Here is a Day by Day guide to learning and applying:

Read: the daily Scriptures and Answer the Question from the sermon.

Create: Create your own questions/comments from the scriptures

Discuss: Talk about your questions and reactions to the scriptures.

8/24/25

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Title: Humility

BIG IDEA: God is for you, it’s just not all about you. True life is found when you realize that you are not the center of the universe, but instead you center your life on Christ.

REMINDER:

A Disciple...

● Loves All People

● Discovers Identity in Jesus

Deepens Relationship with Jesus

Community Builder:

What have I done this week to…

● Feed my soul?

● Feed others?

Feed my flesh?

Scripture Study Tip:

Ask these three questions when reading…

1. What does it say?

2. What does it mean?

3. How do I apply it to my daily life?

What does it say? Read John 3:22-36

What does it mean….

Why are John’s disciples concerned with Jesus baptizing nearby?

How does John handle his disciples’ reaction to Jesus?

What is dangerous about playing the comparison game?

What does it mean….

In what ways do you make everything about yourself instead of Jesus?

Reflection:

How are John’s words from verse 30, “He must increase, but I must decrease,” impacting your life?

Where are you growing in reliance in Christ and where do you need to decrease reliance in self?

What does it say? Read Philippians 2:1-11

A disciple is someone who loves all people and responds through sharing and serving.

Reflection:

Who are you currently serving and how is it stretching you?

What is your first reaction to sharing the gospel and your faith?

How does humility play a part in sharing the gospel and where do you have a chance to step towards Jesus?

Challenge:

1. If serving is your next step, sign up for Pastor Breakfast

2. If sharing the gospel and your testimony with someone is your next step:

Spend time alone with God this week.

Ask God for the opportunity to share with a specific person

Pray for them by name

Ask God to prepare that person’s heart ahead of your conversation

3. Take the GREATEST step of HUMILITY possible by surrendering YOUR LIFE to Christ as your LORD and SAVIOR

8/17/25

Scripture: John 3:1-21 & Numbers 21:4-9

Title: (Born)2

BIG IDEA: God loved, so God gave. If you believe, then you receive eternal life.

REMINDER:

A Disciple...

● Loves All People

● Discovers Identity in Jesus

Deepens Relationship with Jesus

Community Builder:

What have I done this week to…

● Feed my soul?

● Feed others?

Feed my flesh?

Scripture Study Tip:

Ask these three questions when reading…

1. What does it say?

2. What does it mean?

3. How do I apply it to my daily life?

What does it say? Read John 3:1-17

What does it mean….

What do we learn about man (Nicodemus) and God from verses 1-4?

Why is the highly religious and educated Nicodemus challenged and confused by what Jesus is saying to him?

Where do you see people challenged and confused by Jesus today?

What is received from a person’s physical birth?

What happens when a person is “born again”?

Reflection:

Reread verses 16-17.

Why did God send Jesus into the world and what does that mean for ALL people?

What has it meant for you?

What does it say? Read John 3:16-21

What does it mean….

A disciple is someone who discovers their identity in Jesus and responds with surrender and stewardship.

Stewardship is using what God has given you, to do what God wants.

Are you using your time, spiritual gifts, and resources well?

Where do you have an opportunity to take a step of faith this week?

Reflection:

What part(s) of your life are you trying to control and need to surrender?

Constant Reminder

Six questions for gospel-centered discernment. Memorize and ask these six questions to discern and follow the leading of the Holy Spirit in your life.

G - God's glory: Will this decision primarily be about my glory or God's glory?

O - Other Christians: What do other gospel-saturated, Christ-centered, wise friends say about this upcoming decision?

S - Scripture: Does the Bible command, permit, or prohibit this decision? What does inerrant, infallible Scripture say?

P - Prayer: Have you abided with, rested in, asked from, listened to and waited on God in this decision over time?

E - Evangelism: Will this decision give me the opportunity to share the gospel and invite people to faith in Jesus?

L - Lifestyle: Will this decision lead me to live a lifestyle of love marked by the Fruit of the Spirit and holiness?