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.
10/12/25
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?
Scripture: John 7:1-52
Title: Thirsty
BIG IDEA: You will find what you are looking for. If you are looking for reasons to not believe, there are many: social, theological, historical, religious, traditional…but if you are looking for true life, you will find it in Jesus alone.
What does it say? Read John 7:1-9
What does it mean…
Jesus knew the Father’s will was for him to go to the cross, but it wasn’t yet time.
What is the difference between God’s will and God’s timing?
Reflection:
We live in a world full of noise, distractions and over the top commentary on everything.
How do you discern what is true and what is false?
What Does It Say: Read John 7:10-18
What does it mean…
What is Jesus teaching us in these verses?
Reflection:
What do you think about when you think about God?
Are your thoughts based on experiencing Jesus, or what you hear others say about Jesus?
What Does It Say: Read John 7:37-44
Reflection:
You will find what you are looking for.
What are you looking for in the world right now and why?
Do you thirst for a deeper relationship with God?
How can you stir your affections for Him?
10/5/25
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?
Scripture: John 6:22-69
Title: Doubts
BIG IDEA: What do you do with doubts and unanswered questions? You pick them up and follow after Jesus. He is the only one offering eternal life.
What are some “mountaintop” spiritual experiences you've had, and why do you think those moments alone aren’t enough to sustain long-term faith?
Follow-up: How do you stay grounded in your relationship with Jesus during the “valley” seasons?
Jesus tells the crowd they’re following Him not for who He is, but for what He can do. In what ways are we sometimes guilty of the same?
Follow-up: How can we shift our focus from what Jesus gives to who Jesus is?
In verses 60-66, many disciples walk away because Jesus’ teaching is hard to accept.
What are some teachings of Jesus that challenge you personally, and how do you respond when you don’t fully understand?
Peter responds to Jesus’ question, “Do you want to leave too?” with, “Lord, to whom shall we go?”
What does this response reveal about Peter’s faith, and what would your honest answer be to that question today?
The sermon says: “We follow Jesus not because He makes life better… but because He is better than life.”
What does that mean to you?
How does that truth change the way you deal with doubts or hard circumstances?
Jesus didn’t chase after the crowd when they walked away.
What does that tell us about true discipleship and the kind of commitment Jesus is looking for from His followers?
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?