Read Luke 1:26 - 38. Sing a Christmas hymn together. When you think of Mary, the mother of Jesus, what comes to mind? Mary is not the dispenser of God's grace; she was the recipient of God's amazing grace, and she was amazed by it. What do you find amazing about God's unmerited favor towards you? Recall a situation in which God poured out His unmerited fa...
Keep ReadingLuke 1:26 - 38. 1. Sing a Christmas hymn together. 2. What is a favorite Christmas memory? 3. What is one thing you are looking forward to this Christmas season? 4. Why did Luke write his account of the Gospel? Luke 1:1-4. 5. In Luke 1:1 4, Luke pointed to promises fulfilled and evidence from eyewitnesses that he had verified as reasons to believe what he had written...
Keep Reading1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 "Rejoice Always" (v. 16) Why does Paul command continual joy? What's the difference between biblical joy and shallow optimism? Where in your life right now do you struggle to rejoice? "Pray Without Ceasing" (v. 17) How does God's sovereign control over all things encourage prayer rather than discourage it? What do you think "unceasing p...
Keep Reading1 Timothy 6:17-19 One of the first things talked about on Sunday was this: Every Christian is meant to glorify God through their worship of God in every part of their life. Over 2025, what are parts of your life where you believe God has been glorified? Through the rest of 2025, what are parts of your life where you'd like to see further growth in worship of God, ...
Keep ReadingExodus 15:11-21 Read Exodus 15:11 - 21 Was there anything in particular that caught your attention from the preaching of God's Word today? Pastor Nate said that one of the ways we can be reminded of the matchless majesty of God, which will lead us to singing about God and to God with reverence and awe, is by listening to the testimonies of fellow believers. In...
Keep ReadingExodus 15:1-12 Read Exodus 15:1 - 12 What stood out to you from today's sermon and why? Of the 5 "my" statements in verse 2, which onecurrentlyresonates with you and why? Of the poetic, anthropomorphic statements in our text (Your right hand, the blast of Your nostrils, You blew with Your wind), which one attracted your attention and why? What is the...
Keep ReadingExodus 15:1,3 Read Exodus 15:1 - 18 What is your favorite song to sing with other believers? How has this particular song been a blessing to you? Pastor Nate spoke about the LORD using his mom to encourage him in the faith through her singing. Who has the LORD used to encourage you in the faith through their singing? What is the difference between a hymn ...
Keep ReadingExodus 14:21-31 God's Sovereign Power:What do we learn about God's sovereignty and control over creation from the parting of the Red Sea? How does this shape our trust in Him during times that feel impossible? Salvation by Grace Alone:Israel did nothing to save themselvesGod alone made a way through the waters. How does this event serve as a picture of salvatio...
Keep ReadingEphesians 5:2233 Following Christ's Example:How does seeing Christ as the head of the church help shape the way husbands and wives relate to one another in everyday lifeespecially when it's difficult? Loving Sacrificially:Husbands are called to love their wives "as Christ loved the church." What does sacrificial love look like in practical, daily ways (time, se...
Keep ReadingExodus 14:15-20 Read Exodus 14:15 - 20 What are some examples of God's perfect track record of faithfulness to His people from Scripture that encourage you today? Is there any particular individual from Scripture that encourages you in the faith today for their faithfulness to the LORD and God's use of them in strange and stunning ways while in the midst of tr...
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