The Ascension means the King is Victorious, The King is Available, The King is Returning Read Acts 1:6-11 Discussion Questions: Share a time when '2 worlds collided' in your life. Whether work and school, family and church, social media and work, etc. How do the different...
God's big story continues to unfold through the Risen King's Spirit empowered people. Read Acts 1:1-11 Discussion Questions: What's your favorite movie sequel? Least favorite? A good sequel has continuity with the original but moves the story forward in fresh and unexpected ways. How...
Because Jesus has made a fool out of evil, evil has lost its power to make a fool out of you. Scripture: Luke 24:1-12, 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 Discussion: Have you ever been part of a good April Fools' day prank? What was it? While light-hearted pranks can be funny, most of...
The recklessly extravagant love of God is the deepest hope for the rebel AND the religious. Scripture: Luke 15 Discussion Questions: Read Luke 15:1-2. The irreligious and sinful are drawn to Jesus. Why? What does this reveal about Jesus? The religious grumble. Why? Prodigal means...
True Prayer Reveres God, is Rooted in Scripture, and Results in Mission. Luke 11:1-4 Discussion Questions: When it comes to prayer, what is your biggest challenge or obstacle? In Luke 11:1, one of the disciples asks Jesus, 'teach us to pray.' Asking Jesus to teach us to pray is a great...
In denying myself, I make space for One who is greater than me. Scripture: Luke 9 What are ways that God is confusing or perplexing? What are some lessons that you find yourself having to learn over and over again? Read Luke 9:23-24. How would the disciples have felt when they first...
Jesus rescues both the rigid and the rebellious Scripture: Luke 7:36-50 Discussion: What types of interactions make you feel insecure? How are Simon the Pharisee and the sinful woman different? These two seemingly opposite people may be more alike than it at first seems. Both...
Because Jesus has ushered in a new day, we can live today in a new way. Scripture: Luke 6:20-49 Discussion: Have you ever had an awkward experience trying to communicate in a different language? How is learning the kingdom life kind of like learning a new language? Are...
Stay faithful when your net is empty. Stay humble when your net is full. Scripture: Luke 5:1-11 Discussion: Even though we live in an age of scientific and technological advancement, people continue to have a thirst for spiritual meaning. Why? U2 sings, 'I still haven't...
