Learning Curve

Throughout the gospels, Jesus asked more than 300 questions. Asking questions was Jesus’ preferred way of teaching because questions have the power to focus our attention. Questions stir up curiosity. Questions build a connection. Questions are an invitation to deeper reflection. Wherever you are on your journey of following Jesus, without questions there are no answers. And the answers to life's greatest questions are found in Jesus. 

SMALL GROUP STUDY GUIDE

Whether you’ve studied the Bible for years or are new in your faith, this 13-week study is designed to help you read, understand and apply God’s Word. Use this study guide to read the weekly passage for yourself, take sermon notes and access discussion questions to share with your small group.

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BIBLE READING PLAN

This 12-week reading plan is designed to help you slow down and encounter the life and ministry of Jesus. Immerse yourself in the text and picture yourself in each scene as you follow Jesus through the gospel of Luke and explore the greatest story ever.

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WEEKLY MESSAGE 

Miss this week's sermon? We encourage you to listen or watch online prior to attending your small group. This will help you come prepared and be ready to participate with your group as you press the truth of God's Word into every day life. 

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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

WEEK 1: The Heavens Declare - Psalm 8

  1. What was the last thing you saw that left you in awe? What made this moment powerful?
  2. What are some everyday experiences and ordinary places where you see the majesty and glory of God on a regular basis?  
  3. How would you describe the majesty and glory God?
  4. How does embracing your smallness compared to the size of the universe lead to a greater sense of security rather than despair?
  5. In a world that chases achievement, success, attention, and production, how do you struggle with defining your identity by what you do rather than who you are in Christ?
  6. Read 1 Peter 5:7, Matthew 10:31 and Isaiah 41:13. What stands out in these verses about God’s care for you? 

WEEK 2: The Heavens Declare - Psalm 136

  1. Psalm 136 repeats the phrase "His love endures forever" twenty-six times. Why do you think the author repeats this phrase so many times?
  2. Reading Psalm 136 what line stands out to you the most? Why?
  3. Psalm 136:23 says, "He remembered us in our low estate." What does this phrase mean to you? How does knowing that God sees you move you toward gratitude?
  4. How is God unlike the ancient gods who were unpredictable, moody and unstable? How does this Psalm reinforce or shape the way you view the Lord?
  5. When the world around you feels chaotic and crazy, how is it comforting to know the Lord is stable and reliable?
  6. As you look back on this last year, what are you most grateful for?
  7. How have you seen God work in your life, your family, or the people closest to you?

WEEK 3: The Heavens Declare - Psalm 19

  1. Most people don’t struggle with believing God can speak—they struggle with believing God is speaking to them. In what ways have you struggled at times to hear God’s voice? 
  2. Imagine you were talking with a close friend who doesn’t believe in God. How would you describe the way that God speaks to you without sounding like you are crazy?
  3. When it comes to God’s voice, the issue is usually not God’s silence. The issue is our hearing. How does this statement challenge you to consider your pace of life or habits?
  4. As God speaks through creation, He often reveals His character and what He is like. For example, a sunrise says, "God is faithful," a mountain says, "God is strong," and the ocean says God is big. What are some other examples of God's creation that reveal who God is and what He is like?
  5. What are the biggest "noise-canceling" distractions, worries, or habits in your life that may be drowning out God's voice?
  6. The Spirit's voice was compared to a gentle vibration in your soul or a whisper. How do you discern the difference between hearing God’s voice and hearing your own thoughts or desires? 
  7. God speaks constantly through creation, clearly through Scripture, and closely through His Spirit. Which of the three do you need to tune into this week, and what is one step you will take? 

Want to Go Deeper?

A Commentary on Luke

Rather than unpacking each verse, this commentary is designed to help you grasp the key themes and main ideas of each chapter. At the end of each chapter is also a list of reflection questions that are designed for small group discussion or personal study. 

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A Case for Christ

Is there credible evidence that Jesus of Nazareth really is the Son of God? Former atheist and Chicago Tribune journalist Lee Strobel takes an investigative look at the evidence of Jesus from the fields of science, philosophy and history.

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Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus

This book is more than one man's pursuit of answers to the most important issues of life and faith. Ultimately, it's the story about the transformative grace of the one true God in the dramatic journey of Nabeel Qureshi from Islam to Christianity.

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Mere Christianity

This classic book explores the core beliefs of Christianity by providing a powerful, rational case for the Christian faith. Topics include right and wrong, human nature, morality, marriage, sins, forgiveness, faith, hope, generosity, and kindness.

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