Main Scripture - 1 Samuel 13 & 15 God Has Not Been Ambiguous in His Commands 1 Samuel 13:1-11a 1 Samuel 15:3 1 Samuel 15:7-9 1 Samuel 10:8 God’s Revelation Is Always Superior to Your Ideas 1 Samuel 13:11b-13 1 Samuel 15:10-23 1 Corinthians 1:25 James 3:16-17 Proverbs 3:5-6 God Always Deals Justly with Sin, In His Timing 1 Samuel 13:14 1 Samuel 15:2…

Main Scripture - 1 Samuel 12 If You Do Not Fear and Obey God, There Will Be Consequences 1 Samuel 12:13-15 Proverbs 1:7 Matthew 10:28 Ecclesiastes 12:13 Don’t Let Past Sin Dictate Your Future 1 Samuel 12:19-22 1 John 1:9 Isaiah 55:7 Romans 8:3-5 When Others Disobey God, Stay Faithful 1 Samuel 12:23-25 Psalm 1:1-2 Proverbs 13:20 1 Corinthians 5:11 2…

Main Scripture - 1 Samuel 11 God Has Righteous Anger Against the Wicked 1 Samuel 11:1-4 Psalm 5:4-6 Psalm 139:21-22 Revelation 14:11 God’s Power Is Normally Experienced through Human Effort 1 Samuel 11:5-11 Exodus 14:13-16 Psalm 127:1 1 Corinthians 15:58 God Empowers His People to Accomplish His Purposes 1 Samuel 11:12-15 2 Peter 1:3 Application Po…

Main Scripture - Deuteronomy 6:1-9 Discipling the Next Generation Is a Commandment, Not a Suggestion Deuteronomy 6:1-9 Isaiah 45:4-6 Discipling the Next Generation Preserves the Truth 2 Timothy 1:8-14 Psalm 78:2-4 Proverbs 17:6 Discipling the Next Generation Prepares Them for God’s Mission 2 Timothy 4:1-8 Application Points: Become a disciple of Je…

Main Scripture - 1 Samuel 9-10 When You Are About God’s Business, You See What God Is Doing 1 Samuel 9:1-2 1 Samuel 9:6-17 Jeremiah 33:3 Psalm 145:18 Deuteronomy 13:4 John 12:26 God Can Equip You Beyond Your Ability or Position 1 Samuel 9:18-27 Daniel 2:21 Acts 6:3 Philippians 2:13 Leadership Depends on God’s Anointing 1 Samuel 10:1-2 1 Samuel 10:6…

Main Scripture - 1 Samuel 8 Fathers Represent God’s Sufficiency and Authority 1 Samuel 8:1-6 Proverbs 3:11-12 Psalm 103:13 God’s Authority Should Be Sufficient for You 1 Samuel 8:7-17 Romans 13:1 2 Chronicles 7:14 When You Reject God, You Reap His Judgment 1 Samuel 8:18-20 Romans 1:24-25 Deuteronomy 1:30 Deuteronomy 20:1-4 Psalm 20:7 God’s Plan Wil…

Main Scripture - 1 Samuel 6:1-7:17 Genesis 3:14-15 Exodus 3:13-14 Exodus 4:22-23 1 Samuel 4:8-9, 18 1 Samuel 5:1-4, 6-7, 11 God Uses His Power to Punish Sin 1 Samuel 6:1-3 Isaiah 9:8-17 Romans 1:18-19 1 Samuel 6:4-6 Exodus 13:18 Joshua 10:5-11 1 Samuel 6:7-12 Isaiah 1:3 1 Samuel 6:13-16 Daniel 4:28-35 Hebrews 12:5-11 Disregarding Holiness is Death …

Main Scripture - 1 Samuel 4 & 5 Download the Group Guide Never Use Past Blessings as an Excuse for Present Disobedience 1 Samuel 4:1-4 Deuteronomy 28:1 Deuteronomy 28:7 Judges 13:1 Philippians 2:12 Never Undervalue God’s Presence and Glory 1 Samuel 4:5-11 1 Samuel 4:16-22 Joshua 6:8 Deuteronomy 1:42-43 Never Envy the Success of the Ungodly 1 Samuel…

