SCRIPTURE: John 1:19-51, Genesis 28:11-19 YOU CAN ALSO READ KENNY’S MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS MESSAGE HERE! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What do you think is the significance of Jesus being called both the “Lamb of God” and the “Chosen One” by John the Baptist? What about “Rabbi” and “Son of God”? What do these names illuminate about Jesus? How can u…

SCRIPTURE: John 1:1-18 YOU CAN ALSO READ KENNY’S MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS SERMON HERE! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What might it mean to “exegete the Father” as described in the sermon, and how does this concept help us understand who Jesus is? Why is it important to recognize both the humanity and divinity of Jesus when understanding His role in r…

SCRIPTURE: Matthew 5:10 & Acts 6-7 YOU CAN ALSO READ THE MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS MESSAGE HERE! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: How does the concept of the 'good life' differ between our culture and the teachings of Jesus? Kenny said the Desert Fathers and Mothers “fear safety more than persecution.” What do you think this means? Have you ever felt thi…

SCRIPTURE: 1 John 2:3-6, James 1:2-4, 1 Thessalonians 5:13-22, Galatians 3:2-3, James 2:14-17, 2 Thessalonians 1:3 & 3:5, & Philippians 1:3-6 YOU CAN ALSO READ KENNY’S MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS MESSAGE HERE! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What are some of the questions that might have stumped early Christian communities? What are some of the questions …

SCRIPTURE: Acts 1:6-11, James 5:7-9, Galatians 6:7-10, & 2 Peter 3:8-12 YOU CAN ALSO READ KENNY’S MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS WEEK HERE! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: This message is all about waiting. Have you ever waited on something really important before? Are you waiting on something now? What is that experience like? What questions and struggles a…

SCRIPTURE: Ephesians 2:19-22, 1 Peter 1:3-4 & 2:11-21, Romans 12:14-13:2, Colossians 3:13-14, & 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 YOU CAN ALSO READ KENNY’S MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS MESSAGE HERE! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Have you ever thought about the epistles (or letters) in the New Testament as a conversation in the early Church before? How might this len…

SCRIPTURE: Matthew 5:9, John 1:12 & Philippians 2:4-8 YOU CAN ALSO READ KENNY’S MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS SERMON HERE! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What does being a “peacemaker” mean to you? What is the difference between pursuing peace by avoiding conflict and pursuing peace by stepping into conflict? Can you think of times when you have used one o…

SCRIPTURE: Matthew 22:37-40 & Luke 10:29-37 REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Matt’s first point this morning is that loving neighbors is easier… when your neighbors are a lot like you. Does that resonate with your situation? What are some of the “easier” ways you have cared well (or can care well) for your neighbors? Can you think of a time when yo…

SCRIPTURE: John 17, Romans 10 YOU CAN ALSO READ KENNY’S MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS SERMON HERE! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Read Jesus' prayer in John 17:6-23. What do you see here? What is most important to Jesus about how the Church he is building will operate in the world? Do you have past hurt in your church experiences? Who can you share that wi…

REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Think about relationships in your own life where maintaining “unity” is difficult. What has caused damage to the relationship in the past? What part(s) of that damage can you take on as your responsibility and repair? Ivy said that when times are tough, we typically think our only options are to ignore problems or f…

SCRIPTURE: Matthew 5:8, Psalm 24, Ezekiel 36, 1 John, Revelation 22:3-4 YOU CAN ALSO FIND KENNY’S MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS SERMON HERE! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What are you learning from our study of the Beatitudes this year? What insights have you found so far about living “the good life”? How might “purity of heart” go beyond external appeara…

SCRIPTURE: Revelation 1:1-18, 5:2-10, 7:9-10, & 21:3-4, 22 YOU CAN ALSO READ KENNY’S MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS SERMON HERE! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What are some stories from Scripture that you would rather not read? Are there some specific ones that seem troubling to you? What are your past experiences with the Book of Revelation, in particular…

REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What are some stories from Scripture that you would rather not read? Are there some specific ones that seem troubling to you? Why do you think Solomon’s early dedication to God changed as he grew in power and wealth? Are there areas in your life where you feel your priorities have shifted, and how can you refocus on…

SCRIPTURE: Luke 4:1-12 YOU CAN ALSO READ KENNY’S MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS SERMON HERE! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What are some stories from Scripture that you would rather not read? Are there some specific ones that seem troubling to you? How does Jesus's temptation in the wilderness help us understand our own temptations and weaknesses? Can you …

SCRIPTURE: Philemon YOU CAN ALSO READ THIS WEEK’S MANUSCRIPT HERE! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What are some stories from Scripture that you would rather not read? Are there some specific ones that seem troubling to you? Get some of your own thoughts about this letter on the table: what do you see here? Why might it be important? Why do you th…

