The Ridge Sunday Audio

READ TOGETHER: John 5:1-15 DISCUSS: Who are some of the hardest types of people for you to love, reach out to, and care for? Why? Why did Jesus ask the man if he wanted to be healed? Do you think the man wanted to be healed? Did this man's healing depend on any effort or desire on his part? Why did the Jewish religious leaders (Pharisees) scold the man for carrying his mat on the Sabbath? Did the...

READ TOGETHER: John 4:46-54 DISCUSS: How would you describe faith? Is faith a journey, a moment, a destination? What is the relationship between belief and faith? What have been some important markers in your faith? Why do you think the official came to Jesus seeking healing for his son? Why do we sometimes pray already having in mind how the prayer needs to be answered? How does this passage pres...

READ TOGETHER: John 2:1-11 DISCUSS: • Why do you think John chose to record the miracle of Jesus turning water into wine? What does this miracle reveal about Jesus Christ? • What enabled Jesus to transform inorganic, non-living water into an organic substance? What enables Jesus to transform sinners into saints? • In his book, “Miracles,” C. S. Lewis points out that, “every miracle of Jesus is sim...

MAIN IDEA: John explains that his gospel was written in order to help believers, maybe young believers, understand the truth about Christ, and safeguard them from false beliefs and distortions. READ TOGETHER: John 20:30-31 DISCUSS: • C.S. Lewis said, You never know how much you really believe anything until its truth or falsehood becomes a matter of life and death to you. Share a time in your fait...

READ TOGETHER: Hebrews 11:1-2 • Hebrews 11:7 DISCUSS: • If someone asked what the definition of faith was, what do you think you would say? How is it different from • What are some examples from the past (from your own life, your family, your friends, or Scripture) of God’s faithfulness that give you hope for the future? • Christian philosopher Dallas Willard once said: “We don't believe something...

READ: Hebrews 11:5-6 - Genesis 5:21-24 - 1 John 1:7 - John 8:12 DISCUSS: -We know very little about Enoch’s life except that he “walked faithfully with God.” What do you imagine Enoch’s life looked like if he “walked faithfully with God”? How do you think his life was different from those around him? What practical steps could we all take to faithfully walk with God daily? -What does it mean that...

Thanks for listening in to The Ridge's Sunday Audio podcast! Although we hope you are greatly blessed by listening to this message, we also believe it's important to belong to a local body of believers. If you live in our area, we would love to worship with you on Sunday mornings at 8:00a, 9:30a, or 11:15a!

Thanks for listening in to The Ridge's Sunday Audio podcast! Although we hope you are greatly blessed by listening to this message, we also believe it's important to belong to a local body of believers. If you live in our area, we would love to worship with you on Sunday mornings at 8:00a, 9:30a, or 11:15a!

Thanks for listening in to The Ridge's Sunday Audio podcast! Although we hope you are greatly blessed by listening to this message, we also believe it's important to belong to a local body of believers. If you live in our area, we would love to worship with you on Sunday mornings at 8:00a, 9:30a, or 11:15a!

READ: Isaiah 9:6 • Psalm 24:8 • Zephaniah 3:17a • Acts 2:23-24 DISCUSS: • What is the eternal significance of the identity of Christ being given the title “Mighty God” for us? Why is this an announcement of “great joy”? • How did/does God display His omnipotence (all-powerful)? • How did/does God display His omniscience (all-knowledge)? • How did/does God display His omnipresence (everywhere prese...

READ: Isaiah 9:6 • Luke 2:11 • Jeremiah 23:5-6 • Mark 10:20-22 DISCUSS: • What is the meaning of your name? How are our names a major part of our identity? • How did the promise from Isaiah (700 years before Christ was born) answer the world’s true problem (the sin problem)? • What must take place for a counselee to have the best opportunity to find hope and healing from a counselor? • What makes...

READ:  2 Thessalonians 3:6-18 • 1 Timothy 5:8 • Matthew 5:15-17  DISCUSS:  • Based on your understanding of 1 + 2 Thessalonians, what do you think was the sin of the “irresponsible” Christians?   • How did Paul, Silas and Timothy demonstrate a strong work ethic to the Thessalonians? What are some biblical reasons Christians should be excellent workers at any job they have?  • Describe as situation...

READ: 2 Thessalonians 2:13 – 3:5 • Ephesians 2:4-5 • Psalm 19:9-11 • Colossians 3:16 • Mark 16:15  DISCUSS:  • Describe a time when the truth of God’s Word relieved you of fear and worry? Why is it important for us to stand firm in the truth of God’s Word?   • How does recognizing our identity in Christ provide us with the security necessary for living victoriously for Christ?   • How can Paul’s p...

