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The Gospel according to Luke is the longest and most thorough account of Jesus' life that we have. A key attribute of this gospel is the way Jesus is portrayed interacting with people of all kinds of backgrounds and walks of life, and showing them that he's come to seek and save the lost. Jesus truly is for everyone.

Reflection Questions:

• ‌Why is unity so important in the Church and in what ways have you seen disunity harm the Church?‌

• In what ways have you had a negative judgmental and critical spirit towards other believers and what does repentance look like?‌
• How have you seen forgiveness and generosity practiced in your community and what impact did that have on the community?‌
• Who in your life can help you identify your blind spots and help you begin the process of removing the log from your eye so you can help others?

Steve Lummer, missionary and founder of Outdoor Nations Network and Trailhead Tacos equips the church to find their purpose in building the kingdom of God. We all have God given ideas, but sometimes we need help adding critical mass to those ideas.

The Gospel according to Luke is the longest and most thorough account of Jesus' life that we have. A key attribute of this gospel is the way Jesus is portrayed interacting with people of all kinds of backgrounds and walks of life, and showing them that he's come to seek and save the lost. Jesus truly is for everyone.

Reflection Questions:

• Why are Jesus’ commands to love our enemies so challenging?‌What are some ways we can show rebellious generosity today?
• How have you shown rebellious generosity to others?‌
• What enemies do you need to show love to and what does showing them love look like?‌
• How does it make you feel that God went first and loved us while we were his enemies?

The Gospel according to Luke is the longest and most thorough account of Jesus' life that we have. A key attribute of this gospel is the way Jesus is portrayed interacting with people of all kinds of backgrounds and walks of life, and showing them that he's come to seek and save the lost. Jesus truly is for everyone.

Reflection Questions:

• What role does prayer play in your life and what challenges do you face maintaining a consistent prayer life?‌
• What steps or actions can you take to show those around you that Jesus is for everyone?‌
• In what ways do you find the kingdom of heaven more desirable than the kingdom of this world?‌
• How does Jesus’ teaching on blessing align or conflict with your understanding of blessing?

Spiritual awakening is happening all around us, and God is drawing people to himself. But enemies are seeking to stop this revival from happening. Nehemiah helps us understand what hinderances are in the way of revival, and what the appropriate response to those hinderances should be.

2 Corinthians 3:18 tells us the importance of beholding Jesus. But what we behold Jesus as is also of utmost importance. Do you behold Jesus as just a man or something more?

The Gospel according to Luke is the longest and most thorough account of Jesus' life that we have. A key attribute of this gospel is the way Jesus is portrayed interacting with people of all kinds of backgrounds and walks of life, and showing them that he's come to seek and save the lost. Jesus truly is for everyone.

Reflection Questions:

• ‌In what ways do we see Pharisaism still at work today?
• Why can’t we mix the old covenant with the new?‌
• What qualities of a Pharisee do you see in your own life?‌
• What steps will you take to behold and become more like Jesus this week?

The Gospel according to Luke is the longest and most thorough account of Jesus' life that we have. A key attribute of this gospel is the way Jesus is portrayed interacting with people of all kinds of backgrounds and walks of life, and showing them that he's come to seek and save the lost. Jesus truly is for everyone.

Reflection Questions:

• Why is it so important to understand the gospel in terms of kings and kingdoms? What do we miss when we view it differently?
• Do you view Jesus more as a rabbi/teacher or as The King of your life? How does your everyday living reflect this?
• What benefits have you experienced being a part of Jesus’ kingdom?

The Gospel according to Luke is the longest and most thorough account of Jesus' life that we have. A key attribute of this gospel is the way Jesus is portrayed interacting with people of all kinds of backgrounds and walks of life, and showing them that he's come to seek and save the lost. Jesus truly is for everyone.

Reflection Questions:

• Have you received the good news that Jesus preached? In what ways do you need to allow his teaching to penetrate your heart more completely?
• When/how have you experienced release from oppression or bondage through Jesus? Take time to share this testimony this week.
• Have you received or witnessed the supernatural healing of Jesus?
• In what ways do you need to experience the healing, comfort, or release that Jesus has to offer in your life today?

The Gospel according to Luke is the longest and most thorough account of Jesus' life that we have. A key attribute of this gospel is the way Jesus is portrayed interacting with people of all kinds of backgrounds and walks of life, and showing them that he's come to seek and save the lost. Jesus truly is for everyone.

Reflection Questions:

• How has your understanding of temptation changed after today’s message?

• How does it make you feel knowing that Jesus was tempted just as we are tempted?

