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SCRIPTURE: 2 Corinthians 8-9




































YOU CAN ALSO READ KENNY’S MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS SERMON HERE!
REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
How does spiritual formation relate to the process of renovating an old house? What are some examples of 'beneath the surface' issues in your own life that may require spiritual transformation?
What’s an example of a time when you realized you had a “head” problem with your faith? What did you do? What helped you get through it?
What’s an example of a time when you realized you had a “heart” problem with your faith? What “cleaned out the clog” in the end? What can you learn from that experience which might help you now, where you’re at?
What’s an example of a time when you realized you had a “hands” problem with your faith? Have you ever known what to do, wanted to do it… but struggled to actually act? What helped you get through this?
What does it mean to align our head, heart, and hands in the process of our spiritual formation? 
Why is heart change a crucial step before taking action in serving others?
After listening to these first two messages on spiritual formation, what do you think about this term/concept? Is it new for you? If you are a Christian, what steps can you take to better participate in this process?

SCRIPTURE: Genesis 12:1-13, 2 Corinthians 2:13-18, Titus 2:11-12, Philippians, 1:4-6, and Galatians 3:2-3 & 4:19-20




































YOU CAN ALSO READ KENNY’S MANUSCRIPT FOR THE SERMON HERE!
REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
Have you had an experience similar to the one Kenny describes at WorldChangers, where temporary excitement to help others faded once you “got home”? 
Why is heart change a crucial step before taking action in serving others?
The Bible is clear: the Holy Spirit lives inside those who believe in Jesus… and the Spirit is working, always, to transform our hearts and our desires. Do you sometimes have trouble believing this? What questions do you have about how this “works”?
Although the eventual success of this process is guaranteed in Scripture, Paul’s letters certainly reveal how we can frustrate the Spirit’s work! Is there anything happening in your heart right now that you are struggling to listen to or obey? What is it? Who might be able to help or encourage you?
We can be bold in how and what we surrender to the Holy Spirit. What is one way you can be a better listener this week?
We can also be naked when it comes to how we share our growth and our anxieties with others. Who is someone you might be able to trust to walk with you on the “forever path” of spiritual formation? Can you reach out to them this week?

SCRIPTURE: Matthew 5:6 & Isaiah 58:1-8





































YOU CAN ALSO READ KENNY’S MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS WEEK HERE!

REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
What is the meaning of 'righteousness' in the context of the sermon, and how does it relate to our relationships with others?
Can you identify a specific relationship in your life that needs 'tzedakah'? What actions can you take to foster a right relationship?
How does the practice of the “pushke jar” help Jewish families cultivate the idea that we are obligated towards each other?
What is a practical way your family or group of friends can create a similar experience or practice to remind each other about our obligations to care for others?
In Isaiah 58:1-8, what does God rebuke the Israelites for, and what does He actually desire?
Kenny said, “change starts with us and our hunger for right relationships.” Do you feel this sort of “hunger”? Can you think of a time when you have felt it in the past? What happened?
Can you think of a recent situation where you could have actively participated in the Kingdom of God by fostering right relationships? What would you do differently next time?

SCRIPTURE: Galatians 3
“Leaning into discomfort develops what you believe, refines how you think, sands off the parts of you that aren’t wholly in line with God’s heart, and fills in the gaps our own pride and fear create.”





































YOU CAN ALSO READ THIS WEEK’S SERMON MANUSCRIPT HERE!
REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
When was the last time you were uncomfortable in church? Did you find that experience to be ultimately helpful? If so, why? And if not, why not?
What are some of the uncomfortable relationships in your life right now? What hope can you see or sense in them?
In the Galatians 2 passage, Paul celebrates Peter’s initial willingness to “sit with the gentiles.” Why is this important? What does Paul hope this experience will teach Peter? What does he hope it will reveal to the gentiles?
Once Peter changes seats, what is Paul’s purpose in challenging him? 
How might we connect our experiences with comfort/discomfort with the example Jesus sets for us? What can we learn from this comparison?
Kenny said that our society is all-too-eager to help us narrow down our beliefs and convictions so that we are more predictable… and more easily outraged. Where are you currently “digging down” in your life? How can you seek more diversity?

   SCRIPTURE: Acts 8 & John 3:1-15




































YOU CAN ALSO READ THIS WEEK’S MANUSCRIPT HERE.
REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
What is the most diverse environment you are in routinely? 
Have you ever made an intentional choice to be around viewpoints or cultures different from your own? What about people who are different from you? Reflect on that experience.
Kenny argued that what motivates an intentional decision to participate in a diverse environment is curiosity. What are some things you are currently curious about? How can this list grow or expand?
Kenny also argued that what motivates real, beneficial curiosity is humility. What do you think this means? Why is humility so important?
Read through Acts 8. How does God nudge the early Christian community towards diversity? What is notable about their reactions to some of these challenges?
Look at the story of Jesus and Nicodemus in John 3. What do you notice here about humility, curiosity, and intentionality?
How does Jesus model the values of humility, curiosity, and intentionality in his own life? 
How can you demonstrate curiosity and learn from someone with a different perspective this week?

SCRIPTURE: Revelation 7:9-10 & 2 Timothy 2:8-25




































YOU CAN ALSO READ THIS WEEK’S MANUSCRIPT HERE!
REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
What is the most diverse community you have ever been a part of? What was that experience like?
What diversity do you currently see in our church community? Has it had any impact on your faith or life? How so?
Read Revelation 7:9-10. What do you notice here about diversity in God’s Kingdom? Does this vision challenge some of your current beliefs about God, Heaven, or the Church?
What can “stall out” some of your own efforts to better engage with or appreciate other beliefs/viewpoints/cultures? 
Read 2 Timothy 2:1-25. What advice does Paul give to Timothy about the difficulties of maintaining a healthy and diverse church community? Do you see humility here?
Kenny said that “diversity is the fruit that grows on the tree of humility.” What do you think this means? 
How do you think we might better value and appreciate the unique perspectives, cultures, and gifts of others in our church community? What needs to change?