Northstar Pulaski Podcast

Discovery Bible Study For DBS discussion: 1) What misconception may have prompted Jesus to tell this parable at that time? 2) What truth is Jesus teaching the crowd that followed him that day? 3) Does this truth apply to us today? What can we learn from this parable? For AFTER THE VIDEO discussion: 1) What does this parable teach about the Kingdom of God? 2) How can I be investing my life for the...

Discovery Bible Study ⬆️ JESUS  -- What would it take for you to risk everything for the sake of being heard or seen or helped? > Share a time when you acted/reacted in a way you did not care what others thought -- Picture yourself in 1st century Jericho, what would it be about Jesus that stirred your curiosity in Him? -- What do you want Jesus to do for you…right now…in your life? > Spend some ti...

DISCOVERY BIBLE STUDY ⬆️ JESUS  1) What other prophecies do you know Jesus fulfilled? + Resource: https:// www.gotquestions.org/prophecies-of-Jesus.html 2) Why do you think it was important to Jesus to share the plans with his crew, even though they would not understand? 3) Why do you believe Jesus is who He says He is? + When did you realize your heart believed it? 4) With so many different denom...

⬆️ JESUS  1. Why would the disciples think it was a good idea to keep the children from coming around Jesus? 2. How do you think the disciples responded when Jesus contradicted their rebuke of the children? -- How would you take it if you were trying to protect the environment? 3. Why do you think Luke put these 3 verses into the letter where he did? 4. Being teachable infers you are learning and...

DISCOVERY BIBLE STUDY ⬆️ JESUS 1. How many initially presumed your prayer posture is more like the tax collector? -- Has that opinion changed?  Why or why not? 2. When is the last time your prayer looked and sounded like the tax collector? (Including the times you did not verbalize it…but still thought it)? -- Is the Holy Spirit stirring something in you about it? 3. Have you ever prayed a prayer...

⬅️ LOOK BACK 1) Share any stories or thoughts about previous discussions you have had and/or where you see God stirring your heart. ⬆️ LOOK UP 1) Read Luke 18:1-8 together 2) What do you think the main point of Jesus' parable is? Why? 3) What is confusing? Why? ➡️ LOOK AHEAD 1) Who or what are your prayers usually focused on? 2) How often do you pray for the return of Jesus? 3) What are some thing...

Discovery Bible Study: ⬅️ LOOK BACK = share any steps made from last week's discussion about seeking and/or offering forgiveness ⬆️ LOOK UP (before teaching) = - Pray together - Read Luke 17:11-19 - What happened? What sticks out? What is the point of the story? - How do you generally express thankfulness/gratitude? - When reflecting on your prayers or time with God, what does gratitude look like...

(BEFORE WATCHING TEACHING STREAM): — Read through Luke 17:1-10 together (take turns) — What stands out to you about this passage? Why? — What questions do you have about the passage? — What do you think Jesus is saying here about temptations/stumbling blocks? And the warning about causing them? — How Jesus says to respond to these situations sounds easy...but how do you typically handle them? — Ho...

CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE FOR CONVERSATION (DBS this passage further; discuss the pursuit of JESUS, discuss MISSION, or discuss COMMUNITY together) DBS → Life application: - Who is taking notes from conversations? - Who is sharing prayer needs from convo? - Following week…are there any intentional convos about ‘life application’ from previous discussion? JESUS → What is God doing in and among you?...

Discovery Bible Study: -- Was there anything you committed to in last week's discussion to share? -- Do you find yourself relating more to the younger son or the older son? In what ways? -- How easy is it to live under our cultural and social norm of 'being a good person' and completely miss out on the Father's invitation to the party through repentance and grace? -- In what ways do you (currently...

Discovery Bible Study: -- What are ways you have wanted (and/or taken) what you think you deserve and pursued your own way? -- Describe a time/situation when you felt isolated, hopeless, or lost. -- When is the last time you have been in a place of desperation? Physically? Spiritually? -- How did you handle the desperation? Who did you turn to? -- Would the son have returned had the severe famine...

DBS QUESTIONS: John 20:21 → [21] Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.” (see also Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; 2 Timothy 2:2) - Are we intentionally trying to get into the lives of those not yet found? - Can you name anyone you are proactively praying for and seeking for the sake of the gospel? - Are you 'receiving', eating with, partying...

Discussion Questions: 1) Have you come to see this Parable of the Great Banquet in a new or different light? If so, in what respect? 2) Do you find something of your own story in the parable? If yes, would you mind sharing with the group? 3) Those who gave excuses for not attending the banquet had attachments they would not give up (in particular, attachments to material goods and affections). Wha...

Discovery Bible Study Questions: (for after teaching) -- Did you hear something today that stuck out? Something you heard you agree with? Don't agree with? Why or why not? -- Do you naturally tend to assume the best in someone, or assume the worst? (Share an example of a time when your initial assumption would up being wrong) -- When is the last time you (discreetly or not) assumed your place 'of...

Discovery Bible Study Questions: (for after teaching) -- What does your "threshold of collective behavior" look like? (low or high...share an example of when you have given in and/or stood against it) -- What have you given up to pursue Jesus? -- Are you encouraged or discouraged in your pursuit of Jesus currently? How can your community come around you in prayer and support? -- What does that 'wh...

Questions - Luke 13 Verses 1-5: 1. Was the wickedness of Pilate the punishment for the sins of those Galileans? 2. Were the sins of the eighteen the cause of the tower in Siloam to fall on, and kill, them? 3. Do you think that people today are punished in proportion to their sins? 4. What was Jesus' response to the assumed attitude of the crowd? What was important to him? 5. What does it mean to r...