SCRIPTURE: Genesis 19 YOU CAN READ KENNY’S MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS MESSAGE HERE! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What are some stories from Scripture that you would rather not read? Are there some specific ones that seem troubling to you? Get some of your own thoughts about the passage in Genesis 19 on the table: what do you see here? What do you thin…

SCRIPTURE: Exodus 4:24-26 YOU CAN ALSO READ KENNY’S MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS MESSAGE HERE! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What are some stories from Scripture that you would rather not read? Are there some specific ones that seem troubling to you? Kenny’s main encouragement this morning is that even when the Bible is uncomfortable, it is still useful.…

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SCRIPTURE: 2 Corinthians 8-9 YOU CAN ALSO READ KENNY’S MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS SERMON HERE! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: How does spiritual formation relate to the process of renovating an old house? What are some examples of 'beneath the surface' issues in your own life that may require spiritual transformation? What’s an example of a time when yo…

SCRIPTURE: Genesis 12:1-13, 2 Corinthians 2:13-18, Titus 2:11-12, Philippians, 1:4-6, and Galatians 3:2-3 & 4:19-20 YOU CAN ALSO READ KENNY’S MANUSCRIPT FOR THE SERMON HERE! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Have you had an experience similar to the one Kenny describes at WorldChangers, where temporary excitement to help others faded once you “got h…

SCRIPTURE: Matthew 5:6 & Isaiah 58:1-8 YOU CAN ALSO READ KENNY’S MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS WEEK HERE! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What is the meaning of 'righteousness' in the context of the sermon, and how does it relate to our relationships with others? Can you identify a specific relationship in your life that needs 'tzedakah'? What actions can y…

SCRIPTURE: Galatians 3 “Leaning into discomfort develops what you believe, refines how you think, sands off the parts of you that aren’t wholly in line with God’s heart, and fills in the gaps our own pride and fear create.” YOU CAN ALSO READ THIS WEEK’S SERMON MANUSCRIPT HERE! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: When was the last time you were uncomfo…

SCRIPTURE: Acts 8 & John 3:1-15 YOU CAN ALSO READ THIS WEEK’S MANUSCRIPT HERE. REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What is the most diverse environment you are in routinely? Have you ever made an intentional choice to be around viewpoints or cultures different from your own? What about people who are different from you? Reflect on that experience. Ken…

SCRIPTURE: Revelation 7:9-10 & 2 Timothy 2:8-25 YOU CAN ALSO READ THIS WEEK’S MANUSCRIPT HERE! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What is the most diverse community you have ever been a part of? What was that experience like? What diversity do you currently see in our church community? Has it had any impact on your faith or life? How so? Read Revelat…

SCRIPTURE: Matthew 5:5, Philippians 2:1-4, & 2 Corinthians 12:8-9 YOU CAN FIND THE MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS WEEK’S SERMON HERE. REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: How would you define “meekness”? Have you heard it discussed in churches or sermons before? What ideas and feelings does the word bring up for you? Can you think of a situation where you practic…

SCRIPTURE: Matthew 11:28, 30; Ephesians 5:1-14, & Ezekiel 36:26 YOU CAN ALSO FIND THE MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS SERMON AT HERE. REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: In Matthew 11, Jesus invites us to come to Him and find rest. How does walking with Jesus make the right work easier? Why is it important to bring our disobedient behaviors and sins into the ligh…

SCRIPTURE: Romans 11:13-24 “ A posture of surrender–to God’s capacity for grace, to our God-given capacity to love and include–is what makes radical and enduring welcome work. And the proof that this surrender will work, that we are safe even when it is costly, is the empty tomb on Easter Sunday.” REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What is the most w…

SCRIPTURE: Matthew 5:4, John 11:20-26, & Romans 12:9-18 YOU CAN FIND THE SCRIPT FOR THIS WEEK’S SERMON HERE. REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Do you have experience with grief you would be willing to share? Why is it important to allow ourselves and others to experience the grief process without rushing it? How does Jesus's response to Lazarus's de…

WEEK 5 // A SAVIOR WHO LIVES SCRIPTURE: John 20 REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Jesus’s biography is the one and only biography in history which doesn’t end in death! Take some time to think this through and wrestle with it: why is this an important belief for Christians? What would it mean? Is it something you believe? Paul said that “believe” is…

SCRIPTURE: John 12:13, 13:12-16, 17:6-11, 18:33-39, & 19:19-22 YOU CAN ALSO READ KENNY’S MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS SERMON HERE! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What’s your pick for Best Picture tonight? Can anything slow down Oppenheimer’s momentum? Okay, that was a silly question! More seriously: do you ever question God’s ability to really understand …

