John
PRAY:
PRAY:
Read Psalm 19:7-11
"The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple; the precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes; the fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; the rules of the LORD are true, and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb. Moreover, by them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward”
"The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple; the precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes; the fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; the rules of the LORD are true, and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb. Moreover, by them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward”
After you read it, spend a minute or two silently reflecting on the passage. Then spend some time praying for anything that this passage draws to your mind or stirs up in your heart.
ONE ANOTHERING:
ONE ANOTHERING:
Whether you are meeting together or not, check in with one another to make sure that everyone is cared for and has what they need. Does someone in your group need help with grocery shopping, childcare, or caring for themsleves? Let's be there for one another.
Whether you are meeting together or not, check in with one another to make sure that everyone is cared for and has what they need. Does someone in your group need help with grocery shopping, childcare, or caring for themsleves? Let's be there for one another.
Remember that the Benevolence Ministry is a resource for our comGroups.
- How can we love or serve one another this week?
DISCUSSION:
DISCUSSION:
- What differences stand out to you between Luke’s Gospel and John’s Gospel?
- What is the purpose of John's Gospel?
- What are a few things about John's Gospel that stand out as unique?
SCRIPTURE:
SCRIPTURE:
After reading through this passage, allow a few minutes for quiet meditation.
DISCUSSION:
DISCUSSION:
- What stands out to you from this passage?
- What does it mean to believe in something? Think of some examples of things that you believe in.
- What do you think Jesus meant by abundant life? How would you describe your life with Jesus?
- What opportunities do you have to actively love the people around you? What is a tangible way you could love someone today?
SERIES RECAP:
SERIES RECAP:
- What is the main thing that has stuck with you from this series?
- In what ways did this series challenge you?
- In what ways could this series have been more helpful to you?
- How can we continue to cultivate what we have learned from this series even after it has ended?
PRAY:
PRAY:
End your time by reading Matthew 7:24-27
“Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock. And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell, and great was the fall of it.”
“Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock. And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell, and great was the fall of it.”
Spend some time silently reflecting on this passage before you close in prayer.