Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 6:27-49. Kingdom living is absurd; but it is good.

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Think about that…

Why are these instructions from Jesus hard for his followers to hear and follow?

If you don't follow these exhortations are you less loved by God?

What does this kind of mercy look like in our day and age?

How can you set yourself up to be filled with the love of God more? Why does this love motivate us to action?

Who are the enemies you are called to love this week? Ask the Spirit to show you and lead you in opportunities to give that love.

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 6:17-26. Jesus is for those who have nothing but him.

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Think about it…

What does this blessing for those poor, hungry, weeping show us of how we come to Christ?

What are the things we tend to rely on in our day for hope? How can we run after them less and turn to Christ more?

Is it exaggerating to say we have "nothing other than Jesus?"

What does life look like when you recognize the Kingdom is yours, and your future is incredibly bright?

How does the reality of our need for rescue and the gift of the Kingdom propel us to invite others to come?

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 5:33-6:11. The way of Jesus is anchored by joy and freedom.

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Think about that…

Why is it so easy to approach things of faith with gloom versus joy?

How does the finished work of Jesus spur joy in our hearts? How do we healthfully mourn, lament, face anxiety and sadness, while still grasping this joy?

How does the freedom of forgiveness incite new living and good works in us?

What do joy and freedom look like in our daily lives? What about in the life of the church?

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 5:1-31. No one is left the same after encountering Jesus.

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Think about that…

How does Jesus comfort his people today? Why is it important to have a correct understanding of his heart for us?

Why is forgiveness essential in our flourishing?

In what ways might Jesus use your life, your work, as a platform for his teaching?

What does it mean for us to "leave everything" and follow him?

How can the community of believers challenge each other onward in following Jesus and making him known?

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 4:14-44. What Jesus did determines who we are and who he is determines what we do.

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Think about that…

Why is it significant that Jesus is claiming a section of Isaiah for himself? How does he live out who he says he is?

These descriptions (poor, blind, oppressed) have both spiritual and physical dimensions. Why is it dangerous to only see one dimension (physical or spiritual)?

As followers of Jesus do we really have to be about these same things? Can't we just experience his grace personally and privately? Check out Philippians 2:5-11 for an early creed of the Christian life. How does this inform how we live?

Who are the forgotten or unseen around you that the Lord might be calling you to minister to? How can we partner with you in that?

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 4:1-13. We can be equipped to face the resistance of life in Christ.

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You think about it:

What does it mean for you to yield to the Spirit in your life? Do you feel like the Spirit really helps you in the face of temptation?

Why does Jesus answer temptation with Scripture? How does Scripture help us say no to unhealthy and unwise things and turn instead to the way of Jesus?

How can we increase our pursuit of the Word in community?

How can brothers and sisters in the church help you stay steady against the waves of temptation?

You secure in Jesus. How does this motivate living now?

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 3:1-22. Christians live for others because Jesus lived and died for us.

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Think about it…

We live in a culture that rather not label things or talk about sin. Why is it important for us to recognize the ways we reject God and his way?

Why are we usually inclined away from living for others? How do we shift how we prioritize self over others?

Why is it vital to preach the good news to include the woe of sin and need?

Forgiveness is the forgotten quotient in our day. How does forgiveness move us into the best life?

Jesus enters into your need through baptism. Do you struggle to believe the welcome of the Father, approval, is yours in Christ? How can you remedy that?

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 2:39-52. Jesus is human so we can be too.

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Think about it:

Why is it a comfort that Jesus is fully human?

What are the things that hold us back from experiencing the fullness of life we have in Jesus?

How does the grace of Christ empower you to live "fully human?"

What can you do to engage or disciple everyone who makes up the church?

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 2:1-38. Jesus works his good in and through regular events and regular people.

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Think about it…

Why is the lowly arrival of Jesus meaningful and important? What does it say about who Jesus is for?

Shepherds had no business being visited by Angels, they were outcasts. Who are the people in our day that we would be surprised Jesus goes after?

If Jesus works through regular events how should we face our daily routine?

If these regular people can make Jesus known, what are the ways we can do so in our day?

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 1. The way of Jesus sings promise and pardon.

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Keep thinking…

Why is this forgiveness good? Why not make humans earn their way to God?

How does the forgiveness you have in Jesus empower you to live differently now?

Who can you remind of this promise and pardon in the way of Jesus?