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Fill-In Notes: https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/39900/note-250574.html Continuing the Conversation Which image speaks most to you right nowsalt or lightand why? Where do you sense your influence fading or hidden in daily life? What basket tends to cover your lightfear, busyness, or distraction? How could your actions this week cause someone else to praise God? Who is one person God may be asking you to influence through quiet faithfulness?

Fill-In Notes: https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/39900/note-250027.html Continuing the Conversation Which phrase from this passagenew creation, reconciled, ambassador, or righteousmost shapes how you see yourself? Why? Where do you sense God leading you to represent Him this weekas His ambassador? Whats one old identity (past sin, failure, or label) that you need to leave behind to live as in your new identity as a new creation? If someone who trusted you asked, Whats your faith all about? how might you describe Godno longer counting peoples sins against them?

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Fill-In Notes: https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/39900/note-249442.html Continuing the Conversation Who handed faith to you, and who will you hand it to next? What competes for your attention more than Gods voice right now? What past moment (in Scripture or in your life) has taught you something lasting about God? Are there any ways you could intentionally teach or model something about God this week to someone younger in faith?

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Fill-In Notes: https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/39900/note-249442.html Continuing the Conversation Who handed faith to you, and who will you hand it to next? What competes for your attention more than Gods voice right now? What past moment (in Scripture or in your life) has taught you something lasting about God? Are there any ways you could intentionally teach or model something about God this week to someone younger in faith?

Fill-In Notes: https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/39900/note-247699.html Continuing the Conversation Where do people your age usually look for hope, and how do those hopes fail when life gets hard? What does it practically mean to flee for refuge to Jesus in your daily life? How can you tell if your anchor (your source of stability) is really in Christ or in something else? When have you felt the storms of life threaten to pull you away? How did God hold you steady? If Jesus has already gone before us into Gods presence, how should that shape the way we face fear, guilt, or the future?

Fill-In Notes: https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/39900/note-247699.html Continuing the Conversation Where do people your age usually look for hope, and how do those hopes fail when life gets hard? What does it practically mean to flee for refuge to Jesus in your daily life? How can you tell if your anchor (your source of stability) is really in Christ or in something else? When have you felt the storms of life threaten to pull you away? How did God hold you steady? If Jesus has already gone before us into Gods presence, how should that shape the way we face fear, guilt, or the future?

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Fill-In Notes: https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/39900/note-247699.html Continuing the Conversation How does viewing your current trial as temporary change the way you respond to it? In what ways has God already used past hardships to strengthen your faith? When life feels unfair or painful, what truths about Gods character anchor your hope? What would it look like for your faith to shine brighter than gold in your relationships or workplace? Who in your life might be watching how you endure sufferingand what might they learn about Jesus through you?

Fill-In Notes: https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/39900/note-247699.html Continuing the Conversation How does viewing your current trial as temporary change the way you respond to it? In what ways has God already used past hardships to strengthen your faith? When life feels unfair or painful, what truths about Gods character anchor your hope? What would it look like for your faith to shine brighter than gold in your relationships or workplace? Who in your life might be watching how you endure sufferingand what might they learn about Jesus through you?

Fill-In Notes: https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/39900/note-246186.html Continuing The Conversation Whats one way your roots in Jesus could go deeper this week (like prayer, Scripture, loving or forgiving your enemies )? Where do you see empty wisdom about human identity in culture that seems attractive but doesnt actually give life? Whats something in your life you keep chasing to feel completegrades, sports, achievement, relationshipsand how does Jesus already meet that need? How might you explain being made alive with Jesus to a friend who doesnt believe? Whats one practice that helps you keep following and abiding in Jesus daily, not just occasionally?

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Fill-In Notes: https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/39900/note-245629.html Continuing The Conversation Where are you most tempted to look for your identity apart from Jesus? Which old false self habits (vv. 59) are hardest for you to leave behind? What could putting on Jesus (vv. 1214) look like in your daily routine this week? How has your faith community helped you remember who you really are in Jesus? Where might you need to give yourself permission to change grow slowly trusting renewal instead of demanding perfection?

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Fill-In Notes: https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/39900/note-244902.html Continuing the Conversation In what ways might you be tempted to wear a mask? How has/is Jesus forming your identity? Who might you be called to serve this week?

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Fill-In Notes: https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/39900/note-244309.html Continuing the Conversation 1. The Pharisee represents the false self built on pride and comparison, while the tax collector came with honesty and humility. Where do you think people are most tempted to pretend presenting a polished version of themselves instead of their real need before God or others? 2. Jesus came as a doctor for the sick, but we often resist admitting our need. What are some signs in your own life that you might be ignoring or minimizing your sickness, and how might you usually hide it? 3. Keller says, The gospel exposes us before it comforts us. Has God ever lovingly unmasked youshowing pride, sin, or weakness? If so, how did that moment eventually lead to freedom or growth? 4. The tax collector didnt earn justificationit was received through surrender. What does it look like, in a practical sense, to come with open hands before God in your daily life right now?

Fill-In Notes: https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/39900/note-244309.html Continuing the Conversation 1. The Pharisee represents the false self built on pride and comparison, while the tax collector came with honesty and humility. Where do you think people are most tempted to pretend presenting a polished version of themselves instead of their real need before God or others? 2. Jesus came as a doctor for the sick, but we often resist admitting our need. What are some signs in your own life that you might be ignoring or minimizing your sickness, and how might you usually hide it? 3. Keller says, The gospel exposes us before it comforts us. Has God ever lovingly unmasked youshowing pride, sin, or weakness? If so, how did that moment eventually lead to freedom or growth? 4. The tax collector didnt earn justificationit was received through surrender. What does it look like, in a practical sense, to come with open hands before God in your daily life right now?

Fill-In Notes: https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/39900/note-243027.html Continuing The Conversation Dont let money become your master. Kill the idol of materialism by treasuring Jesus above all. What are some warning signs that money (or possessions) might be becoming someones master? How could trusting treasuring Jesus above all else break materialisms power over you? What practical step could you take this week to loosen greeds grip on your heart? (e.g., generosity, gratitude, simplicity)

Fill-In Notes: https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/39900/note-243027.html Continuing The Conversation Dont let money become your master. Kill the idol of materialism by treasuring Jesus above all. What are some warning signs that money (or possessions) might be becoming someones master? How could trusting treasuring Jesus above all else break materialisms power over you? What practical step could you take this week to loosen greeds grip on your heart? (e.g., generosity, gratitude, simplicity)

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Fill-In Notes: https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/39900/note-234862.html Continuing the Conversation What does your tongue reveal about your heart? What are some practical steps you can prayerfully take to control the tongue? Would others say I regularly use life-giving words that encourage them and help them to grow? Think of someone whose words have inspired or encouraged you to grow. What did they say to help you grow and why has it been important to you? In what practical ways will you make every effort, prayerfully, to speak more life-giving words this week and in the future?

Fill-In Notes: https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/39900/note-234862.html Continuing the Conversation What does your tongue reveal about your heart? What are some practical steps you can prayerfully take to control the tongue? Would others say I regularly use life-giving words that encourage them and help them to grow? Think of someone whose words have inspired or encouraged you to grow. What did they say to help you grow and why has it been important to you? In what practical ways will you make every effort, prayerfully, to speak more life-giving words this week and in the future?

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