How is it possible to know Jesus only from a distance? What does this look like? Why is this dangerous?

Have you experienced a distant knowledge of Jesus? What is the difference in knowing Jesus by faith? 

How does intentionally seeking to know Jesus propel us to intentionally […]

How can the good things God has given us to know and enjoy him become idols? 

Have you ever used church attendance, Bible study, and ministry to serve the idol of self? Why does this lead to slavery and not freedom?

How does looking to Christ […]

What do you know about fasting? Have you ever fasted? Do you regularly fast? Why do you think most Christians do not fast? 

What makes Christian fasting different from all others forms of fasting?

What things in your life do you want more than food? What things should you long […]

Like scribes and pharisees we tend to demand that Jesus do more for us to prove who He is? Have you ever demanded Jesus do something to prove He is worth following.  Have you ever bargained, “God if you do this. I will obey you.” 

Are there […]

GOOD NEWS OF THE KINGDOM 

The reign of God that will overthrow sin and death forever has invaded this world in flesh and blood. In Jesus God commands you to turn from all others allegiances and put your TRUST in His Son alone to deliver you from sin and […]

• Are there things you describe as needs that are really just wants? What are they? Why are you tempted to see these things as things you need rather what they are things you want?

• The gospel is the promise that God will ultimately meet all your needs […]
  

Who are the people you have placed unfair expectations upon? Do you cause others to be overly worried about meeting your demands? How have others in your life disappointed you?  What way would these relationships be different if you sought to be more content in the Lord (Happy […]

THINK OF CHRIST 

• Paul calls us to think about the righteousness of Jesus from every possible angle. What has caused you to lose a Christ- like perspective in the world today? How would thinking upon Jesus’ life and death in your place restore joy in this […]
  

How can you joyfully work to see others standing in the Lord? Who are specific people in your life who need to be reminded of the gospel? What specific actions will you take to encourage with the gospel. 

Are there disagreements where you are refusing to agree […]