Tag: small groups

The Glorious Exchange: Week 3

Written on May 28, 2021.

A SURPRISE IS SOMETHING UNEXPECTED, ASTONISHING, SHOCKING, OR ASTOUNDING. Surprises are not always easy, nor are they always initially perceived as positive. 1. THE SURPRISE...

The Glorious Exchange: Week 3

Written on May 28, 2021.

Luke 24:1–8 1On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. 2They found the stone rolled away from...

The Glorious Exchange: Week 3

Written on May 28, 2021.

A GOD WHO SURPRISES: Manger Teachings Miracles Donkey & Palm Sunday Foot Washing Communion Dying MATTHEW 28:1-20 HE ISN’T HERE! 1Early on Sunday morning, as the new day was...

One Minute After You Die: Week 5

Written on May 28, 2021.

QUESTIONS TO DISCUSS IN LIFE GROUP OR WITH YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS: Passages to consider: Colossians 3:1-14 and 2 Corinthians 4:16-5:10 1. Share what was significant to you from...

The Storyteller: Week 3

Written on May 28, 2021.

CONTEXT Jesus is dealing with Pharisees who are rejecting Him because of their self-righteousness. Luke 5:31-32 31Jesus answered them, “Healthy people don’t need a doctor—sick...

The Storyteller: Week 3

Written on May 28, 2021.

THE PARABLE OF THE PHARISEE AND THE TAX COLLECTOR Luke 18:9-14 9To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable:...

The Storyteller: Week 3

Written on May 28, 2021.

WHAT ARE PARABLES? A parable is, literally, something “cast alongside” something else. Jesus’ parables were stories that were “cast alongside” a truth in order to illustrate...

The Storyteller: Week 7

Written on May 28, 2021.

STORYTELLER & PARABLES – A culturally relevant story “cast alongside” a truth in order to illustrate that truth WHY PARABLES – Spiritual truths requiring spiritual...

The Storyteller: Week 7

Written on May 28, 2021.

1. Jesus provides evidence for who He is by miracles. Matthew 12:22-23 (NIV) Then they brought him a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute, and Jesus healed him, so that he...

The Storyteller: Week 7

Written on May 28, 2021.

Who are “Pharisees”? – The Religious Leaders of Jesus Time 1 – Jesus _________________ that He is _________ Matt 12:22-23 (ESV) 22 Then a demon-oppressed man who was...

Wisdom Under Fire: Week 2

Written on May 11, 2021.

Determined to Walk in Wisdom QUESTIONS TO REFLECT AND DISCUSS:Passages to consider: Daniel 1:3-21, Romans 12:1,2; Jeremiah 1:8; Jeremiah 29:4-14Ice Breaker: What is some of the best...