Buhler MB Church

Matthew 11:28 - 30

Matthew 11:28 - 30

1 John 1: 16 - 20

Deuteronomy 6:4-5 & Micah 6:8

Summary of lessons: • Friday PM: Let there be Light -- Creation -- Genesis 1:1-5 • Saturday AM: Follow the Light -- Pillar of Fire -- Exodus 13:21-22; 40:36-38 • Saturday PM: Changed by the Light -- Saul's Conversion – Acts 9:1-19 • Sunday AM: Jesus is the Light -- John 1:1-14; 8:12

We are blessed by your presence with us! We do not believe your visit to our church was by chance, so we pray that you would experience God's blessing as we worship, learn, grow, and encourage one another.

Psalm 73 FURTHER DISCUSSION Do you ever find yourself being envious of others? Do you think the people you’re tempted to envy might have some hardships in their life that you don’t know about? Is it difficult for you to cry out (“whine”) to God? Are there things you feel you can’t say to God? How can you tell when you’re getting too wrapped up in envy and/or whining? How does worship impact envy a...

We are blessed by your presence with us! We do not believe your visit to our church was by chance, so we pray that you would experience God's blessing as we worship, learn, grow, and encourage one another.

1 Kings 19: 11–13; John 3: 8; Acts 2: 1-4 FURTHER DISCUSSION How does God show Himself to you? How does God get your attention? What do you think it means that the Holy Spirit is like the wind? How does the Spirit relate to breath? How can we avoid even unintentionally ignoring God? How can we avoid trying to control God?

Colossians 2: 6-7 FURTHER DISCUSSION Describe what it means to "walk in Christ" (v. 6). If someone is walking in Christ, what will their life look like? What habits or practices help a follower of Jesus to be "rooted and built up in him" (v. 7)? What has helped you? Is a believer's walk with Christ a solo journey, or is it a team sport? Explain. How can we walk in Jesus when walking through suffer...

Colossians 2: 6-7 FURTHER DISCUSSION Describe what it means to "walk in Christ" (v. 6). If someone is walking in Christ, what will their life look like? What habits or practices help a follower of Jesus to be "rooted and built up in him" (v. 7)? What has helped you? Is a believer's walk with Christ a solo journey, or is it a team sport? Explain. How can we walk in Jesus when walking through suffer...

Luke 13:34 - 35 & 15:11 - 32 FURTHER DISCUSSION How are these two passages similar? How are they different? What attributes of God are displayed in these two accounts? (Some were mentioned in the sermon, add others that come to mind) What should be our response to these passages? Women: Have you ever felt that a masculine God is difficult to relate to? Why or why not? Men: Is it reasonable (fair)...

Luke 5: 1-11 FURTHER DISCUSSION 1. In the story, Simon says, “We toiled all night and took nothing” (v. 5) – what does this reveal about his mindset before Jesus intervenes? 2. Why do you think Jesus tells experienced fishermen to go back out into the deep (v. 4) after a failed night? What might this moment reveal about trust and authority? 3. Simon responds to the miracle by saying, “Depart from...

1 Peter 3:21-22 FURTHER DISCUSSION What role did baptism play in the ministry of John to prepare the way for Jesus? How was the "baptism of Jesus" different than the "baptism of John?" Which picture of baptism presented today most resonated with you? Why? Have you been baptized? Whether yes or no, please describe your experience or thoughts about your own baptism.

Acts 16:16 - 40 FURTHER DISCUSSION Does this story bring to mind other biblical narratives or passages? How do we see the transformative power of God in this story? Why do you think Paul & Silas didn’t let their Roman citizenship be made known earlier in the story? How might the story have turned out differently if they had? How should we respond to things like unfair treatment and false accusatio...

Psalm 66 FURTHER DISCUSSION What are some of the rationale Psalm 66 gives for praising God? Does the psalmist’s admonition to praise God seem redundant or “overkill”? Is it difficult to consider testing or refining a positive thing to praise God for? Can you tell of a time God did something great for you? Do we ever find it difficult to tell others of the great things God has done? What does it me...

We are blessed by your presence with us! We do not believe your visit to our church was by chance, so we pray that you would experience God's blessing as we worship, learn, grow, and encourage one another.

We are blessed by your presence with us! We do not believe your visit to our church was by chance, so we pray that you would experience God's blessing as we worship, learn, grow, and encourage one another.

Acts 20:7 - 12 FURTHER DISCUSSION Were you familiar with the story of Eutychus? What is your impression of this biblical narrative? Do you think this story has anything to say about long winded teachers or preachers? How might this account be addressing spiritual sleepiness? Do you think it’s realistic to expect great and wonderful things from God in our ordinary, day to day lives? What do you thi...

Psalm 67:7; Matthew 24:14; Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 1:8; 13:47 FURTHER DISCUSSION Did you know anything about Patrick’s life and mission work before today? What things stand out to you? Do you think Patrick’s passion for spreading the Gospel was exceptional or can/should all (most?) Believers emulate this? What sort of places or people groups might represent the “ends of the earth” today? Are there...

Psalm 65 FURTHER DISCUSSION What does it mean to you that God hears you? (vs. 2) How does God call forth songs of joy? (vs. 8) How have you seen God provide? (vs. 9)

Mark 16:1 - 8 FURTHER DISCUSSION What is your impression of the women at the tomb? Why is the resurrection important to the story of who Jesus is? Do you think Mark has painted a good picture of who Jesus is? (Can we answer: “Who is this Jesus?”) Do you find yourself wishing Mark had included many more details throughout or do his short/quick accounts work for you? Does his account seem incomplete...

Mark 15:16 - 47 FURTHER DISCUSSION Compare and contrast the many responses to Jesus’ passion and crucifixion as King (e.g. religious leaders, disciples, soldiers, Pilate, women, centurion). How was Jesus different from the expected Messiah, Son of God King? Why does this matter? How do you respond when asked: “Why did Jesus have to die?”

Mark 14:27 – 15:15 FURTHER DISCUSSION What are the differences and similarities between Judas, Peter and the other disciples in this passage? Have you ever had a situation to deny being a follower of Jesus? What were those circumstances? What is significant about Jesus’ prayer in Gethsemane? What strikes you about the trials Jesus endured?

Mark 14: 1 - 26 FURTHER DISCUSSION Compare and contrast the religious leader’s response to Jesus and the woman who anointed Him. Compare and contrast the woman and Judas. What is the relationship of the Passover Meal to the “Last Supper”? How does regularly sharing the Lord’s Supper impact our day-to-day walk with Jesus (discipleship)?