Contrast servants and friends. When do you feel like a servant and when a friend of Jesus’? (John 15:15)

Ponder the fruit you have borne. In what ways did abiding in Christ make fruit possible? (John 15:4, 5, 8)

Compare and contrast the Good Shepherd, the hired hand and the wolf, and ponder the differences. (John 10:11-18)

 What does being a witness mean to you? What parallels do you see with courtroom witnesses? (Luke 24:48)

What have you seen, touched, and heard concerning the word of life? How do you declare it? (1 John 1:1-5)

Why do you think it matters that Mary was the first to see the risen Christ? (John 20:16)

Does it matter if the same people who cried “Hosanna” later shouted “crucify him?” (Mark 11:9)

Jeremiah speaks of a day when everyone will know God. What does it mean to you to “know the Lord”? (Jer 31:34)

What does it mean to you to love light rather than darkness and to “come to the light” each day? (John 3:19-20)

Jesus calls the Temple a “marketplace.” Why is he so angry? What can we learn from his anger? (John 2:16)

In what ways do you sometimes argue with Jesus’ priorities and values? Why? What helps you stop? (Mark 8:31-33)

Following his baptism, the Spirit drove Jesus into the wilderness. Where is the Spirit driving you this season?

Peter, James and John saw Jesus on the mountain top. Where do you see Jesus? (Mark 9:2-9)

What is your “deserted place” where you escape the crowds and/or communicate with God? (Mark 1:35) 

We hope you have a wonderful holiday season with friends, family and loved ones. We look forward to worshiping with you in the new year.

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