We are blessed by your presence with us! We do not believe your visit to our church was by chance, so we pray that you would experience God's blessing as we worship, learn, grow, and encourage one another.
FURTHER DISCUSSION Remind yourselves why we share the Lord's Supper. What is its significance? How does it help us remember? What are some Bible passages that emphasize Christ's sacrifice for us? How does sharing Communion help or encourage our daily walk with Jesus?
Philippians 2:5-11 FURTHER DISCUSSION Which do you value more? What Jesus can give you or Jesus Himself? What are some areas of pride that we, as the Church, need to be very aware of? What does unity in the Church look like to you? Humility, by biblical definition, is NOT to think low of oneself (we are made in the image of God), but to think rightfully and truthfully of oneself. How does that impact the Church?
Numbers 6:24 – 26; John 14:27
Numbers 6:24 – 26; John 14:27
Matthew 14: 25 - 33
Matthew 14: 25 - 33
Matthew 14: 25 - 33
Matthew 14: 25 - 33
Matthew 14: 25 - 33
Matthew 14: 25 - 33
Matthew 11:28 - 30
Matthew 11:28 - 30
Matthew 11:28 - 30
Matthew 11:28 - 30
Summary of lessons: • Friday PM: Let there be Light -- Creation -- Genesis 1:1-5 • Saturday AM: Follow the Light -- Pillar of Fire -- Exodus 13:21-22; 40:36-38 • Saturday PM: Changed by the Light -- Saul's Conversion – Acts 9:1-19 • Sunday AM: Jesus is the Light -- John 1:1-14; 8:12
Summary of lessons: • Friday PM: Let there be Light -- Creation -- Genesis 1:1-5 • Saturday AM: Follow the Light -- Pillar of Fire -- Exodus 13:21-22; 40:36-38 • Saturday PM: Changed by the Light -- Saul's Conversion – Acts 9:1-19 • Sunday AM: Jesus is the Light -- John 1:1-14; 8:12
We are blessed by your presence with us! We do not believe your visit to our church was by chance, so we pray that you would experience God's blessing as we worship, learn, grow, and encourage one another.
We are blessed by your presence with us! We do not believe your visit to our church was by chance, so we pray that you would experience God's blessing as we worship, learn, grow, and encourage one another.
Psalm 73 FURTHER DISCUSSION Do you ever find yourself being envious of others? Do you think the people you’re tempted to envy might have some hardships in their life that you don’t know about? Is it difficult for you to cry out (“whine”) to God? Are there things you feel you can’t say to God? How can you tell when you’re getting too wrapped up in envy and/or whining? How does worship impact envy and whining? Where, when do you experience God’s presence? How does being in His presence change your perspective?
Psalm 73 FURTHER DISCUSSION Do you ever find yourself being envious of others? Do you think the people you’re tempted to envy might have some hardships in their life that you don’t know about? Is it difficult for you to cry out (“whine”) to God? Are there things you feel you can’t say to God? How can you tell when you’re getting too wrapped up in envy and/or whining? How does worship impact envy and whining? Where, when do you experience God’s presence? How does being in His presence change your perspective?
We are blessed by your presence with us! We do not believe your visit to our church was by chance, so we pray that you would experience God's blessing as we worship, learn, grow, and encourage one another.
We are blessed by your presence with us! We do not believe your visit to our church was by chance, so we pray that you would experience God's blessing as we worship, learn, grow, and encourage one another.
1 Kings 19: 11–13; John 3: 8; Acts 2: 1-4 FURTHER DISCUSSION How does God show Himself to you? How does God get your attention? What do you think it means that the Holy Spirit is like the wind? How does the Spirit relate to breath? How can we avoid even unintentionally ignoring God? How can we avoid trying to control God?
1 Kings 19: 11–13; John 3: 8; Acts 2: 1-4 FURTHER DISCUSSION How does God show Himself to you? How does God get your attention? What do you think it means that the Holy Spirit is like the wind? How does the Spirit relate to breath? How can we avoid even unintentionally ignoring God? How can we avoid trying to control God?
Colossians 2: 6-7 FURTHER DISCUSSION Describe what it means to "walk in Christ" (v. 6). If someone is walking in Christ, what will their life look like? What habits or practices help a follower of Jesus to be "rooted and built up in him" (v. 7)? What has helped you? Is a believer's walk with Christ a solo journey, or is it a team sport? Explain. How can we walk in Jesus when walking through suffering or uncertainty?
Colossians 2: 6-7 FURTHER DISCUSSION Describe what it means to "walk in Christ" (v. 6). If someone is walking in Christ, what will their life look like? What habits or practices help a follower of Jesus to be "rooted and built up in him" (v. 7)? What has helped you? Is a believer's walk with Christ a solo journey, or is it a team sport? Explain. How can we walk in Jesus when walking through suffering or uncertainty?
Colossians 2: 6-7 FURTHER DISCUSSION Describe what it means to "walk in Christ" (v. 6). If someone is walking in Christ, what will their life look like? What habits or practices help a follower of Jesus to be "rooted and built up in him" (v. 7)? What has helped you? Is a believer's walk with Christ a solo journey, or is it a team sport? Explain. How can we walk in Jesus when walking through suffering or uncertainty?
