October 27 - A Transformed Sacrifice

Romans 12:1-2

Grow

  • Learn more about being a “living sacrifice” by reading this article.

  • Rewrite Romans 12:1-2 as a prayer, asking God to help you be transformed. Pray this daily.

Share

  • What is one tangible way you can offer yourself back to God this week as a grateful response for Christ’s sacrifice?

  • As you listen to “I Surrender All.” Ask God to reveal where you’ve been conforming. Surrender this to him in prayer.

Connect

  • How does genuine transformation differ from just following the rules? (doing the right things)

  • In what ways are we simply conforming to the world’s system? How can we instead pursue transformation in these areas together?

  • Explore Romans 12:3-8 together to prepare for next week’s sermon.

Dan Smith
October 20 - Theology Prompts Doxology

Ephesians 2:1-10

Grow

  • Consider the biblical meaning of “worship” by reading this Got Questions article.

  • Keep a list of the different ways that you see God’s “inexhaustible magnitude” around you as you go throughout your week.

Share

  • What is one new way you can “speak glory to God” by how you live your life this week?

  • Write out Romans 11:33-36 in your own words. Consider how to share these truths with one person,, then actually do it!

Connect

  • What ways are we “stealing glory that belongs to God”? Why? How can we change that?

  • Listen to or sing “The Doxology” together. Then discuss how we can use this song as a reminder of our purpose.

  • Explore Romans 12:1-2 together to prepare for next week’s sermon.

Dan Smith
October 13 - You Are His Masterpiece

Ephesians 2:1-10

Grow

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

  • Copy Ephesians 2:8-10 on a card. Read it every morning when you wake and every evening before bed, until you know it by heart.

Share

  • Consider one way you can share this clear gospel of Jesus Christ with a family member, friend, or coworker this week. Then actually do it!

  • Write out Ephesians 2:5 in your own words. How can you live out your new life in Christ this week by what you say and do?

Connect

  • Do you see yourself and others as God’s masterpiece? (v.10) Why or why not?

  • When Christ recreated us, we were made ready to do good works planned for us by God. How should knowing this change the way we face life every day?

  • Explore Romans 11:33-36 together to prepare for next week’s sermon.

Dan Smith
October 6 - Be Humble

Job 38:1-4, Job 40:1-9, Job 42:1-6

Grow

  • Watch this Bible Project video to learn how Job’s painful story teaches us to trust God’s wisdom.

  • Look up “humility” in a dictionary. Which one best fits the kind of humility we see in this story? Why?

Share

  • Today’s sermon encourages us to “be humble.” What is one tangible way you can practice humility this week?

  • Spend some time “reflecting on God’s Preeminence.” Then share your reflections with someone who needs to be remember how incomparable God is.

Connect

  • Discuss ways we may fail to recognize (or accept) our place in comparison to God. Why do we do this?

  • Where do you need to repent of pride? Confess this to another believer and then pray together. (James 5:16)

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

Dan Smith