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Alan Frow // John 10

Sermon Questions:
Jesus is the good shepherd. All who come to the Father through him will receive his love and care. Jesus knows us, providing what we need. Jesus guides us, keeping us safe from the enemy's plans to separate us from God's love and salvation. Jesus leads us, even when we can't make sense of our circumstances. And Jesus lays down his life on the cross, bringing us into a joyful relationship with the Father. 

1. How has Jesus led you through trial and danger? 
2. How are you taking time to listen to Jesus our shepherd's voice in daily life? 
3. In what ways are you straying for the path of Jesus your shepherd? 
4. What other sheep outside the faith is Jesus calling you to remember? 

Alan Frow // John 9

Spiritual blindness is hard to detect. It's difficult to see your blind spots. Thankfully the healing of the blind man in John 9 shows us that Jesus can give us the spiritual sight we need to believe in his name. Once we believe, we can also grow in seeing more clearly by testifying about God's goodness and worshiping his holy name.

1. How have you seen God reveal himself in your suffering and where might God be calling you to partner in his work through hardship in your life?

2. Testify to one another about God’s goodness and power in your life!

3. Where have you carried blame or shame in your suffering?

4. Where do you want to grow in your “spiritual eyesight” as you mature in your faith?

5. How has worship been a way for you to adjust the posture of your heart and understanding of Jesus?

Alan Frow // John 8 : 12-59

In John 8:12-59 we encounter a group of people who love Jesus' claim to be the "light of the world," yet try to kill him when he claims to be preexistent like Yahweh. The passage serves as both a warning and an invitation. The warning is against only believing in the parts of Jesus you like. The invitation is to accept Jesus as he reveals himself so that you can be delivered from the kingdom of darkness and welcomed into the kingdom of light - no longer living as a slave, but adopted into the family of God. 

1. How has Jesus, the light of the world, helped you navigate the darkness you have encountered in your life?

2. What part of Jesus' character is hard for you to accept? 

3. Why do you think this group of Jews so quickly moved from believing in Jesus (8:30) to attempting to kill him (8:59)? 

4. How is God inviting you to live more like a son and less like a slave (8:31-38)? 

Alan Frow // John 11:1-44

Alan Frow // Luke 19:28-43

Ryan MacDonald // John 6

Sermon Questions:
1. What temporary satisfaction are you most prone to pursue? 

2. How have you experienced Jesus as someone who feeds and protects? 

3. Can you relate to the disciples, exhausted and rowing in the storm at night? What is/was that season like for you? 

4. When are you most tempted to grumble and complain? 

5. How is God calling you to feast and abide with Jesus this week?