Man Challenge is a weekly gathering of men who study scripture in order to develop a competent and confident understanding of who Jesus is. Here you will find the recorded Bible-teachings that are intended to be unpacked in community. For more information on how to get involved, email Mason - mbramer@secc.org Southeast Christian Church | Blankenbaker Campus

Joe Donaldson teaching on John 4:1-42. Below are discussion questions from his teaching: What identity of God do you feel Him inviting you to experience more?Who sowed God's seed into you?What is your takeaway from our discussion on the living water?

Scott Long teaching on John 4:1-42. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:In what areas are you most often tempted to search for meaning, purpose, and value?Have you ever found yourself feeling empty?Are you satisfied in Jesus? How does Jesus practically satisfy you?In what ways is Jesus changing you?Is there anything you feel the need to confess to the Lord and ask His forgiveness for?

Joe Donaldson teaching on John 3:22-36. Below are discussion questions from his teaching: What aspect of things that make us too big, are you most susceptible to?How has that impacted your life?What aspect of the marriage analogy spoke to you?

Sam Reader teaching on John 3:22-36. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:What is your Kingdom assignment right now? Are you leaning in or shying away from it?Have you been baptized? Reflect on your baptism. What significance did it hold?Do you celebrate the success of others? What about when it takes attention away from you?Where do you need to intentionally decrease, that HE may increase?

Joe Donaldson teaching on John 3:16-21. Below are discussion questions from his teaching: What part of John 3:16 is most compelling to you?How have you seen the difference between simple belief and deep trust playout in your life?What helps you in desiring to be a moth instead of a cockroach?

Chris Morgan teaching on John 3:1-15. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:In what ways do you sometimes rely more on religion or good behavior than on a genuine relationship with Jesus?How has the Holy Spirit changed something in you that you couldn't change on your own? When was the last time you sensed the Spirit's “wind” moving in your life — even if you couldn't fully explain it?How do you recognize when the Spirit is at work in your life — convicting, guiding, or comforting you?Like Nicodemus, what fears or pressures (such as reputation, status, or pride) make it difficult for people to openly follow Jesus today?The video Chris references is titled Chinese Christians Receiving Their First Bible. Can be found on YouTube The U2 song Chris references is "Still Haven't Found What I am Looking For"

Chris Morgan teaching on John 3:1-15. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:In what ways do you sometimes rely more on religion or good behavior than on a genuine relationship with Jesus?How has the Holy Spirit changed something in you that you couldn't change on your own? When was the last time you sensed the Spirit's “wind” moving in your life — even if you couldn't fully explain it?How do you recognize when the Spirit is at work in your life — convicting, guiding, or comforting you?Like Nicodemus, what fears or pressures (such as reputation, status, or pride) make it difficult for people to openly follow Jesus today?The video Chris references is titled Chinese Christians Receiving Their First Bible. Can be found on YouTube The U2 song Chris references is "Still Haven't Found What I am Looking For"

Lucas DeVries teaching on John 2:13-25. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:What in your heart might Jesus want to cleanse? Is there something crowding out your worship—bitterness, guilt, comfort, money, success, or even good things that have become ultimate things?Do you prefer the Jesus who converts or the Jesus who cleanses? How do you respond when Jesus calls you to sanctification, not just salvation?What would it look like for zeal for God's house to consume you today? Where does your passion need to rise—your home, your church, your workplace?Are you an admirer of Jesus or a follower of Jesus? What's the difference, and how do you know which one you are?

Sam Reader teaching on 1 John 1-2:1. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:What are some foundational truths you need to be reminded of regularly? And why do you need to be reminded of them?What fellowship have you experienced with God? What about within the Christian community? Where do you long for deeper fellowship in your life?When was the last time you confessed sin in the presence of a trusted brother?

Joe Donaldson teaching on John 2:1-12. Below are discussion questions from his teaching: If Mary was speaking to you today and said, “Do whatever He tells you.” What would be today's application? In other words, what is He telling you?How have you seen His glory in such a way that it caused you to believe?How might you best abide with Jesus today?

Cody Patterson teaching on John 2:1-12. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:Where in your life right now do you most need to invite Jesus in?What do your conversations with Jesus (in prayer) reveal about your motives?Where do you see evidence of Jesus' transformation in your life right now and where do you feel stuck?What's one step you can take this week to shift from admiring Jesus from a distance to abiding in Him daily?

