Centered
Restoration (8-29-21)
August 29, 2021 • Ernie Jaurique • Joshua 24:1–15
Questions: 1. What do you think the difference is between leisurely rest and Jesus-centered rest? Is there a difference? Explain. 2. Read Joshua 24:1-13. Why do you think it is necessary to reflect on what God has already done? 3. Read Joshua 24:14. How does connecting with God through “Jesus-centered rest” actually get things done? 4. Read Joshua 24:15. How does taking time to reflect on what God has done and connect with Him daily, lead to you projecting a commitment to God in your everyday life? 5. Will you commit to a Christ-centered tomorrow? What does that look like? What needs to change? Give us a plan.
Faithful Prayer (8-22-21)
August 22, 2021 • Chad Allen • 1 John 5:13–15
Questions: 1. Read 1 John 5:13-15. What do you think it looks like to have confidence in prayer? 2. Do you believe that God hears and listens to your prayers? Why or why not? 3. How do you know if you are praying according to God’s will? 4. What needs to change in your prayer life in order for you to come to Him in honest, bold, confidence? Explain. 5. What is your plan for making time to pray this week? How can we help?
Centered through the Word (8-15-21)
August 15, 2021 • Justin Cheely • 2 Timothy 3:16–17, Hebrews 4:12–13
Questions: 1. Read 2 Timothy 3:16-17. Do you believe that the Bible is God’s Word? Why or why not? 2. Do you trust that the Bible is for you and not against you? Why or why not? 3. Read Hebrews 4:12-13. How is the Bible living and active? Explain. 4. What steps will you take to get into God’s Word this week? Give us a plan. 5. If your centeredness in Christ was measured by your quality time in God’s Word, what would be the result?
Listening Space (8-8-21)
August 8, 2021 • Psalm 23
Questions: 1. Read Psalm 23:1-2. What does it take to have this type of satisfaction in God? Explain. 2. Read verses 3-4. What does it look like to let God lead while being quiet and still before Him? Explain. 3. Read verses 5-6. In what ways does creating a listening space lead to restoration of our souls? Explain. 4. How will you cultivate a listening space this week? Give us your plan.
Thinking Well (8-1-21)
August 1, 2021 • Acts 18:24–28
Questions: 1. Read Acts 18:24-25. What was it about Apollos that made him stand out? How can you learn from Apollos? 2. Read verses 25-26. Apollos needed strong Christians like Pricilla and Aquila to teach him how to better understand God’s Word. Who do you know who can help you understand God’s Word better? 3. Read verses 27-28. Apollos took what he had learned and used it to teach others also. This is great leadership. How can you take what you are learning and use it to make disciples? 4. How can we help you to stay centered on Christ this week?
Think (7-25-21)
August 25, 2021 • Acts 17:10–12, Acts 22—28, Acts 18:8–11
Questions : 1. Read Acts 17:10-12. What did it look like for the Jews in Berea to think critically? How can we model the same type of critical thinking? Explain. 2. Read Acts 17:22-34. God’s Word is relevant for every aspect of life. How can creative thinking help you apply God’s Word in every circumstance? 3. Read Acts 18:5-11. How should the Word of God lead you to think compassionately about others? Explain. 4. How can we help you to stay centered on Christ this week?
Time (7-11-21)
July 11, 2021 • Ernie Jaurique
Questions: 1. Read Luke 10:38-40. Can you relate to Martha? What are some things that demand most of your time? What are some important things that get neglected? 2. Read verses 41-42. What should be the top 5 priorities in your time management? Name them. Put them in Order: Put your top five in order from 1-5. How much time is spent on each of these in a 24 hour period? 3. Read Ephesians 5:15-17. We all do it. What is the one thing you waste your time on? What is the reason you spend so much time there? 4. Make a plan. When will you schedule time with God? How can this group hold you accountable to that schedule? 5. How can we help you to stay centered on Christ this week?
Living From Jesus (7-4-21)
July 4, 2021 • Ernie Jaurique
Questions: 1. Read verse 5. What are some ways that you can set your mind on the things of the Spirit? 2. Read verses 6-8. Why is the mind that is set on worldly things hostile to God? Explain. 3. Read verses 9-11. How should your thinking change because of the Spirit of Christ inside of you? 4. What are you going to do this week to set your mind on the Spirit? Give us a plan for how you will accomplish this. 5. How can we help you to stay centered on Christ this week?
Centered: Inside Out (6-27-21)
June 27, 2021 • Ernie Jaurique
Questions: 1. Read verses 7-12. How does believing and trusting in the gospel of Jesus Christ make our lives look different? 2. Read verses 13-15. How should having the gospel centered in our hearts lead us to share the gospel with others? 3. Read verses 16-18. How can we center and “renew” ourselves in the gospel “day by day”? What does that look like for you? 4. How does the gospel’s promise of eternity give you perspective on your present circumstances? 5. How can we help you to stay centered on Christ this week?
Centered (6/20/21)
June 20, 2021 • Ernie Jaurique
Questions: 1. What do you think it means that “Christ…is your life”? Explain. 2. What are some things that tend to motivate and lead you other than Christ? Explain. 3. Where or what do you tend to turn to for relief or comfort when things go bad? Explain. 4. Why is it important for Jesus to be the center of your life and nothing else? Explain. 5. How can we help you to stay centered on Christ this week?