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Drinking Deep

May 28, 2023

Through faith in Jesus, the Spirit dwells in us  The character of Jesus is formed in us through the Spirit  The lives of believers become life-giving rivers Reflection Questions: In your own words, describe the “thirst” Jesus is referring to in John 7:37? How does one “come to [him] and drink”? In John 7:39, most… Read More »

Celebrating the Steadfast God

May 21, 2023

The character of God Character traits of God Steadfastness Mercy Faithfulness Truth The response of God’s people The ethical implications of God’s character Reflection Questions: How has God been steadfast and faithful in your life? How would your life be different today without God’s steadfastness and faithfulness? What other texts can you identify which speak… Read More »

Worship as Life

May 14, 2023

Minimizing the “I” factor Maximizing the “We” factor Maintaining the way of Christ Reflection Questions: Read Romans 12:1-21. What does it mean to be living sacrifices? How does Paul describe that idea in this section of his letter? Paul emphasizes the mind in Romans 12:2. Why do you think he does so? How is one… Read More »

Knowing God

May 7, 2023

The God of covenant relationship The God who writes the law on hearts The God who is known Reflection Questions: This text appears in a section of Jeremiah that is sometimes identified as the “Book of Comfort,” Jeremiah 30-31. What is comforting about this text? How does Jer. 31:31-34 relate to the broader context of… Read More »

Growing in Hope

April 30, 2023

Anchor your hope in grace Do not conform to passions  Love one another Reflection Questions: In your own words, define the hope Christians have. How does 1 Peter 1:13-25 help Christians to be hopeful? What does Peter mean by calling Christians to prepare for action? What kind of action does he have in mind? How… Read More »

The Love of God

April 23, 2023

Grasping the commandments of love  Manifesting the commandments of love  Confidence in discipleship  Abiding with the Spirit of God Reflection Questions: There are similarities between 1 John and the Gospel of John. What similarities can you identify? What images appear in both 1 John and John’s gospel? What parts of John’s gospel does our text… Read More »

The Death and Resurrection of the Messiah

April 9, 2023

Crucifixion Mark 15:21-32 Death Mark 15:33-41 Burial Mark 15:42-47 Resurrection Mark 16:1-8 Reflection Questions: All three synoptic gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) record Simon of Cyrene being compelled to carry Jesus’ cross (Matt. 27:32; Luke 23:26). John’s gospel says that Jesus carried his own cross. How might John’s gospel be reconciled with the synoptic gospels?… Read More »