• Reflecting on past experiences of temptation, when is it that you feel most tempted?

• What weapons (Holy Spirit, Holy Scriptures, knowing your enemy, beholding, holding out for a better reward) do you need to use more often in your fight against temptation?

The Gospel according to Luke is the longest and most thorough account of Jesus' life that we have. A key attribute of this gospel is the way Jesus is portrayed interacting with people of all kinds of backgrounds and walks of life, and showing them that he's come to seek and save the lost. Jesus truly is for everyone.

Reflection Questions:

• How does it make you feel knowing that Jesus can relate to us in every way?
• How do you know that you have God's anointing, assurance, and approval? Which of these are easier or harder to accept in your life?
• How have the choices and actions of your lineage impacted you?
• What new branches have been formed in your life since you started following Jesus?

The Gospel according to Luke is the longest and most thorough account of Jesus' life that we have. A key attribute of this gospel is the way Jesus is portrayed interacting with people of all kinds of backgrounds and walks of life, and showing them that he's come to seek and save the lost. Jesus truly is for everyone. Reflection Questions:

• What effort have you put into prepare to be used by God? What does devotion and righteousness look like in your life?
• Considering the six keys of seizing your moment, which are you most comfortable and/or uncomfortable with? (Montage, Mission, Mandate, Message, Method, Modesty)
• Have you counted and are you willing to accept the costs of seizing your moment?

The Gospel according to Luke is the longest and most thorough account of Jesus' life that we have. A key attribute of this gospel is the way Jesus is portrayed interacting with people of all kinds of backgrounds and walks of life, and showing them that he's come to seek and save the lost. Jesus truly is for everyone. Reflection Questions:

• Have you ever experienced a moment in life that felt God ordained? How did you know it was from God?
• What practices or habits help you tune into God's voice?
• What distractions do you think might be hindering your ability to recognized significant moments?
• What needs to happen in order for you to strike a balance between staying informed about the world but not being distracted by the world?

The Gospel according to Luke is the longest and most thorough account of Jesus' life that we have. A key attribute of this gospel is the way Jesus is portrayed interacting with people of all kinds of backgrounds and walks of life, and showing them that he's come to seek and save the lost. Jesus truly is for everyone. Reflection Questions:

• Why do you think it's important for us to pay attention to all aspects of Jesus' life, including his infant and youth years?
• What childish things do you need to put away in order to be the man or woman God wants you to be?
• Up until now, have you focused more of your life on doing or becoming? How has that impacted your life?
• What steps will you take this week to focus more time on beholding and becoming?

The Gospel according to Luke is the longest and most thorough account of Jesus' life that we have. A key attribute of this gospel is the way Jesus is portrayed interacting with people of all kinds of backgrounds and walks of life, and showing them that he's come to seek and save the lost. Jesus truly is for everyone.

Reflection Questions:

• How does it make you feel knowing that Jesus has fulfilled the Old Testament Law on our behalf?
• What other examples do we see in scripture of God working in unexpected ways for his glory and the good of others?
• What unexpected things have you experienced in life that turned out to be God working for your good?
• What does it look like in your life to expect the unexpected with God?

The Gospel according to Luke is the longest and most thorough account of Jesus' life that we have. A key attribute of this gospel is the way Jesus is portrayed interacting with people of all kinds of backgrounds and walks of life, and showing them that he's come to seek and save the lost. Jesus truly is for everyone. Reflection Questions:

• In what ways is God asking you to trust his perfect timing?
• What other parallels do you see between Jesus' time and our time?
• How does it make you feel that there are 3 billion people who have never heard the gospel of Jesus?
• Are you open to going to an unreached people group to share the gospel with them if God called you? Why or why not?

The Gospel according to Luke is the longest and most thorough account of Jesus' life that we have. A key attribute of this gospel is the way Jesus is portrayed interacting with people of all kinds of backgrounds and walks of life, and showing them that he's come to seek and save the lost. Jesus truly is for everyone. Reflection Questions:

• What has had the greatest influence on your spiritual growth - either positive or negative?
• What have you felt compelled to do out of duty and in defense of your King Jesus?
• Having never seen Jesus face to face, how do we behold Jesus? What can we learn from Luke's example?
• What transformation do you hope to experience by beholding Jesus?

The Apostle Paul tells us in 2 Corinthians 3:18 that when we behold the glory of the Lord we will be transformed into his likeness from one degree of glory to another. This is our spiritual emphasis and hope for 2024. And asking, "What am I beholding?" and "What am I becoming?" will help us stay on track this year. Reflection Questions:

• What lessons and blessings are you taking with you from 2023 into 2024?
• What steps do you need to take to behold Jesus more in 2024?
• In what ways do you see yourself beholding and becoming more like Jesus and in what ways do you see room for improvement?
• How will you participate in the Fresh Start Fast this week?