Main Scripture - 1 Samuel 3 Download the Group Guide Without the Word of God, You Are Blind 1 Samuel 3:1-5 Deuteronomy 13:4 1 Corinthians 2:14 Proverbs 29:18 When God Speaks, He Expects Obedience 1 Samuel 3:10-14 John 8:47 John 10:3-4 John 10:27 James 1:22 The Word of the Lord Is the Final Authority 1 Samuel 3:15-21 2 Timothy 3:16 Hebrews 1:1-2 App…

Main Scripture - 1 Samuel 2 Download the Group Guide True Value Is Knowing God Through Obedience 1 Samuel 2:12-17 Judges 21:25 Leviticus 7:31 Proverbs 8:17 Romans 8:7 Fathers Must Lead Their Families in Worship of God 1 Samuel 2:18-20 1 Samuel 2:22-26 Genesis 2:15 Ephesians 6:4 God Is Not Arbitrary, and His Judgment Is Swift 1 Samuel 2:27-30 1 Samu…

Download the Group Guide Main Scripture - Colossians 4:7-18 Gospel Work Builds a Reputation of Faithfulness Colossians 4:7-18 Colossians 1:29 Philippians 1:29 Proverbs 22:1 Stories of God Working Come from Working for God Colossians 4:7-18 Acts 19:29 Philemon 1:15-16 Ephesians 4:13 Finishing Well Doesn’t Happen by Accident Colossians 4:10-18 Acts 1…

Download the Group Guide Main Scripture - Colossians 4:2-6 Everything Always Requires Prayer Colossians 4:2-3 James 4:3 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 The Word of God Is Always Timely Colossians 4:3-4 1 Corinthians 16:9 Colossians 1:24-29 Wisdom Is Knowing What Time It Is Colossians 4:5-6 Ephesians 5:15-16 Romans 13:11-14 Colossians 2:1-4, 8 1 Peter 3:15-16…

Main Scripture - Matthew 28:18-20 Download the Group Guide Jesus Has All Authority and Power Today Matthew 28:18-20 John 8:56-59 Acts 1:8 The Resurrection Must Lead to a Culture of Discipleship Matthew 28:18-20 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 Romans 6:4 Romans 6:10-13 Romans 8:29 The Resurrection Means that the Future of Christianity Is Triumph Matthew 28:20 …

Main Scripture - Matthew 28:1-15 The Resurrection Was Always the Plan of God Matthew 28:1-6 Matthew 16:21 Matthew 17:22-23 Matthew 20:18-19 The Resurrection Is the Anchor of Christian Hope Matthew 28:6-10 John 11:25 John 14:19 You Can Either Believe the Truth of God or the Lies of Man Matthew 28:11-15 Matthew 27:64 Titus 1:2 Application Points: Rea…

Main Scripture - Matthew 21:1-11 Salvation Belongs to God Matthew 21:1-5 Zechariah 14:4 Zechariah 9:9 Salvation Is Offered Exclusively through Jesus Christ Matthew 21:6-9 Isaiah 62:11-12 Psalm 118:25-26 God Demands You Give Your Life to Jesus Christ Matthew 21:10-11 Acts 4:11-12 Luke 19:41-44 Application Points: Realize that sin is your greatest th…

Main Scripture - 2 Timothy 2:1-10 Download the Group Guide Pastors Lead the Church to the Grace of Christ 2 Timothy 2:1-3 Hebrews 13:17 Acts 20:28-29 Pastors Set the Standard for Discipleship 2 Timothy 2:3-6 1 Timothy 3:4-5 Titus 1:7-9 Pastors Shepherd the Church into the Future of God’s Plan 2 Timothy 2:6-7 John 10:14-15 1 Peter 5:2-4 Pastors Trus…