Colossians 2: 6-7 FURTHER DISCUSSION Describe what it means to "walk in Christ" (v. 6). If someone is walking in Christ, what will their life look like? What habits or practices help a follower of Jesus to be "rooted and built up in him" (v. 7)? What has helped you? Is a believer's walk with Christ a solo journey, or is it a team sport? Explain. How can we walk in Jesus when walking through suffering or uncertainty?
Colossians 2: 6-7 FURTHER DISCUSSION Describe what it means to "walk in Christ" (v. 6). If someone is walking in Christ, what will their life look like? What habits or practices help a follower of Jesus to be "rooted and built up in him" (v. 7)? What has helped you? Is a believer's walk with Christ a solo journey, or is it a team sport? Explain. How can we walk in Jesus when walking through suffering or uncertainty?
Colossians 2: 6-7 FURTHER DISCUSSION Describe what it means to "walk in Christ" (v. 6). If someone is walking in Christ, what will their life look like? What habits or practices help a follower of Jesus to be "rooted and built up in him" (v. 7)? What has helped you? Is a believer's walk with Christ a solo journey, or is it a team sport? Explain. How can we walk in Jesus when walking through suffering or uncertainty?
Luke 13:34 - 35 & 15:11 - 32 FURTHER DISCUSSION How are these two passages similar? How are they different? What attributes of God are displayed in these two accounts? (Some were mentioned in the sermon, add others that come to mind) What should be our response to these passages? Women: Have you ever felt that a masculine God is difficult to relate to? Why or why not? Men: Is it reasonable (fair) that women might feel that way?
Luke 13:34 - 35 & 15:11 - 32 FURTHER DISCUSSION How are these two passages similar? How are they different? What attributes of God are displayed in these two accounts? (Some were mentioned in the sermon, add others that come to mind) What should be our response to these passages? Women: Have you ever felt that a masculine God is difficult to relate to? Why or why not? Men: Is it reasonable (fair) that women might feel that way?
Luke 13:34 - 35 & 15:11 - 32 FURTHER DISCUSSION How are these two passages similar? How are they different? What attributes of God are displayed in these two accounts? (Some were mentioned in the sermon, add others that come to mind) What should be our response to these passages? Women: Have you ever felt that a masculine God is difficult to relate to? Why or why not? Men: Is it reasonable (fair) that women might feel that way?
Luke 5: 1-11 FURTHER DISCUSSION 1. In the story, Simon says, “We toiled all night and took nothing” (v. 5) – what does this reveal about his mindset before Jesus intervenes? 2. Why do you think Jesus tells experienced fishermen to go back out into the deep (v. 4) after a failed night? What might this moment reveal about trust and authority? 3. Simon responds to the miracle by saying, “Depart from me, for I am a sinful man.” (v. 8) Why do you think abundance leads to awareness of sin rather than celebration? 4. The sermon describes life as “splashing in the shallows of a not-enough world.” Where do you see this “shallow living” showing up most clearly in our culture today? 5. The message emphasizes that “it wasn’t about the fish—it was about the call.” What are some ways we might confuse God’s blessings with God’s ultimate purpose? 6. Where in your life do you feel like you’ve been “toiling… and coming up empty”? What might it look like for you to trust Jesus and “go deeper” in that area? 7. The disciples “left everything and followed him.” (v. 11) What might Jesus be asking you to leave behind—or loosen your grip on—in order to follow Him more fully?
Luke 5: 1-11 FURTHER DISCUSSION 1. In the story, Simon says, “We toiled all night and took nothing” (v. 5) – what does this reveal about his mindset before Jesus intervenes? 2. Why do you think Jesus tells experienced fishermen to go back out into the deep (v. 4) after a failed night? What might this moment reveal about trust and authority? 3. Simon responds to the miracle by saying, “Depart from me, for I am a sinful man.” (v. 8) Why do you think abundance leads to awareness of sin rather than celebration? 4. The sermon describes life as “splashing in the shallows of a not-enough world.” Where do you see this “shallow living” showing up most clearly in our culture today? 5. The message emphasizes that “it wasn’t about the fish—it was about the call.” What are some ways we might confuse God’s blessings with God’s ultimate purpose? 6. Where in your life do you feel like you’ve been “toiling… and coming up empty”? What might it look like for you to trust Jesus and “go deeper” in that area? 7. The disciples “left everything and followed him.” (v. 11) What might Jesus be asking you to leave behind—or loosen your grip on—in order to follow Him more fully?
