January 7, 2024 | Kolburt Schultz
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
- In what ways do you feel “homeless?” What longings do you have? How are those desires only satisfied in Jesus?
- Which of the 6 prayers in v. 12-17 stand out to you the most? Why? How will you pray each of those this coming week?
- Do you have thoughts on why it is important for us to pray for God to “establish” our church more fully? How could a more established missio Dei: Falcon be a blessing to our community?
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Stand Alone Series
December 31, 2023 | Adam Johnson
Table Discussion 1:
What is your prayer life currently like? How will you become more prayerful in 2024?
What does it look like to be filled with the fruit of the Spirit in your everyday life?
How can you tell, personally, if you are living out the fruit of the Spirit?
In what ways do you need to be more dependent on the Lord through prayer?
Table Discussion 2:
What does it mean for you to live a “holy” life (walking in a manner worthy of Christ)?
How can you step into that life more fully this next year? What things do you need to stop doing? What do you need to start doing?
Why is it important for Christians to walk in humility? Why is it difficult to walk in humility?
How can you pursue growth in humility this upcoming year?
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Stand Alone Series
December 17, 2023 | Kolburt Schultz
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
- Which of the following reflection questions stirs your heart the most: 1. Have you been more interested in Caesar’s Rome than Jesus’ manger? 2. Have you encountered God’s glory? 3. Do you believe that Jesus is the Savior, the Christ, the Lord? 4. Will you give your life to his glory?
- How does the story of Christmas impact how you approach this upcoming week?
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Advent 2023 Series
December 10, 2023 | Kolburt Schultz
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
As you reflect on celebrating God’s mercy, what does that look like for you? Answer both how has God been merciful to you, and how can you celebrate that?
If God’s mercy is His loyal, faithful, gracious love as He acts on behalf of His people, what does it look like to extend mercy to others?
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Advent 2023 Series
December 3, 2023 | Kolburt Schultz
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
How can your soul magnify the Lord? What would it actually look like for you to have a posture like Mary? Answer with practical examples!
What tangible things do you do that help you focus on Jesus? Think of disciplines, rhythms, or habits.
How can you fight for your joy? How can we come alongside each other in this fight?
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Advent 2023 Series
November 26, 2023 | Kolburt Schultz
- DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
Do you ever feel that God owes you? When are you most tempted to doubt His Word? How does Zechariah’s example warn or encourage you?
What about Mary’s response is most interesting to you? How are you impacted by her example?
How can we cultivate humility in our hearts (similar to Mary)? How can we avoid having a callous heart (as opposed to Zechariah)?
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Advent 2023 Series
November 21, 2023 | Adam Johnson
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
– What are the things that keep you from being obedient in Christ, and how can you step into further obedience?
– How can you submit to the work of God in you to sustain the works He has for you?
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Philippians Series
November 12, 2023 | Kolburt Schultz
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
- It is extremely rare to experience lament over sin and repentance as intense as Ezra’s. Why is that? What does that say about Ezra’s view of sin compared with ours? How can we cultivate a heart like Ezra’s (answer practically/realistically)?
- Why is genuine repentance so difficult? How can you tell if your repentance is genuine or contrived/surface level?
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Ezra-Nehemiah Series
November 5, 2023 | Kolburt Schultz
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
Why is Ezra’s order of first study of the Bible, then personal action, and lastly teaching others important? What happens if we mix up that order? How are you doing with those 3 steps?
Where have you seen God’s good hand on you (Red Sea Moments)? How do those moments produce courage to act and a posture of worship?
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Ezra-Nehemiah Series
October 22, 2023 | Kolburt Schultz
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
- Has there ever been a time you felt you were working for God but didn’t see the results (the glory/fire) you hoped for? What did that feel like? How did you respond? How does this passage speak to that moment?
- How would you answer the question, “What are you working for?” (i.e. What is your life’s purpose?) Where do you need to repent? Where are you feeling encouraged?
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Ezra-Nehemiah Series
