Welcome to "The Breakdown," the weekly podcast designed specifically for growth group leaders at Soteria Church in West Des Moines, IA. Each week, we provide time-sensitive announcements to keep you in the loop and walk through the sermon study to help you lead meaningful discussions. Whether you're preparing for your next group meeting or looking to deepen your own understanding, "The Breakdown" is your go-to resource. Tune in and stay connected!

REFLECT

In some situations we are tempted to treat God casual ,as though he were common rather than holy. We do this in our worship, speech, faith, busyness, and suffering.

1. Rank these five categories from most difficult to least difficult for you personally. Which one is the greatest struggle in your life right now?
2. What thoughts or emotions arise when you consider God's holiness?

ENCOUNTER

As Easter approaches, we reflect not only on the suffering Savior but on the holy King. Jesus’ life revealed divine authority—he forgave sins, calmed storms, and received worship. Isaiah 6 gives us a vision of God’s throne room filled with glory. John 12:41 says Isaiah “saw his glory and spoke about him,” identifying the Holy One on the throne as Jesus. This passage invites us to adore the crucified and risen Christ for who he truly is—holy, exalted, and worthy.

Turn to Isaiah 6:1–8 and read the passage aloud. Let’s meditate on the holiness of our God and Savior.

1. What details in Isaiah's vision reveal God's holiness? How does Isaiah respond to what he sees?
2. What is God's response to Isaiah's confession? What transformation takes place by the end of the passage?

TRANSFORM

Just as the burning coal touched Isaiah's lips and atoned for his sin, Jesus cleanses us by the fire of his sacrifice, making us fit to worship and serve.

1. How would your worship change if you regularly remembered that Jesus is the one seated on the throne in Isaiah 6?
2. What's one area of your life that needs to be reoriented in awe and adoration of Christ?

PRAY

1. Adore Jesus for his holiness and exalted glory. He is majestic, worthy of worship, holy, glorious, and forgiving.
2. One More Disciple – Pray for one unbeliever in your life and ask God for boldness and opportunities to invite them to church this Easter.