1) Why is it difficult, yet important, for us to read and study the Bible while trying not to let our culture or personal presuppositions determine its meaning? To help us understand Scripture, why do we need to gain insight into the life and w...

Contemplation questions at the end of the Sermon1) From Looking at Ephesians 5:25-33 and focusing on Christ and the Church, what stood out to you about that relationship?2) What is one attitude or behaviour you have towards the ch...

Study Questions 1) How does Titus 2:14—“[Jesus] gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works.”—help us understa...

 Home Group Questions1) When you come to a passage like this (or Romans 16), do you skim-read it, or do you take time to reflect on it? Why? Why do you think Paul would take the time to write passages like this when it would ...

Home group Questions Read Colossians 4:2-6. From the passage or from the sermon, was there anything that stood out to you—anything you observed, anything that challenged or encouraged you? Before we engage in...

1. Spurgeon tells a story of an old minister who heard a sermon by a young man. When the young man asked the old minister what he thought of it, he was rather slow to answer. At last, he said, “If I must tell you, I did not like it at all; ther...

1) How would you explain what it means to “let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ”? Why should the gospel message create in us a desire to pursue righteous living? (Consider 1 John 5:1-3)2) Philippians 1:27 describes ...

Home group questions:Unity doesn’t mean uniformity, so how can the peace of Christ ruling in our hearts (acting as an umpire) help us stay united when there are cultural, social, educational, and even theological differences? How should...

Pope Francis said on 60 Minutes, “People are fundamentally good. We are all fundamentally good. Yes, there are some rogues and sinners, but the heart itself is good.” Does Romans 3 support that message? Why? What do verses 10-18 tell us about t...

In Colossians 2:16-18, Paul mentions that some felt judged and disqualified by false teachers who insisted on legalism, asceticism, and religious experiences. How do Paul’s words “as God’s chosen ones” (Colossians 3:12) reassure these believers...

Home group questions:1.What does it mean to be “blessed” by God when we are mourning? How does this perspective challenge your current understanding of happiness and blessing?2.What specific things in your life or in the world d...

1.⁠ ⁠What does it mean to you personally to “hunger and thirst for righteousness”?2.⁠ ⁠Can you identify any desires or goals in your life that sometimes compete with your desire for God?3.⁠ ⁠In what areas of your life do you feel ...