[Sunday] Future - Rise & Fall

Saul is uneasy, he feels his future sitting on him with the weight of the world. If he could only talk to Samuel again. Even though the powers of the world keep telling David to take charge of his future, he simply trusts living in each day the Lord gives him.

Questions This Week

1. For this week, read 1 Samuel 28 - 2 Samuel 5

   1. Share about a time you’ve worried about the future.  What was it like?

   2. Read 1 Samuel 28.  What is Saul worried about? What does he try to do to fix the problems that cause him to worry? What is the result?

   3. Read 2 Samuel 1. How does David respond to Saul’s death?  Why do you think he responds that way?   

   4. How can you share the peace of Jesus with someone who might be in the midst of a worry?

Bible Study for Sunday
Chapters 29-31- 2 Samuel 1-6

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[Sunday] Projection - Rise & Fall

It seems as if much of the first book of Samuel is taken up with Saul trying to kill David and David escaping; and when David catches Saul in the most vulnerable position, his men urge him to kill Saul. It would be nothing more than self-defense. Wouldn’t Saul kill David if Saul caught him with his pants down? Isn’t Saul turning over every stone in the wilderness looking for David so he can kill him? Saul and David are both projecting: one a murderous rage and the other, the kingdom of God.

Questions This Week

1. Read 1 Samuel Chapters 20-26.

   1. Think of someone who has done wrong to you.   How does revenge towards this person negatively affect you?

   2. Read 1 Samuel 24:1-22.  Describe what happens when Saul goes into the cave where David is.  Why did David only cut the corner of Saul’s robe?

   3. How does Jesus do a similar thing as David for you?

   4. How does forgiveness free us from the need for revenge?  What benefit does forgiving others have in your life?

Bible Study for Sundays Chapters 20-26

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[Sunday] David & Goliath - Rise & Fall

Goliath stands taunting them to send someone to fight, but none of God’s people, nor their weapons, are strong enough. Salvation is riding on this one battle. Samuel stands in front of Jesse’s sons, looking for a new king, but as he stares at all these strong sons, the  smallest is missing, left in the field to shepherd.  To this the Lord says, I do not look at outward appearance; I look at the heart, for that smallest son is God’s kingdom answer of salvation.

Questions This Week

1. For this week read 1 Samuel Chapters 16 -20.

   1.  Before reading this week, share what you know about the story of David and Goliath?  What would you say the point of the story was?

   2. Read 1 Samuel 16:1-13.  When choosing the next king, what does God look at?   How is it tempting to look at things other than the heart?

   3. Read 1 Samuel 17.   Compare and contrast David and Goliath.  Compare and contrast Saul and David. 

   4. How is Jesus a true and better David as the Good Shepherd?   What has Jesus done for you as your Good Shepherd?

Bible Study for Sundays Chapters 16-20

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[Sunday] Fickle King - Rise & Fall

Saul is king, but his temperament and leadership move him around like a plastic bag on a windy day. He is at the whims of people’s emotions rather than trusting in the God who took them out of Egypt. This king is just fickle, even if he is of a kingdom that is not.

Questions This Week

1. For this week, read 1 Samuel chapters 12-15.

   1. Describe a time you’ve seen someone use God’s name for selfish gain.  When have you been tempted in the same way?

   2. Read 1 Samuel 15:1-23. What excuse does Saul come up with for not following the command of the Lord?  How are we tempted to make similar excuses? What is the result?

   3. Read 1 Samuel 12: 19-25. What promise does God have for you?  How does Jesus fulfill this promise?

Bible Study for Sundays Chapters 12-15

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[Sunday] We Want a King - Rise & Fall

The cry, “We want a king” comes when all seems lost. When enemies are at the gates, when leaders seem corrupt and inept, they cried for a king like all the other nations. But even though they reject God with this cry, He still sees them and never leaves their side.

Questions This Week

1. Recommended Reading 1 Sameul Chapters 8 thru 11 

   1. Describe a time you felt “unseen.” What did you do to try and be seen?

   2. Read 1 Samuel 8. Why does God give his people a king?

   3. Read 1 Samuel 9-10. What do you find most surprising about the story of Saul chosen to be king?   

   4. Jesus comes and “sees” people. How does being “seen” and noticed by God who cares about you bring you peace?

Bible Study for Sundays Chapters7-12

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[Sunday] Pattern of Eli - Rise & Fall

Eli is the head priest for the nation of Israel, but his reflection in the world, his sons, show an awful pattern. This is a pattern that extends beyond his family to fundamental issues with all of humanity, which caused the downfall of so many in the Bible and even still today. When pride and using God to your own advantage cause you to lose everything, we probably won't find salvation in anything we do.

