Sermon Notes

Understanding how we got the Bible we have.

God decided the Biblical canon and its development throughout .(MULTILINE)
God’s people have the canon over .(MULTILINE)
The Bible is the most well and document in all of ancient antiquity → and it is not even !(MULTILINE)

What do we do with this?

Don’t debate … minister to needs.(MULTILINE)
Have an “” prepared for why trust the .(MULTILINE)
it enough to it.

Small Group Questions

What do you think?

Have someone read through the “Fill-ins” for the message and share something that struck a chord with you.(MULTILINE)

The story of your life.

On Sunday, Pastor Kyle shared about trusting God’s Word enough to live it out. What parts of your life are easier to trust God with? By contrast, when was a time in your life when trusting God really felt uncomfortable? Share the story.

Digging deeper in God’s Word.

Abraham is a great example of someone from the Old Testament who trusted God’s Word even when it didn’t make sense. Read Genesis 12:1-9 and respond to the following prompts and questions.
1. Have a few members of the group recap the text using their own words.(MULTILINE)
2. What does this story tell us about God? Trusting God’s Word? People and ourselves?(MULTILINE)
Another example from Abraham’s life comes from Genesis 15:1-6. Read it and respond to the following prompts and questions.
1. Have a few members of the group recap the text using their own words.(MULTILINE)
2. What does this story tell us about God? Trusting God’s Word? People and ourselves?(MULTILINE)
Now read Genesis 22:1-19 and respond to the following prompts and questions.
1. Have a few members of the group recap the text using their own words.(MULTILINE)
2. What does this story tell us about God? Trusting God’s Word? People and ourselves?(MULTILINE)
Read Hebrews 11:8-12. How does Abraham’s life inspire and encourage us to increasingly trust God in our lives?(MULTILINE)

Personal reflection and application.

Have everyone share one thing someone else said in this discussion that struck a chord with you.(MULTILINE)
Pray for one another (men with men and women with women if possible).(MULTILINE)

Jesus (re)kindles the flame of our faith when we…

| Luke 24:13-34 |

Declare that God is → especially when He feels .

Process life’s and within the community of .

Actually the and to the .

Small Group Questions

What do you think?

What was your favorite part of the Easter weekend?(MULTILINE)
Have someone read through the “Fill-ins” for the Easter message and share something that struck a chord with you.(MULTILINE)

The story of your life.

Does your family have any special Easter traditions? Share if so. If not, what (besides church) did you do on Easter Sunday?(MULTILINE)
On Sunday, we saw the story of the two disciples on the Emmaus Road. Even though Jesus was with them, they could not recognize Him. Can you think of a time when God helped you understand something that had confused you for a long time?(MULTILINE)

Digging Deeper in God’s Word.

In the story of the two men on the Road to Emmaus, Jesus was with the discouraged disciples even though they could not recognize His presence. A great example of this from the Old Testament is found in 2 Kings 6:8-23. Read the story together and respond to the following prompts and questions.
1. Have a few members of the group recap the text using their own words.(MULTILINE)
2. What does this story tell us about God? His presence with us? People and ourselves?(MULTILINE)
3. In light of this, is there anything God may be asking you to “open your eyes” to?(MULTILINE)
Doubt is another topic that comes out of the Emmaus Road story in Luke 24. It seems to be a recurring issue among Jesus’ disciples. Read John 20:24-31 and respond to the following prompts and questions.
1. Have a few members of the group recap the text using their own words.(MULTILINE)
2. What does this story tell us about God? Doubt? People and ourselves?(MULTILINE)
3. Is there a specific area of doubt or encouragement for which you could use special prayer? Take note and pray for this in the prayer time later.(MULTILINE)
God’s presence is a constant; it’s our feelings about it that often change. This change can come about for a variety of reasons. How do the following verses help reassure us of God’s presence and remind us of how to stay close to Him?
1. Psalm 34:18.(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)
2. Psalm 139:7-10.(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)
3. John 15:4-5, 15.(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)
4. Colossians 1:27.(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)

Personal reflection and application.