Download the Group Guide Main Scripture - Colossians 3:18-4:1 God’s Designs Are Never Arbitrary Colossians 3:18-20 Ephesians 5:22-24 Genesis 3:16 1 Corinthians 11:3 Christian Men Must Lead with Intention Colossians 3:19 Colossians 3:21 Colossians 3:23-24 Ephesians 5:25-26 Ephesians 6:4 Proverbs 1:8 Submitting to God’s Design Builds a Better Culture…

Download the Group Guide Main Scripture - Colossians 3:12-17 Christians Are Given a New Life to Pursue Colossians 3:10, 12-13 Ephesians 1:4 Ephesians 4:1-2 Romans 2:4 Love and Peace Find Definition in Christ Colossians 3:14-15 2 John 1:6 Romans 13:10 Philippians 4:7 John 16:33 All of Life Must Be Taken Captive to Christ Colossians 3:16-17 1 Corinth…

Download the Group Guide Main Scripture - Colossians 3:5-11 Putting Sin to Death Means You Can Fight It Colossians 3:5-7 Romans 7:15, 22-25 Romans 8:13 Matthew 18:8 Admitting There Is Sin to Fight Is a Challenge and a Comfort Colossians 3:8-10 Hebrews 12:5-6 Romans 8:23 All Christians Can Have an Equal Share of Christ Colossians 3:10-11 Ephesians 2…

Download the Group Guide Main Scripture - Colossians 3:1-4 Christians Measure by God’s Standard Colossians 3:1 Ephesians 2:6 John 17:18-19 Only the Heavenly Minded Are Any Earthly Good Colossians 3:2-3 Galatians 2:20 1 Peter 2:11 Hebrews 11:13 Ephesians 2:19 Live According to the Future Vision of Faith Colossians 3:4 Romans 8:34-39 Revelation 19:15…

Main Scripture - John 1:14-18 Download the Group Guide The Truth of Christ Defines Reality John 1:14-15 John 1:1-3 1 John 5:13 John 17:13-18 The Grace of Christ Makes Truth Good News John 1:14-16 Romans 6:23 Romans 8:28 Titus 2:11-15 Grace Empowers You to Live for the Truth of Christ’s Mission John 1:17-18 Ephesians 4:15 2 Timothy 2:15 Jude 1:4 App…

Main Scripture - Matthew 6:19-24 Download the Group Guide Faith in Jesus Changes Your Value System Matthew 6:19-20 Luke 12:15-21 Proverbs 30:8 Money Is Used for Worship or Becomes What You Worship Matthew 6:21-24 1 Timothy 6:10, 17-19 Ecclesiastes 5:10 Your Investments Reveal Your Reality Matthew 6:21 Proverbs 11:28 Proverbs 14:24 Proverbs 23:4-5 2…

Main Scripture - Ephesians 6:16-18 Download the Group Guide Prayer Is the Posture of Faith Ephesians 6:16-18 Luke 18:1 Matthew 6:7-13 Action Is the Response to Faith-Filled Prayer Ephesians 6:16-18 John 15:4 Hebrews 4:12 Luke 12:35 God Uses Action to Answer Prayers Ephesians 6:16-18 Psalm 119:105 Application Points: Seek a lifestyle that builds you…

Main Scripture - 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 Download the Group Guide The Gospel Transforms Your Understanding of Relationships 2 Corinthians 5:14-16 John 13:34-35 Ephesians 5:31-32 Without Mission, Community Fails 2 Corinthians 5:17-19 Philippians 2:3 Ecclesiastes 4:12 Proverbs 13:20 Relationships Find Their Deepest Meaning in Discipleship 2 Corinthians…

Main Scripture - 1 John 2:1-6 Download the Group Guide Without Doctrine, You Cannot Know God 1 John 2:1-2 Acts 2:42 Luke 24:27 Without Mission, You Cannot Obey God 1 John 2:3-5 Romans 10:14-15 Matthew 28:19-20 John 10:16 Luke 19:10 Mission Applies Doctrine to Real Life 1 John 2:6 1 Peter 3:15 1 Corinthians 9:19-21 Application Points: Learn deep doc…

