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? […]
Our cry for mercy will be as desperate as our understanding of sin. We will embrace and enjoy God’s mercy to the degree with which we understand our sinful condition before God.
How are you tempted to see yourself through a filter of goodness?
Do you ever struggle with using the Bible as a checklist for your goodness? What are some examples of the way you have fallen into this practice?
Why is there hope in saying […]
Why is it crucial to remember the primary aim and mission of marriage is to proclaim the gospel?
How should this mission of marriage complement the church’s mission in the world?
Why is it important to emphasize marriage as a covenant before God? How does this […]
What does it look like to be so content in God that you can say, “I lack nothing”?
Are you currently resting in God, or fighting against your circumstances?
When is a time the Lord restored you? How does remembering that help you to trust in Him more? How does that cause […]
What areas of your life are you struggling to compete with Jesus for greatness? Work, Home, School, or Church? How do you struggle with trying to be great in these areas?
How are your hands, feet, eyes working for greatness? How can you “cut” these things from […]
What from this passage personally convicts you of sin and helps point you to Jesus?
How do you struggle with the desire to be great (in the church) rather than making Jesus great in your ministry and mission?
How does the cross temper your desire for greatness?
In what ways are you striving […]
How are you trying to minister the gospel to others by your own power? Who are the people you are trying to serve by your own power? What kind of frustration does this cause in your relationships? How could this affect your witness?
In what ways will you turn from this […]
Who are the people in your life for whom you are trying to be Jesus by your own power, provision, and wisdom? Why does this fill us with anxiety and strain our relationships?
How will you remind yourself that you are not enough to meet the needs […]