Have everyone share one thing someone else said in this discussion that struck a chord with you.(MULTILINE)
Pray for one another (men with men and women with women if possible).(MULTILINE)

Palm leaves were used to celebrate .(MULTILINE)
Hosanna, though used as praise in the Church, means “.”(MULTILINE)
Palm Sunday starts off which is also known as .(MULTILINE)

Passion Week consists of 7 days of Biblical events.

Sunday — Triumphal Entry.
Monday — The cleansing of the temple, cursing the fig tree
Tuesday — teaching in the temple, Olivet Discourse
Wednesday — Often called Spy Wednesday, Judas plot to betray Jesus
Thursday — Last Supper, Agony in Gethsemane, the arrest of Jesus.
Friday — Trials before Sanhedrin, Pilate, Herod, Crucifixion and deat
Saturday — Jesus’ body lay in the tomb, “The Sabbath.
Sunday — Resurrection and appearance before believers.

Atonement: for .(MULTILINE)
Reconciliation: To bring who were once !(MULTILINE)
The break in the with began in and continued until the and of man.(MULTILINE)
With the actions of the , man gets a pass into heaven only if he !(MULTILINE)
The only things that keep man from Heaven are , and !(MULTILINE)
is the accepted , is the day of !(MULTILINE)

THE TEXT: Luke 17:20-37.(MULTILINE)

The two most important Biblical truths to know about the end times.

HOW? Jesus will return , , , , and .

WHEN? THE WHOLE BIBLE teaches the return of Christ could or happen in our lifetime.

What do I need to do about the End Times?

Practice daily with Jesus.(MULTILINE)
Don’t the end → be as as you need to be.(MULTILINE)
Don’t get so caught up about the end that you forget to for the now.(MULTILINE)

Small Group Questions

What do you think?

Have someone quickly read over the main “fill-ins” from Sunday’s message to jog the memories. From the message, what particular point challenged you, stood out to you, or raised a question for you?(MULTILINE)

The story of your life.

Pastor Kyle talked about how every generation seems to wonder whether they are living in the end times. Share a time when world events, personal circumstances, or something in the news made you stop and think more seriously about life, eternity, or your relationship with God.(MULTILINE)

Digging deeper in God’s Word.

Jesus often taught about the end times by emphasizing readiness. In the parable of The Ten Virgins, some were prepared and some were not. The point is clear: spiritual readiness cannot be borrowed, and last-minute panic is no substitute for a life that is truly watching for Christ. Read Matthew 25:1–13 together and answer the following prompts.
1. Have a few members of the group recap the passage using their own words.(MULTILINE)
2. What stands out to you most about the difference between the wise and foolish virgins?(MULTILINE)
3. What does this story tell us about God? About people and ourselves?(MULTILINE)
One of the clearest applications from Sunday’s message was the need for daily intimacy with Jesus. Mary and Martha show two different postures toward Him and remind us how easily busyness can crowd out what matters most. Read Luke 10:38–42 together and answer the following prompts.
1. Have a few members of the group recap the passage using their own words.(MULTILINE)
2. What is the difference between doing things for Jesus and simply being with Jesus?(MULTILINE)
3. What helps you personally slow down and make space for real time with God?(MULTILINE)
Jesus often described readiness for His return using the picture of servants waiting for their master. The emphasis is not on predicting the timing, but on being found faithful when He comes. Read Luke 12:35–48 together and answer the following prompts.
1. Have a few members of the group recap the passage using their own words.(MULTILINE)
2. What pictures of readiness or faithfulness stand out to you in this passage?(MULTILINE)
3. For you what does it look like to live faithfully while waiting on God?(MULTILINE)
4. What does this story tell us about God? About people and ourselves?(MULTILINE)
The sermon emphasized that the two most important truths to know about the end times are how Jesus will return and how we should live in the meantime. Let’s read together and reflect on the insights from these verses.
1. John 14:3.(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)
2. Acts 1:11.(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)
3. 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17.(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)
4. Matthew 24:30.(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)
5. Matthew 24:36.(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)
6. 2 Peter 3:9.(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)
7. Colossians 3:1–2.(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)
8. Matthew 6:33.(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)

Personal reflection and application.

