Welcome to 50 Days in Luke! In this introductory sermon, Mark kicks off this series talking about our invitation to read the Gospel, some insights about who the author is, and a unique story about a man named Zechariah.

Luke 1:5-20

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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

1. Which of the week’s daily readings stood out to you- either by the questions that surfaced or the encouragement felt?

2. How has your experience been with the daily habit of reading scripture Scripture before Screen? Has it been challenging or life giving? And what has that experience taught you?

3. As you consider Zechariah’s experience in the temple (v11-17), what words from the angel would impact you the most?

4. Reread verses 18-20. What do you think was behind Zechariah’s question?

5. Why do you think Zechariah was made mute for these months?

6. Mark shared the theological concept mysterium tremendum - a mystery that causes us to tremble. Do you agree that we deeply long for these two experiences in a life with God? Why or why not?

7. Did anything else stand out from the sermon- either encouraging, confusing or thought-provoking?

8. What do you hope to experience by the end of these 50 days?

Spend time in prayer. Pray for this 50 day journey and for an ability to learn from the Word and silence.

Ben concludes our series, HOW WE CHANGE, with a sermon on habits.

Psalm 27:4-6

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Mark shares the next transformational element in how we change- community. In this message, we consider the creation account in Genesis alongside Jesus' use of community. We were created by community, for community.

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Genesis 1:26-31

We are in a series exploring a vision for spiritual formation called HOW WE CHANGE. This week, we consider the power of narratives.

Romans 8:12-17

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The Vine is kicking off a new series exploring our vision for Spiritual Formation called HOW WE CHANGE. To begin things, Mark gives us an overview by exploring John 10 and three transformational forces in our life.

John 10:1-10, 14-16

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In our final sermon in our summer series, Thresholds, we hear from community member, Bo. He shares a reflection on the gifts and challenges of walking through the midlife threshold.

Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

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The Vine is in our new location! On this first Sunday, Pastor Mark opens up the story of Pentecost- the threshold where the church is born.

Acts 2

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As we melt in the summer heat, we find a blast of refreshment from a sermon by Haley Frawley. Haley explores Abraham's threshold, God's faithfulness, and a long process of becoming.

Genesis 17:1-7

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This week, we hear from Rose Crellin, and we explore the story of how Jesus transformed the waters of baptism.

Matthew 3:11-17

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This week, we continues in our series called Thresholds by hearing from Rachelle! As a member of our community, Rachelle brings a timely message from Exodus about the journey of trust and deliverance we have with God.

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Exodus 14:10-18