How is it possible to know Jesus only from a distance? What does this look like? Why is this dangerous? Have you experienced a distant knowledge of Jesus? What is the difference in knowing Jesus by faith?  How does intentionally seeking to know Jesus propel us to intentionally make him know? What problems arise when we merely seek to know Him without making him known? What problems arise when we seek to make him known without knowing him? How will you seek to know him in order to make him known? Do you struggle to believe you are qualified [...]

How can the good things God has given us to know and enjoy him become idols?  Have you ever used church attendance, Bible study, and ministry to serve the idol of self? Why does this lead to slavery and not freedom? How does looking to Christ as Lord free ourselves from religious idolatry?  How have you seen the things of God used to serve yourself become tools to enslave others? How can minister the gospel in ways that contradict the gospel?  How will you stop and rest in the work of Christ even as you serve Christ? What are [...]

What do you know about fasting? Have you ever fasted? Do you regularly fast? Why do you think most Christians do not fast?  What makes Christian fasting different from all others forms of fasting? What things in your life do you want more than food? What things should you long for more than food? How can fasting help cultivate these longings? What about heaven do you long for the most? What about this world causes you long more for heaven? Beyond fasting, wow can you cultivate a deeper longing for heaven in your life? How can you make sure [...]

Like scribes and pharisees we tend to demand that Jesus do more for us to prove who He is? Have you ever demanded Jesus do something to prove He is worth following.  Have you ever bargained, “God if you do this. I will obey you.”  Are there things you are demanding God to do in your life before you will believe Him? Take a moment and honestly compare these demands to what He has done for you on the cross for you. Why do you think you demand more from Him?   The self - righteous miss Jesus [...]

GOOD NEWS OF THE KINGDOM  The reign of God that will overthrow sin and death forever has invaded this world in flesh and blood. In Jesus God commands you to turn from all others allegiances and put your TRUST in His Son alone to deliver you from sin and death. Through faith in HIS  life, death, and resurrection God will forgive you of your sins and you will receive the promise to be raised from the dead to rule with him forever Reflect on why this is good news for you personally.    How has following Jesus interrupted your [...]