Eric Sandberg

CGCM English Service

• How does the description of the “tall Anakites with their big cities with tall walls” help you understand God’s command to ‘drive/wipe them out’ 
• If God’s purpose of reminding us “who we are” (fickle, unreliable) IS NOT to make us miserable? Why does it get highlighted so frequently? 
• God wants His people to remember “who He is”. He is the one who fights for them. He is the one who remains faithful even when we are not. When will you need to remember that this week? What does a response look like? 
• How does Jesus show us “who God is”? 

Sermon date: February 22, 2026

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:10-25

Pastor Eric Sandberg

CGCM English Service

• Why does this passage start and end with retelling the story of the Exodus (v10-12, 21-25)? What is God’s point?
• Why do they need to be “careful” not to forget the Lord (v12)? How does Jesus help us see the purpose behind God’s Law?
• Are there ways you can consider ‘structuring’ your life to show your trust in God and help you ‘remember’ the Gospel?

Date: February 8, 2026

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:12-33

Pastor Eric Sandberg

CGCM English Service

• What is the “foundation” for God’s Command for Sabbath Rest?
• What does it mean that “Words” 6-10 are the Bill of Rights for OTHER people?
• Why is it based on the needs of others? Have you ever “felt” like the Israliete community in 5:25
• How does Jesus demonstrate God’s loving understanding of our limitations in His presence?
• How does Jesus enable what God “wishes” would happen in 5:29?

Date: February 1, 2026

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:1-11

Pastor Eric Sandberg

CGCM English Service

• Why does God remind them of their relationship before anything else?
• What kind of relationship is it? How does God’s “Loyal Love” to the 1,000 generation surprise you?
• Does it bring you comfort, peace, joy? Why?
• What does it mean to “take up God’s name” in an inappropriate way?
• How does Jesus help you understand God’s “Loyal Love”, and what it looks like?