Luke 24:13-35

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• To gain context for Luke 24, watch this overview video of Luke.

• Verse 32 describes their “burning hearts” from being with Jesus. Set aside time to reflect and pray, ask the Lord for a similar burning heart?

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• When you love someone you can’t help but talk about them. How does knowing the God Story help you fall more in love with the Author?

• Pray and consider how you might share the God story with someone in your everyday life. Ask God to give you a clear opportunity to do it!

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• How does understanding the God Story help you to make sense of your own story?

• In what new way do you sense God is calling you to participate (take up your role) in His Story?

• Explore John 1:1-18 together to prepare for next week’s sermon.

Revelation 5:1-12; 21:1-8

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• For a fuller understanding of Revelation, watch these overview videos: Revelation 1-11, Revelation 12-22.

• Read Revelation 21:1-8. Journal your reflections about the new heaven and new earth. What do you long for most?

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• How could sharing Jesus’ vow to return and renew us encourage someone who is carrying a lot right now?

• How does our patient endurance point to the promise of God’s presence for those around us? How will you live this out this week?

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• How does our view that suffering should be avoided at all costs differ from what we see in Scripture? What are we missing?

• How does a vision of God’s future kingdom inspire and empower you to live faithfully for Jesus in the present?

• Explore Luke 24:13-35 together to prepare for next week’s sermon.

Acts 1:6-10

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• To gain context for this passage, watch this overview video of Acts.

• Copy Acts 1:8 on a card or set it as your phone background. Read it every morning and night until you know it by heart.

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• This passage clearly calls us to be Christ’s witnesses. Who, in your life, needs to hear about how Jesus is actively changing you?

• Share with another believer in your circle your “resolve” to be a witness for Jesus. Ask them to consider doing the same thing. Then support each other in that effort.

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• How is the community of the Church different from any other community or citizenship that has ever existed?

• Do you believe the Holy Spirit can and does empower you to be Christ’s witness? If so, how do you see that happening? If not, why not?

• Explore Revelation 4:1-11 and 5:1-12 together to prepare for next week’s sermon.

John 12:12-15, John 13:12-17, John 18:8-11, John 19:30, Matt. 27:51

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• Watch this video for a concise overview of Jesus’ amazing life.

• Who is Jesus to you personally? Journal your reflections. How do your thoughts line up with the Jesus we see in the book of John?

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• This week, how could you share Jesus’ true character with someone who misunderstands Him?

• Jesus was a reconciling king. Where are you experiencing a break in relationship? What steps will you take today to move toward reconciliation?

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• We all have power. How do you use your power in your home? At work?  Socially?

• Jesus was a submissive king. What might it look like to submit to God’s plan in an area requiring sacrifice?

• Explore Acts 1:8 and Ephesians 3:7-21 together to prepare for next week’s sermon.