Joe Donaldson teaching on John 1:35-51.

Kyle Idleman teaching on John 1:35-51. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:Which of the four walls (purposelessness, isolation, skepticism, performance) keeps you most trapped?What would it look like for you to “come and see” Jesus this week instead of trying to figure everything out on your own?Who in your life needs to encounter Jesus? How can you offer that invitation? (Share about a time when someone did this for you)What's one step you can take this week to move from managing your life to surrendering it?

Joe Donaldson teaching on John 1:19-34. Below are discussion questions from his teaching: How would you answer the questions, “what do you say about yourself?”What attribute of John the Baptist would you most like to develop in your own life?How does Jesus being your forerunner impact your view of God and yourself?

Chris Morgan teaching on John 1:19-34. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:How can we learn from John the Baptist's humility and his clarity about his role?We talked about Israel's desire for a deliverer, though not in the form they expected. In what ways do we make the same mistake?In what ways do we want deliverance without submitting to Jesus as Lord?What does this passage teach us about recognizing Jesus for who He truly is?In what ways can we “make straight the way of the Lord” in our own lives or communities?How refreshing is it to know that we have a substitute who takes our place? As we walk in light of that truth, how should our lives be different, and in what areas?

Joe Donaldson teaching on John 1:14-18. Below are discussion questions from his teaching: Are you more truth oriented or grace oriented? How has that impacted your life?Which do you have the hardest receiving from God, grace or truth? Why is that you think?Which aspect of Christ, do you need to make sure you include in your understanding of whom the Father is?

Kyle Idleman teaching on John 1:14-18. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:What struggle have you been trying to handle alone that you could bring to Jesus, knowing He's been exactly where you are?Where have you been living like grace is limited—either for yourself or for someone else—instead of living in the abundance of "grace upon grace"?What lies about God's character do you need to let Jesus correct by looking at how He actually treated people?Who in your life needs you to "move into their neighborhood" the way Jesus moved into yours…full of grace and truth?

Chris Morgan teaching on John 1:6-13. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:How can we apply John's example of being a witness to Jesus in our own lives? What does it look like in practical, everyday terms to testify about Him today?In what ways might we unintentionally draw attention to ourselves instead of pointing others to Jesus?What does the passage mean when it says we are given the right to “become children of God”?How does knowing you are a child of God influence your daily life, decisions, and relationships?Why do you think the passage emphasizes that becoming children of God is not by “natural descent” or “human decision” but by being “born of God”? What does this reveal about our spiritual identity?

Chris Morgan teaching on John 1:6-13. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:How can we apply John's example of being a witness to Jesus in our own lives? What does it look like in practical, everyday terms to testify about Him today?In what ways might we unintentionally draw attention to ourselves instead of pointing others to Jesus?What does the passage mean when it says we are given the right to “become children of God”?How does knowing you are a child of God influence your daily life, decisions, and relationships?Why do you think the passage emphasizes that becoming children of God is not by “natural descent” or “human decision” but by being “born of God”? What does this reveal about our spiritual identity?

Joe Donaldson teaching on John 1:1-5.

Sam Reader teaching on John 1:1-5. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:What does your speech reveal about your inner world? What do you need God to change within you?Are you living as if everything depends on you? What can you lay down and surrender to the LORD's care?What does your current rhythm of time in God's Word look like? How would you like to see it change this semester?

Joe Donaldson teaching on Nehemiah 9:6-14. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:1. In what ways are you similar to the people of Jerusalem who turned away from their commitments to God?2. What character trait of Nehemiah do you admire most? How can you apply that trait in your own life?3. Is there a "broken-down wall" in your life that you are currently working on or considering rebuilding? What leadings, convictions, or resources has God provided to guide you in this task?

Chris Morgan teaching on Nehemiah 13:1-14. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:What stood out to you the most from the text today? What did God speak to your heart regarding your personal walk with Him?Have you ever felt like you've done too much for God to take you back? If so, what made you feel that way?In what ways have you rededicated your life to God and said, "From this point forward, things will be different"? If so, what specific area of your life did that involve?Nehemiah warns us about being overly emotional and not putting safeguards in place to protect our spiritual journey. In what ways have you taken practical steps to guard yourself moving forward?

