If we are going to grow up in Christ, we need a steady diet of truth and love. Read Ephesians 4:11-16 Discussion Questions In Ephesians 4:11-16 Paul connects 'speaking the truth in love' to growing up in maturity, no longer being tossed about by every wind. How does having truth...
Love Weeps Read Romans 12:15 Discussion Questions Do you struggle more with celebrating others' successes or grieving their losses? Why do you think that is? Why are we uncomfortable with grief? How does our own shame hinder our ability to weep with those who weep? How does the image of...
You can't fix anyone, but you can point them to the One who can. Read Galatians 5:25-6:5 Discussion Questions: Share about the best or worst experience you've had moving or helping someone move. Read 1 John 4:7-10. John defines true love as ACTIVE and SACRIFICIAL. Love is more...
In a world where it's easy to tear others down, love builds others up. Read Hebrews 10:23-25 Discussion Questions: Just like kids playing soccer, we all need people cheering for us to keep going and not give up. Who is someone who has encouraged you in your faith? In Hebrews...
Shame robs your identity, Jesus restores your identity, true community reminds you of your identity. Read Romans 12:10 Discussion Questions: Have you ever been in a situation where you needed ID but didn't have it? What happened? Sometimes we forget our true identity in Christ and we need...
Love serves when life stinks. Read John 13:1-34 Discussion Questions: When was there a time in your life when someone serving you through prayer, meeting a need, etc. made a big difference? Christlike love is more than a feeling - it is active, tangible, unconditional. Why does this...
There's no way to be in rhythm with others if we're out of rhythm with God Read 1 John 4:7-21 Discussion Questions: When it comes to dancing, do you have rhythm? Do you have a funny, awkward, or impressive dancing story? An ancient way of describing the relationship within the Trinity is a...
Refocusing your mind on Christ gives you the mind of Christ. Read Colossians 3:1-17 Discussion Questions: An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a device that gives the heart an electric shock to restore a heart to healthy rhythm. What are signs that our hearts are spiritually...
Life comes into focus when we focus on Jesus. Read Colossians 3:1-4 Discussion Questions: Matt shared about how distorted his vision was before he got glasses in the 3rd grade. He couldn't see but didn't know he couldn't see. When has there been a time your spiritual vision was...
God's Big story Continues to Move Forward Through His Spirit Empowered People. Read Acts 28:30-31 Discussion Questions: Did you ever run track or cross country? What did you love or hate about it? Paul is passionately concerned with 'passing the baton' to others. How is the...