Main Scripture - Romans 12:1-2 God Wants to Change You More Than You Realize Romans 12:1 Ezekiel 36:26 Philippians 1:6 Matthew 23:26 Change Happens at the Level of Your Choices Romans 12:2 Ephesians 5:15-17 Proverbs 4:5-9 If You Want a Different Life, Make Different Choices Galatians 6:7 Hebrews 3:12 Proverbs 16:3 Application Points: Admit to yours…

Main Passage - Luke 2:10-14 Christmas Joy Is About an Event, Not a Feeling Luke 2:10-14 Nehemiah 8:10 No One Should Out-Celebrate Christians at Christmas Luke 2:11-12 Matthew 2:10-11 John 1:14 Joy Is a Powerful Witness to Faith in Jesus Luke 1:67-79 Luke 2:13-14 Application Points: Live with the joy that Jesus was born to save you Learn to celebrat…

Main Passage - Luke 1:26-33 Disappointment Can Reveal Misplaced Trust Luke 1:26-33 Psalm 73:1-5 Psalm 42:11 Walk with God Through Your Disappointment Genesis 22:1-2 Exodus 2:1-3 John 11:32-33 Psalm 34:18 Every Disappointment Should Build Faith in God’s Plan and Purpose Luke 1:46-50 Proverbs 19:21 Application Points: Examine whether your desires mat…

Download the Group Guide Main Passage - Isaiah 7:10-14 Matthew 19:13-14 Faith Despairs of All Human Hope Isaiah 7:1-13 Romans 7:18 Faith Directs its Gaze Toward God Isaiah 7:14-17 Isaiah 8:1-10 Isaiah 6:1-13 John 12:36-43 Matthew 1:18-25 Isaiah 8:11-15 1 Peter 3:14-15 1 Peter 2:7-8 Romans 1:1-5 Isaiah 8:16-22 Faith Determines Earthly Enjoyments Isa…

Download the Group Guide Main Passage - Luke 2:22-35 We Have Hope Because Jesus Fulfilled the Law Luke 2:22-24 Exodus 13:2 Leviticus 12:7-8 Matthew 5:17-18 Galatians 3:10, 13-14 We Have Hope Because Jesus is the Promised Messiah Luke 2:25-33 We Have Hope Because the Cross Was Always God's Plan Luke 2:34-35 Acts 2:23 Galatians 4:3-5 Application Poin…

Main Passage - Colossians 3:17 True Thankfulness Starts with the Gospel Colossians 3:17 Ephesians 5:20 2 Corinthians 2:14-15 Christian Thankfulness Should Be Obvious Colossians 3:15-17 1 Corinthians 15:56-58 Philippians 4:6-7 The Gospel Cultivates Thanksgiving in All Circumstances Colossians 3:17 2 Corinthians 4:14-18 Application Points: Intentiona…

Main Passage - Psalm 100 Thanksgiving Is an Issue of Worship Psalm 100:1-5 Psalm 126:1-3 Thanksgiving Is the Pathway to Obedience 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Hebrews 11:6 James 1:17 Thanksgiving Puts You in a Posture of Trustful Rest Psalm 136:1-6 Psalm 139:14-18 Application Points: Focus on the joy from God more than anything else Focus your worship on g…

DOWNLOAD GROUP GUIDE Main Passage - Colossians 2:16-23 Legalism Rejects the Lordship of Jesus Colossians 2:16-18 Romans 3:26 Galatians 5:1-4 Romans 14:5-6 Obedience to God Is Not Legalism Colossians 2:19, 23 James 2:17 Acts 10:9-15 2 Peter 1:3 Christian Freedom Is a Celebration of the Sufficiency of Jesus Colossians 2:20-23 1 Timothy 2:5 Romans 10:…

