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Click Here to Watch Week 1 | Jeremiah 29:11

1. The Israelites were called to settle down and build a life in exile, a situation they likely despised. How can this challenge us to find purpose and live faithfully for God even in difficult circumstances, unexpected places, or unwelcome situations?

   Can you reflect on a challenging time in your own life and how trusting in God helped, or how you can grow in trusting Him more?

2. What practical steps can you take to seek the welfare of the city you live in (Jeremiah 29:7)? This verse talks about the Israelites seeking the welfare of Babylon, the foreign land they were exiled to. How can you apply this concept to your own community?

3. The Israelites were instructed to pray for the welfare of Babylon, their captors. How can we apply this concept in our own lives? Who or what might be considered our "Babylon" (a source of discomfort or opposition)? How can we pray for their peace and well-being?

   Can you reflect on how your prayers can contribute to the peace of your community?

4. The promises to the Israelites wouldn't be fulfilled immediately. How can we cultivate a sense of hope for God's long-term plans in our lives, even when we might desire a quicker resolution to our problems?

   What are the promises you hold onto in difficult times? How can you strengthen your hope and perseverance?

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Click Here to Watch Week 2 | Joshua 1:9

1. Take some time this week to research the composition of Joshua (when was it written, to who, and why?), how do we handle a diversity of opinion on the subject?

2. Knowing some of the composition, read Joshua 1:1-9, how might it have been interpreted by its original audience? What would it have meant to them?

3. How do we actualize the book of Joshua in our own lives, especially given its violent nature? Knowing that Jesus has always been and always will be and that the book of Joshua is inspired (breathed into) by him, does this change how we interpret and actualize it? 

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Click Here to Watch Week 3 | Philippians 4:13

1. In Philippians 4:10-12, Paul expresses contentment regardless of his circumstances. How can we cultivate this kind of contentment in our own lives? What are some challenges we face in finding contentment, and how can we rely on God’s strength to overcome them?

2. The sermon highlights the difference between contentment and self-sufficiency. How can you identify areas in your life where you might be striving for self-sufficiency instead of trusting in God's provision? How can you cultivate a deeper sense of contentment that comes from knowing and living for Jesus?

3. The passage talks about contentment being a learned experience for Paul. Share a difficult situation you've faced. How did your faith or your relationship with God help you find contentment or peace in that situation?

4. The sermon talks about God's sustaining power and meeting our needs. Have you ever experienced a time when God provided for you in an unexpected way? How can this scripture passage change your perspective on trusting in God's provision, especially during difficult times?

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Click Here to Watch Week 4 | Isaiah 41:10

1. The sermon highlighted the contrast between the nations' fear and God's promise of strength and protection. How have you experienced fear in your life? In what ways has God shown up for you during those times? How can we better trust God in the midst of our fears

2. .The passage emphasizes God's control over history and His purpose for His people. How does understanding God's sovereignty impact your perspective on current events? How can we live with a greater sense of peace and purpose knowing that God is ultimately in control

3. The sermon compared the nations' response to God with Israel's calling as God's servant people. How can the church today embody the role of God's servant people in our community? What specific actions can we take to demonstrate God's love and care?

4. What idols or false securities are competing for our allegiance in place of God?

5. The promise of God's strength and presence in Isaiah 41:10 is a powerful one. How can you personally claim this promise for your life? In what areas do you need God's strength and help the most? How can you cultivate a deeper relationship with God to experience His presence more fully?

6. How can we effectively communicate God’s promises of strength and support to others who are going through difficult times?

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Click Here to Watch Week 5 | John 3:16

1. How can we practically apply the concept of being "born again" in our daily lives? What does it mean to experience a spiritual transformation, and how can we cultivate this new life in Christ?

2. In what ways are we resisting or rejecting God's light in our lives? How can we create spaces for God's truth to illuminate our hearts and minds, leading to greater faith and obedience? What specific areas of darkness do we need to address, and how can we allow God's light to illuminate those areas?

3. What specific steps can we take to share the message of Jesus with others? How can we personally invite others to experience this transformative encounter with Christ? What practical steps can we take to share the gospel in our daily lives?

4. Considering the overwhelming love of God expressed in John 3:16, how can we cultivate a deeper sense of gratitude in our hearts? How can we express this gratitude through our actions and service to others? How does understanding the depth and breadth of God's love for the world impact your personal relationship with Him?

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Click Here to Watch Week 6 | Romans 8:28

1. Given the promise of future glory in verse 18, how can we cultivate a deeper sense of hope in the midst of our current trials and sufferings? What practical steps can we take to maintain a hopeful perspective?

2. Verse 26-27 describe the Holy Spirit as our intercessor. How can we deepen our reliance on the Spirit's work in our lives, especially when words fail us? What does it look like to allow the Spirit to guide our prayers and intercession?

3. How can we more fully embrace our identity as God's adopted children? What practical ways can we live out our inheritance as heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ in our daily lives?

4. Considering the hope and promises outlined in this passage, how can we live more intentionally for Christ today? What practical changes can we make in our lives to reflect the reality of our future glory?

5. How can we share the hope and promise of Romans 8:28 with others who are going through difficult times? What specific actions can we take to be a source of comfort and encouragement to those around us?

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Click Here to Watch Week 7 | Proverbs 4:23

1. Read Proverbs 1-9, what themes seem to appear over and over? Why?

2. What does the phrase “fear of the Lord” mean to you? Consider what Proverbs says about what the fear of the Lord is. Does that change how you think about it?

3. Read Proverbs 4:23-27, what are some practical ways you can apply these words of wisdom to your own context?

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Click Here to Watch Week 8 | 1 Peter 5:7

1. How do we model a non-anxious presence to the world around us? How might this posture, as we seek to clothe ourselves with humility, set us apart as sacred in our contexts?

2. What do you think about the idea that Jesus himself experienced anxiety? What does this mean for us and our response to our own cares and worries?

3. What would it look like for you to throw or cast your anxieties on God right now? Could it mean different types of prayer (contemplative, centering, lectio divina), further engaging with community (growth groups, more family time, therapy), or seeking help in some other way?