Luke 5: 1-11 FURTHER DISCUSSION 1. In the story, Simon says, “We toiled all night and took nothing” (v. 5) – what does this reveal about his mindset before Jesus intervenes? 2. Why do you think Jesus tells experienced fishermen to go back out into the deep (v. 4) after a failed night? What might this moment reveal about trust and authority? 3. Simon responds to the miracle by saying, “Depart from me, for I am a sinful man.” (v. 8) Why do you think abundance leads to awareness of sin rather than celebration? 4. The sermon describes life as “splashing in the shallows of a not-enough world.” Where do you see this “shallow living” showing up most clearly in our culture today? 5. The message emphasizes that “it wasn’t about the fish—it was about the call.” What are some ways we might confuse God’s blessings with God’s ultimate purpose? 6. Where in your life do you feel like you’ve been “toiling… and coming up empty”? What might it look like for you to trust Jesus and “go deeper” in that area? 7. The disciples “left everything and followed him.” (v. 11) What might Jesus be asking you to leave behind—or loosen your grip on—in order to follow Him more fully?
1 Peter 3:21-22 FURTHER DISCUSSION What role did baptism play in the ministry of John to prepare the way for Jesus? How was the "baptism of Jesus" different than the "baptism of John?" Which picture of baptism presented today most resonated with you? Why? Have you been baptized? Whether yes or no, please describe your experience or thoughts about your own baptism.
1 Peter 3:21-22 FURTHER DISCUSSION What role did baptism play in the ministry of John to prepare the way for Jesus? How was the "baptism of Jesus" different than the "baptism of John?" Which picture of baptism presented today most resonated with you? Why? Have you been baptized? Whether yes or no, please describe your experience or thoughts about your own baptism.
1 Peter 3:21-22 FURTHER DISCUSSION What role did baptism play in the ministry of John to prepare the way for Jesus? How was the "baptism of Jesus" different than the "baptism of John?" Which picture of baptism presented today most resonated with you? Why? Have you been baptized? Whether yes or no, please describe your experience or thoughts about your own baptism.
Acts 16:16 - 40 FURTHER DISCUSSION Does this story bring to mind other biblical narratives or passages? How do we see the transformative power of God in this story? Why do you think Paul & Silas didn’t let their Roman citizenship be made known earlier in the story? How might the story have turned out differently if they had? How should we respond to things like unfair treatment and false accusations in light of this story? How does responding with praise grow our Jesus relationship?
Acts 16:16 - 40 FURTHER DISCUSSION Does this story bring to mind other biblical narratives or passages? How do we see the transformative power of God in this story? Why do you think Paul & Silas didn’t let their Roman citizenship be made known earlier in the story? How might the story have turned out differently if they had? How should we respond to things like unfair treatment and false accusations in light of this story? How does responding with praise grow our Jesus relationship?
Acts 16:16 - 40 FURTHER DISCUSSION Does this story bring to mind other biblical narratives or passages? How do we see the transformative power of God in this story? Why do you think Paul & Silas didn’t let their Roman citizenship be made known earlier in the story? How might the story have turned out differently if they had? How should we respond to things like unfair treatment and false accusations in light of this story? How does responding with praise grow our Jesus relationship?
Psalm 66 FURTHER DISCUSSION What are some of the rationale Psalm 66 gives for praising God? Does the psalmist’s admonition to praise God seem redundant or “overkill”? Is it difficult to consider testing or refining a positive thing to praise God for? Can you tell of a time God did something great for you? Do we ever find it difficult to tell others of the great things God has done? What does it mean to us that God hears our prayers? See Psalm 34:17-18; Psalm 116:1-2; Psalm 145:18-19; Isaiah 65:24; Jeremiah 29:12; 1 Peter 3:12; 1 John 5:14-15. Compare come & see and come & hear with “eyes to see and ears to hear” from Mark’s gospel.
Psalm 66 FURTHER DISCUSSION What are some of the rationale Psalm 66 gives for praising God? Does the psalmist’s admonition to praise God seem redundant or “overkill”? Is it difficult to consider testing or refining a positive thing to praise God for? Can you tell of a time God did something great for you? Do we ever find it difficult to tell others of the great things God has done? What does it mean to us that God hears our prayers? See Psalm 34:17-18; Psalm 116:1-2; Psalm 145:18-19; Isaiah 65:24; Jeremiah 29:12; 1 Peter 3:12; 1 John 5:14-15. Compare come & see and come & hear with “eyes to see and ears to hear” from Mark’s gospel.
Psalm 66 FURTHER DISCUSSION What are some of the rationale Psalm 66 gives for praising God? Does the psalmist’s admonition to praise God seem redundant or “overkill”? Is it difficult to consider testing or refining a positive thing to praise God for? Can you tell of a time God did something great for you? Do we ever find it difficult to tell others of the great things God has done? What does it mean to us that God hears our prayers? See Psalm 34:17-18; Psalm 116:1-2; Psalm 145:18-19; Isaiah 65:24; Jeremiah 29:12; 1 Peter 3:12; 1 John 5:14-15. Compare come & see and come & hear with “eyes to see and ears to hear” from Mark’s gospel.
We are blessed by your presence with us! We do not believe your visit to our church was by chance, so we pray that you would experience God's blessing as we worship, learn, grow, and encourage one another.
We are blessed by your presence with us! We do not believe your visit to our church was by chance, so we pray that you would experience God's blessing as we worship, learn, grow, and encourage one another.
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