June 16, 2024 | Kolburt Schultz
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
- Why do humans try to ignore or run from the heaviness of sin? What does embracing the reality of brokenness in our world feel like?
- What is harder for you to believe in this season, that sin is heavy or that we can trust the promise of God’s blessing? Why?
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Haggai Series
June 9, 2024 | Kolburt Schultz
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
- What are some things that discourage you? How do you typically respond to that? How would a future-oriented hope (i.e. verses 6-9) help you?
- When have you most felt Jesus’ nearness? How can we cultivate a greater awareness of His presence?
- Which of the three commands (Be strong, work, fear not) do you most need admonished in?
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Haggai Series
June 2, 2024 | Kolburt Schultz
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
- Consider your ways. Where do you see areas that you might be mis-prioritizing things? What distractions have you allowed to enter your heart?
- How can you tell if God is first in your heart or not?
- If you put God first, how will that change what you are working for? How might our church be impacted by that work?
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Haggai Series
May 26, 2024 | Adam Johnson
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
- What are some things the world is motivated by? What are some things you are, or can be tempted to be motivated by?
- Who is your savior, and what has he saved you from?
- What does obedience look like this week in light of Christ as your motivation?
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Philippians Series
May 19, 2024 | Kolburt Schultz
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
- Which of the themes summarized today stands out as most helpful for you personally?
- Which of the themes summarized today do you think our church most needs to learn from? What does that American church as a whole most need to hear?
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Ezra-Nehemiah Series
May 12, 2024 | Kolburt Schultz
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
Where have you seen the need for greater purity in your heart? In our church? In the American church? Where have we allowed the enemy of God to set up his office among us?
What is your experience with the gift of the Sabbath? How can you practice that kind of dependence on God’s goodness this week?
Where might your love for the things of the world deafen the next generation to God’s Word?
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Ezra-Nehemiah Series
May 5, 2024 | Kolburt Schultz
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
- What are some ways the American church has struggled to live as the people of God? How do those struggles diminish the Church’s light to the people who don’t yet know Jesus?
- What needs to change in your mindset and behavior in order to view your dwelling place as a ministry assignment from God?
- How can biblical celebrations, and the joy they produce, help strengthen your faith? What practices could you adopt to become a person who celebrates God’s faithfulness well?
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Ezra-Nehemiah Series
April 28, 2024 | Kolburt Schultz
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
- Where does the American church need to be intentional about cultivating obedience? Where does our church need to be intentional? How about you personally?
- What tangible reminders do you have in your life that help you follow Jesus? Is there anything you are feeling prompted to add in response to this passage?
- Who are you leading/caring for? How will you know if your leadership is helping them thrive?
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Ezra-Nehemiah Series
April 21, 2024 | Adam Johnson
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
- What are some things that the world says we should have confidence in? What are some things that you are tempted to place your confidence in?
- In light of those things, why do you need the continual reminder to rejoice in the Lord?
- What do you need to count as loss for the sake of Christ?
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Philippians Series
April 14, 2024 | Kolburt Schultz
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
- Reflect for a moment honestly, what is your default view of who God is? What do you tend to think His character must be like? How does this chapter totally upend that understanding?!
- Why do we struggle with the idea of corporate repentance? How could corporate repentance be a help to our church?
- If you were to turn your own history into a prayer what would it sound like?
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Ezra-Nehemiah Series
