Advent
The Word Became Flesh
I am the Resurrection and the Life
December 16, 2018 • Pastor Matthias Haeusel
Pastor Matthias Haeusel continues the Advent Season with a focus on John 11. CG Questions: Advent I am the Resurrection and the Life - Week 3: Questions: Read through the story of Lazarus as a group in John 11. What stands out to you from this account? What can we learn about Jesus from this account? What points in this account do we see Jesus’ humanity? Why is that important to us as Christians? Why do you think that Jesus waited four days to raise Lazarus from the dead? Are there sins that you are still bound to as a Christian, if so what are they and why are you holding on to them? John 11:1-6 & 17-27, John 20:20-31, John 10:25, 37-38, John 14:11, John 5:36, John 15:13, John 11:21-48 “Trials afford God a platform for his work in our lives. Without them I would never know how kind, how powerful, how gracious he is.” ~ Hudson Taylor
I am the Way, the Truth, & the Life
December 9, 2018 • Pastor Matthias Haeusel
In our second week of Advent, Pastor Matthias teaches on John 14 on Nicodemus and the Samaritan woman at the well and our encounter with Jesus. CG Questions: Advent I Am The Way, The Truth & The Life - Week 2: Questions: -Of the two people we studied on Sunday, Nicodemus and the Samaritan woman, which one do you relate with and why? -Samar felt unworthy because of her sin. Do you ever feel like Samar? Do you ever feel that your sin keeps you from Jesus? -Nicodemus knew it all but still couldn't see Jesus, the savior. Are there places in your life where this is true for you? (this is a good time to have a spouse or friend speak into your life) -The Pharisees not only maintained the Mosaic law but even added their own. Have you ever added to God's law? Have you ever expected more from someone than God? -How is the encounter with the woman at the well different than Nicodemus? How are they alike? -How does the Gospel speak to both of these lives? Where can we take encouragement for it? -What is significant about how Jesus interacts with these two people? How does Jesus treat them? -What does Jesus mean when he calls the two to believe? -As Christians, what can we celebrate as we read these passages? Scripture: John 14:6, John 20:30-31, John 3:12-15, John 4:21; 39-42, John 3:16-18
