1. The "If" Factor In verse 1, Paul lists four things: encouragement in Christ, comfort from His love, fellowship in the Spirit, and tenderness/compassion. Which of these four have you experienced most tangibly in your life recently? 2...
1. It has taken us a year to go from Luke 4:14 to the end of Luke 9 (with a few breaks along the way). What are some things that have stood out to you from this major section of Luke’s Gospel? 2. Read Luke 9:51-58. In what ways do you see...
1. If you had the opportunity to go back to school, what is one subject that you might like to study that you don’t know much about? 2. Take time to read last week’s passage (Luke 9:28-36) and this week’s (Luke 9:37-43). Other...
1. Why do we have traditions? 2. Do you have family traditions? 3. What are some of your favorite traditions? 4. Can you imagine Christmas without traditions? 5. When you think of Christmas, what are some things (images, songs, practices)...
1. Who is the most famous person you’ve met or seen in public? 2. Read Luke 9:18-19. How would you describe Jesus’ public persona in 2026? What are some contemporary examples of a perspective on Jesus that is good, but not best? 3...
1. What are some of your favorite ways to get away and get some rest? What is your ideal retreat setting? 2. Read Luke 9:10-12. How do you think the apostles felt returning from a busy season of ministry, only to be surrounded by the crowds?...
1. Who taught you how to drive? What do you remember about the first time you got behind the wheel? 2. Read Luke 4:18-19; 4:43; and 9:1-2. How do you think Jesus’ preaching ministry helped to prepare the apostles for proclaiming the good...
1. What are you most looking forward to in 2026? 2. Take a minute or two to skim through Psalm 119 (you don’t need to read it all). What stands out to you about this psalm? 3. Read Psalm 119:33-35. If you were reading this passage on...
1. Who is the famous person for whom you would most like to have as your number one contact on your phone? What kinds of questions would you ask them? 2. Who is the actual person that is your “go to” person when you are struggling...
1. We will be singing many favorite Christmas hymns together this month. Do you have a favorite? Is there a particular lyric that resonates with you? 2. What comes to mind when you think of the word “hope”? In what ways does our...
