Proof of Love  
James 2:1-10, 14-18  
Our human love is derived from Jesus’s love for the church 

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Prove It!  
Faith active in love

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...#1 St. James exposes our greedy, covetous hearts (James 2:4) in attending to others. Jesus subverts all this in the gospel lesson (cf. 7:20-23). How do the woman & the man illustrate what St. James writes in James 2:5? See Matthew 5:1-12, 25:31-46; Romans 6:3-4   

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Protecting the Body  
Ephesians 6:10-20  
Our human love is derived from Jesus’s love for the church 

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CHRIST for EveryBODY  
We glorify God with our bodies as he instructs us

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...#1 What do these Old Testament references add to the Armor of God? See Psalms 28:7, 115:9-11; Isaiah 11:15, 49:2, 52:7, 59:17; Nahum 1:15, also Psalm 44:1-8   

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Loving the Body  
Ephesians 5:22-33  
Our human love is derived from Jesus’s love for the church 

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CHRIST for EveryBODY  
We glorify God with our bodies as he instructs us

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...#2 How do the following help explain the “mystery” language? See Romans 16:25-27; 1 Corinthains 2:1-2; Ephesians 1:7-10, 3:7-12; Colossians 1:25--2:3
  

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Caring for the Body  
Ephesians 5:6-21  
Despite our best efforts, our lifetimes are limited, but eternal life starts now.   

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CHRIST for EveryBODY  
We glorify God with our bodies as he instructs us

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...#2 Intemperance among Christians led to division, factions, & recklessness (cf. v18; 1 Corinthians 11:20-22; Galatians 5:21). What does 1 Thessalonians 5:1-8 add to Ephesians 5 about our everyday lives as we await the Lord & his coming?    

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Unity of the Body  
Ephesians 4:1-16  
Jesus is the source and the object of our one, unifying faith across time and space  

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CHRIST for EveryBODY  
We glorify God with our bodies as he instructs us

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...#3 It’s increasingly common in our culture to either cut off people with whom we disagree (often calling them “toxic”) or to treat them vindictively at any chance. This behavior happens even between fellow Christians. How do St. Paul’s words above encourage us to act? See Proverbs 27:17, Matthew 11:29; 21:5; Romans 12:9-21; 2 Corinthians 10:1; Philippians 2:5–8

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At the Table  
John 6:22-35  
Sharing food shares life in body and spirit  

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The Shape of Belief  
Our inward beliefs about Jesus shape our outward lives

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...#4 Vv 34-35 echo Jesus’ conversation with the woman at the well (4:1-42, esp. 13-15; cf. Exodus 17:1-7). What are the differences in the metaphors of bread & water? What are the differences in their Exodus prototypes? When has Jesus been the bread of life for you? When has he been living water for you?   

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Amid Fear  
Mark 6:45-56  
No Jesus? No courage. Know Jesus & know courage  

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The Shape of Belief  
Our inward beliefs about Jesus shape our outward lives

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...#3 Political events in the last few weeks have been alarming. How do you confront your fearfulness (cf. v50)? See Psalms 20:7-9, 33:13-22, 76:4-9, 146:1-5, 147:10-11; Matthew 10:24-30; Philippians 4:7; Ephesians 5:6-20, 6:10-18; 1 Peter 3:8-17   

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Amid Scarcity  
Mark 6:30-44  
Too often we begin with what’s pragmatic, not God’s promise to provid  

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The Shape of Belief  
Our inward beliefs about Jesus shape our outward lives

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...#2 How does this lesson look like weekly worship? See 14:22. What can you do to increase the size of the crowd? Who can you bring to be fed by Jesus?   

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Amid Unbelief  
Mark 4:35-41  
The notion that the finite can contain the infinite still challenges us today  

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The Shape of Belief  
Our inward beliefs about Jesus shape our outward lives

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...#2 Consider the disciples’ sending as a mirror of Jesus’ own ministry thus far. What connections & parallels do you find? See also Mark 1:14-15, 13:9-13   

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Nature  
Mark 4:35-41  
The Creator is trustworthy to control his creation 

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

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...#2 How does v41 show the disciples misunderstanding of 2:1-12; 2:23--3:6; 3:22-35?  

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