Have everyone share one thing someone else said in this discussion that struck a chord with you.(MULTILINE)
Pray for one another (men with men and women with women if possible).(MULTILINE)

Luke 15:1-10. TWO PARABLES: One point → God’s for the .(MULTILINE)

A word from the CONTEXT.

| Luke 13:22-24 | Luke 14:25-27 | Matthew 5:13, 21-22 |

WARNING: Reaching the lost with a → but the is worth the .(MULTILINE)
GOOD NEWS: Christianity still draws in.(MULTILINE)

How to reach lost people on the road to Easter (and every day after).

Stop calling it : Rename it to people, them where they’re at, and with them.(MULTILINE)
Start with the people you .(MULTILINE)
If it feels a bit , you’re probably doing it .(MULTILINE)
Be willing to them .(MULTILINE)
REMEMBER: The job’s not done until they’re to .(MULTILINE)

Small Group Questions

What do you think?

Have someone quickly read over the main “fill-ins” or big ideas from Sunday’s message to jog everyone’s memory. From the message, what particular point challenged you, stood out to you, or raised a question for you?(MULTILINE)

The story of your life.

Pastor Kyle talked about “Reaching the lost comes with a cost—but the risk is worth the reward.” Think about your own life: can you remember a time when you took a risk or paid a significant cost for something meaningful, and in the end it was worth it? Maybe it was leaving a stable job to pursue a calling, moving somewhere new, going back to school, starting a ministry or business, repairing a broken relationship, or stepping out in faith when it felt uncertain. What happened, and why was the reward worth the risk/cost?(MULTILINE)

Digging deeper in God’s Word.

Continuing with the point that “reaching the lost comes with a cost, but the risk is worth the reward,” we see this lived out in the story of Zacchaeus. Zacchaeus was a tax collector, someone widely disliked and considered spiritually lost by many in the crowd. Yet Jesus intentionally stops, calls him by name, and chooses to spend time with him. Read Luke 19:1–10 and discuss the following prompts.
1. Have a few members of the group recap the passage using their own words.(MULTILINE)
2. What cost/risk does Jesus see as worth the reward?(MULTILINE)
3. What does this story tell us about God? About faith? About people and ourselves?(MULTILINE)
The sermon emphasized that reaching the lost often begins simply by seeing people, caring about them, and responding with compassion. In this story of Bartimaeus, many people tried to silence Bartimaeus, a blind beggar on the roadside. But instead of ignoring him like the crowd did, Jesus stopped and gave him His attention. Read Mark 10:46–52 together and answer the following prompts.
1. Have a few members of the group recap the passage using their own words.(MULTILINE)
2. What does it stand out to you that Jesus stopped when everyone else tried to silence Bartimaeus?(MULTILINE)
3. What does this story tell us about God? About faith? About people and ourselves?(MULTILINE)
Throughout Scripture we see that God’s heart is to seek and save the lost, and because it matters deeply to Him, it should matter to us as well. As you read the following verses together, reflect on what they reveal about God’s desire to reach people and our role in that mission.
1. Luke 19:10.(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)
2. Luke 15:4–7.(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)
3. Matthew 9:36–38.(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)
4. 2 Peter 3:9.(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)
5. Romans 10:14–15.(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)
6. 1 Timothy 2:3–4.(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)
7. Luke 5:31–32.(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)

Personal reflection and application.

Have everyone share one thing someone else said in this discussion that struck a chord with you.(MULTILINE)
Pray for one another (men with men and women with women if possible).(MULTILINE)

Four factors that exponentially increase a person’s upward life potential.

Start with God !

Handle issues of and the with great .

Stay close to people who will ‘’ you toward and things.

God and His .

Small Group Questions

What do you think?

Re-read the sermon points out loud to refresh our collective memory. What particular point from Sunday’s message stood out to you, challenged you, or got you to think?(MULTILINE)

The story of your life.

On Sunday, Pastor Kyle talked about the constant downward pull of life. What are some things that help lift you up when you’re feeling down?(MULTILINE)
What has been your biggest “takeaway” from the Book of Ecclesiastes?(MULTILINE)

Digging deeper in God’s Word.

