What happened at Calvary? Was it a victory or a defeat? A triumph or a tragedy? An example of goodness or of evil? What do you see when you look at the cross of Jesus? What does it tell you about God? And about us?
Is coincidence always coincidence? Is carrying a cross always a bad thing? Do our darkest moments define our identity?
Two “revolutionaries.” Jesus Barabbas. Jesus Christ. What is the difference between them? What does it mean to join their “kingdoms?” How do we go about changing our world in our day?
What happens when Jesus and the system of religion collide? What might an ancient high priest teach about spirituality today?
How integrated should the disciple of Jesus be with the surrounding culture? Should that disciple expect the culture’s appreciation and affection? What if the culture doesn’t like--or even hates--the disciple? Did Jesus have anything to say about such things?
Jesus commands us to love one another. How can love be commanded? How can we obey that command? Where do we get the power to extend that love to others?
Jesus opened his heart to his disciples the night before his crucifixion. They were about to collide with the forces of darkness. What did he tell them? And what can we learn from what he said? When the world’s about to collapse, what do we do?
"How do you know if you’re rich? How do you if Jesus is poor? What does it mean that he became poor so that we could become rich?"
What does it mean to say that Christ’s blood “cleanses” us, “saves” us? Is that terminology helpful, meaningful? And what does it have to do with Christmas?
What is the key message of Christmas? In a world concerned with upward mobility and success, what might the incarnation of Jesus suggest to us?
What one idea do you think contains the most power to change the world? What one proactive action could make the deepest difference in human relationships?
In a rapidly changing world, how should the church respond? Should the church remain as it has historically been? Or should the church seek to change? If so, how?
What does the church have to say about racism? How should Christians respond to bias and bigotry?
How do you relate to people who differ from you politically? How should Christ-followers relate to other Christ-followers who share different political convictions?
What does it mean to be part of the body of Christ? What are its privileges and responsibilities?
What should we be known for? What should be the church’s top priority?
What is the most critical ingredient for the church to be able to fulfill its mission? How did the the early church succeed in spreading the gospel so rapidly?
To whom do you turn when you feel vulnerable? When you feel alone, ashamed, and uncovered, can God offer you aid? If you feel exposed, is there help?
Where do you look to see God’s providence in your life? What if you don’t think God’s providence has been present in your life? Is there a way to find it?
To whom do you turn when you feel vulnerable? When you feel alone, ashamed, and uncovered, can God offer you aid? If you feel exposed, is there help?
Does God care for us during times of chaos and tragedy? And, if so, HOW does God care for us in those times? What role do we play?
Where is God when I’m in grief? Does God care when my life seems empty? Does God reach out to me when all seems lost? Ruth will help you answer such questions.
