Sunday as a Starting Place 1/23/22
Jesus’ Resurrection Matthew 28:1-10; Mark 16:1-8; Luke 24:1-12; John 20:1-10 Family Discussion Questions Who first learned of Christ's resurrection first? Why is this significant?What does resurrection mean?When Jesus rose, what did he defeat?Where were you when you first understood the importance of the resurrection?Why does the resurrection matter?How can we make sure that we don't leave Jesus...
Sunday as a Starting Place 1/16/22
Jesus’ Trial and Crucifixion Matthew 26:57-27:61; Mark 14:53-15:47; Luke 22:66-23:56; John 18:12-19:42 Family Discussion Questions Who stood up for Jesus during his trials? Who stood against him?What, if anything, seems unusual or unfair to you?When you think about Jesus' trial and crucifixion, how do you feel? Why do you think that is?Where did all of this take place?Why didn't Jesus just tell...
Sunday as a Starting Place 1/9/22
Prayer, Betrayal & Arrest Matthew 26:36-56; Mark 14:32-50; Luke 22:39-53; John 17:1-18:11 Family Discussion Questions Who can speak with God through prayer?What happened during Jesus' arrest? When did the disciples run?Where in the passages can we see Jesus' commitment to the will of God?Why did Jesus ask the disciples to pray with Him?How can we use this part of scripture to see how we...
Sunday as a Starting Place 1/2/22
The Last Supper Matthew 26:17–29; Mark 14:12–25; Luke 22:7–38 Family Discussion Questions Who was in attendance the evening of the Last Supper?What was the significance of Jesus washing the disciples' feet?When did Jesus know that this would be his Last Supper? How does that reframe how you see it?Where in the Bible does the Passover meal originate?Why does Jesus take the bread the cup and do...
Sunday as a Starting Place 12/26/21
Jesus Rebukes the Pharisees Matthew 23 Family Discussion Questions Who was Jesus rebuking?What did the Pharisees do to deserve being rebuked?When have you been rebuked?Where do we see the importance of the Pharisees to the people of Israel?Why do you think the Pharisees started complicating things?How can we be like the Pharisees? Do you need to repent of your ways?Which speaks louder - what you...
Sunday as a Starting Place 12/19/21
Christ is Born Luke 2:1-21; Matthew 1:18-25 Family Discussion Questions Who is the baby born in this story? What else do we know about this person?What are some of the things that we hear about during Christmas season that we don't find in the Bible's account?When was Jesus born? Was it December 25th?Where was Jesus born? Why was his family in that town?Why does Jesus being born matter?How does...
Sunday as a Starting Place 12/12/21
Triumphal Entry Luke 19:28-44 Family Discussion Questions Who was calling out Hosanna?What are some phrases we use to praise God?When can we praise God? Where do we see praise in the Bible?Why does Jesus deserve praise and honor?How can we be mindful about rightly praising God in all circumstances?Which part of the triumphal entry account sticks out the most to you? What nugget about God do you...
Sunday as a Starting Place 12/5/2021
Jesus Save Zacchaeus Luke 19:11-27 Family Discussion Questions Who was Zacchaeus?What did Zacchaeus want to do?When and how to you strive to see Christ? [What does your quiet time with God look like?]Where did the religious leaders assume Jesus would go for dinner?Why would Jesus be willing to eat with a known sinner?How can we be imitators of Christ in this way?Which ways do we sometimes change...
Sunday as a Starting Place 11/28/21
Jesus Raises Lazarus Matthew 6:5-1John 11; Ephesians 2:1-5 Family Discussion Questions Who was Lazarus? Think of his relationship with as many people as possible.What did Jesus do when he learned Lazarus was not well?When have you experienced God's timing not being preferred your timing?Where in your life currently do you need to wait on God's timing?Why would Jesus choose to raise Lazarus?How...
Sunday as a Starting Place 11/21/21
Jesus Heals a Blind Man John 9 Family Discussion Questions Who showed faith in the healing of the blind man?What are the Pharisees truly wanting to know?When can we defend what we believe? Do you have to be an adult?Where does it become clear how difficult the situation is for the man's family?Why does the man's answer matter so much to the Pharisees? How do we also do this?How does Jesus heal...