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?
Discussion Questions for 12/03/23
Faith meant real and painful consequences for Mary, yet her yes was immediate. What might it cost you to give God your yes today? How does the sacrifice of Faith sit with you?
Finding Hope in Jesus
This world can beat you up leaving you spiritually discouraged and dry. Where can we go to find hope?
Discussion Questions for 11/19/23
Jesus boldly says in our text that it is him alone who reveals the Father. What does Jesus show you about God’s heart for you? Be as specific as possible.
Discussion Questions for 11/12/23
Just as in the life of John the Baptist, God had his eyes and his designs set on you, form the moment of yor birth. Even before you were born, the Scriptures declare, God had a specific purpose for your life.
Discussion Questions for 11/05/23
Pastor Sam said that the peace of Jesus is not an absence of conflict, but the presence of Shalom. How does this sit with you? Have you seen this at work in your own faith journey?
Discussion Questions for 10/29/23
Pastor Sam talked about the different ways the opposition plays out in a society like ours where there is more religious freedom. One thing he mentioned was being culturally ignored or thought less of. Have you seen this play out in our context? Have you experienced this personally? How does it effect your willingness to proclaim the gospel in your circle?