Questions This Week

1. Recommended Reading 1 Samuel 2:11-Chapter 7

   1. Where have you used God’s name to advance your own agenda?

   2. Read 1 Samuel 4:1-11.  What do the son’s of Eli hope to accomplish by using the ark of God?  What happens?  What do you learn from this?

   3. Read 1 Samuel 5:1-12.  What happens in the temple of Dagon?  What does this teach us about the Israelite’s God?

   4. Read 1 Samuel 7:5-14.   What happens when the Israelites return to God?   What lesson do you learn?

Bible Study for Sundays Chapters3-6

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[Sunday] Hannah's Pattern - Rise & Fall

Hannah is a mess. She is made fun of constantly, and to top it off, she cannot have children. She is even disrespected by the priest while trying to pray. But suddenly we see a pattern emerge that sings of the God who remembers the humble.

Questions This Week

1. When is a time when you’ve experienced great anxiety, vexation, or trouble because someone was making fun of a weakness of yours?

2. Read 1 Samuel 2:1-10.  What does Hannah experience in the midst of her weakness and lowliness?

3. What other stories in the Bible does Hannah’s story remind you of?  How do you see the pattern of God’s kingdom working in these stories?

4. Jesus was lowly on the cross.  How does this change how you relate to others?

Bible Study for Sundays Chapters

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[Sunday] Easter - The Way

It’s still dark, but she goes to check on the tomb. Fear strikes her heart as she sees the stone is rolled away! Has this weekend possibly just gotten worse? As she lies weeping at a situation that is beyond repair, the gardener of the sun, moon, and stars, who cultivated everything in 7 days, whispers joy of new creation in the form of her name, "Mary."

Questions This Week

1. Describe a time in the midst of sadness and confusion, when you knew everything was going to be ok?

2. Read John 20:1-18.   What confusion is described?  When does Mary know all things are being made right?

3. How does the resurrection of Jesus give you peace to know all things will be made right today?

April 1 - Clean Up: 9:00 AM for cleaning inside the buildings and outdoor chapel area.

April 2 - Palm Sunday: 8:30 AM & 10:15 AM (10:15 AM will be livestreamed)

April 6 - Maundy Thursday: Communion Service at 12:00 - Noonish…..

                Maundy Thursday: Seder meal at various locations. Please sign up today!

April 7 - Good Friday: 12:00 (Noon) and 7:00 PM 

(Live Stream at 7pm )

April 9 -Easter Sunday: 6:45 AM (outside), 8:30 AM & 10:15 AM 

(10:15 AM will be livestreamed)

Easter Breakfast & Fellowship: starts after Sunrise Service (7:45ish) serving will end at 10:15 AM       Egg Hunt at 9:55 AM

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Good Friday - The Cup - The Way

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Good Friday Services at Noon and 7PM

April 2 - Palm Sunday: 8:30 AM & 10:15 AM (10:15 AM will be livestreamed)

April 6 - Maundy Thursday: Communion Service at 12:00 - Noonish…..

                Maundy Thursday: Seder meal at various locations. Please sign up today!

April 7 - Good Friday: 12:00 (Noon) and 7:00 PM 

(Live Stream at 7pm )

April 9 -Easter Sunday: 6:45 AM (outside), 8:30 AM & 10:15 AM 

(10:15 AM will be livestreamed)

Easter Breakfast & Fellowship: starts after Sunrise Service (7:45ish) serving will end at 10:15 AM       Egg Hunt at 9:55 AM

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[Sunday] Power - The Way

God created the world and gave us dominion over it. However, we do not always use that dominion in a beneficial way, using too much sometimes, while other times not enough. Even Peter struggles to get this right, but Jesus still loves him to the end.

Questions This Week

1. Where have you seen power misused in our world?

2. Read John 18:1-11.  Who are the major people in this reading that misuse the power, and how do they misuse power?

3. In the midst of the misuse of power, how does Jesus respond?   How does Jesus’ sacrificial love show us a different use of power? Read John 13:34.

4. Jesus loves you to the end.   How has he freed you to live?

April 1 - Clean Up: 9:00 AM for cleaning inside the buildings and outdoor chapel area.

April 2 - Palm Sunday: 8:30 AM & 10:15 AM (10:15 AM will be livestreamed)

April 6 - Maundy Thursday: Communion Service at 12:00 - Noonish…..

                Maundy Thursday: Seder meal at various locations. Please sign up today!