Joe Donaldson teaching on Nehemiah 8:1-9. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:1. As a child, what was your favorite piece of playground equipment?2. Which of the four stages best describes you today? Has it always been this way? What has most impacted this understanding? What would God have you do with this idea?

Tyler McKenzie teaching on Nehemiah 8:1-9. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:What idea from the message stuck out to you?On a scale of 1-10, at what level do you honor God's Word through your engagement and obedience?Do you have a life-altering sin struggle? And have you ever admitted it to a Christian brother?

Joe Donaldson teaching on Nehemiah 6:1-16. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:In what area of your life might someone say, “Don't you fear God?”What has stood out to you as a help or hindrance in getting a task done in your life?What is a “great task” you are facing in your life right now?

Scott Long teaching on Nehemiah 6:1-14. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:How do you gain discernment from God about what to do or not do in life?Is there anything currently distracting you from following Jesus?How do you normally handle being insulted or slandered? How should you handle it?How are you deepening your relationship with Jesus? If you aren't, how can you?

Sam Reader teaching on Nehemiah 4:16-23. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:In what ways do you use your gifts to serve the church body?How well do you handle the Sword of the Spirit (the Bible)? In what ways might you grow in that area?Do you call for help when you're in distress? Do you respond when others are in need?What are you holding on to? What do you need to let go of?

Sam Reader teaching on Nehemiah 4:16-23. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:In what ways do you use your gifts to serve the church body?How well do you handle the Sword of the Spirit (the Bible)? In what ways might you grow in that area?Do you call for help when you're in distress? Do you respond when others are in need?What are you holding on to? What do you need to let go of?

Joe Donaldson teaching on Nehemiah 4:1-14. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:What has been your typical response to resistance in your life?Can you recall a time when resistance or opposition had a positive impact on you?What new thought or insight struck you today about how you respond to resistance?

Aaron Nance teaching on Nehemiah 4:1-14. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:What is your natural response to opposition? Has that response changed since you said yes to Christ? If so, in what ways? If not, why not?How do you approach difficult situations? Do you work first and then pray, or pray first and then work?What areas of your life are most vulnerable to the enemy's attacks?

Joe Donaldson teaching on Nehemiah 3:1-8. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:How does “losing” usually affect you?What lesson have you learned in life through losing or failure?What is a “wall” that you are helping to rebuild or that you feel led to rebuild? Why do you think God is leading you in that way?

Matt Reagan teaching on Nehemiah 3:1-8. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:How many different groups of people are mentioned in this passage? How many different trades or professions are represented? What does this reveal to you?Think about the most impressive thing you've ever helped to build/create. How long did it take? What obstacles did you face? How did you feel when it was completed?

Chris Morgan teaching on Nehemiah 1:1-11. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:In what places, spaces, or positions has God placed you to make a difference? What are some practical ways you can live this out?The wall symbolized protection and security, yet we saw today that it was torn down. What "walls" in your life or community have been broken down, causing you heartache or burden?Nehemiah's mourning led him to pray and fast. What are you currently praying for, where you need God to intervene?Why is prayer—especially prayer and fasting—so challenging for us? What strategies help you overcome doubt and distractions to stay diligent in this area?

Joe Donaldson teaching on Revelation 21:1-4. Below are discussion questions from his teaching: Of everything we discussed about what will or won't be in heaven, what stood out to you the most? Why?What has most impacted (positively or negatively) your thirst for God?How does your future eternal life shape the way you live today?

Lucas DeVries teaching on Revelation 21:1-4. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:When you view the story of Scripture as an intricate puzzle, what part has been the hardest for you to understand or piece together? How does Revelation 21 help bring clarity?Do you find yourself living with a rental mindset or a restoration mindset? What influences that perspective?How would your daily life change if you truly believed that every act of faithfulness echoes into eternity?

Joe Donaldson teaching on Acts 1:7-9 & Acts 2:1-4.

Chris Morgan teaching on Acts 1:7-9 & Acts 2:1-4. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:Would you rather have Jesus in the flesh walking among us, or the Holy Spirit of God empowering His believers? Why?Why is power necessary for being a believer and follower of Christ?How do you tap into the power given by God, and what does that look like in daily life?What is your personal Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth?

