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...
1. What are some of your favorite ways to mark the beginning of the Christmas or Advent season? 2. How familiar are you with the season of Advent? How might the season help prepare your heart for the celebration of Christ’s birth? 3. Read...
1. How have you helped someone who felt alone feel welcomed? Have you ever felt that you didn’t belong? If you are comfortable sharing about this, please do so, and share how you responded. 2. In Luke 8:41, Jairus came to Jesus and fell...
1. What is a favorite class that you have ever taken, and what is something that you continue to use from it? 2. Matt mentioned some core orthodox Christian beliefs from scripture (the Trinity & that Jesus was 100% human and 100% God). When...
1. How did you do with the time change this week? How do you feel about the days growing shorter as we approach winter? 2. Why do you think the theme of light is so prevalent in Scripture? What makes light such a good metaphor when describing...
Read Luke 8:4-15. Which of the soils best represents your heart right now? Why? Can you recall a time when this was not the case? In Verse 7 Luke spoke about thorns or weeds growing up with the plant. What “thorns” - anxieties...
1. If you could ask Jesus one question about who he is, what would it be? Would you be asking for understanding, clarification, or something else? 2. Read Luke 7:18-23. Are you surprised by John’s question regarding who Jesus was? How have...
1. We all can use a little good news once in a while. Share one item of good news from this past week with your Life Group. 2. How would you define “hope”? How would you define “despair”? How are these two feelings...
