August 10 - Jesus... The Source of Life

John 15:1-17

Chapter Reflection:

  • What is the “good news” in this chapter?

  • How does this passage inform how I view and praise Jesus?

  • Has the Holy Spirit revealed to me an area of repentance I need to pursue?

Discussion:

  • What was most meaningful from the reading?

  • How can we embody the truths we have read and considered this week?

  • Who can I tell about his Jesus is changing me through engaging the gospel of John?

Resources:

  • Gospel of John (ch.13-21) overview video:

  • Use this song as a meditation and prayer, as you learn to abide.

  • The Bible Project App (Bible reading resource with helpful videos/resources for each chapter):

  • “Pause App” – a practical tool to help you practice abiding.

  • Simple Bible study method.

  • “Lectio365 App” – Daily guided devotionals with reflection and prayer.

Dan Smith
August 3 - Jesus... The Universal Answer

John 8:12-38

Chapter Reflection:

  • What is the “good news” in this chapter?

  • How does this passage inform how I view and praise Jesus?

  • Has the Holy Spirit revealed to me an area of repentance I need to pursue?

Discussion:

  • What was most meaningful from the reading?

  • How can we embody the truths we have read and considered this week?

  • Who can I tell about his Jesus is changing me through engaging the gospel of John?

Resources:

  • Gospel of John overview video.

  • Simple Bible study method.

  • the Bible Project App (in the Bible reading they have helpful videos/resources for that chapter).

  • “GotQuestions” article about John 7:53-8:11.

  • “Desiring God” sermon on John 7:53-8:11.

  • Lesson on textual criticism, focusing on John 7:53-8:11.

Dan Smith
July 27 - Jesus... God Incarnate

John 1:1-18

Chapter Reflection:

  • What is the “good news” in this chapter?

  • How does this passage inform how I view and praise Jesus?

  • Has the Holy Spirit revealed to me an area of repentance I need to pursue?

Discussion:

  • What was most meaningful from the reading?

  • How can we embody the truths we have read and considered this week?

  • Who can I tell about his Jesus is changing me through engaging the gospel of John?

Resources:

Dan Smith
July 20 - Now What?

Luke 24:13-35

Grow

  • 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?

Share

  • 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!

Connect

  • 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.

Dan Smith