A key attribute of Luke's gospel is that he shows Jesus interacting with all kinds of people from all walks of life. We see this in the Christmas story too. This means that Jesus didn't come into the world for just a select group of people but for everyone. Jesus is for everyone. Christmas is for everyone.

Reflection Questions:

• What is it about the Christmas story that stirs up awe and wonder in your heart?
• What role has the Holy Spirit played in your life?
• What are you praising God for this Christmas and who do you need to share that with?

A key attribute of Luke's gospel is that he shows Jesus interacting with all kinds of people from all walks of life. We see this in the Christmas story too. This means that Jesus didn't come into the world for just a select group of people but for everyone. Jesus is for everyone. Christmas is for everyone.

Reflection Questions:

• What makes Christmas so special to you?‌
• In what ways has the message of Christmas impacted you?‌
• Where has God sent you to be his messenger?‌
• Who do you need to share the message of Christmas with?

What does it mean to prepare for the Advent of Jesus? Isaiah 40 gives us helpful instructions to help us prepare our hearts for Christmas and Jesus' return.

Reflection Questions:

• Which of these actions do I most need to take this week to be prepared for Christ’s arrival: accept God's love, humble myself, repent, or forgive?

• What steps can I take to encourage others toward readiness during Advent?

Jesus said, "I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." We still believe Jesus's promise, but so many, professing Christians included, are walking away from the church altogether. If we want to see Jesus's church continue to thrive, we must remember the why behind the church's importance. In this series, we explore six key elements of our weekly gathering and the necessary roles they play in our faith. Reflection Questions:

• In what ways is God challenging you to bear his image and follow Jesus’ example as a giver?
• What hesitations and obstacles do you face when it comes to giving?
• How have you been blessed by someone else’s generosity?
• How have you been blessed by being generous to others?

Jesus said, "I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." We still believe Jesus's promise, but so many, professing Christians included, are walking away from the church altogether. If we want to see Jesus's church continue to thrive, we must remember the why behind the church's importance. In this series, we explore six key elements of our weekly gathering and the necessary roles they play in our faith.

Reflection Questions:

• In what ways have you settled for only some of God’s blessings in your life? What steps do you need to take to experience the fullness of God’s blessings?‌
• Have you experienced all three baptisms: salvation, water, and Holy Spirit? If not all three, what steps will you take to experience all three?

Jesus said, "I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." We still believe Jesus's promise, but so many, professing Christians included, are walking away from the church altogether. If we want to see Jesus's church continue to thrive, we must remember the why behind the church's importance. In this series, we explore six key elements of our weekly gathering and the necessary roles they play in our faith. Reflection Questions:

• What things symbolized by the Lord's Supper have received new emphasis in your thinking after today's message? Do you feel more eager to participate in the Lord's Supper now than before this message? Why?
• In what ways (if any) will you approach the Lord's Supper differently now?
• Which of the things symbolized in the Lord's Supper is most encouraging to your Christian life right now?

Jesus said, "I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." We still believe Jesus's promise, but so many, professing Christians included, are walking away from the church altogether. If we want to see Jesus's church continue to thrive, we must remember the why behind the church's importance. In this series, we explore six key elements of our weekly gathering and the necessary roles they play in our faith.

Reflection Questions:

• How does it make you feel knowing that God, the creator and ruler of the universe, wants to be known by you?‌
• How do you normally approach the Bible, from a self-centered perspective or a God-centered perspective?‌
• In what ways has the Bible changed your life?‌
• What steps will you take to make studying the Bible the greatest priority in your daily life?

Jesus said, "I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." We still believe Jesus's promise, but so many, professing Christians included, are walking away from the church altogether. If we want to see Jesus's church continue to thrive, we must remember the why behind the church's importance. In this series, we explore six key elements of our weekly gathering and the necessary roles they play in our faith. Reflection Questions:

• In what ways have you taken worship for granted?

• How does your understanding of God impact your worship? Great God, great worship? Little God, little worship?
• What effects of worshiping God have you experienced in your life?
• In what ways will you worship God this week?