April 7 - Good Friday: 12:00 (Noon) and 7:00 PM 

(Live Stream at 7pm )

April 9 -Easter Sunday: 6:45 AM (outside), 8:30 AM & 10:15 AM 

(10:15 AM will be livestreamed)

Easter Breakfast & Fellowship: starts after Sunrise Service (7:45ish) serving will end at 10:15 AM       Egg Hunt at 9:55 AM

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[Wednesday Lent] Beitza - The Seder

- This week is the Karpas. Remembering the Humble though the Vegetable Every Week we will be going though the Seder plate of Passover meal. Discussing what each things mean from the Bitterness to the Lamb

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[Sunday] Truth - The Way

Of all the ways of Jesus, we expect truth to be the least broken. But, our relationship with truth isn't quite as straightforward as we might expect. We are invited to be ambassadors of truth, not by defending it but by embodying new creation, faithfully pointing people to Jesus, and showing that self-giving love is the most powerful force in the world.

Questions This Week

1. How would you have defined truth? 

2. Read John 18:28-40. Why do you think Pilate questioned truth?

3. Read John 8:31-32. How would you define the truth that brings freedom here?

4. How can you live in the truths of the kingdom of God?

April 1 - Clean Up: 9:00 AM for cleaning inside the buildings and outdoor chapel area.

April 2 - Palm Sunday: 8:30 AM & 10:15 AM (10:15 AM will be livestreamed)

April 6 - Maundy Thursday: Communion Service at 12:00 - Noonish…..

                Maundy Thursday: Seder meal at various locations. Please sign up today!

April 7 - Good Friday: 12:00 (Noon) and 7:00 PM 

(Noon service will be livestreamed and broadcast )

April 9 -Easter Sunday: 6:45 AM (outside), 8:30 AM & 10:15 AM 

(10:15 AM will be livestreamed)

Easter Breakfast & Fellowship: starts after Sunrise Service (7:45ish) serving will end at 10:15 AM       Egg Hunt at 9:55 AM

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[Wednesday Lent] Matzah - The Seder

- This week is the Karpas. Remembering the Humble though the Vegetable Every Week we will be going though the Seder plate of Passover meal. Discussing what each things mean from the Bitterness to the Lamb

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[Sunday] Freedom - The Way

We can hear the cry of our hearts for freedom, but once we have freedom, it's so tempting to just curl in on ourselves. Jesus, however, constantly gives to us from his abundance.

Questions This Week

1. How would you define freedom?  How do you maintain freedom?

2. Read John 8:31-38.   What does Jesus say will give us freedom?

3. What is ironic about how the Jews respond?

4. What are some times you might fail to acknowledge the slavery of your sin?

5. How does Jesus free us?  What are we freed to do?

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[Wednesday Lent] Karpas- The Seder

- This week is the Karpas. Remembering the Humble though the Vegetable Every Week we will be going though the Seder plate of Passover meal. Discussing what each things mean from the Bitterness to the Lamb

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[Sunday] Beauty- The Way

What makes something beautiful? Is it a look or maybe a feeling? When John writes to his people, he invites us to the creation then shows us beauty in the resurrection.

Questions This Week

1. What is the most beautiful thing you have seen?

2. Read John 11:17-44. What are the places where you see beauty, and where do you see pain?

3. How have you experienced Jesus bringing you beauty in the midst of a time of pain or struggle?

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[Wednesday Lent] Zeroah- The Seder

- This week is the Charoset. Remembering the Bricks. Every Week we will be going though the Seder plate of Passover meal. Discussing what each things mean from the Bitterness to the Lamb

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[Sunday] Spirituality - The Way

Often when we think of spirituality, we think of something that is intensely personal. But what if it looks more like vines and jokes than solemn and alone?

Questions This Week

1. How would you define spirituality?  How about your friends who are not in church, how would they define spirituality?

2. Read John 15:1-17.   How are we connected to God according to Jesus?  

3. As we are connected to Jesus, as the vine, what is our relationship to Jesus?

4. What does a spiritual life look like to you with Jesus as your friend?

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[Wednesday Lent] Charoset - The Seder

- This week is the Charoset. Remembering the Bricks. Every Week we will be going though the Seder plate of Passover meal. Discussing what each things mean from the Bitterness to the Lamb

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[Sunday] Love - The Way

Weddings are beautiful places of love, but so often we discover the brokenness of that love way too quickly. So where is unbroken love? Maybe it's the rebuilding of the temple in 3 days.

Questions This Week

1. Describe a time when you’ve loved imperfectly or been called out for loving imperfectly.

2. Read John 2:13-22.  What does Jesus mean when he says “he will destroy the temple and rebuild it in 3 days?”  How does this show us the love of God?

3. Read John 13:1-20.  How do you see God’s love here?  What does it mean that Judas also had his feet washed?

4. How has Jesus loved you?

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