Wednesday Mornings @ GW
The life of jesus (and our life with him)
October 6 - He Dwelt Among Man
Scripture:
John 1:14 (NIV) - “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.”
John 10:7-10
Philippians 2:5-11
Hebrews 4:14-16
Any other scriptures that come to mind?
Other Notes & Quotes:
Questions:
Why is it significant that Jesus came to live as a human (and God) on earth?
What do we learn about the humility of God by Jesus being born as a baby?
Who did Jesus dwell with?
Have you ever thought about Jesus only living until he was 33 years old? His ministry didn’t start until he was 30! Thoughts?
What does the life of Jesus tell us about our lives? Who are you called to dwell among in this season?
What do we learn about God? What do we learn about man/humanity? If we believed it was true, what would change in our lives?
October 13 - He Got Away
Scripture:
Psalm 63:5-6
Mark 1:35-39
Luke 5:12-16
Luke 6:12-16
Matthew 14:13-33 - Just after Jesus receives news that his cousin has been killed
Questions:
When do we see Jesus getting away by himself? Why does it he do it?
Matthew passage - What do we learn about God? What do we learn about man?
What is God instructing you to do when it comes to being with Jesus?
Assignment:
Spend some time sitting with God this week and just repeating: “You are my dearly loved Son/Daughter, and you bring me great joy.” (Mark 1:11)
Write out Psalm 34 and ask God to show you himself.
October 20 - He Lived Radically
Scripture:
John 4:1-30
Questions:
When we think about Jesus living radically, what stands out as you read this passage?
What do we learn about Jesus?
What do we have to learn from Him?
Read Romans 12:1-2. What encouragement and challenge should we take away from this?
Other Scriptures to Read Later:
Matthew 5:38-48
Matthew 15:30
Matthew 16:24-26
October 27 - He Knew the Scriptures
What’s a scripture that has impacted your life? Why has God’s Word been important for you?
Scripture:
Matthew 4:1-11
Questions:
What is significant about Jesus knowing the Scriptures in this passage?
Read Psalm 119:105. How does God’s Word provide a light for us?
Other Scripture:
Isaiah 53
November 3 - He Asked Good Questions
Discussion:
In the four Gospels, Jesus asked 339 questions.
Why do you think Jesus asked questions? (He already knew the answers!)
What Scripture / reason for asking a question stands out to you? Click here.
Scripture of Emphasis:
Genesis 3:8-13
Questions:
Why does God ask if he already knows?
What does this tell us about God?
Read Mark 8:27-29. Why is Jesus asking?
Application:
How can we leverage the art of question asking in our own lives?
What does it mean to “seek to understand” rather than “seek to understood”?
November 10 - He Sacrificed
Discussion:
Why do we (as humans) sacrifice? What do we sacrifice for?
Why were sacrifices important in the Old Testament times?
What makes sense about the sacrifices? What is confusing?
What did Jesus sacrifice in His life?
Scripture:
Hebrews 10:1-14
Questions:
What questions or thoughts do you have as you read this scripture?
Reread verse 10. Why is this significant?
Why does the sacrifice of JESUS matter?
Application:
Read Mark 10:45.
Read John 15:12-14.
Read Romans 12:1-2.
How do we offer our owns lives a sacrifice to first the Lord, but also for the good of others?
November 17 - He Resurrected
Scripture:
John 20:1-23
Romans 8:5-17
Questions:
What is significant for you as you read the verses in Romans 8?
Read 2 Corinthians 5:16-21. How has Christ made YOU new?
What does the resurrection mean for us as believers? Why is it important?
Our Prayer:
1 Corinthians 15:55-58. (You really should go read all of 1 Corinthians 15:)