Weekly Discussion Guides
Hear something during a sermon that really made you think? Curious about the Bible verses the pastors referenced? Look back at Calvary's worship on demand, and use these weekly discussion guides with your spouse or partner, for personal study, or alongside your Connect Group!
The book of Luke contains arguably the best-known and best-loved stories of Jesus. From the announcement of the coming birth of Jesus and John the Baptist, to the account of Jesus’ birth and shepherds visiting the stable, to Zacchaeus, Mary and Martha, and the parables of the good Samaritan and the prodigal son, these stories are memorable and meaningful. Most powerfully, Luke’s Gospel gives voice to those who have been excluded with its messages of ethnic inclusivity and economic justice, and Luke uniquely shines a light on women, giving them a prominent place in its narrative. It reminds us that Jesus came us into a life where by faith we too are called to advocates for inclusion, participation, and compassion for all.
We are responsible for the church of our generation, which means we are responsible for what we pass on to the next generation. But, what does a “next gen” faith look like? What’s always worked, doesn’t seem to be working anymore. And, as parents, grandparents and the church we are individually working harder than ever to build faith, but with diminishing returns. So, what if…we synchronized our efforts? In unison, let’s mobilize a generation to love God and serve others.
What the world needs isn't necessarily more people who claim to be spiritual. It needs Jesus followers who are united and moving in the same direction. Paul suggests that what the world needs are the fruits of the Spirit: “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control…” – Galatians 5:22-23
Too often, we are told life should be picture-perfect, so we mask our struggles with the facade of "everything is great," when in reality, it's far from it. Many of us are battling mental health issues and carrying relational wounds from our past. This series will balance the wisdom of the Bible with the real-life struggles we face every single day.
The word "bread" appears 81 times in the New Testament - Jesus multiplied bread in the feeding of the 5,000, uses bread as a symbol for his body at the Last Supper, and even refers to himself as the "Bread of Life." It’s a symbol that helps us envision the world Jesus came to create and it’s that world we’ll wonder about during this series.
While we all know what it means to grow up physically, we don’t always know what it looks like to grow spiritually. How do I know if I’m growing? What leads to spiritual growth? What gets in the way? During this series, we'll work through those questions as we explore together, How Faith Grows.
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Questions? Contact Katie Dahl, Calvary's Director of Engagement.