Mars Hill

Matthew 5:27-30

Jesus calls his disciples to choose the path that leads to life through reconciliation rather than fueling the fire of anger. 

Matthew 5:21-26

Questions to consider—

Withward [Community]: How is my understanding of and engagement with the church being formed during this Gathering?

Backward [Roots]: What personal stories, Biblical narratives, or church traditions are being drawn to my mind in this Gathering?

Forward [Journey]: What is a practical next step I can take in my journey of following the way of Jesus?

Inward: [Wholeness]: How might the Holy Spirit be encouraging transformation in me?

The sermon on the Mount invites us to think, feel, and act in radical ways as Wise Disciples in the Kingdom of Heaven. 

Matthew 5:1-13

Questions to consider—

Backward [Roots]: What personal stories, Biblical narratives, or church traditions are being drawn to my mind in this Gathering?

Forward [Journey]: What is a practical next step I can take in my journey of following the way of Jesus?

1 Peter 2:11-12

In the midst of persecution and suffering, the letter of 1 Peter encourages the believers to arm themselves with the same attitude as Christ, one who also suffered in the body.

1 Peter 4:1-11

Questions to consider—

Withward [Community]: How is my understanding of and engagement with the church being formed during this Gathering?

Backward [Roots]: What personal stories, Biblical narratives, or church traditions are being drawn to my mind in this Gathering?

Inward: [Wholeness]: How might the Holy Spirit be encouraging transformation in me?

1 Peter 1:13-16

1 Peter 1:13-16

Embrace a radical posture of surrender—loving God, loving our neighbors, and even honoring political leaders we may oppose. To do this, we must live as exiles in our own nations, with our sole allegiance to Christ.

1 Peter 2:11-17

Questions to consider—

Withward [Community]: How is my understanding of and engagement with the church being formed during this Gathering? 

Forward [Journey]: What is a practical next step I can take in my journey of following the way of Jesus?

1 Peter 2:11-17

Peter encourages us, calling us 'living stones' who are being built into a Spirit-empowered house by God! Explore how, in Christ's great love for us, we fit into God's Kingdom project, and all have an important role to play. 

1 Peter 2:4-10

Questions to consider—

Withward [Community]: How is my understanding of and engagement with the church being formed during this Gathering?

Inward: [Wholeness]: How might the Holy Spirit be encouraging transformation in me?