Genesis 37:18-20Joseph was UNOFFENDABLE.The enemy LOVES to divide a church!  He loves it!  Because a unified church is TERRIFYING to the enemy.  A unified church is POWERFUL, and a praying church is EFFECTIVE!  God moves on behalf of a unified, praying church, so of course the enemy wants us divided and offended at each other. Of course he wants us gossiping, and judging each other.  The enemy is ...  Read More

What have you read and/or learned from scripture in the past week?What are/is some limits that your parents put on you that you can see are a benefit for you?Are there any limits you put on your kids or would if you had kids? What's is an example of one and why you/you'd put it on your kids?How has scripture helped you make sense of life?Are there any areas you tend to rely on yourself and refuse ...  Read More

Genesis 10 is an ethnographic (scientific description of peoples and cultures with their customs, habits, and mutual differences)…70 peoples. The bible is still focused on ALL of humanity at this point.  Genesis 10 is a genealogy of people who become the ancestors of key players throughout the Bible.Genesis 11 is about humanity unifying under their own power again…and the scattering of nationsGene...  Read More

Do you plan to go on a missions trip this year? Why or why not?What fruit has your fellowship with God produced in your life?If you were in Noah's place, what would have been the hardest part of the experience?What challenges do you face in being fully obedient to God?What does it mean that Noah "walked with God" in a corrupt world, and how can we apply that today?Biggest takeaway?...  Read More

The ageThe arkThe promiseTHE AGE // What we do know:God was willing to be involved in their lives.There was heavy rebellion against Him. (Not that much unlike today!)Genesis 6:1-8 Matthew 24:35-39Genesis 6:9-132 Peter 2:5Genesis 6:14-22Genesis 7:1THE ARK // What we do know:It was MEANT TO BE BIG!It didn’t have any steering capabilities.The door had to be shut by God.It was the object of their salv...  Read More

What was your worst fight you've had with your siblings or another family member? Do you get along now?What thoughts have you had to capture and discipline in your mind?When has God given you a "do-over"? Did you accept it?How do you use your assets to further the cause of the kingdom?Are you taking part in the 40 day fast? If so what are you fasting?What was your biggest takeaway?...  Read More

Genesis 4:1-16Kent Hovind quote: “There’s only 2 religions in the whole world, that’s Cain & Abel.  Cain brought his fruit & vegetables.  God, look what I did for you, God wouldn’t take it.  Abel brought a sacrifice.”  Cain thought the more you do, the more God is pleased.  Abel knew he could never please God, I’m unworthy.John 4:23-24, “...true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in ...  Read More

What lie did you believe about yourself for a long time? How was God able to correct it?How easy is it for you to admit you are are wrong?When do you feel most exposed before God? (Where do you feel like you can let your guard down around Him?)Where, in your life, do you feel that the serpent is still lying to you, and you are believing it?Do you have questions about God, that you haven't found an...  Read More

Genesis 3:1-21Selfishness convinces us that we’re missing out.  That God is withholding something from us...when the reality is God WANTS to withhold something from you.  For Adam & Eve, and all of humanity, he WANTED to withhold the knowledge of EVIL from us! He didn’t want us to know the difference between good and evil.  ...  Read More

Are you taking part in the 40 day fast? If so what do you think you're going to fast?Do you have a story where you had to accept that "there is always someone who is smarter and more cunning"?Have you wrestled with God, persevered and received a blessing or answer?Do you believe God brought any of his works in you to completion? If so what?What is an identity that you have received from God's word...  Read More

Poem by Jonathan Girmaused with permissionWhen I asked if you believed in God,What I meant was,Who does your mind run to when it races?Who carries the weight of your unspoken questions or desires? I wasn't asking if you know any of the Bible, I was asking if the Bible knows you. (The one on your nightstand) Does it recognize the texture of your skin?Does it have pages that have bent and stretched ...  Read More

Hosea 12:3-4:“Even in the womb,    Jacob struggled with his brother;when he became a man,    he even fought with God.4 Yes, he wrestled with the angel and won.    He wept and pleaded for a blessing from him.Genesis 32:24-2824 This left Jacob all alone in the camp, and a man came and wrestled with him until the dawn began to break. 25 When the man saw that he would not win the match, he touched Jac...  Read More