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A Father to the Fatherless (Psalm 68:1-6a)

Discussion Questions What has your experience with the fatherless and the orphan been? Have you had a specific role in the life of a fatherless or orphaned child?  If so, what has that been? How does it affect your view of God the Father to know that He cares so much for the “least of… Read more »

Surprised By Suffering (1 Peter 4:12-19)

Sermon Outline: Rejoice amidst your pain (1 Peter 4:12-13). Be faithful in your pain (1 Peter 4:14-16). Keep an eternal perspective on your pain (1 Peter 4:17-19). Discussion Questions: Why are we so caught off guard when we suffer? How will this passage prepare you for future trials? How has God matured you through difficult… Read more »

Two Mindsets (1 Peter 4:1-11)

Discussion Questions: What are some actions we take to avoid suffering in our life?  Which of those are legitmate?  Which of those may go too far into taking us out of what God wants for us?  How does having an eternal perspective help us with disappointment and unmet desires? How can living in community with other… Read more »

A Picture of Thriving in Exile (1 Peter 3:8-22)

Sermon Outline: A picture of God’s people thriving (1 Peter 3:8-12). What God’s people should expect as they thrive (1 Peter 3:13-17). The reason God’s people will always thrive (1 Peter 3:18-22). Discussion Questions:  How would you describe “the good life?” What first comes to mind with that phrase? How might your mental picture be… Read more »

Honorable Exiles and Marriage (1 Peter 3:1-7)

Sermon Outline: Honorable wives in exile (1 Peter 3:1-6). Honorable husbands in exile (1 Peter 3:7). Discussion Questions: Women, which of the three attributes discussed today is most challenging? Which is most appealing? (1-2: Missional Submission; 3-4: Authentic Beauty; 5-6: Communal Calling);  Men, which of the four attributes discussed today is the most needed exhortation?… Read more »

Entrusting Ourselves to Christ (1 Peter 2:18-25)

Sermon Outline: Servants and suffering (18-20). Christ’s Example  (21-23). Christ’s work on our behalf  (23-25). Discussion Questions: How Can the truths in verses 23-25 help us in our daily work?  What are some ways we can practically entrust ourselves to Christ and ground ourselves in Him? Pray for anyone at your table who may be… Read more »

Honorable Exiles (1 Peter 2:11-17)

Sermon Outline: Honorable exiles (1 Peter 2:11-12). Honorable exiles and government (1 Peter 2:13-17). Discussion Questions: What is your flesh passionate about? What does the war feel like? How does God enable you to abstain?  When people think of you, what comes to mind? When people think of the American church, what comes to mind?… Read more »

I AM (Exodus 3:10-22)

Discussion Questions How does the idea that we are not self-defined challenge your thinking about your life and identity? How does it comfort you? When God reveals his divine and personal name to us, it is an invitation to rest in Him. How might meditating on this truth help you in practical ways this week?… Read more »

Living Stones and a Spiritual House (1 Peter 2:1-10)

Sermon Outline: Our individual responsibility (1 Peter 2:1-3). Our corporate identity (1 Peter 2:4-6). A universal reality (1 Peter 2:7-8). An overwhelming beauty (1 Peter 2:9-10). Discussion Questions: What are the things that narrow your gaze or focus? What desires/hopes cloud your mind from seeing Jesus? How does hope in the Gospel broaden your gaze?… Read more »