Matthew 6:5–13, James 1:6–7, James 4:3, James 5:16–18, Philippians 4:6–7, Psalm 34:4, Luke 11:13, Psalm 66:18, 1 Peter 3:7, 2 Corinthians 12:7–9, Proverbs 15:22, Romans 8:16, 2 Timothy 3:16, John 10:27

Prayer isn’t about performing or getting perfect answers, it’s how you build a real relationship with God, who already knows your needs but still wants you to come talk to Him. Even when prayers feel unanswered, God is at work shaping you, and you learn to recognize His voice through His Word, His Spirit, and people around you.

We pray because it builds our relationship with God

God is often using what we’re asking Him to change to change us

We discern God’s voice using His Word, His Spirit, and His people 

Life Group Discussion:

What tends to get in the way of you consistently praying, busyness, doubt, distraction, or something else?

Can you think of a time when something you prayed for didn’t change, but you did? What was different in you afterward?

When you feel unsure if something is from God or just your own thoughts, which of the three, Scripture, prayer, or community, do you tend to rely on most? Which do you neglect?

Hebrews 9:27, 2 Corinthians 5:8, Luke 16:19–31, John 5:28–29; 10:28–29, Revelation 20, Hebrews 6:4–6, Ephesians 2:8–9, Philippians 1:6, Romans 8:1, 38–39; 1:19–21; 10:14, Matthew 7, Acts 17:27

JP teaches that when we die, our eternity is determined by what we do with Jesus, and that true salvation cannot be lost because God secures it. He also urges believers to share the gospel, since it’s the only way people can be saved.

When we die, we will be with God or separated from God depending on if we trusted in Jesus

Salvation comes from being born of Christ and cannot be lost

Someone must respond to The Gospel to be saved 

Life Group Discussion:

What emotions or questions come up when you think about heaven, hell, and judgment?

Do you tend to live more out of fear of losing salvation or confidence in God securing it? Why?

Who in your life might God be calling you to have a gospel conversation with this week, and what’s holding you back?

Genesis 1:27, Genesis 3:1–24, Romans 8:20–21, 2 Corinthians 12:7–10, Job 1:21, 2 Corinthians 1:3–6, Genesis 50:20

Suffering exists because real love requires real choice, and our broken world is the result, but God hasn’t left us in it. He meets us in the pain and uses it to shape us, redeem us, and point us to Jesus.

The Root of Suffering: Free will 

The Role of Suffering: Our Sanctification

The Redemption of Suffering: Message of Salvation 

Life Group Discussion:

Where do you most often feel the tension between believing God is good and experiencing real pain or brokenness?

Can you think of a time when something difficult actually shaped your character or deepened your faith?

How have you seen God use someone else’s pain or story to impact your life?

The resurrection proves Jesus defeated sin and death, making the Gospel the most important truth in history. When you truly trust it, not just know about it, it saves you and changes your life.

This Gospel SAVES YOU

This Gospel STANDS UP TO SCRUTINY  

This Gospel CHANGES YOU for ministry

Life Group Discussion:

Why is the resurrection essential to our salvation—not just the cross?

What evidence for Jesus’ resurrection do you find most compelling, and why?

How has understanding God’s grace changed the way you live or view your relationship with Him?

Worship isn’t just something we do on Sundays, it’s how we live every part of our lives. In Colossians 3:18–4:6, Paul shows that when Jesus changes your heart, it shows up in your home, your work, and how you treat people in the world. Real worship looks like honoring Christ in your private life, working like you ultimately answer to Him, and being ready to share the gospel with others.

Make your private life worship for Jesus

Make your professional life worship for Jesus (work for your boss’ boss)

Make your public life worship for Jesus 

Life Group Discussion:

In what ways is it easiest for your faith to slip in your private life (home, roommates, family, dating, etc.)? Why do you think that is?

What challenges make it hard to honor Christ in your workplace or school environment?

Can you think of a recent moment where you felt an opportunity to talk about faith but hesitated? What held you back?

JP reminded us that our true identity is no longer defined by the world but by Christ, because our old life has died and our new life is hidden with Him. When we exchange our old identity for the one Jesus gives, it changes how we think, how we live, and ultimately who we live for, marking our lives with love, unity, and gratitude.

Your new identity changes how you think 

Your new identity changes how you live  

Your new identity changes Who you live for 

Life Group Discussion:

What are some “earthly things” that most often consume your thoughts, and how can you intentionally shift your mind toward things above?

Which of the qualities in Colossians 3 (compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, forgiveness, love) do you most want God to grow in your life?

Paul had deep gratitude even in suffering, how can remembering your future with Christ help you respond differently to hardship today?

So many voices are telling you that you need more, more rules, more experiences, more self-discipline, but the gospel reminds us that Jesus is already enough. Tune down the noise of culture, influencers, and expectations, and get back to the only voice that defines your faith, Jesus Christ.

Don't let legalism judge you

Don't let mysticism distract you

Don't trust asceticism to change you 

Life Group Discussion:

Have you ever felt pressure to look like you “have it all together” spiritually? Where do you think that pressure comes from?

Why do you think people sometimes chase spiritual experiences instead of simply pursuing Jesus?

Have you ever tried to change spiritually just by “trying harder” or setting stricter rules for yourself? What happened?