Today we'll be reading out of John chapter 10. This is where Jesus discusses the metaphor of The Good Shepherd.The use of shepherding and sheep as metaphor is common throughout all of scripture.Perhaps one of the most famous examples comes from Psalms 231 The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.2 He makes me lie down in green pastures;He leads me beside quiet waters.3 He restores my soul;He guid...  Read More

Is there any prayer you wished God wouldn't have answered?What is one decision that drastically changed the trajectory of your life?How would your life be different if you made a different decision?Do you often find yourself holding back when you pray? Why or why not?What was your biggest takeaway?...  Read More

John 2:1-11Proverbs 20:1Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler, and whoever is led astray by it is not wise.Ephesians 5:18And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit.Romans 13:13Let us walk properly as in the daytime, not in orgies and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and sensuality, not in quarreling and jealousy.Galatians 5:21Envy, drunkenness, or...  Read More

“Not all good things are God things.” Can you think of a time when something seemed like a good opportunity, but you later realized it wasn’t what God wanted for you? What did you learn?How do you typically respond when following Jesus becomes difficult or confusing?Is there a teaching, command, or area of your life that you find difficult to surrender to Jesus? What would it look like to let Him ...  Read More

John 6:1-15John 6:25-54John 6:60-71Jesus doesn’t always make it easy. (I'm out when things get tough)Jesus will push through your walls. (I'm out when something offends me"Jesus asks for total commitment. (Things Jesus DID NOT do for a starving spirit…...  Read More

Romans 1:16-17Negativity bias.  But we shouldn’t downplay or disfigure the GOOD news about Jesus. It’s Good News!The world is preparing itself for the return of Jesus—are you?Faith is confident conviction with concurrent action.Faith isn’t dramatic, it’s discipline.The key to spirituality is discipline.We can’t allow the failure of yesterday to dictate the decisions of today.Consistency will outru...  Read More

What teachings of scripture do you believe sound especially good to our culture?How are you less fearful since becoming a Christian?What are some things you do consistently? How did you develop that consistency?What are some of your purposes? How are you accomplishing them?What was your biggest takeaway?...  Read More

Matthew 5:1-12What exactly does Beatitude even mean? It's not a word I've heard used outside of this specific context in Matthew 5. So where did the name come from?Beatitude is our english equivalent to the latin word beh-ah-tee-TOO-dohPronounced exactly the way you’d think the latin word for Beatitude would be pronounced.But it means supreme happiness, blessedness, or perfect joyNow lets take a l...  Read More

How has your relationship with God been fun?What lessons have YOU learned already in your walk with Jesus?What behaviors or actions attest that you have saving faith?Since the beginning of the year which of these 3 have grown your faith more?Learning more about who God isLearning more about what God has saidOr by seeing what he has done in your life? Explain.What was your biggest takeaway?...  Read More

Matthew 14:22-32Acts 4:13 - ordinary men with no special training...who had been with Jesus.Don’t misdiagnose your obstacle.Dr. Dharius Daniels says that: Faith is believing that, and behaving like, God is telling the truth.James 2:17-193 Things We Have To Know To BUILD FAITH THAT IS KEPT:Who God isWhat God said Numbers 23:19 - God is not a man, so he does not lie.What God didMaybe we should stop ...  Read More

If Jesus were to feed you what would you like your meal to be?What does a day of rest look like for you?Do you tend to have a harder time stepping away from work or stepping away from idleness? Why?What problem do you believe you are the solution to?(Or what problem have you been the solution to?)What was your biggest takeaway?...  Read More

Mark 6:30-44Rest can be productive.Let Jesus lead you.Recognize your responsibility in sharing the Gospel. Join Lindsay Yealy in D.C. in October for street ministry!Contact her at: 717-353-9263 or info@fv.church...  Read More