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READ: Matthew 7:1-6 ∙ Romans 12 ∙ 1 Peter 2 +3 DISCUSS: ●  What are some things we’re drawn to judge others over? ●  In what ways we do often end up treating others wrongly as a result of judgment? ●  What’s in a time in your life you’ve experienced judgment? How did it feel? ●  What ways can we show honor to others this week? ●  In your mind what sort of difference can being a community of honor...

READ: Matthew 6:19-34 • 1 Timothy 6:10 +17b • Romans 6:16-18 Acts 2 • Philippians 4:19 DISCUSS: What or who are some of the masters you’re tempted to serve? What earthly treasures are you tempted to store up for yourself, and what is the result? In what ways would it be freeing to truly “worship the Lord your God and serve only him”? What things are you most tempted to worry about? How does it hel...

READ: Matthew 6:5-18 • Isaiah 65:24 • John 6:38 DISCUSS: • What is prayer? What do you find helpful in enabling your prayer life to flourish? • How is the Lord’s Prayer a good framework to keep our prayers real, personal and not showy? • Have you ever fasted? Why do you think fasting is often ignored/neglected among Christians today? • What are some of the reasons/uses for fasting? Would you consi...

READ: Matthew 6:1-4 • 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 • Philippians 4:19 DISCUSS : Why is giving to the needy such an important aspect of our faith? Why is giving with right motives so important? Compare Matthew 6: 1 to 5: 16. Do you see a contradiction in Jesus words? Why or why not? Should all of our giving be done in secret? Why or why not? In what ways are we tempted to give hypocritically (“performing” f...

READ: Matthew 5:38-48 ∙ Luke 6:27-36 ∙ Romans 12 ∙ 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 ∙ Luke 10:25-37 ∙ DISCUSS: ● Who are some of the people or groups that you consider an enemy? ● What are some creative third options? ● Do we often think of Jesus as a particularly smart person? ● What for you personally makes this teaching difficult? ● Share a time when responding in love made a difference in a tough situati...

READ: Matthew 5:31-37 • Deuteronomy 24:1 • Matthew 19:6 • Leviticus 19:12 • Proverbs 28:6 DISCUSS: The religious leaders of Jesus’ day had created an easy-divorce culture? Do we experience an easy-divorce culture today? Why or why not? What was the only exception Jesus gave for divorce? Are there any other exceptions mentioned in the Scripture? In what ways is Jesus’ prohibition of divorce a good...

DISCUSS: Why does Jesus move from commands like “Do not murder” and “Do not commit adultery” to warnings against anger and lust? What is Jesus revealing about the heart? Is all anger bad? What kind of anger is most dangerous? What is the principle from Jesus’ illustration about not giving an offering if someone has an offense against you? How does Jesus’ warning to settle disputes on the way to co...

DISCUSS: Describe three ways a believer is to be the salt of the earth. Describe how believers are to be the light of the world. What was Christ’s view of the Old Testament Scripture?  How should this affect our view of Scripture in general? If believers are not under the law anymore, in what way do we fulfill the righteous requirement of the law through the Spirit? Why is it important to have a C...

DISCUSS: What does it mean to be poor in spirit? How does recognizing ourselves as spiritual beggars affect the way we live each day? What does it mean to mourn our sin? What is the blessing for someone who mourns their sin? Is meekness the same as weakness? Why or why not? What does it mean to give God a black check for your life? How does God satisfy those who hunger and thirst for righteousness...

READ: Micah 7:1-20 • Proverbs 29:2 • 1 John 1:9 DISCUSS: • Why is Micah so grieved in this passage? What were the “marks” that Micah’s nation was crumbling? Do you see any similar “marks” in our nation today? • How did Micah stay anchored? How can we stay anchored in our faith today? • Why would the enemies of God’s people in Micah’s day rejoice over their defeat? Do God’s people today have enemie...

READ: Micah 6:9-16 • James 4:1-2 • 1 Timothy 4:4-5 • Romans 8:32 DISCUSS: • Do you think of God as patient, caring and clear? Which of those is the most challenging to you and why? • Describe how your thoughts about God impact how you live. • Why is it important to know that the things God has created aren’t bad? • What are some examples of seeking good things in wicked ways? • Micah 6:12 says tha...

DISCUSS: • What is the significance of the “courtroom” setting in this passage? What role does the earth play? What role does the God’s people play? • What attributes of God do we see in verse 1-2? Why is it good for us that God confronts our sin? • If someone is weary of God, what does that about say about that person? Is it always easy to serve the Lord? How are we guilty of “forgetting” about G...