Joe Donaldson teaching on John 1:14 & John 4:21-24. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:· What is the box that others have put you in? How has that impacted your life?· If you are honest with yourself, what has been your predominant box for God?· What aspect of God do you sense Him inviting you to experience so you might have a “bigger” God?**You can find out more information or sign up for Kurt Sauder Freedom Appointment, here.

Sam Reader teaching on John 1:14 & John 4:21-24. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:Verse 4 says that Jesus “had to go through Samaria”. Often there are trails that we can see in retrospect were for our ultimate good. Can you think of a time or season of life that you had to go through?Do you believe that Jesus can redeem your sexual brokenness? Have you experienced that freedom?What do you need to leave behind in pursuit of The Way of Jesus? How can the men at your table help?Think of someone who you long to see come to a saving faith in Jesus. Share their name and a little bit about them. Write those names down and commit to praying over them.The book referenced by Sam, Jesus Through The Eyes Of Women by Rebecca McLaughlin

Joe Donaldson teaching on 2 Chronicles 7:1-3. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:1. Which view is most influential within you, God's power and judgement or His love and grace? How has that affected you in your relationship with God?2. Do you find it easier to glorify God or enjoy Him forever? Do you care to change?

Chris Burke teaching on 2 Chronicles 7:1-3. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:How do you refer to God, how can you be distinct in that?Tell a story where the Lord showing up was obvious in your life?What do you want your legacy to be?The clip from this week's teaching is from the docuseries, A Legacy of Faith, from Southeast Christian Church. Check out the first episode here.

Joe Donaldson teaching on Numbers 9:15-18. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:What did you think of first in today's passage? Provision Guidance PresenceWhen have you experienced God's leading in your life? Why did you think it was God's leading?What line from Psalm 23 most resonates with you?

Chris Morgan teaching on Numbers 9:15-18. Below are discussion questions from his teaching: The wilderness or the desert being a scary place, Why does uncertainty sometimes cause us to panic? What are some things we can do to trust the leading of the Lord? What are some tangible ways we can possibly trust in ourself more than the Lord? In what ways are you uncomfortable now, but our persistently saying “are we there yet”? We hate moving, and the hassle that comes along with it, In what ways is God asking me to Move? What are some reasons that we all may put that off?

Sam Reader teaching on Genesis 1:26-28. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:Are you living out of God's power and purpose or your own? How can you surrender some of your own plans for the sake of His? Be specific.Do you tend to focus more on relationships or results? Why do you think that is? How could you become more balanced?Consider your walk with the LORD. Where do you tend to be motivated by fear and a scarcity mentality? Where do you tend to be generous with an abundance mentality? How would you like to see the LORD grow you in those areas?

Sam Reader teaching on Genesis 1:26-28. Below are discussion questions from his teaching: Are you living out of God's power and purpose or your own? How can you surrender some of your own plans for the sake of His? Be specific. Do you tend to focus more on relationships or results? Why do you think that is? How could you become more balanced? Consider your walk with the LORD. Where do you tend to be motivated by fear and a scarcity mentality? Where do you tend to be generous with an abundance mentality? How would you like to see the LORD grow you in those areas?

Joe Donaldson teaching on Psalm 23:5-6. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:What are the “enemies” you most need Gods presence with ?What direction does your cup tend to point toward? The world? Yourself? Others? God?Which of the I phrases do you most desire to experience more?

Joe Donaldson teaching on Psalm 23:5-6. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:What are the “enemies” you most need Gods presence with ?What direction does your cup tend to point toward? The world? Yourself? Others? God?Which of the I phrases do you most desire to experience more?

Joe Donaldson teaching on Psalm 23:4.

Sam Reader teaching on Psalm 23:4. Below are discussion questions from his teaching: Think of a time you walked through a particularly dark valley. What was your experience of the LORD in that season? Unpack the images of the rod & the staff. Which one do you prefer? Why do you think that is? One of them is probably harder for you to accept. Why do you think that is? Sheep know and love their Shepherd. Do you know your Shepherd? What steps can you take to know Him better and to walk with him more faithfully?

Joe Donaldson teaching on Psalm 23:1-3. Below are discussion questions from his teaching: Who, or what, is God's biggest competition for being your shepherd? What would be the best thing about having no want? In these first three verses, what stood out to you as being something you really need to apply to your life?