How does describing your sin against God as betrayal make you feel? Does it give clarity to the nature of your sin? Why might we refuse such a description of our sin?
Why should all sin be considered blatant betrayal of Jesus? In what ways do you […]
Jesus is overcome with sorrow as He moves toward the cross. He dreads the judgment for sin. Why should this moment in the Savior’s life bring about a gravity concerning Hell in your own life? How should it cause us to pray and plead with those who we […]
Is Jesus worthy or is the sin worth it? What areas of your life do you find yourself struggling over this question?
What specific ways can you sacrifice to declare the worth of Jesus? Are there thing you value that could be used for Jesus? Are there […]
Knowing Jesus could return at any moment is to cause us to be prepared, be expectant, and to be busy for the kingdom.
Do you need to be prepared for judgment? What would this mean for you?
Why do we not live expectantly for the coming […]
Does thinking about “end times” cause you anxiety or hope? What causes anxiety? What gives you hope?
Why do you think Jesus tells us to expect tribulation in the days to come?
Why does focusing on our mission help to alleviate fear and anxiety in uncertain […]
The irony of the gospel is that we are able to live now as if all of God’s promises have been fulfilled. What reason do we have to live this way? What does this look like in everyday life? In what specific ways, can you live this kind […]
What are some of the biggest problems or causes of stress you are facing right now? At work? At home? At school? How have you been trusting in yourself to handle these trials? How does God’s perspective of your problems encourage you to stop trusting in yourself and come […]
In what ways are you most tempted to live as an ‘owner’ and not a ‘tenant’ for God’s glory? What areas of your life are you saying, “Mine!” and not “God’s?”
While you may not have experienced the physical violence many around the world endure for the […]
If Jesus has the inherent authority to die for our sins, He has the authority to order our lives. Have you sought to benefit from the gospel, have your sins forgiven and hope over death, but reject Jesus’ authority in any area of your life?
In what […]
What desperate circumstances in your life have reminded you only Jesus can save?
What keeps you from loving your enemies, forgiving others, or speaking words of encouragement to those with whom you may disagree?
Specifically, who do you need to approach with the power of peace? […]