God can work powerfully in someone’s life regardless of their age. At the same time, we saw on Sunday how spiritually advantageous it is when someone begins walking with God young. The Apostle Paul once openly discipled a young Pastor Timothy in the form of two letters that are part of Scripture today. Read 1st Timothy 4:6-16 and respond to the following prompts and questions.
1. What advice does Paul give to Timothy specifically? What crosses over into anyone today?(MULTILINE)
2. How might these words encourage young people? Or folks of any age?(MULTILINE)
3. What does this tell us about God? People? Ourselves?(MULTILINE)
One of the greatest stories in the Old Testament of a young person whose faith expanded exponentially because he started young is found in 1 Samuel 3. To provide context, God had rejected the prophet Eli’s children from succeeding him due to their disobedience. Then God sends little Samuel into the mix. Read 1 Samuel 3:1-21 and respond to the following prompts and questions.
1. Have a few members of the group recap the story using their own words.(MULTILINE)
2. In what ways did this experience grow Samuel’s faith and obedience?(MULTILINE)
3. In what ways did this experience grow Eli’s faith and obedience?(MULTILINE)
4. What does this story tell us about God? People? Ourselves?(MULTILINE)
On Sunday, we saw that the greatest way to fight the downward pull of life is to obey God and keep His commandments. Jesus once spoke about this in John 14:15-26. Read it together and respond to the following prompts and questions.
1. Have a few members of the group recap the main tenets of the passage.(MULTILINE)
2. What does this passage tell us about God? People? Ourselves?(MULTILINE)
3. In light of all this, is there anything you need to do differently?(MULTILINE)

Personal Reflection and Application.

Have everyone share one thing someone else said in this discussion that struck a chord with you.(MULTILINE)
Break up into smaller groups and pray for one another (preferably men with men and women with women).(MULTILINE)

THE TEXT: Ecclesiastes 3:1-15.(MULTILINE)

Real life happens – and it’s not all ~~good~~

Wisdom Literature in the Bible = How to Flourish

And the Key is…

| Proverbs 1:7, 9-10 | Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 |

- The of the .(MULTILINE)
- The of God.(MULTILINE)
- in relationship – in God’s Word.(MULTILINE)

God is over my life.

| Ecclesiastes 3:1, 14-15 |(MULTILINE)

I Am .

| Ecclesiastes 3:11 |(MULTILINE)

Every Aspect of My Life presents a .

| Ecclesiastes 3:1, 11 |

SO…

| Ecclesiastes 3:12-13 |

- life.(MULTILINE)
- it as God’s Gift.(MULTILINE)
- God in the “times.”(MULTILINE)

Small Group Questions

What do you think?

Have someone re-read the fill-ins from Sunday’s message to refresh our memories. From Sunday’s service, what stood out to you, raised a question for you, or got you to think?(MULTILINE)

The Story of Your Life.

On Sunday, we read through Ecclesiastes 3. It describes all the different times and seasons we go through as people and as believers. What do you feel has been one of the best seasons of your life?(MULTILINE)
Discuss the following quote: “Time is significant because it is so rare. It is completely irretrievable. You can never repeat it or relive it. There is no such thing as a literal instant replay. That appears only on film. It travels alongside us every day, yet it has eternity wrapped up in it. Although this is true, time often seems relative, doesn’t it? For example, two weeks on vacation is not at all like two weeks on a diet. Also, some people can stay longer in an hour than others can in a week! Ben Franklin said of time, ‘… that is the stuff life is made of.’ Time forms life’s building blocks. The philosopher William James once said, ‘The great use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it.’” — Lloyd Cory.(MULTILINE)

Digging Deeper in God’s Word.

It is natural for people to take an accounting of their lives as they near the end. Joshua, one of the great Old Testament heroes of the faith, did this publicly so God’s people could also reflect on the Lord’s work in their generation. Read Joshua 23:1-16 along with Joshua 24:12-15 and respond to the following prompts and questions.
1. Have a few members of the group recap the story using their own words.(MULTILINE)
2. What does Joshua’s end of life reflection tell us about God, people and ourselves?(MULTILINE)
There are many stories in the Gospels of the events leading up to the Lord Jesus’ death. Jesus was very clear about what was going to happen even though the disciples did not really understand it until after. Matthew 26:1-13 highlights a story of a woman who grasped what it meant to tangibly treasure Jesus in their lifetime. Read it together and respond to the following prompts and questions.
1. Have a few members of the group recap the story using their own words.(MULTILINE)
2. What does this story teach us about God? People and ourselves?(MULTILINE)
As the Apostle Paul knew his time on earth was coming to an end, he wrote letters from prison and invested in young Pastor Timothy. Read 2 Timothy 4:1-8.
1. Have a few members of the group recap the story using their own words.(MULTILINE)
2. What does this story teach us about God? The type of life God wants us to pursue? People and ourselves?(MULTILINE)
3. Just like a budget, how we spend our time reveals our priorities. What would your “time budget” say you value most? Are there any divine time budget shifts you need to make as a result?(MULTILINE)

