How happy you are to believe that the Lord's message to you will come true! Luke 1:39-45 Questions for Life Groups Read Luke 1:39-45. Can you place yourself in this scene? Do you identify more with Mary or Elizabeth? What emotions do you feel? Read this week’s article...
God is merciful and tender and will cause the bright dawn of salvation to rise and shine on all who live in the dark shadow of death, guiding our steps into the path of peace. Luke 1:68-79 Questions for Life Groups Read Luke 1:5-25 as background, and then read Luke...
Here is my servant…He will not lose hope or courage. He will establish justice on the earth. Isaiah 42:1:9 Questions for Life Groups Read Isaiah 42:1:9. What images come to mind as you read this text? Read this week’s article titled Promises. With whom are you...
"Well done!" said his master. "Come on in and share my happiness!" Matthew 25:14-30 Questions for Life Groups Read Matthew 25:14-30. What are some of the “talents” (skills, capabilities) that God gave you? Which of them bring you joy when you’re using them? Read this...
We finish our current worship series, Life, on Sunday, November 24. We used Following Jesus in a Warming World by Kyle Meyaard-Schaap for this series as our companion book. We’re trying something a little different in preparation for Christmas this year. Instead of...
You cannot serve both God and money. Matthew 6:24-34 Questions for Life Groups Read Matthew 6:24-34. What do you think Jesus is concerned about in this text? What are some symptoms of serving other masters instead of God? Read this week’s article titled Habits &...
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me because he has chosen me to bring good news to the poor… Luke 4:16-22 Questions for Life Groups Read Luke 4:16-22. Do you see any connection between this story and your own mission and priorities? Explain. Read this week’s article...
In the beginning, the Word already existed; the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1-18 Questions for Life Groups Read John 1:1-18. As you read these verses, reflect on your own understanding of the creation stories in Genesis. How are these two stories...
Which one of these three acted like a neighbor toward the man attacked by the robbers? Luke 10:25-37 Questions for Life Groups Read Luke 10:25-37. Imagine yourself in this story. Where do you fit? Why? Who are the neighbors that you find hard to offer help to? Read...
So they gathered them all and filled twelve baskets with the pieces left over from the five barley loaves which the people had eaten. John 6:1-15 Questions for Life Groups Read John 6:1-15. Imagine yourself as one of the disciples. What’s going through your mind? What...