DOWNLOAD GROUP GUIDE Main Passage - Colossians 2:8-15 Protecting Yourself from Lies Requires Vigilance Colossians 2:8 Galatians 5:12 Philippians 3:2 Acts 20:28-30 Christ Alone Can Save Anyone from Sin Colossians 2:9-12 1 Corinthians 1:18 Romans 2:25-29 Philippians 3:3 Christ Alone Is Triumphant Over Every Enemy Colossians 2:13-15 Acts 26:18 Romans …

DOWNLOAD GROUP GUIDE Main Passage - Colossians 2:1-7 Unity and Love are Dependent on Truth Colossians 2:1-3 2 Timothy 2:10-13 Encouragement Can Be Deceptive Colossians 2:2-5 Jeremiah 17:9 John 14:26 Build Your Life by Walking in Christ Colossians 2:6-7 1 Timothy 4:1-2 Ephesians 4:13-14 Application Points: Know the truth to identify lies Unite aroun…

DOWNLOAD GROUP GUIDE Main Passage - Colossians 1:24-29 Living the Mission of Jesus Is About His Authority Colossians 1:24-25 2 Timothy 1:8 2 Corinthians 1:5 The Gospel of Jesus Is the Ultimate Revelation of God’s Will Colossians 1:26-27 Ephesians 3:8-10 Every Christian Must Proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Colossians 1:28-29 Acts 20:31 Every Christian …

DOWNLOAD GROUP GUIDE Main Passage - Colossians 1:15-23 Jesus Is the Lord of Heaven and Earth Colossians 1:15-17 John 14:8-9 Exodus 4:22 John 1:3 Jesus Is the Center and Reason for All Creation Colossians 1:18-20 Luke 24:26-27 Only Through Jesus Can You Know God and Have Life Colossians 1:21-23 Romans 5:9-11 Ephesians 1:19-23 Application Points: For…

DOWNLOAD GROUP GUIDE Main Passage - Colossians 1:9-14 God's Will for Your Life is Found Through Scripture Colossians 1:9-10 Proverbs 1:7 1 Thessalonians 4:3 Ephesians 5:15-17 1 Peter 2:15 The Power of God is Necessary for Patience, Endurance, and Joy Colossians 1:10-11 Ephesians 3:16-19 Thankfulness is the Fruit of a Heart Changed by Christ Colossi…

DOWNLOAD GROUP GUIDE Main Passage - Colossians 1:1-8 Scripture Is Delivered with Unparalleled Authority Colossians 1:1-2 2 Peter 1:20 Salvation Is a Gift of God that Demands a Response of Faith Colossians 1:3-4 Ephesians 2:8-10 The Gospel is the Standard of Truth Colossians 1:5-6 Ephesians 1:13 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 The Gospel is the Primary Issue o…

DOWNLOAD GROUP GUIDE Main Passage - 2 Corinthians 10 2 Corinthians 10:1-2, 7-11 We Wage War According to the Spirit 2 Corinthians 10:3-4 Romans 8:8-9 We Wage War to Destroy Arguments 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 Proverbs 21:22 Proverbs 26:4-5 We Wage War by Taking Every Thought Captive to Obey Christ 2 Corinthians 10:5-6 Matthew 7:21-23 Exodus 20:1-3 Deute…

Main Passage - Joshua 24 God Is Sovereign, and You Are Responsible Joshua 24:1-5 Joshua 24:13-15 Ephesians 1:4-5 Acts 2:22-23 John 12:48 The Future Belongs to Those Who Fear God Joshua 24:15-22 Galatians 6:7-8 Matthew 6:24 Your Life Will Be Defined by Your Choices Joshua 24:23-31 Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 Application Points: Define life according to Go…

Main Passage - Joshua 23 Remember What God Has Done So You Will Endure to See What God Will Do Joshua 23:1-5 Psalm 37:3-5 1 Chronicles 16:23-24 Measure Achievement Through the Lens of God’s Word Joshua 23:6-13 1 Samuel 8:4-7 Luke 12:15 Mark 8:36 Failure Happens When the Promises of God Cease to Be Enough Joshua 23:14-16 Hebrews 13:5 1 Timothy 6:6 A…

