Current Study
Below, you can access each week's suggested scripture reading and discussion guide for our connection groups. We also linked some bible study resources to help you as you study, prepare and share.
Pre-group Readings
These readings are listed so you can come prepared and enhance your group discussion.
Luke 3:1-22
Matthew 3
Mark 1:1-12
Discussion Guide
We hope the discussion guides help groups facilitate healthy conversation around that weeks sermon text. We currently utilize the texts provided by the Narrative Lectionary to help us walk through the entire narrative of scripture over a three-year cycle. Each year, we will go through the Old Testament, a Gospel account, and some New Testament letters/writings.
Read Luke 3:1-22
Discussion Questions:
- How does John's message challenge the religious and social structures of his time?
- What might the people of John's time be thinking about as they hear his message?
- What are the "fruits of repentance" mentioned in verse 8? How can we demonstrate these fruits in our daily lives?
- What does it mean to repent? How can we apply this message to our own lives today?
- How does this passage relate to your own faith journey? What are some personal applications you can take away from this study?
Study Resources
We are called to a faith practiced in community. Like your conversations with your connection group, engaging other believers' and scholars' knowledge of scripture is helpful. It might help to consider reading commentaries and guides as sitting down for coffee with someone you can't do that with. You may agree or disagree on some things. Still, it challenges you to open your heart/mind to where you might have a blind spot, helps you better communicate your understanding, and enables you to grow in your walk with Christ. Below, you will find resources we trust as you study God's word in preparation for your connection group.
