Read John 20:19-23. Herein we find Jesus’ commissioning statement in the Gospel of John: “...As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.” Jesus is said to…
Read MoreQ1: Ask each person to talk about a time of suffering (it could be happening right now). Don't belabor it, give a 2–3 minute overview. If you give too many…
Read MoreQ1: Discuss how these three passages correlate and why, even though we are told to expect opposition, it can still be surprising. John 10:31 The Jews picked up stones again…
Read MoreOpener: Begin by having one of your group members read aloud 1 John 4:1-6. Note: See if anyone would like to share any thoughts or takeaways they had from the sermon or the…
Read MoreQ1. What are some "new" truths that are being espoused in contemporary society that are not in fact true? (Don't go down the rabbit hole on this and don't start…
Read More10.22.23 1 John 2:28-3:10 Discuss: What do you think is the right balance between a healthy awareness of events in the world around you and an unhealthy "dose" of events? Does…
Read MoreQ1) How has the recent phenomenon of Christian “deconstruction” touched your life? Has it left you disoriented, confused, angry, or discouraged? Read 1 John 2:18-27 John had planted churches in…
Read MoreDiscuss: "The world with its lust is passing away, but the one who does the will of God remains forever." How might this verse, when used as a lens for…
Read MoreOpening Question: Q1: What are some of the ways that our culture twists love? Q2: How does your desire for love and acceptance cause you to slip into sin and…
Read MoreRead: Thomas Paine (Author, The Age of Reason, 1794) "Churches are set up to terrify and enslave mankind; my mind is my church." Richard Dawkins (Atheist Author, current) "The God…
Read MoreOpening: John Bunyan wrote at the end of his autobiography: I am inclined to unbelief. I suddenly forget the love and mercy shown in Christ. I keep trying to be…
Read More1 John 1:5-2:2 Discussion Guide Read: "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." 1:9 Explain: One…
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