"My House Lies in Ruins"
Digital Bulletin-- https://mailchi.mp/alliancechurch/my-house-lies-in-ruins
Questions for Personal Reflection/Group Discussion
When I examine my current daily/weekly rhythms, in what ways am I too busy to be working hard in the building up of this church and furthering God’s Kingdom?
What activities reflect that I am in fact NOT seeking first His Kingdom and His righteousness (Matthew 6:33)?
What trials/difficulties have caused you to stop working hard for the Kingdom?
What do you feel God may be saying to you, or to others, in this season? If sharing with others, be careful that you do not preach your “soapbox” issues. This is often self-righteousness cloaked in pious statements. Share humbly. Allow others to discern with you if your statements are from the Lord.
My House Lies in Ruins
February 20, 2022 • Jim Moynihan
No More Hiding
April 10, 2022 • Jim Moynihan
"No More Hiding" Digital Bulletin--https://mailchi.mp/alliancechurch/no-more-hiding Questions for Personal Reflection/Group Discussion 1. Why do you think shame is felt so universally? 2. I am not enough. I am bad. There’s something wrong with me… what other kind of statements reflect the shame we all carry because of sin? 3. How does the Gospel invite us to come “out of hiding”? 4. What kind of people do we need to be for others to feel safe to come “out of hiding” with us? 5. How may a church, our church, be a place that properly forgives and restores those caught in sin?
To Eat or Not to Eat?
April 3, 2022 • Jim Moynihan
"To Eat or Not to Eat?" Digital Bulletin--https://mailchi.mp/alliancechurch/to-eat-or-not-to-eat Questions for Personal Reflection/Group Discussion 1. What are examples of current “disputable matters” (Romans 14:1)? 2. What principles from 1 Corinthians and Romans stood out as most important to you in your journey right now? 3. What “boxes” are you tempted to think are the right ones? In what ways do you struggle to not judge those who are not inside your box? 4. What would living in a centered set kind of way look like for this same conviction? 5. How does living in a centered set kind of way promote true “iron sharpening iron” conversations? Suggested Resource: On Matters of Conscience, How Do You Decide? Article by David W. Jones
Challenged but not Changed
March 27, 2022 • Jim Moynihan
"Challenged but not Changed" Digital Bulletin--https://mailchi.mp/alliancechurch/challenged-but-not-changed Personal Growth/Group Discussion Questions In what areas do you feel the Holy Spirit has been challenging/convicting you but up to now there has not been a definite turning away from that sin? In practical terms, what would it look like for you to repent? That is, to have a full change of mind, that leads to a change of heart, that leads to a definite change of direction in your life? Who can you ask to walk alongside you in this?