Buhler MB Church

Romans 8:16 “The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.” I Am Loved Story: Luke 15: 11 – 24 Parable of the Lost Son Verse: 1 John 3:1 “See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!” I Am Forgiven Story: Luke 5: 17 – 26 Paralyzed Man is Forgiven and Healed Verse: 1 John 1:9 “If we confess our sins,...

Romans 8:16 “The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.” I Am Loved Story: Luke 15: 11 – 24 Parable of the Lost Son Verse: 1 John 3:1 “See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!” I Am Forgiven Story: Luke 5: 17 – 26 Paralyzed Man is Forgiven and Healed Verse: 1 John 1:9 “If we confess our sins,...

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.

saiah 25: 6 – 8; Revelation 19: 9; Matthew 22: 1 - 14 For Further Discussion Why do you think eternity with Jesus is depicted as a feast (dinner)? What do you think it means to be “invited” to the banquet? What do you think it might mean for us to not be “properly clothed”? Why do you think Jesus said, “Many are called but few are chosen”?

saiah 25: 6 – 8; Revelation 19: 9; Matthew 22: 1 - 14 For Further Discussion Why do you think eternity with Jesus is depicted as a feast (dinner)? What do you think it means to be “invited” to the banquet? What do you think it might mean for us to not be “properly clothed”? Why do you think Jesus said, “Many are called but few are chosen”?

Luke 7: 36-50 For Further Discussion Do you find yourself comparing your sinfulness with others? What do you think makes us want to compare ourselves with others this way? How can we encourage one another to not be judgmental of others? Is it difficult to approach Jesus when we come face to face with our sinfulness? In what ways can we be like the woman and show our love (honor, gratitude) to Jesu...

Luke 7: 36-50 For Further Discussion Do you find yourself comparing your sinfulness with others? What do you think makes us want to compare ourselves with others this way? How can we encourage one another to not be judgmental of others? Is it difficult to approach Jesus when we come face to face with our sinfulness? In what ways can we be like the woman and show our love (honor, gratitude) to Jesu...

For Further Discussion Was it important for Jesus to give warnings about a betrayer, a denier and difficult times ahead at this dinner? What about His brief lesson on greatness? What do you think of when you hear the word “covenant”? What are the significant aspects of the new covenant? What can we learn about God as He establishes covenants? How does partaking of the Lord’s Supper help us remembe...

For Further Discussion Was it important for Jesus to give warnings about a betrayer, a denier and difficult times ahead at this dinner? What about His brief lesson on greatness? What do you think of when you hear the word “covenant”? What are the significant aspects of the new covenant? What can we learn about God as He establishes covenants? How does partaking of the Lord’s Supper help us remembe...

Luke 5: 27-32 For Further Discussion What are some positive things about sharing a meal with others? Why do you think so many people were drawn to this meal at Levi’s house? Who might be the equivalent of “tax collectors and sinners” for us today? Is it difficult to have relationships (share a meal) with people who we may perceive as different or even “sick”? Why or why not?

Luke 5: 27-32 For Further Discussion What are some positive things about sharing a meal with others? Why do you think so many people were drawn to this meal at Levi’s house? Who might be the equivalent of “tax collectors and sinners” for us today? Is it difficult to have relationships (share a meal) with people who we may perceive as different or even “sick”? Why or why not?

Psalm 51 For Further Discussion This is a powerful psalm. What stands out to you about Psalm 51? How does Psalm 51 help in our understanding of sin? …of confession? …of repentance? …of forgiveness? What does it mean to have a “broken spirit” and “contrite heart?” What does Psalm 51 teach us about our relationship with God? How can this psalm help your walk with Jesus today?

Psalm 51 For Further Discussion This is a powerful psalm. What stands out to you about Psalm 51? How does Psalm 51 help in our understanding of sin? …of confession? …of repentance? …of forgiveness? What does it mean to have a “broken spirit” and “contrite heart?” What does Psalm 51 teach us about our relationship with God? How can this psalm help your walk with Jesus today?

1 Peter 5:5-11 For Further Discussion • How might starting from an attitude of humility affect the way you interact with obstacles and suffering in the world? • Discuss the difference between how the world responds to anxiety and how followers of Jesus are called to respond. Why could a follower of Jesus’ response to a stressful situation look different? • What does it look like when a person is l...

1 Peter 5:5-11 For Further Discussion • How might starting from an attitude of humility affect the way you interact with obstacles and suffering in the world? • Discuss the difference between how the world responds to anxiety and how followers of Jesus are called to respond. Why could a follower of Jesus’ response to a stressful situation look different? • What does it look like when a person is l...

For Further Study Does it seem good to you to periodically have church services emphasizing worship? What sorts of things (i.e. elements, aspects) are worshipful to you when we gather for corporate worship? Are there different things for personal/individual worship? Why is it important to share the Lord’s Supper in corporate worship? Is it important to pray together in corporate worship? Can you s...

For Further Study Does it seem good to you to periodically have church services emphasizing worship? What sorts of things (i.e. elements, aspects) are worshipful to you when we gather for corporate worship? Are there different things for personal/individual worship? Why is it important to share the Lord’s Supper in corporate worship? Is it important to pray together in corporate worship? Can you s...

For Further Study How has Jesus changed your life? Where in your life do you need freedom and healing? How would you like to see Jesus transform someone you love? What would it take for Jesus to transform our society or community?

For Further Study How has Jesus changed your life? Where in your life do you need freedom and healing? How would you like to see Jesus transform someone you love? What would it take for Jesus to transform our society or community?

1 John 4: 7-12 For Further Study How would you define “love” – especially as it applies to loving others? Do you ever find it difficult to express love to others? If so, why might that be? How do we love others who are hard to love (conflicts, disagreements, tension)? Why is it important for us to love others well?

1 John 4: 7-12 For Further Study How would you define “love” – especially as it applies to loving others? Do you ever find it difficult to express love to others? If so, why might that be? How do we love others who are hard to love (conflicts, disagreements, tension)? Why is it important for us to love others well?

Luke 24: 13-35

Luke 24: 13-35

For Further Study Which Jesus story (or stories) stood out to you? Did any of the Jesus stories influence your daily walk with Jesus? Did you notice any connections or common threads in the Jesus stories? Was there any story that had something new or surprising to you? How could you use the Jesus stories to show Jesus to non- believers? What story did you wish we would talk about but didn’t?