The Gospel Ladder
"The Intimate God"
April 28, 2024 • Jim Moynihan • 1 Corinthians 6:12–20
"The Intimate God" Digital Bulletin - https://mailchi.mp/alliancechurch/the-intimate-god Questions for Personal Reflection/Group Discussion: 1. Why do you think the pursuit of sexual purity is so difficult for many Christians? 2. What have been the primary reasons for pursuing sexual purity in your life? 3. How might this pursuit look different when viewed through the Gospel? 4. How does it impact you to know that He perfectly DESIGNED you, so He could live IN you, share His life WITH you, so that He might display His glory THROUGH you? And that He BOUGHT you with His blood to REDEEM you?
"Why We Go"
April 21, 2024 • Jim Moynihan • 2 Corinthians 5:6—6:2
"Why We Go" Digital Bulletin - https://mailchi.mp/alliancechurch/why-we-go Questions for Personal Reflection/Group Discussion: 1. Describe your current level of concern for the lost. If possible, give examples. 2. Would you be able to say with Paul that Christ’s love for the lost “compels” you toward them? Why or why not? 3. How does remembering who God is, what He has done for us in Christ, and who we are in Christ help to motivate the mission?
"The God of all Comfort"
April 14, 2024 • Jim Moynihan • 2 Corinthians 1:3–11
"The God of all Comfort" Digital Bulletin - https://mailchi.mp/alliancechurch/the-god-of-all-comfort Questions for Personal Reflection/Group Discussion: 1. Why is it special that Paul describes God as the Father of compassion AND the God of all comfort? 2. What kind of relationship do I have with God because I am His child? 3. What pain has God allowed in your life that hurts so badly right now? What seems dead? What is causing you to despair or lose all hope? 4. How might you, by FAITH, lay these burdens down and receive His comfort? 5. Review the “What Do I Do” list. How would you like us to pray for you?
Come to Me
April 7, 2024 • Jim Moynihan • Matthew 11:28–30
"Come to Me" Digital Bulletin--https://mailchi.mp/alliancechurch/come-to-me Questions for Personal Reflection/Group Discussion 1. How does it make you feel to know that Jesus the Rabbi chose you? 2. How does knowing the Gospel message help His teachings become easy and light? 3. How does knowing that Jesus is gentle and humble in heart, and will help us by His Spirit affect our pursuit of holiness?