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Current series: Be Alive!

Questions for Discussion and Reflection:

5.26.2025 – (Re)flect
Galatians 5:6-14

1. What does it mean to you to “live as children of light”? How do you see light and darkness at work in your own life, or in the world around you?
2. Paul warns against “empty words.” What kinds of messages in today’s culture might fall into that category? How can you tell when something is empty versus truthful?
3. Verse 10 says, “Try to find out what is pleasing to the Lord.” What practices help you discern what pleases God? When have you sensed clarity from God—and when has it been difficult?
4. “Everything exposed by the light becomes visible…” What has the light of Christ revealed in you lately—something painful, healing, or beautiful? How do you experience God’s light as both convicting and comforting?
5. Paul says we were once darkness, but now are light in the Lord. How do you interpret this shift in identity? What difference does it make in how you view yourself and others?
6. “Sleeper, awake! Rise from the dead…” Is there an area of your life where you feel spiritually asleep or stuck? What would it look like to wake up or rise into new life?
7. Reflecting Christ sometimes calls us to sacrifice or change. Can you share a time when following Jesus meant giving something up or stepping into discomfort? What did you learn about yourself and God in that process?
8. What does imitation of Christ look like in your everyday routine? Are there people in your life who reflect Christ well? What about them stands out?
9. In what ways can our church (or your community) become a better reflection of God’s light and love? What specific actions or attitudes would need to change?
10. What’s one step you can take this week to reflect Christ more clearly—at home, at work, or in a difficult relationship?

5.19.2025 – (Re)create
Proverbs 8:12-23

1. As you listened to the passage from Proverbs 8 and Pastor Jad’s reflection, what stood out to you most about the way Wisdom is described? Did anything in the language or imagery catch your attention or feel new?
2. Proverbs 8 presents Wisdom as a woman—joyful, present at creation, and calling out to us in public places. How do you respond to this personification? Does imagining Wisdom in this way shape how you think about God or the spiritual life?
3. The passage says Wisdom stands “at the crossroads” and calls out to all people. Are there any “crossroads” in your life right now—places where you’re seeking guidance or clarity? What might it look like to listen for Wisdom in those spaces?
4. Pastor Jad mentioned that Wisdom isn’t just about instruction—it’s also an invitation to joy and play. Does that idea connect with or challenge your typical understanding of wisdom? Can you think of someone who embodies both joy and wisdom?
5. Proverbs describes Wisdom rejoicing and delighting in God’s creation. Where do you see God’s delight in the world around you? How might we practice paying attention to that joy together?
6. Pastor Jad talked about creativity as a way of living into wisdom. What’s one creative, playful, or life-giving thing you’ve done recently—or would like to try—as a spiritual practice?
7. Share one small thing you can do this week to practice joyful, resurrection living. What’s something simple—a walk, a song, a conversation, an act of kindness—that could help you feel more fully alive?

5.12.2025 – (Re)new
Ephesians 4:20-32

1. Verse 23 speaks of “renewing the thinking in your mind by the Spirit.” What practices or habits help you open your mind to renewal? How do you experience the Holy Spirit reshaping your thoughts or perspectives?
2. The passage contrasts the “old life” with the “new life” in Christ. What are some “old ways” you’ve recognized in your own life or community that you feel called to leave behind? What does the “new self” look like for you personally?
3. Verses 25–32 focus a lot on speech: honesty, kindness, avoiding slander or foul words, and building others up. How have you seen the power of words shape relationships, for good or for harm? Where do you feel challenged to be more intentional with your words?
4. The podcast raised the tension between setting boundaries from harmful ways and staying in loving relationships. How do you navigate relationships with people whose behaviors or values no longer align with your renewed life in Christ? What helps you stay compassionate while also staying true to your values?
5. We know change takes time, discipline, and sometimes failure. What has helped you persevere through seasons of change or transformation in your spiritual life? How do you give yourself grace when you fall back into old patterns?
6. The letter is addressed to a community, not just individuals. What would it look like for your church or small group to “put on the new self” together? What old habits or attitudes might your community need to release in order to be renewed?
7. Verse 32 calls us to be kind, compassionate, and forgiving, as God forgave us. What does practicing forgiveness look like for you right now? Is there someone you sense God inviting you to forgive or show unexpected kindness to?

5.5.2025 – (Re)fresh
John 4:13-15

1. What do you think Jesus means when he talks about “living water”? What kinds of “thirsts” (spiritual, emotional, relational) do you see in your own life or in the world around you?
2. Jesus crosses several social boundaries in this passage—gender, ethnicity, religion. How might this challenge us to examine our own assumptions or biases about who belongs or who deserves attention? Who might be the “Samaritan woman” in your context today—someone overlooked or misunderstood—and how might Jesus be meeting them?
3. The woman at the well experiences a radical shift in perspective after her encounter with Jesus. Have you ever had a moment in your life when a conversation, insight, or relationship transformed your way of seeing the world or yourself?
4. How do you understand Jesus’ offer of eternal life—not just as something after death, but as something that begins now? What might it look like for “a spring of water that bubbles up” to be at work in your daily life?
5. Compare Nicodemus (John 3) and the Samaritan woman (John 4). What do their different encounters with Jesus teach us about who Jesus is and how he meets people?
6. The woman speaks of the well as a gift from Jacob, a treasured tradition. Jesus offers something new.
   How do you navigate honoring spiritual traditions while remaining open to transformation?

4.28.2025 – Be Alive: (Re)vive
2 Corinthians 5:13-19

1. Paul talks about being “out of his mind” for God and “in his right mind” for others. When you think about your own faith, where do you experience the tension between personal devotion and living thoughtfully for the sake of others? What does it mean to be fully surrendered to God in a way that may not always make sense to the world?
2. In what ways has experiencing Christ’s love changed the way you see yourself and the people around you?
3. Paul describes believers as a “new creation” in Christ. What does being part of God’s “new creation” mean to you personally? Where do you see signs of new life in your own story right now?
4. Paul seems to contrast private devotion (“for God”) with public witness (“for you”). How do you balance your private spiritual experiences with your public life of faith? Are there ways your faith expression could be more mindful of the people around you?
5. This passage invites us to no longer view others “from a human point of view.” What would it look like for you to see someone in your life through the eyes of resurrection and new creation this week?

4.21.2025 – Be Alive: (Re)joice
Philippians 4:4-9

1. What does rejoicing look like in your life right now? How do you practice joy—even in seasons of stress or uncertainty?
2. Where might God be inviting you to respond with gentleness this week? What does gentleness look like in a world that often values strength and speed?
3. Paul speaks of a peace that “guards our hearts and minds.” What helps you feel that peace? How can you make space for that peace to grow?
4. Pastor Jad reminds us that God’s truth can show up in unexpected places. Where have you encountered goodness, truth, or beauty outside traditional “church” settings recently?
5. What are you filling your mind with this week? How might intentionally focusing on the good shift your perspective or your spirit?
6. How does Easter continue to shape your everyday life now that the big celebration has passed? What does it mean for you to be alive in this season?