James 1:19-27

Grow:

• Interested in learning more about the book of James? Check out this article.

• Which of these three (quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to become angry) is most challenging for you? Why do you think that is? Write out your reflections.

Share:

• What one practical step would help you to become a better listener, both towards God and others?

• If God’s word is like a mirror, what is it revealing that needs to change in your life? How can you act on that today?

Connect:

• Why is our speech such an important indicator of genuine faith? What does your speech indicate about your faith right now?

• What steps can we take together to notice, serve, or advocate for vulnerable or overlooked people in our community?

• Explore James 2:1-13 together to prepare for next week’s sermon.

James 1:1-18

Grow:

• For a deeper understanding of the book of Colossians, watch this video.

• What does setting your hearts and minds on things above practically look like in everyday life? Reflect and journal your thoughts.•  What does setting your hearts and minds on things above practically look like in everyday life? Reflect and journal your thoughts.

Share:

• What’s one next step the Lord is asking you to take in living out the reality that “Christ is your life?”

• Why is forgiveness so essential for community? (v.13) Who needs your forgiveness as you embrace the Lord’s forgiveness for you?

Connect:

• Why is community crucial as we remember who we are, turn from who we were, and allow our relationships to be shaped by and focused on Christ? How or where have you seen this play out?

• We are called to “put to death” and “rid ourselves” of specific sins. What attitude, habit, desire, or behavior is God asking you to actively put to death? How can we support one another in doing this?

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

Colossians 3:1-17 (NIV)

Grow:

• For a deeper understanding of the book of Colossians, watch this video.

• What does setting your hearts and minds on things above practically look like in everyday life? Reflect and journal your thoughts.•  What does setting your hearts and minds on things above practically look like in everyday life? Reflect and journal your thoughts.

Share:

• What’s one next step the Lord is asking you to take in living out the reality that “Christ is your life?”

• Why is forgiveness so essential for community? (v.13) Who needs your forgiveness as you embrace the Lord’s forgiveness for you?

Connect:

• Why is community crucial as we remember who we are, turn from who we were, and allow our relationships to be shaped by and focused on Christ? How or where have you seen this play out?

• We are called to “put to death” and “rid ourselves” of specific sins. What attitude, habit, desire, or behavior is God asking you to actively put to death? How can we support one another in doing this?

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

Psalm 63, 67, 24, 27, 16, 49, 11, 95

Grow:

• For a helpful guide to engage Psalms further, check out this resource.

• Use one of the Psalms reviewed today as a guide to direct your prayer time this week.

Share:

• The Psalms were Israel’s “hymn book” of praises to God. Who can your favorite hymn or worship song with this week?

• Now that the series is done, how will you continue to engage the Psalms in praise and worship?

Connect:

• Share a word or phrase from today’s Psalms that stood out to you. Why was it meaningful?

• How has your understanding of the book of Psalms changed through this series? Which of the Psalms was most impactful on you personally? Why?

• Explore Colossians 3:1-17 together to prepare for next week’s sermon.