Encounter - Sundays

Go Deeper1. The Body and God's Design • Genesis 1:27, 31 • Psalm 139:13–14 • Romans 12:1 2. The Danger and Power of Sexual Sin • Proverbs 5:1–23• 1 Thessalonians 4:3–8• Matthew 5:27–30 3. Union With Christ• John 15:4–5• Ephesians 5:25–32• Galatians 2:20  Choose one day this week to “fast” from something that feeds your flesh (e.g., social media, Netflix, certain music, a relationship that fuels temptation) — and replace it with prayer, Scripture, or journaling about your body’s purpose.  

TOGETHER GROUP QUESTIONS***GODLY CHARACTERISTICS EDITION Read 2 Peter 1:3-9. Share one thing that stands out in this passage that shapes your view of how a Godly person grows in their discipleship. What does “walking with God” practically look like in your daily life? How do we cultivate a close relationship with Jesus? Read John 13:34-35. Jesus told us that people would know His disciples be their love. How can you go out of your way this week, and intentionally show genuine love and care for people in our lives... especially those who are difficult to love? Two of the hardest fruits of the Spirit for us to implement in our relationships these days are patience and kindness. Where in life do you specifically struggle with these 2 things, and what steps can you take to grow in these areas? Read Prov. 10:9. What does it mean to walk in integrity? What areas of your life are you tempted to compromise on truth and integrity? How can you safeguard your actions and words with better honesty and transparency? A God

TOGETHER GROUP QUESTIONS Read Luke 24:1-7. What is God’s Word saying to you in this passage? What is God’s heart for His people? In the passage above, the 2 women find an empty tomb and are met by angels proclaiming that Jesus is risen from the dead. What do you think their reactions were? What would you imagine their responses and actions might be after this encounter with the empty tomb and the angels? In verses 6-7, the angels remind the women of Jesus’ prophecy regarding the resurrection. Why is it important for us to remember and focus on the promises of God when we go through life’s uncertainties or hard times? Over Easter weekend, we talked about the dawn of eternal life and how God’s light broke through all the darkness and evil of this world. What is one way you can let your light shine in the darkness? How does the resurrection of Jesus impact your personal faith? And how do you personally experience Jesus’ transformative resurrecting power in your everyday life? We know that the resurrection signif