Galatians 1:11-24

Grow:

• Watch this BibleProject video for a helpful summary of Galatians.

• If someone looked at your life the way the Judean churches looked at Paul’s, would they be led to glorify God? (Reflect then journal your thoughts).

Share:

• How might your own story (past, present, ongoing) help point others to the power of the gospel this week?

• Where are you being called to more fully embrace God’s mission? (Home? Work? Church? Community?) What tangible can you take towards this calling today?

Connect:

• How has the gospel changed you? (beliefs? Desires? Life direction? Priorities?)

• Where do you still try to “prove yourself” rather than embrace grace? Share honestly then allow others to pray for you in this struggle.

• Explore Galatians 2:1-10 together to prepare for next week’s sermon.

Galatians 1:1-10

Grow:

• As we seek to better understand God through studying Galatians, watch this BibleProject video.

• To set you up well for the rest of the series, consider this summary of Galatians.

Share:

• Where are you tempted to live by a “Jesus + ______” mindset (performance, approval, obedience, identity, etc.)? What step can you take to crush these gospel distortions?

• Jesus has delivered us from the power of sin! What sinful habits or thoughts still have a claim on you? Confess and process these with a trusted friend this week.

Connect:

• How might gospel distortions impact how nonbeliever’s perceive Jesus?

• How can our community imitate Paul’s sincerity in protecting and proclaiming the gospel?

• Explore Galatians 1:11-24 together to prepare for next week’s sermon.

John 17:20-26

Grow:

• To gain context for this passage, watch this BibleProject video.

• What stands out to you in Jesus’ prayer in these verses? What words or ideas seem to be most significant?

Share:

• Where is the Spirit inviting you to pursue unity?  What tangible step can you take towards that today?

• What are some practical ways you can behold Christ’s glory this week (scripture, worship, attitude, obedience, creation, generosity, etc.)?

Connect:

• How does Jesus connect the unity of believers to the world coming to know him? Why is this so significant?

• What is a next step we can take to embody unity and pursue mission together?

• Explore Galatians 1:1-10 together to prepare for next week’s sermon.

2 Kings 20:12-19

Grow:

• Learn more about King Hezekiah in this short video: video.

• Pride makes us glory thieves. Journal ways you take credit for success in your life. How would giving the glory to God change the way you speak and act?

Share:

• Where do you see the power of God evident in your life? Why is it important to share this with others?

• What would it look like if we made our lives a living Thank You note to God for his blessings?

Connect:

• God temporarily withdrew from Hezekiah to test what was in his heart (2 Chron. 32:31). Share stories of when you’ve experienced God’s testing and how it changed your heart.

• How can we help each other move from self-absorption to pointing to the beauty of Jesus?

• Explore John 17 together to prepare for next week’s sermon.