Discussion Questions for 04/21/24
The text says that “As far as it depends on you” you are to live at peace. What does it look like practically to take responsibility for your part of a conflict or broken relationship? How do you do this in your own conflicts?
Discussion Questions for 04/14/21
If you were in Peter’s place asking this question of Jesus, how many times of forgiving the same offense would you think to be sufficient?
Discussion Questions for 04/07/24
Ezekiel 33 says that God does not delight in the death of the wicked, but scripture teaches that he is the ultimate judge of all sin and evil. How do you supposed this works for God’s character? How can he judge all sin if he hates the death of the wicked?
Discussion Questions for 03/31/24
Jesus’ victory over death is your victory! What does that mean for you today? How does receiving the gift of Jesus’ righteousness effect the way you engage your life right now?
Discussion Questions for 03/17/24
What are some of the blessings of Jesus that can distract you from loving him for his own sake? How can those same blessings be a part of your enjoyment of Christ?
Discussion Questions for 03/10/24
How does the idea that Christ treasures you sit with you? Is this a comfortable idea? How does it change the way you think of others in your life?
Parables of the Kingdom
Jesus’ has one expectation for the children of the kingdom which is to surrender all of life to Him as their King.
Discussion Questions for 02/25/24
How does the characterization of Jesus as a radically generous sower sit with you? How does this play out in your own testimony? How might this change the way you consider the preaching of the gospel to others?
Discussion Questions for 02/11/24
Jesus does not just save his people, he adopts them into his family. List every verse you can think of that speaks to your identity as family to God. What does this teach you about your present experience of faith?
A Tree & Its Fruit
While speaking to the Pharisees Jesus told them that a tree is known by its fruit. In our study today personally reflect on your life and how much fruit God is producing in you in Christlike character, and through you as you love and serve others.
Discussion Questions for 01/28/24
Jesus responded to the misuse of authority in his own life and ministry (threats, insults, plots, etc) by basically ignoring them and continuing the work. How does that sit with you? On a gut level, how does that effect the way you consider his power?
Discussion Questions for 01/21/24
The Master in the parable had an expectation that his servants would invest his riches. Interact with this idea? How do you feel about God expecting you to invest the riches of your life for him and his glory?
Discussion Questions for 01/14/24
List out some concrete ways that your life is different than your non-believing neighbors because of your financial generosity. Looking at this list, how do you feel? Can you think of any times that your generosity has increased your faith or experience of God’s love?
Discussion Questions for 01/07/24
Pastor Sam said that salvation involves believing in Jesus as your savior and submitting to him as your Lord. Think of your own testimony. Where do you see these two ideas in your own story? Which one is harder for you?
Discussion Questions for 12/24/23
Read John 1:1-5 & Luke 2:1-20. How does John’s description of Jesus’ incarnation affect your reading of the classic nativity narrative?
Discussion Questions for 12/17/23
Why do you suppose God chose such a quiet and strange way to enter into the world? Why did he not engage the political and social structures of his day?