Forgiveness  
Mark 2:1-12  
It’s crippling to live without forgiveness 

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Jesus Is Lord over All  
Each miracle reveals an aspect of his authority

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...#2 Compare the “lesson(s)” of this story with those of John 5 (& if you have time John 9). How does St. John make similar points in his account of a different miracle? What other concerns does St. John have in his account?    

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Clarity  
Acts 2:22-36  
God tells us what he’s doing & how he does it 

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The Birth of the Church  
Labor can be confusing; the delivery brings clarity

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...#1 Identify the Trinitarian references in this passage & the other readings for the day. You may need to look across multiple verses, i.e., Acts 2: 32-33; John 3:5-7 & 16-17  

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Confusion  
Acts 2:1-21  
What on earth is happening with these Jesus people? 

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The Birth of the Church  
Labor can be confusing; the delivery brings clarity

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...#1 What do Luke 5:36-39, John 2:1-11 add to the understanding of vv12-13? 

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Connected Life  
Acts 1:1-11  
The Spirit connects us with Jesus and others 

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Abide
God makes his abode with us

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...#2 How does v6 connect with John 12:12-16 & Luke 19:28-40 as well as John 18:28-38 & Luke 23:1-16? What about Matthew 24:1-51?  

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New Life  
John 15:1-8  
A branch has no life of its own 

Current Series:
Abide
God makes his abode with us

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...#1 What is the connection between v13 & 10:11-17; 13:37-38; 1 John 3:16? The phrase is unique to St. John’s writings. See also Exodus 12; Leviticus 16:21-22; John 1:29; Romans 5:6-11 

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New Life  
John 15:1-8  
A branch has no life of its own 

Current Series:
Abide
God makes his abode with us

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...#3 Consider Leviticus 19:18 & Galatians 5:22-23 (also Ephesians 2:10, 5:9, 19-20; Colossians 3:12-17; James 3:17-18; 2 Peter 1:5-8). How has God pruned you in order to bear more fruit (v2)?  

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Soul Food  
John 21:1-19  
Get to know Jesus by eating with him 

Current Series:
Let's Eat
Life together is more than food, but not less

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...#5 Consider John 6:11 & 13:4-5 alongside vv9-12. Once again Jesus serves his disciples (not the other way around, cf. Matthew 20:25-28). What makes meal service (cf. vv15-17) such a powerful example & symbol for Christian work in the world? Who is your congregation feeding in both senses? Who needs to be fed in your congregation’s neighborhood? How can you help? 

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Feed Your Mind  
Luke 24:36b-48  
Get to know Jesus by eating with him 

Current Series:
Let's Eat
Life together is more than food, but not less

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...#1 People think & believe all manner of things about God, faithfulness, & Jesus that are not found in or backed up by the Bible. How do we know the Old Testament tells us about Jesus? See Matthew 10:35-36 (Micah 7:6), 13:14-15 21:13, 42, 22:43-44, 26:31; Luke 4:16-21, 22:37, 24:25-27, 44-48; John 6:45, 12:35-43, 13:18, 15:25

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Big Reveal  
John 20:19-31  
To eat with each other nourishes the whole person 

Current Series:
Let's Eat
Life together is more than food, but not less

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...#1 Compare this with the Maundy Thursday story (John 13:1-17, 31-34). How do they connect to show an ideal picture of the New Testament pastorate/ priesthood? See Luke 24:44-49, Romans 10:13-15

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He Lives!  
1 Corinthians 15:1-11  
Jesus lives, where even hope has died 

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...#1 Review the “Passion Predictions” referenced in Mark 16:7, as well as 8:34-9:1; 9:33-37; 10:35-45 (see also 1 Corinthians 15:3-4). How do they shed light on the following Old Testament passages which model/prophesy/suggest the Messiah’s resurrection? Genesis 3:15, 22:1-18 (cf. Hebrews 11:17-19); Psalm 2:7 (cf. Acts 13:33), 16:1-11 (cf. Acts 2:25-28, 13:35-37), 22:1-31 esp. vv14-15, 25-27, 40:1-3, 110:1; Job 14:4, 19:25-26; Isaiah 53:8-10; Hosea 6:2; Zechariah 12:10; Jonah 1:17 (cf. Matthew 12:40) Note: at least some are not immediately obvious; check surrounding verse for additional context.

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