God defeats the Jacob in me so that a proud taker can become a humble receiver. Discussion: Matt shared a time in college when he was humbled playing 'bull in the ring.' Sometimes we need to be humbled, but it doesn't feel good. When is a time you've been humbled? How has God used that...
Your significance is not rooted in your level of success, but in your level of surrender. Genesis 12:1-3, 15:1-6, 22:1-14 What does it mean to offer your life 'as a blank check' to God? What are some differences between success and significance? Abram was successful but not...
Noah's life is a witness to God's faithfulness and a warning of our wandering hearts. Scripture: Genesis 6:5-22 Discussion: In Philippians 3:12-14 Paul compares the Christian life to a race. How is your race going? If something was to trip you up or get you off track, what would it...
Once you grasp that Jesus is better, all rivals are ruined for you forever. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-26 Discussion: In a Hulu commercial featuring Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganielo, we are told, 'That's the funny thing about better...once you try it, you can't go back.' ...
A healthy person and a healthy community is one that does the diligent work of rooting out what is not healthy and cultivating what is healthy. Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, 1 Peter 5:1-5 Discussion: Matt shared about mesquite trees and cactus overtaking his family's ranch. Just because...
Scripture: Mark 2:1-12 Discussion: Mark 2:1-12 tells about something amazing. What's something amazing you have seen God do lately? Encourage the group with the story! Why do you think the paralyzed man's 4 friends are nameless in this story? Chris Liebrum made some great observations...
Every family has a story, and at the center of our story is the good news of King Jesus. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Discussion: Matt referenced the show This is Us. What is a movie, show, book or story that has drawn you in? Why do we love a good story? While This is Us is a...
Recognizing Jesus in the Law How does the story of Moses point to Jesus? Read Galatians 3:19-22. Logan shared that a primary purpose of the Mosaic law was to demonstrate our inability to keep it, revealing our need for God's grace. How does the law reveal our need for Jesus? Why...
Because Jesus is first, your life only makes sense when you put Jesus First Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20 Discussion: This passage emphasizes that Jesus is supreme. When we pick off the toppings we don't like from a supreme pizza, it ceases to be a supreme pizza. Many of us try...
Jesus has created a new covenant community of forgiven forgivers.