Main Passage - Joshua 22 The Reward for Obedience Is Worth the Sacrifice Joshua 22:1-9 Joshua 1:8 Joshua 5:6 Matthew 7:21 What God Demands Is More Important than What You Intend Joshua 22:10-12 Joshua 22:16-20 Deuteronomy 12:13-14 Numbers 25:7-8 God Desires Unity Around His Commands Joshua 22:21-27 Joshua 22:30-31 Deuteronomy 6:4 Philippians 1:27 A…

Main Passage - Joshua 20-21 God Is Just in the Way He Judges Sin Joshua 20:1-3 Deuteronomy 32:4-5 1 John 1:5-6 God’s Law Is the Basis of All Morality Joshua 20:4-5 Deuteronomy 19:4-5 Deuteronomy 19:11-13 Numbers 35:24-25 Sin Must Be Dealt with in Soul and Society Joshua 20:6 Romans 13:4 Romans 13:10 Application Points: Define justice according to G…

Main Passage - Joshua 15-19 Don’t Be Satisfied with Partial Obedience to God Joshua 15:14-15 Joshua 15:63 James 4:8 Don’t Quit Before You Have the Chance to See God Move Joshua 17:14-18:1 Joshua 14:12 Hebrews 6:10-12 Obedience to God Requires Total Commitment Joshua 18:3-4 Joshua 19:47 Joshua 19:49-51 1 Corinthians 10:31 Application Points: Admit t…

Main Passage - Joshua 14:6-15 Build a Resume of Faith in God Joshua 14:6-8 Numbers 13:30-32 Numbers 14:6-10 Numbers 14:20-24 God’s Promises Are Certain for Those Who Endure in Faith Joshua 14:9-11 1 Corinthians 9:24 2 Timothy 1:12 It Takes Faith to Step into the Future of God’s Design Joshua 14:12-15 Application Points: Build a resume of God’s prom…

Main Passage - Joshua 13:1-14:5 If You Are Alive, God Has a Work for You to Engage Joshua 13:1-2 Proverbs 16:31 Job 12:12 Obedience Reveals Faith. Disobedience Reveals Lack of Faith. Joshua 13:6-7 Joshua 13:13 James 1:4 James 1:22 2 Timothy 3:1-5 God Always Supplies Grace that Transforms Us Joshua 13:14 Joshua 13:33 1 Peter 1:14-16 Application Poin…

You Were Made to Work Genesis 1:27-28 Genesis 2:15 Genesis 3:17-19 1 Timothy 5:8 2 Thessalonians 3:10 Be a Good Worker Colossians 3:22-24 Proverbs 6:6-11 Proverbs 21:5 Proverbs 22:29 Work Hard for What Matters Proverbs 12:11 Ephesians 6:4 Titus 2:4-5 Ephesians 4:11-12 Application Points: Work to please God Put in effort to become a good worker Work…

Main Passage - Joshua 11-12 God’s Promises Are a Judgment Against the Wicked Joshua 11:1-9 Deuteronomy 9:4 Romans 1:19-20 God’s Sovereignty Is the Guarantee of Every Promise Joshua 11:20 Genesis 50:20 Romans 9:21-24 God’s Enemies Will Never Win Joshua 11:16-17 Joshua 11:21-23 Jeremiah 18:8 Romans 11:22-23 Application Points: Worship the God reveale…

Main Passage - Joshua 10 Faith Demands Aligning Your Life with God’s Purpose Joshua 10:1-11 John 1:3 James 2:17 God Responds to Faithful Obedience Joshua 10:12-21 Luke 18:1 Revelation 19:11-16 When You Move with God, You Will See God Move Joshua 10:22-26 Joshua 1:9 Revelation 2:26-27 Application Points: Move your life to the purposes of God Build a…