Personal Reflection and Application.

Have everyone share one thing someone else said in this discussion that struck a chord with you.(MULTILINE)
Break up into smaller groups and pray for one another (preferably men with men and women with women).(MULTILINE)

THE TEXT: Ecclesiastes 1-2 & 1 Kings 11:1-9.(MULTILINE)

Ecclesiastes reminds us of the of → so we can live for and for !

Ecclesiastes encourages us to hard → and to do our best to be with the best .

In an upside down way, Ecclesiastes guides us to…

To our .

| Proverbs 4:23 | Ecclesiastes 2:10 |(MULTILINE)

To a perspective that is “.”

| Ecclesiastes 1:13 | Psalm 19:1 | Colossians 3:1-12 |(MULTILINE)

To find and joy in the and in your !

Small Group Questions

What do you think?

From Sunday’s service, what stood out to you, raised a question for you, or got you to think?(MULTILINE)

The story of your life?

What kinds of things help you find meaning and enjoyment in mundane, everyday life?(MULTILINE)
If you can think of one, share a story of something that someone else did that made you feel like you mattered, or what you do matters.(MULTILINE)

Digging deeper in God’s Word.

On Sunday, we saw how Solomon’s “under the sun” perspective eventually gave way to despair. Similarly, 1st Corinthians 1:8-11 opens a letter to an entire church with the Apostle Paul’s own experience with despair. As with Ecclesiastes, Paul’s words are strikingly honest. And yet, they differ as well. Read 1 Corinthians 1:8-11 as a group and reflect on Ecclesiastes 1-2 from Sunday (culminating in Ecclesiastes 2:20).
1. Compare Solomon’s experience in despair with that of the Apostle Paul. What feels similar? Different?(MULTILINE)
2. What does this tell us about God? People and ourselves?(MULTILINE)
Connectedness to biblical community is a key ingredient to combat despair in our lives. Jesus discusses this in John 15:1-9. Read it together and respond to the following prompts and questions.
1. Have a few members of the group recap the main tenets of the passage.(MULTILINE)
2. What does this tell us about God? Despair? People and ourselves?(MULTILINE)
The following verses highlight the importance of biblical community as a key factor to combat despair. Share any insights that might help pull you up when you feel yourself drifting down.
1. Proverbs 18:1.(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)
2. Ecclesiastes 4:9-12.(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)
3. James 5:13-16.(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)
4. Hebrews 10:24-25.(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)

Personal Reflection and Application.

Have everyone share one thing someone else said in this discussion that struck a chord with you.(MULTILINE)
Break up into smaller groups and pray for one another (preferably men with men and women with women).(MULTILINE)

Song of Solomon teaches…

God’s design for human sexuality—one and one in one .(MULTILINE)
I am God’s .(MULTILINE)

Song of Solomon encourages…

The to their .(MULTILINE)
The (who want to be married) to for someone who will them.(MULTILINE)
Everyone to always our .(MULTILINE)

Song of Solomon asks us → What am I over my or my ?

Small Group Questions

What do you think?

Re-read the sermon points out loud to refresh our collective memory. What particular point from Sunday’s message stood out to you, challenged you, or got you to think?(MULTILINE)

The story of your life.

On Sunday, Pastor Kyle spoke about banners that we speak over our lives and our spouses (if we’re married) knowingly or unknowingly. Growing up, what was one label you felt like you carried (good or bad)? (Ex: “the responsible one,” “the wild one,” “the quiet one,” “the black sheep,” “the achiever,” etc)(MULTILINE)

Digging deeper in God’s Word.

