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I Am Week 5: I Am The Way, The Truth, And The Life
PODCAST | ITUNES | SCRIPTURE Next Step Questions 1. Jesus didn’t come to give a “way,” but to be the Way. How would you describe the difference between Christianity as “a way” and Jesus as “THE Way?” 2. Jesus calls Himself the Truth - meaning we don’t possess the...
[Next Steps] I Am Week 4: I Am The Gate/Good Shepherd
PODCAST | ITUNES | SCRIPTURE Next Step Questions 1. Jesus makes it clear that the defining characteristic of his followers is listening and following his voice. Can you name a time you sensed the voice of God speaking and leading you? 2. As “the gate,” Jesus is the...
[Next Steps] I Am Week 3: I Am The Light Of The World
PODCAST | ITUNES | SCRIPTURE Next Step Questions 1. When you experience sin and brokenness in your life, how do you sense God sees you? Do you run from him…or to him? 2. As you read this story, what is unique about the way Jesus responds to each side? How is his...
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[Next Steps] I Am Week 2: I Am The Bread Of Life (Kaleb Heitzman Interview)
PODCAST | ITUNES | SCRIPTURE Due to technical difficulties, our message from Kaleb Heitzman didn't record this past Sunday. But never fear! Instead, Justin sat down with Kaleb to talk about how to understand our passage in John 6 through the lens of story. In our "I...
I Am Week 1: What Is God Like?
PODCAST | ITUNES | SCRIPTURES Next Step Questions 1. A.W. Tozer tells us that the most important thing about us is what we think of when we think about God. How have you seen a distorted view of God impact the way your life? 2. Jesus perfectly reveals the Father - his...
I Am: Meeting Jesus In The Gospel Of John
Perhaps you believe in God... but what is God actually like? The Old Testament gives us pictures of God's character and purpose in the world, but something astounding happens when the biblical story arrives at the life of Jesus. Unlike other revelations of God before,...
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[Next Steps] Give It A Rest Week 3: Rest & Work
PODCAST | ITUNES | SCRIPTURES Next Step Questions 1. Describe your current attitude toward your job - or lack thereof. How does it impact your spiritual life? 2. We are all prone to a distorted view of work - work is evil, (work inhibits my flourishing), or work is...
[Next Steps] Give It A Rest Week 2: Rest & Rhythms
PODCAST | ITUNES | SCRIPTURE Next Step Questions 1. Sabbath rest becomes life giving when it moves from being a rule we follow to a rhythm we live. How would you describe the difference between rhythms and rules? 2. What are the biggest hindrances to your ability to...
[Next Steps] Give It A Rest Week 1: Rest & Identity
PODCAST | ITUNES | SCRIPTURE Next Step Questions 1. We live in a rushed, overextended, and exhausted culture. How are your rhythms of life… do you feel refreshed? Overextended? Exhausted? And if so…why? 2. In slavery, we are valued by how much we produce. How does...
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[Next Steps] Restore Week 4: We Are Welcoming
PODCAST | ITUNES | SCRIPTURES NEXT STEP QUESTIONS 1. Jesus’ ministry seemed to be centered on sharing meals with people - even those who were sinners and outcasts. How should this shape the way we follow Jesus? 2. Seeing ourselves through the lens of grace humbles us,...