READ: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 • Matthew 24:1-3,29,34 • Isaiah 13:10 • Proverbs 3:5-6 • What does Paul say he wants the Thessalonians not to do in 2 Thess. 2:2 • In 2 Thess. 2:9, who does Paul say brings about this “lawless one”? Why do you think Paul thought that was important to mention? • How does Jesus kill the lawless one in verse 8 of 2 These 2? Do you take that literally or symbolically? Why?...

READ: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-12 • Romans 1:7 • Philippians 1:28 • Revelation 6:10 • Matthew 25:31 • Why did Paul feel the need to write to the Thessalonians again? What does this reveal about Paul and his concern for the Thessalonian church? • What is the significance of Paul’s mention of grace and peace in the situation the Thessalonians were in? How does this apply to you as you live out your faith...

READ: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 • 1 Peter 5:1-3 • Hebrews 13:17 • 2 Thessalonians 3:6, 10-11 Romans 12:17-19 • Luke 14:26-33 • 1 Corinthians 1:8-9 • 1 Corinthians Why does Paul command the church to give recognition to those who serve as pastors? How should people respond to their pastors? According to this passage, what are the responsibilities of the pastor to the people? Why are healthy relations...

READ: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 - Isaiah 3:6 - Joel 1:31-32 - Acts 2:20 - Acts 1:6-7 - 2 Peter 3:10 - Why do you think Paul tells the Thessalonians they have no need for anything to be written to them regarding the topic of “times and seasons.” How are the questions and concerns about the end times that prompted Paul to write this passage for the Thessalonians similar to the questions Christians have...

READ: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-18 • Romans 5:5 • Matthew 24:30 • Mark 13:26 • Luke 21:27 Revelation 22:8-12 • John 14:1-3 • 1 Corinthians 15:51-52 • Philippians 3:20 • Titus 2:13 How does the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit enable us to love one another genuinely? Given Paul’s praise of the Thessalonians’ love for one another, why do you think he told them to love one another even more? How do w...

READ: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 • 1 Peter 1:13-19 • Romans 6:13 • Romans 13:14 • Matthew 18:6-7 What is required of a person who desires to “walk and please God” (4:1)? How are one’s head, heart and hands included? In the context of this passage, explain why it is important both to know what God says and to do what God says. As believers, we sometimes fret because we can’t figure out God’s will on som...

READ: 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13 · John 13:35 Why does Paul say that he wanted to see the Thessalonians face to face? (Reference 1 Thess. 2:17-18 & 3:10) Paraphrase 1 Thessalonians 3:6-8 in your own words What does Paul say motivated him to send Timothy? Why do you think he said it that way? What do you think Paul is trying to say in 1Thess. 2:19-20? Would you feel comfortable talking that way abou...

READ: James 1:27, Psalm 68:5-6, Deuteronomy 10:18, Psalm 146:9, Isaiah 1:17, Romans 8:15 Ephesians 1:4-5, Proverbs 31:8, Matthew 25:40 - In your opinion, what are the “fruits” or “evidences” of authentic Christian faith? - What does James mean by religion that is “pure and faultless”? How does this relate to caring for the poor and needy? How do the passages listed above characterize God in regard...

READ: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12  Hebrews 11:32-38  Hebrews 4:13  Acts 16:22; 17:2 - Describe a spiritual leader you know who is characterized by authenticity? What are some examples of impure motives in Christian ministry? - How did Paul challenge the Thessalonians to examine the integrity of his life? What did they discover? - How did Paul reflect authenticity among the Thessalonians? How did Pau...

READ: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 • Acts 17:1-9 • 1 Peter 1:3a • 1 Corinthians 13:13 • Romans 5:8 • John 6:44a • Acts 1:11 When you communicate with others, are you more of a letter writer, emailer, texter, caller, or face-to-face talker? If you were to write a letter to The Ridge Church family, what God-honoring traits and practices would you praise and recognize? In verse 2, Paul says that he always...

READ: Acts 2:42-48 • Acts 4:34 • Proverbs 27:17 • Hebrews 10:24-25 • Matthew 18:20 • When you hear “better together,” what does that mean to you regarding relationships with other believers? Do you agree that “life is better in circles rather than rows?” Why or why not? • What were the four things the early believers were devoted to? What made it possible for the earlychurch in Acts to exist in co...

READ: Matthew 7:13-29 • Joshua 24:15 • John 14:6 • James 1:22 DISCUSS: • What four decisions did Jesus present in this teaching? • How can we know if we are walking on the wide path or the narrow path? Compare and contrast the narrow and wide paths? What are the destinations of each? • How can we know if a particular teaching from the Word is true or false? Why are false teachings appealing at tim...