"Apply It" Discussion Questions:

1) Have you ever read the Bible with a different genre in mind?

2) How differently do you read poetry from historical narrative?

3) Why did God seemingly move on from Terah to Abram?

4) Have you ever stopped short of where God wanted you to go because things became difficult?

Christmas Eve 2019

"Apply It" Discussion Questions:

1) Why didn't the priests run to see this messiah?

2) What would be inconvenient about an arriving savior to the priests?

3) Has the gospel ever seemed inconvenient to you?

"Apply It" Discussion Questions:

1) What expectations do you have for Jesus?

2) Are those said or unsaid?

3) Have you ever reacted negatively towards Christ because He didn't do what you expected of him?

"Apply It" Discussion Questions:

1) What unexpected gifts have you received in your life?

2) Would you follow God, even if it meant changing every plan you made for your life?

3) Why do you think Mary had the confidence and trust in God that she displayed here?

Focus Scripture:
Isaiah 44:3
For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground; I will pour out my Spirit on your offspring, and my blessing on your descendants

"Apply It" discussion questions to dig into Sunday's message:
1) What comes to mind when you think of "involvement" in the church?

2) How are you personally involved here at Eastridge?

3) How long have you been dating the church, or are you married?

Focus Scripture - Matthew 9:36
When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.

"Apply It" discussion questions:
1) How have you been sharing the gospel in your life?

2) What does it mean to you to get involved at a church?

3) What is holding you back from getting involved at Eastridge?

Focus Scripture: 
Revelation 21:22
I did not see a temple in the city, because the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple. 

"Apply It" Discussion Questions:

1) What does changing your picture of eternity and heaven do for your faith?

2) Do you have a sense of urgency to tell your friends and loved ones about eternal life?

3) What is holding you back from sharing your faith?

Focus Scripture:
"Trust me. There is plenty of room for you in my Father's home. If that weren't so, would I have told you that I'm on my way to get a room ready for you? And if I'm on my way to get your room ready, I'll come back and get you so you can live where I live." John 14:3

"Apply It" Discussion Questions:
1) What picture of heaven is most dominant in your mind?

2) Is that a Biblical image?

3) In your opinion, why is nearness so important to God?

Focus Scripture: Isaiah 14:12

How you have fallen from heaven, morning star, son of the dawn! You have been cast down to the earth,you who once laid low the nations!

"Apply It" discussion questions to dig into Sunday's message:

1) How much of your mind's image of Hell and/or Satan is informed by the Bible? 

How much of it is formed from other places?

2) Why would Satan (the morning star) rebel against God?

3) In what parts of your life have you rebelled?