READ: Micah 5:7-15 • Psalm 23:1-2 • 1 John 5:4-5 • Acts 4:12 • John 6:44 • Luke 19:10 • What is the remnant mentioned in Micah 5:7-8? Why does God always gather a remnant of His people following His judgment or “scattering” in the Old Testament? According to verse 7, how will God’s people be blessing to other nations? What does “dew” and “showers on grass” refer to? Read Psalm 23. What are the ble...

READ: Micah 5:1-6 • Hebrews 11:32-34 • 1 Corinthians 1:27 • John 10:14 • Deuteronomy 33:12 • John 14:27 • Jeremiah 26:17-19 • Luke 2:1-7 • Matthew 2:1-6 • Micah 5:1 points forward to which king? What problem will Israel face in that day? What will happen to the king/ruler? • Why is Bethlehem referred to as “too little to be among the clans of Judah” (v. 2)? What was the one thing that was signific...

READ: Micah 4:1-13 • Joshua 24:15 • Isaiah 55:8-9 • Revelation 14:14-20 • Romans 11:12-15 • What does the phrase, “It shall come to pass,” in Micah 4:1 mean to you? What does that phrase say about God’s sovereignty and the truth of God’s Word? What do you think the phrase, “in the latter days (or in the last days),” means in this passage? Explain your answer. • According to Micah 4:1-2, what is re...

READ: Micah 3:1-12 • Proverbs 13:14 • Proverbs 21:13 • Matthew 15:14 • • Who are “heads of Israel” and the “rulers of the house of Israel” that Micah is addressing in verse 1 and 2? What analogy does he use for their injustices? What does the analogy mean? How were Israel’s governing leaders treating the people they governed? Is it the responsibility of those who oversee justice to know what justi...

READ: Micah 2:1-13 • Psalm 82:3 • John 3:17 • 2 Timothy 4:3-4 • Hebrews 13:3 What main sin is addressed in 2:1-2? Give examples of modern-day oppression? How does God see oppression? As followers of Christ, is there anything we can do about oppression throughout the world? How were the oppressors characterized in 2:1-2? Are we just as guilty of oppression simply because we are apathetic or unaware...

Love and hate. Peace and justice. Grace and wrath. In seven short chapters, the prophet Micah presents the true picture of God – the almighty Lord who hates sin and loves sinners. Much of the book is devoted to describing God’s coming wrath and judgement over His people who have fallen deep into idolatry and division. However, Micah also reveals the hope of God’s love and grace for all call upon t...

One moment in time can completely change our perspective about life. What we once believed was most important doesn’t seem to matter anymore; and what was once meaningless, now has new purpose. John presents us with the narrative that lies at the heart of the Gospel. Jesus, who was crucified, has been raised. We watch as Mary, Peter, and an unnamed disciple (John) discover that Jesus’ tomb is now...

Everybody knows how unmet expectations can lead to disappointment, discouragement, and doubt. Unmet expectations can make us doubt God’s love and His good intentions. Questions like “Does God even care about my desires?” can erode our trust and diminish our hope (Proverbs 13:12). If we leave these responses unaddressed, we risk falling into a constant state of discouragement and negativism. When J...

We all know that we can’t make through day to day life without using money. Yet, when we look at the pages of the Gospels, Jesus talks about money more than any other subject. Why is that? Jesus is not calling His people to retreat or withdraw from the market, banks, or using currency. Rather Jesus is warning us how easily the pursuit of money and wealth can ensnare us into addiction and slavery....

When we pursue approval from others as a source of happiness or validation, we give them an authority over our lives that was meant only for the Lord. In essence, we’re asking them to tell us who we truly are. Not only does this dishonor God, who alone is our Creator, but gives too much weight to what others think about us. Even the person who knows us best on earth still doesn’t know us as well a...

We all want a happy life. To find that happy life many people pursue things like a new job, a new home, a bigger vacation, or a bigger bank account. However, a job can be lost, a car can stop running, vacations are only temporary, and money can disappear. What happens to our happiness when the things we pursued passionately are gone? Perfectionism is one of the things we often pursue to secure hap...

Special Edition from The Ridge Sunday Audio: this is the afternoon session from Revive Marriage Conference 2022. In this episode our Lead Pastor, Chan Mitchell, discusses practical ways to communicate in marriage from a biblical perspective. 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 impor...