Jesus said, "I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." We still believe Jesus's promise, but so many, professing Christians included, are walking away from the church altogether. If we want to see Jesus's church continue to thrive, we must remember the why behind the church's importance. In this series, we explore six key elements of our weekly gathering and the necessary roles they play in our faith. Reflection Questions:

• What have been your whys for gathering with other believers and how have your whys changed?
• Why does Jesus want his followers to gather with one another?
• In what ways have you benefited or seen others benefit from the gathered church?
• What steps do you need to take to make gathering a greater priority in your life?

The world says more self-care can lead to greater happiness. But happiness on a global scale is in steep decline. The Bible paints a different picture, however. God's formula for self-care comes in the form of selfless-care and leads to the kind of supreme happiness that Jesus has and wants for us too.

Reflection Questions:

• ‌Reflect on Jesus’ life as depicted in the gospels. What do you learn are the secrets to his happiness and how can you apply those to your own life?‌
• What challenges do you face trusting that God can care for you better than you can care for yourself?‌
• What steps will you take this week to practice selfless-care in your life?

Guest speaker, Jeanie German, shares an encouraging message on the importance of sharing the gospel.

Jesus' final instruction to his followers was to proclaim the gospel to the whole creation. Those instructions are also for us today. But why do so many Christians struggle to share their faith? Let's talk about it. This series will help you learn how to confidently share your faith with others.

Reflection Questions:

• What are some examples of powerful testimonies that you’ve heard?
• What has Jesus saved you from–past, present, and future?
• In what ways does your story follow the creation, fall, redemption, and restoration plot line?
• Who will you practice sharing your testimony with this week?

Jesus' final instruction to his followers was to proclaim the gospel to the whole creation. Those instructions are also for us today. But why do so many Christians struggle to share their faith? Let's talk about it. This series will help you learn how to confidently share your faith with others.

Jesus' final instruction to his followers was to proclaim the gospel to the whole creation. Those instructions are also for us today. But why do so many Christians struggle to share their faith? Let's talk about it. This series will help you learn how to confidently share your faith with others.

Reflection Questions:

• What questions or objections to the Christian faith have you been asked by others?‌
• Do you feel prepared to give a defense for what you believe and why you believe it?
• Why or why not?‌What steps will you take this week to be prepared?‌
• Why is it important to bring our conversations back to Jesus?

Jesus' final instruction to his followers was to proclaim the gospel to the whole creation. Those instructions are also for us today. But why do so many Christians struggle to share their faith? Let's talk about it. This series will help you learn how to confidently share your faith with others.

Reflection Questions:

• How has the gospel changed your life?
• What recent experiences with God are you going to rejoice in (forget not all his benefits) and share with others?
• Where and to whom has God called you to plant gospel seeds?

Jesus' final instruction to his followers was to proclaim the gospel to the whole creation. Those instructions are also for us today. But why do so many Christians struggle to share their faith? Let's talk about it. This series will help you learn how to confidently share your faith with others.

Reflection Questions:

• Why is asking questions often better than giving answers?
• How have you seen questions lead to more helpful and productive conversations about faith?
• What questions can you write down and practice that might be helpful in introducing someone to Jesus and his Kingdom?
• Who will you pray for this week and ask God to give you an opportunity to ask good questions and share your faith with them?

Jesus' final instruction to his followers was to proclaim the gospel to the whole creation. Those instructions are also for us today. But why do so many Christians struggle to share their faith? Let's talk about it. This series will help you learn how to confidently share your faith with others.

Reflection Questions:

• ‌What fears do you have in sharing your faith and what encouragement did you receive to overcome those fears?‌
• Why is fear an unreasonable response to sharing our faith?‌
• What questions do you have about how to share your faith?‌
• Other than God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, what person can you trust as a partner to help you in sharing your faith?

Jesus' final instruction to his followers was to proclaim the gospel to the whole creation. Those instructions are also for us today. But why do so many Christians struggle to share their faith? Let's talk about it. This series will help you learn how to confidently share your faith with others.

Reflection Questions:

• What barriers get in the way of you sharing your faith with others?
• How does it make you feel knowing that you are not just called and commanded to share your faith, but you were created to do so?
• Why is it important for you to share your faith with others?
• What unbelieving person in your life will you begin praying for this week?

The letter of Jude is the shortest writing in the New Testament, and it's also one of the most neglected. But Jude's message is so relevant for our time. Now more than ever we must fight for the faith.

Reflection Questions:

• Which of the four areas of standing your ground do you need to focus more on: building your defenses, calling in reinforcements, maintaining discipline, or not losing hope?
• Are there fellow Christians in your life who are doubting, wandering, or stumbling? What steps will you take to show them mercy?
• How does it make you feel knowing that God is faithful to us when we are faithful to him?

