April 20, 2025
The Story | I Love You This Much | Chapter 27
The Life Of Jesus
All through his ministry Jesus took time to speak with individuals. Even after the resurrection he never changed course. John records an interaction with Thomas that speaks to doubt and the struggle it is for each of us to believe.
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Questions
John 20:24-29
- What do you find hardest to believe about the Christian faith?
- Can you recall any passages or stories from the Bible, before the earthly time of Jesus, that speak about resurrection?
- What does the Bible teach about resurrection from the earthly time of Jesus and forward? Why is resurrection such a big deal for Christians?
- Thomas was a twin. Whether he believed or not impacted the people closest to him. Who is most impacted by your decision to doubt or believe?
- Jesus said that people who believe ‘even though they haven’t seen’ are blessed. What do you think that means? Have you experienced that in your own faith journey?
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Recent Sermons
Mark 1:35 - Jesus modelled a life of restraint and rhythm, showing us how to live with peace and purpose even amid urgency through the practices he shared.
Luke 6:39-49 - Jesus reminds us that we all have teachers shaping us. Some lead us astray, but when we follow him, we learn to live as we were truly meant to.
Romans 12:1-2 - Jesus’ invitation is to follow him: to be with him, become like him, and do what he did. We surrender control to Jesus, resist the pattern of the world that shapes us, and rely on the power of the Holy Spirit for transformation.
Mark 1:16-18 -We begin our series on Practicing the Way—exploring how Jesus’ rhythms of prayer, fasting, solitude, and Sabbath invite ordinary people to grow in grace and intimacy with God
Acts 17:16-34 -Paul shares the hope of Jesus in everyday language, guiding seekers toward truth and showing where their search for God had gone astray.
Acts 13:1-5 -The first Christians had small groups! They knew, because Jesus modelled it, that we’re much better in groups than we are as individuals. The group that gathered in Antioch was diverse, zoned in on Jesus and figuring out how to be outward-facing. Your own group will want all that and more!
