If you were God, what would your unorthodox battle strategy be to defeat Jericho? (Have fun with it)What have you read in scripture this past week? Was there anything you didn't understand?If God asked you "How would you like me to stretch your faith"? How would you respond?How has God allowed you to take part in his victories?What was your biggest takeaway?...  Read More

ScriptureJoshua 5:1-11God is preparing the way for his people. The fear of the Lord has swept over the land as word spreads of how the Israelite’s God stopped up the Jordan river and they crossed on dry land.Rehab already confirmed that they heard about the crossing of the Red Sea and what God had done 40 years ago at this point but if they didn't believe it then now they are hearing what were pro...  Read More

What is your favorite board game? Why is it your favorite?Has God asked you to do something crazy before? Explain.Is there anything in your life that you attribute to God's sovereignty that others might see as luck?Where do you need to develop courage to obey God over culture?Is there anything that you need to release into God's hands?What was your biggest takeaway?...  Read More

Exodus 1 & 2We fear God and nothing less.These women, these courageous, AMAZING women saved a NATION.  Because they feared GOD more than they feared man.Faith isn’t always dramatic and declarative!! Sometimes it’s quiet and consistent.Matthew 17:2020 “You don’t have enough faith,” Jesus told them. “I tell you the truth, if you had faith even as small as a mustard seed, you could say to this mounta...  Read More

What parts of Joseph’s story stood out to you the most this time, and why?Joseph had many opportunities to become bitter. Which moment do you think would have been hardest for you personally?Why is it so tempting to take the "bait" of offense?What impurities might God be surfacing in your life right now?Is there someone you need to forgive right now? What’s holding you back?Biggest takeaway?...  Read More

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