First listen to the sermon (posts Sun. afternoon). Then use the ideas below to help you and your group apply what the Lord is teaching you. Icebreaker idea: If you were chosen to carry an important message to another country, where would you want to be sent, and what would you want it to be about?

A way to pray: Pray for opportunities to live out our role as ambassadors for Christ through both words and actions this week, in our homes, with our friends, in our workplaces, and in our community.

For discussion:

• What does it mean to be a new creation in Christ? How have I seen this in my own life or in the life of someone I know?
• How do we become “ambassadors for Christ”? What are the practical implications of being his ambassador?
• Whom might I tend to write off or overlook when I think about sharing the gospel with others?
• What did it cost God to reconcile us to himself? What does this mean for our reconciliation with each other and others?

First listen to the sermon (posts Sun. afternoon). Then use the ideas below to help you and your group apply what the Lord is teaching you. Icebreaker idea: What's one big cleanup project you've done or been part of?

A way to pray: Pray for the opportunity to tell someone about what God has done for you – the changes he has made in you. Ask him to use our stories to bring 2000 people into relationship with him through our ministry by 2022.

For discussion:

• Who is disqualified from inheriting the kingdom of God? How can we inherit it?
• What does it mean to be washed, sanctified, and justified? Why are these realities so precious for Christians?
• What is one thing I'm particularly grateful that God has changed about me? What would I still like to see him change?
• How does being real about our past help us love others? How does it help us build community with each other?

First listen to the sermon (posts Sun. afternoon). Then use the ideas below to help you and your group apply what the Lord is teaching you. Icebreaker idea: What is one aspect of creation or one type of artistic expression you find especially beautiful? Why?

A way to pray: Pray for opportunities to share the gospel as we trust God to bring 2000 people into relationship with him through our ministry by 2022.

For discussion:

• What have I most appreciated about God lately?
• Why does Paul use the word "light" to describe the gospel?
• How does the gospel lead us to renounce "disgraceful, underhanded ways"? Why do we still struggle with this even after we belong to Jesus?
• Why is it loving to share the gospel with those whom God has placed in our lives? What does it look like to do this in a loving way?

First listen to the sermon (posts Sun. afternoon). Then use the ideas below to help you and your group apply what the Lord is teaching you. Icebreaker idea: What is one part of your Easter celebration that really helps you focus on and enjoy Jesus?

A way to pray: Pray for boldness for one another to make life changes and share the Easter story as discussed in this week's final two discussion questions. Continue praying for the 2000 people we're seeking to see baptized and connected to Jesus through the Word, prayer, and community by 2022.

For discussion:

• What parts of Jesus' story throughout the Scriptures touch my heart the most?
• Why did the Messiah have to suffer and die? Why was it so hard for Jesus' first followers to accept this?
• Why is it still hard to accept that Jesus had to die for us? Why can it be hard to accept that he was glad to die for us (see Hebrews 12:2, Isaiah 53:11)?
• Why is Jesus' resurrection from the dead such a big deal for Christians? What evidence do we have that it really happened?
• What would have to change about our lives if all this is really true? What needs to change in my own life?
• Who in my life needs to hear or be reminded of the Easter story? How will I share it with them?