SCRIPTURE: John 18 YOU CAN ALSO READ THIS WEEK’S MANUSCRIPT HERE! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What are some of the Lent or Easter season traditions you have experienced before? Are there any traditions you’ve heard of and would like to learn more about? Let’s talk about commitment: what does the word mean to you? What are some examples of comm…

SCRIPTURE: John 14-16 READ THE MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS WEEK’S SERMON HERE! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Do you ever feel afraid of God? Where does that fear come from? How might what you know/read about Jesus’s relationship with the disciples serve to calm that fear? What do we see in Jesus that can help us trust God more? What have you heard or re…

SCRIPTURE: John 13:1-17 AS ALWAYS, YOU CAN READ THE MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS SERMON HERE! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What is the “ending” of Jesus’s story? Where is all of this heading? How does knowing the ending help us better understand (and trust) Jesus’s actions in John 13? Kenny talked about the historic problem of God’s apparent distance fr…

SCRIPTURE: Psalm 1:1-2, Matthew 5:1-5 ***READ THIS WEEK’S MANUSCRIPT HERE!*** REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: How has this conversation affected your understanding of what it means to be “blessed”? Have you ever felt “poor in spirit”? Are you feeling that way now? Share your experience with a trusted friend. Do you think it really is possible that…

SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 27:17 & Galatians 6:2 MANUSCRIPT LINK REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What have you learned in this series so far? Where is it pushing you? How can you better connect with the “purpose” you might have in this church community? Let’s talk about Proverbs 27:17… what did you make of Kenny’s revision of what it means for “iron [to]…

SCRIPTURE: Romans 3:22-24, Ephesians 4:11-13, & Genesis 2:15, 18-23 REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: In what ways have you experienced the benefits of being in a church community? Do you ever feel tempted to try and “make it on your own”? Where do you think this feeling comes from? How might your relationship with God and/or other Christians challe…

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SCRIPTURE: Matt. 26:28, 1 Cor. 6:19-20, John 17:1-3 & 20:21-23 REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Why is the Apostles’ Creed important in the history of the Church? Why is it important to us at Revolution? How might it be important or helpful to you? Have you experienced forgiveness, either from God or from others? What did it feel like? Why is it es…

SCRIPTURE: Luke 24 REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: In what ways does Jesus demonstrate his active involvement and desire to restore relationships throughout the Gospel of Luke? How does the encounter on the road to Emmaus in Luke chapter 24 demonstrate the importance of recognizing the ongoing presence of Jesus? Have you ever felt unaware of Jesus…

SCRIPTURE: Luke 21-22 REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: How would you summarize the “Bible Story” as you have heard it or come to understand it? Who is the “main character”? What is the “journey”? How is this story different from the kinds of stories we tend to tell in our own culture? In our lives? In our churches? Kenny said that, “ if we’re going…

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SCRIPTURE: Ephesians 2:11-22, John 13:34 REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What is the difference between thinking of the Jesus story as “a good idea” and thinking of it in the Roman sense of “good news”? In Ephesians 2:11-14, Paul talks about how a new humanity has been created in place of the old identities. How does this idea relate to the missio…

SCRIPTURE: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What is the healthiest community you have ever been a part of? What made it so healthy? What does “reconciliation with God” look like for you? What gets in the way of this relationship? What does “reconciliation with yourself” mean to you? Why is it sometimes hard to see ourselves th…

SCRIPTURE: Acts 15:6-16:3 REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Think about Kenny’s “archery target” illustration for finding the right church: have you ever been in a church that was too close to the center for you, where you struggled to be challenged? Have you ever been somewhere that was too far for you to ever feel comfortable? Have you experienced…

SCRIPTURE: John 13 REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: How can we create opportunities to confront our fears together in our community? What are some fears or vulnerabilities you feel comfortable sharing with your community to grow together? How can embracing uncertainty help us grow in our faith? What is an area of uncertainty or curiosity in your fa…

SCRIPTURE: 1 Peter 2, Hebrews 12 REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Does the word “catholic” freak you out a bit? That’s okay! What are some practical ways we can cultivate unity and cooperation within the Church and our local faith communities? In what areas can you personally contribute to building unity within your faith community? 1 Peter 2:5 com…

SCRIPTURE: Jeremiah 29, Daniel 2 REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Have you ever struggled with seasons of waiting? What has made this so hard? Do you resonate with the Israelites’ experience of exile? Have you ever been in a similar spot–where you wonder if God is really present with you? Discuss this with someone you trust this week! What can we l…