The letter of Jude is the shortest writing in the New Testament, and it's also one of the most neglected. But Jude's message is so relevant for our time. Now more than ever we must fight for the faith.

Reflection Questions:

• Why do you think Jude spends so much time unmasking the imposters and making their intentions known?
• Why is it more effective to fight for what is right rather than to fight against what is wrong?
• What can you do this week to generate more light in the world?

The letter of Jude is the shortest writing in the New Testament, and it's also one of the most neglected. But Jude's message is so relevant for our time. Now more than ever we must fight for the faith.

Reflection Questions:

• What are some beliefs worth fighting for?‌
• In what ways do you see people perverting God’s grace and denying Jesus as the only way?‌
• Why are imposters of false teachers a danger to the Church?‌
• What can we do to fight for the faith today?

What wells are you drawing from? The woman at the well in John 4 was drawing from wells that left her thirsty and unsatisfied. But when she encountered Jesus, she was introduced to the Living Water that never runs dry.

The are two kinds of power. The power of the world and the power of God. James tells us that the power of the world leads to disorder and every vile practice. But the power of God leads to a harvest of righteousness. But we must embrace our weaknesses in order to experience God's power.

Reflection Questions:

• What’s the difference between the power of the world and the power of God?‌
• Have you ever experienced someone using the power of the world in the Church? What effects did that have?‌
• Who in your life is a good example of someone who walks in God’s power?‌
• What weaknesses do you need to embrace so you can experience God’s power?

What does it mean to fear the Lord? Why is it important to develop an appropriate fear of the Lord? Drew Lovern helps us understand this necessary Biblical truth.

We learn from Job's story that there is hope in suffering and that we can go through the process of suffering well.

God has incredible dreams for us. But we often feel like something is standing in the way between us and God's dreams. Oftentimes that something is an idol. But when we kill our idols, we'll live out our dreams.

Vanessa Perez shares some great insight into Moses' life that we can apply to our own. God wants to take us out of Egypt, take Egypt out of us, and then send us back to Egypt.

Reflection Questions:

• Has God taken Egypt out of you?
• Where is your Egypt?

The letter of 1 John is full of fan-favorite verses and passages. It’s also challenging to read as John the apostle asks us to evaluate our lives and walks with Jesus. But within this beloved letter is everything we need to be sure that we have eternal life and that our faith is genuine.

Reflection Questions:

• What obstacles stand in the way of your certainty about who God is and who he says you are?
• Why do you think it is important to be certain about what we believe?
• How would you rate your certainty and what steps do you need to take to become more certain?

The letter of 1 John is full of fan-favorite verses and passages. It’s also challenging to read as John the apostle asks us to evaluate our lives and walks with Jesus. But within this beloved letter is everything we need to be sure that we have eternal life and that our faith is genuine.

Reflection Questions:

• Can you remember the moment you first testified that Jesus is the Son of God come in the flesh? What led you to believe?
• What is most compelling to you about the testimonies you’ve heard about who Jesus is?
• Who is Jesus to you?
• How has the quality of your life changed since following Jesus?

The letter of 1 John is full of fan-favorite verses and passages. It’s also challenging to read as John the apostle asks us to evaluate our lives and walks with Jesus. But within this beloved letter is everything we need to be sure that we have eternal life and that our faith is genuine

Reflection Questions:

• In what ways has your experience of other people influenced your understanding of love?
• What examples of Christlike love do you have in your life?
• Who do you need to show love to so that they ultimately know God’s love for them?
• In what specific ways can knowing God’s love help you overcome the world?

The letter of 1 John is full of fan-favorite verses and passages. It’s also challenging to read as John the apostle asks us to evaluate our lives and walks with Jesus. But within this beloved letter is everything we need to be sure that we have eternal life and that our faith is genuine.

Reflection Questions:

• Why are we so quick to forget that we are constantly in a spiritual war?
• What weapons of our spiritual warfare do you need to pick up and utilize more (abiding in God, exercising caution, testing the spirits, knowing the outcome)?
• Will you pray every day this week that God would open your eyes to the spiritual world around you and that you would see who is on your side?

The letter of 1 John is full of fan-favorite verses and passages. It’s also challenging to read as John the apostle asks us to evaluate our lives and walks with Jesus. But within this beloved letter is everything we need to be sure that we have eternal life and that our faith is genuine.

Reflection Questions:

• Why is it so important to love the children of God first and foremost?
• In what ways have you experienced hate from the world because of your faith in Jesus?
• What fellow Christian in your life do you need to ask God to help you love more?
• In what ways has loving God’s children brought about blessing for you?