On Sunday, we saw that God’s banner over us is love and that in Christ we are the Beloved of God. This means we are not defined by shame, our past, or performance. One of the clearest stories where Jesus replaces a false banner with a new identity is His interaction with a woman who was carrying real shame and a complicated relationship history. Read: John 4:4–30, 39–42 and answer the following prompts.
1. Have a few people recap the verses using their own words. If a member of the group knows the theology a bit, they can unpack it to help everyone understand.(MULTILINE)
2. What does Jesus do that restores dignity without excusing sin?(MULTILINE)
3. What does this story tell us about God? The banners we place over ourselves? People and ourselves?(MULTILINE)
The story of the “Prodigal Son” is so familiar that the name is even understood in secular culture. The danger in a story being so familiar is that Christians stop asking the truth of God’s Spirit for them in the story. Read Luke 15:11-32 and respond to the following prompts and questions.
1. Have a few members of the group recap the story using their own words.(MULTILINE)
2. How does the prodigal son’s self-perception shift throughout the story.(MULTILINE)
3. What identity does the older brother seem to be operating out of? In what ways can we stay close to God outwardly but still relate to Him as employees rather than as children?(MULTILINE)
4. In light of this, is there anything you need to do differently?(MULTILINE)
The following verses reveal the believer’s identity in Christ. Share an insight from each one as to how God sees us rather than the lenses and labels we see and speak over ourselves.
1. Song of Solomon 2:4.(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)
2. Ephesians 1:4–5.(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)
3. 1 John 3:1.(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)
4. Romans 8:15–16.(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)
5. 2 Corinthians 5:17.(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)
6. 1 Peter 2:9–10.(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)
7. Revelation 19:6–9.(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)

Personal Reflection and Application.

Have everyone share one thing someone else said in this discussion that struck a chord with you.(MULTILINE)
Break up into smaller groups and pray for one another (preferably men with men and women with women).(MULTILINE)

Notes:(MULTILINE)

SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS

If tonight is your first discussion, have everyone introduce themselves, share something about themselves, and then go over the small group guidelines.

What do you think?

From Sunday’s service, what stood out to you, raised a question for you, or got you to think?(MULTILINE)

The story of your life.

When thinking about the story of your life so far, what chapter do you feel like you’re currently in? A season of growth or rebuilding? A time of waiting, uncertainty, or clarity? A chapter defined by success, struggle, or transition? Something else?(MULTILINE)

Digging deeper in God’s word.

On Sunday, we heard from Ruslan KD who talked about “Godly Ambition.” 1 Kings 1 offers a great example of ambition gone awry and ambition done in a God-honoring way. Read the entire text together out loud (break it up a bit between readers) and respond to the following prompts and questions.
1. Have a few members of the group recap the story using their own words.(MULTILINE)
2. Compare and contrast the ambition of Adonijah to Bathsheba’s and to Solomon’s.(MULTILINE)
3. What does this tell us about God? Ambition? People? Ourselves?(MULTILINE)
4. To complete the story, Adonijah would again attempt to betray Solomon and be put to death in chapter 2. Even so, Solomon initially gave him another chance.(MULTILINE)
The competitive nature of humans to be “the greatest” or even just do great things has existed from the dawn of time. Even Jesus’ original disciples were not immune to the unhealthy aspects of this desire. Read Mark 10:32-45 and respond to the following prompts and questions.
1. Have a few members of the group recap the story using their own words.(MULTILINE)
2. What exactly does Jesus rebuke? And what implications does this have for Godly ambition vs. unhealthy ambition?(MULTILINE)
3. What does this tell us about God? People? Ourselves?(MULTILINE)
Jesus offered a counterintuitive path to Godly ambition in Luke 14:7-14. Read it together and respond to the following prompts and questions.
1. Have a few members of the group recap the story using their own words.(MULTILINE)
2. What does this text tell us about God? Godly ambition? People? Ourselves?(MULTILINE)
What does Philippians 2:3-11 tell us about the path of Godly ambition?(MULTILINE)

Personal Reflection and Application.

Have everyone share one thing someone else said in this discussion that struck a chord with you.(MULTILINE)
Break up into smaller groups and pray for one another (preferably men with men and women with women).(MULTILINE)