What makes Christian joy unique? What are the enemies to our joy? How do we cultivate joy?

What does it mean to have fruit from the Spirit? What is the danger in elevating “gifts” over “fruit”?

Peter denies Jesus on the same night he is betrayed, however failure doesn’t characterize him. Instead, he is restored and recommissioned. Restoration is also available to us.

What does the resurrection tell us about God? Why is the resurrection so important? How does it influence our everyday life?

How did Jesus’ vision of the kingdom defer from his earliest followers? How did they miss it?

Why would Mary spend such an expensive and extravagant amount on Jesus’ feet? What did Mary understand about herself and Jesus that should inform how we live?

What was Nicodemus hoping to get from Jesus? Why was Jesus’ response to him so surprising? What does this teach us about the Kingdom of God?

What does the wedding feast at Cana teach us about Jesus? Why was this first “sign” so important to Jesus’ ministry?

What is the significance of the word “logos” and John’s use of it? Why does John start his Gospel account the way that he does?

What should we do when we feel powerless to bring about change? What gives us courage to move forward. What specific lies keep us from embracing the power we have in Christ?