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.
3/29/26
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?
John 18:12-19:37
Sermon Title: What is truth?
John’s perspective is unique compared to the other Gospels in terms of the passion narrative. Take a moment this week to read through the whole of 18:12-19:37 in your own time, and compare it with the other gospels; see what similarities and differences you find!
Read: 18:12-27
Consider:
What do you think Peter’s goal is in denying Christ three times?
Wonder:
What would you do if you were in Peter’s situation? How would you have reacted differently than him, or the same as him?
Transform:
Where have you denied the truth of Jesus? Or what is a situation where you have affirmed the truth of Jesus in the face of opposition? What is needed for you to choose to speak about the truth of Jesus in your daily life consistently?
Read: 18:28-40
Consider:
How does Pilate’s attitude change, or stay the same in this section of scripture?
Wonder:
Imagine you are in Pilate’s shoes. How would you have responded to Jesus’ statement of, “You say that I am a king. For this I was born, and for this I have come into the world, to bear witness to the truth. Every one who is of the truth hears my voice.” ? Would it be similar or different from Pilate?
Transform:
When have you seen the truth of Jesus in your life? Tell a story about a time where you have seen God at work.
Read: 19:1-16
Consider:
In what ways was Jesus mocked for being “The King of the Jews?”
Wonder:
How would you have responded in the midst of the crowds when they wanted to crucify Jesus? Would Caesar have been your king as well?
Transform:
How is God working in your life right now? Write down where you see God working and take a moment to give praise and thanks for what He has done.
Read: 19:17-37
Consider:
What parts of this passage stuck out to you? Write down two to three things that you want to study further
Wonder:
Have you ever imagined what this scene looks like? What does that image look like in your head? Draw a picture of what this passage looks like to you. Consider drawing all of the people crucified with Christ, and the people who look by at those hanging on the cross.
Transform:
What prayer requests do you have this week? How can people be walking with you as you live out the truth of the gospel this week?
3/22/26
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 18:1-12
Title: Whom Do You Seek?
BIG IDEA: The only way to seek Jesus is through surrender.
This week let’s start out by remembering, and sharing, what our lives were like before Christ. What were you seeking and where were you seeking it?
READ: John 18:1-14
How do these verses contrast the different participants in Jesus’ arrest?
What does it mean to “cut off an ear” in Jesus’ name? Have you ever responded like Peter?
READ: Luke 15:28-32
Consider what Jesus is teaching us through these verses. Is there an example of sin to avoid? How about an example for us to follow and model ourselves after?
READ: Matthew 26:20-25
All the disciples call Jesus, “Lord,” except Judas, who calls Him, “Rabbi.” What is significant about the different titles? What is Jesus teaching you and what do you need to surrender?
How has The Gospel According to John series impacted you the most and who have you shared that with outside of LifeSpring?
Constant Reminder
Judas was a consumer not a worshiper… Mary was a worshiper.
Consumer: its all about me Worshiper: its all about Jesus
Consumer: rolls up and says I hope this church meets all my needs. A Worshiper pulls up and says I hope this church points me to THE ONE WHO HAS MET ALL MY NEEDS.
Consumer: comes in and says this music better be good. A worshiper says I hope the Worship Leader points me to THE GOOD GOOD FATHER.
A consumer says I want to be entertained by todays sermon… A worshiper says I want some Cross centered preaching that makes a difference.
A consumer says it better be fun for my kids. A worshiper says this better equip me to disciple my family.
A consumer says this better make me sit and feel comfortable… A worshiper says this better SEND ME OUT!
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?