Generous Works
James 1:17-27
Every generous act comes from the Father; our good works are the gift of God the Father!

Current Series:
Authentic Generosity
God's a giver and his economy is one of gift giving

Study & Share Insert:
...#4 Surely a spiritual mirror (v23f) would show us our sins as well as our righteousness in Jesus (“put on Christ” like a robe Romans 13:14; Galatians 3:27; Ephesians4:2; Colossians 3:10-12). How would forgetting either one lead to failure when facing temptation or trying times (cf. James 1:12-16)? How will remembering both help you in everyday life? See 1 Corinthians 10:13; 2 Thessalonians 3:3; 1 Peter 5:8-9; 2 Peter 2:9

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Bridges Time
John 6:56-69
Go to him with the words of life or choose between various deadly dilemmas, predicaments, & quagmires

Current Series:
The Heavenly Meal
Prepare us Lord to feast on the Bread of Life

Study & Share Insert:
...#2 How does the Old Testament reading (Joshua 24:1-2a, 14-18) connect with this portion of John 6? What do John 5:16-24, 39-47, 8:12-59 add to the decision to desert Jesus & choose something else? 

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Bridges Time
John 6:51-58
He has helped his servant, according to his promise of mercy made to Abraham and his descendants forever

Current Series:
The Heavenly Meal
Prepare us Lord to feast on the Bread of Life

Study & Share Insert:
...#5 It seems our contemporary culture is more upset by Jesus’ claims of particularity & exclusivity rather than his langue about flesh & blood. How does John 6:51-58 connect with John 3:13-21? How do the seven I Am statements (6:35, 8:12, 10:9, 10:11, 14, 11:25, 14:6, 15:1, 5) help you speak clearly to others about Jesus as the only savior who brings us forgiveness, life, & salvation?

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Points Us to Jesus
John 6:35, 41-51
We “misunderestimate” Jesus if we think he is anything other than truly God & truly human
 

Current Series:
The Heavenly Meal
Prepare us Lord to feast on the Bread of Life

Study & Share Insert:
...#1 How does the Ephesians 4:25--5:2 reading (esp. vv29, 32) connect with John 6:49-51?

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Calls Us to Belief
John 6:24-35
What must we do? It’s a gift- believe it!

Current Series:
The Heavenly Meal
Prepare us Lord to feast on the Bread of Life

Study & Share Insert:
...#2 How does Jesus challenge & change the crowd’s perception of “work” (vv27-29)? See (cf. Mark 10:17-22) John 1:10-13, 3:17-21; Acts 13:38-39; Romans 3:20-22, 28; Galatians 2:16, 3:10-14, 24; Ephesians 2:8-9; see also Hosea 6:6

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