January 19th, 2025 | Come & SeeScripture References
John 1:29-39, Psalm 34:8, Matthew 11:28, John 6:37, Matthew 19:14, Revelation 22:17, John 14:6, John 7:37
Discussion Questions
Try to describe your favorite meal ever.
Tell a story of when the body of Christ has been a blessing to you.
What is to you the most valuable part of being a follower of Jesus?
Do you have people in your life that you know and are currently engaging with the Gospel?
January 12th, 2025 | TestingScripture References
Matthew 4:1-11, Luke 4:1-13,
Mark 1:12-13, Hebrews 4:14-16, 1 John 2:16, Deuteronomy 6:1-8:20, James 4:7, 5:16
Discussion Questions
What are some lessons you have learned regarding “Jesus’ Temptations”?
What is something you HAVE NOT been tempted by?
(see 1 Corinthians 10:13 for reference)
Why is transparency or vulnerability so difficult for most people?
Who do you trust the most in your life with your struggle against sin?
January 5th, 2025 | Finally, Beginning…Scripture References
Genesis 1:27, Psalm 139:14, I Corinthians 5:17, I Peter 2:9, Galatians 2:20, Ephesians 2:10, John 15:15-16, I Corinthians 6:19-20, I John 3:1-3, Colossians 3:1-4, Isaiah 43:1, Romans 8:37-39
Christ’s Baptism in the Gospels: Matthew 3:13-17, Mark1:1-13, Luke 3:21-23, John 1:29-34.
Discussion Questions
Who inspired you in life to become the best version of you? How?
What words positively motivate and affect your behavior?
Tell of a time when you inspired someone (whether to a great or small extent).
December 29th, 2024 | His First LessonScripture References
Luke 2:41-52, Genesis 3:1-9, James 1:5-8
Discussion Questions
In a conversation over lunch with Jesus, what would you ask Him?
What is a yearly tradition your family has?
What has the Lord been teaching you this past year?
How often do you pray for wisdom?
December 22nd, 2024 | Kings & CountriesScripture References
Matthew 2.1-22; John 1.9-13; Genesis 12.3; Isaiah 40.3; Micah 5.2; Isaiah 7.17; Numbers 24.17; Psalm 19.1; Romans 10.18; Isaiah 18.7; 60.3; Jeremiah 31.15; Hosea 11.1; Numbers 6.1, 11.1
Discussion Questions
What is THE MOST memorable trip you have ever taken? What made it so?
If you took a trip to meet Jesus, what gift would you literally bring to give to him and why?
From what do I need to be rescued?
What stood out to you the most today in the sermon?
Video Resources
December 15th, 2024 | The First WeekScripture References
Luke 2:1-40; Matthew 1:18-25; Micah 5:2; Job 38:7; Revelation 5:9; 1 Peter 1:12; Leviticus 12:4,8; Isaiah 40:3
Discussion Questions
How did you or your family get to Iowa?
What is your favorite part of Jesus’ Birth Story?
Which character from the story would you choose to interview and why?
Attempt to outline an accurate chronological order of the Birth Narrative of Jesus without using the Bible?
December 8th, 2024 | Before the BeginningScripture References
Luke 1.1-80
1 Chronicles 29.1-5; Isaiah 40.3
Discussion Questions
What is your favorite part of Jesus’ Birth Story?
Which character from the story would you choose to interview and why?
Which “Gospel Writer” to you prefer and why?
How far back can you go in your “Origin Story”?
December 1st, 2024 | Origin StoryScripture References
Gn1.1; 1K4.29; 1K4.20; 2Ch7.1-3; Ex13.21-22; Ex24.16; Ex40.34; 1K3.14; 1K11.9-11; Mal3.1; Lk2.10-11; Mi5.2; Is9.6-7; Is55.8-9; Is7.14; Jn1.14; 2Pt3.8-10; 2Tm4.7; Jn1.1
Discussion Questions
Describe a time when you felt distant from God.
Where else in the Bible does it mention the Shekinah Glory?
Has God ever answered your prayer or shown up in an unexpected way?
Did you know that a second is like a billion years and penny like a million dollars to God?