Saturday and Monday April 6 and April 8 - 40 Days

Monday, April 8, 2019 

Watch Over Each Other

I find that I do best in my life when I am in a small group. It is easy when you are doing life without a small group to convince yourself that everything is okay. However, when you are traveling along with a small group, it is hard to deny when things are going wrong.  Click herefor a great video about small groups.  Then read the reading selection for the day and then watch the video from me.    

Read: Luke 17:1-19

Questions to Consider:

1.     What is or has been your “no” for not joining a small group?  How can you or did you change that “no” into a “yes”.  

2.    What is the difference between and information driven group and a transformation driven group?

3.    Why is it important to have a small group? 

Activity for the Day: Are you in a Faith Group (small group)? If you are not in a group and are interested in signing up you can fill out a form by clicking hereand someone will be in contact with you. If you are in a Faith Group do something this week to appreciate your group.  

Blessings, 

Kristyne

Saturday, April 6, 2019 

The Other Lazarus

Happy Saturday to you all! Today is a preparation for tomorrow, as we will be focusing on the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus during our time of worship. With this in mind I encourage you to read the text and watch my video hunting for all the details of the story you can find and by writing down any questions you may have. Then as you listen to my sermon tomorrow you can see if I answer your questions and if I spot the details of the story that you uncover.  Happy Hunting!

Read: Luke 16:19-31

Questions to Consider:

1.     This is the only parable in all the Gospels where Jesus uses a name, Lazarus and uses the qualifier “a certain” when describing the rich man. Do you think this means something? If so, what do you think it means?

2.    What happens when both men die? How do their roles reverse? 

3.    I think the most significant verses of the whole passage are 16:30-31. What do you think is the significance of the rich man wanting someone sent from the dead? Does this have anything to do with that fact that Jesus is using the name Lazarus? 

Activity for the Day: 

Tell someone your elevator story.

If you are not sure what this is refer back to Wednesday (April 3) for instructions on how to write your elevator story. 

Blessings, 

Jim