Group Discussion & Life Challenge
Use these notes as discussion prompts for your group, or in your personal time with God.
Connect:
Get to know each other. Connect, warm up to each other, fellowship.
Care:
Carry each other’s burdens. Share life’s challenges and practice Soul Care. Pray together.
Challenge:
1. Take some time to read together John 18-19.
2. We discussed several parts of Holy Week this past Sunday. Which of those moments with Jesus stand out for you this year and why? Crucify Him? Hosanna? The foot washing?
3. What do these moments teach you about Jesus? How does that change your thoughts about Him in general?
4. Do these things help you see yourself differently? Your Sin? Your choices? Your Worship?
5. How will you keep these things in front of you this year? How important are these truths around the Easter season? What will you do with your family this year to keep these things in view and a priority? a. Some people might try foot washing before dinner with the family?
b. Do a study on atonement as a part of the dinner routine?
c. Try a seder meal?
d. Do the Maundy Thursday experience with a neighbor?
Extra
6. What does Jesus’ death on the cross really achieve? Bryce gave a list, which of those stuck with you? Which would you tell others about first? Why? … Have you had the opportunity to do so?
Clarify:
Does anyone need clarity on something? Are there any big God questions you are wrestling with?
Celebrate:
Celebrate life’s successes and God’s provision. Worship God’s presence. Time to brag about God.
BibleApp
Through the Bible in one Year
Join us in reading through the entire Bible in one year. Each day of this plan guides you through passages from both the Old and New Testaments, allowing you to see connections between the history of our faith, and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Readings average four chapters in length, so it is posible to do. When you use the YouVersion Bible App, you can even have the app read the Bible text to you – very useful when you are in the car or otherwise occupied with your hand.
All you need to do is click the link to the Bible Plan, which should lead you straight to the Bible app. Your two options are now (1) to read the plan on your own, one day at the time. Or (2) you can make it more fun and rewarding, by sharing the plan with one or more friends, and then even “Talk about it”.