Reading for the Week of August 27 – September 3
Day 1- Matthew 4
Day 2- Matthew 26
Day 3- John 21
Day 4- Acts 1-2
Day 5- Acts 3-4
Day 6- Acts 10-11
Bonus- Acts 12
Memorize/Reflect - Jesus said, “Take care of my sheep.” (John 21:16)
Personal Reflection- Peter walked closely with Jesus, loved Him, and was deeply committed to following Him. Why would he deny Jesus and bail out on Him when things got tough? How have you been like Peter and wavered between devotion and denial?
Discussion- What are some of the pressure situations Christians face that tempt us to act like we don’t know Jesus? How do you think Jesus feels when His children deny Him in action or attitude?
Prayer Direction- Thank Jesus for calling you to be His follower and friend. Thank Him, even though you fail or deny Him, He still loves you. Pray for power to stay devoted to Jesus no matter what you face.
“Live It!” Challenge - Identify one situation you face in life that tempts you to compromise on your faith. Make a plan for how you can stand strong and honor Jesus the next time you face this situation.
Monthly Prayer Focus:Through September we will focus our prayers on Shoreline Ministries. Take time this week to pray for our children’s ministry. Lift up Pastor Roy and all of our children’s volunteers. Pray that kids will grow to know and love Jesus. Ask God to rise up all the volunteers we need to do the children’s ministry with excellence.
Resources for this week: As we conclude our Road Trip with Jesus, you might want to join us in reading the gospels. If you don’t have your own Bible, visit the Shoreline Bookstore, or talk with one of our pastors. If you don’t know the sweeping and epic story of the Bible, consider reading The Story. There are copies available in the Bookstore. Also, consider joining us for The Big Picture of the Bible class led by pastors Kevin and Dennis on September 17th, 9-3pm.
Small Groups Discussion Questions (Summer Road Trip with Jesus – Week 9)
Reading for the Week of August 27 – September 3
Day 1- Matthew 4
Day 2- Matthew 26
Day 3- John 21
Day 4- Acts 1-2
Day 5- Acts 3-4
Day 6- Acts 10-11
Bonus- Acts 12
Memorize/Reflect - Jesus said, “Take care of my sheep.” (John 21:16)
Personal Reflection- Peter walked closely with Jesus, loved Him, and was deeply committed to following Him. Why would he deny Jesus and bail out on Him when things got tough? How have you been like Peter and wavered between devotion and denial?
Discussion- What are some of the pressure situations Christians face that tempt us to act like we don’t know Jesus? How do you think Jesus feels when His children deny Him in action or attitude?
Prayer Direction- Thank Jesus for calling you to be His follower and friend. Thank Him, even though you fail or deny Him, He still loves you. Pray for power to stay devoted to Jesus no matter what you face.
“Live It!” Challenge - Identify one situation you face in life that tempts you to compromise on your faith. Make a plan for how you can stand strong and honor Jesus the next time you face this situation.
Monthly Prayer Focus:Through September we will focus our prayers on Shoreline Ministries. Take time this week to pray for our children’s ministry. Lift up Pastor Roy and all of our children’s volunteers. Pray that kids will grow to know and love Jesus. Ask God to rise up all the volunteers we need to do the children’s ministry with excellence.
Resources for this week: As we conclude our Road Trip with Jesus, you might want to join us in reading the gospels. If you don’t have your own Bible, visit the Shoreline Bookstore, or talk with one of our pastors. If you don’t know the sweeping and epic story of the Bible, consider reading The Story. There are copies available in the Bookstore. Also, consider joining us for The Big Picture of the Bible class led by pastors Kevin and Dennis on September 17th, 9-3pm.
Small Groups Discussion Questions (Summer Road Trip with Jesus – Week 9)
Reading for the Week of August 21 – 27
Day 1- Matthew 8
Day 2- Matthew 10
Day 3- Matthew 12
Day 4- Matthew 17
Day 5- Luke 4
Day 6- Luke 8
Bonus- Luke 11 and Ephesians 6:10-20
Memorize/Reflect - “Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.” (Ephesians 6:11)
Personal Reflection- What are some of the forms of bondage and spiritual slavery that people in our world face today? What sins or behaviors in your life are causing you to be in spiritual slavery?
Discussion- What has God done to set us free from sin and break the chains of spiritual slavery that all people face? What is our part in staying free from sin and resisting the work and temptations of the enemy?
Prayer Direction- Thank Jesus for dying on the cross and breaking the power of sin, the devil, and death. Pray for eyes to see the places the enemy is attacking you and, in the name of Jesus, fight back!
“Live It!” Challenge - Identify one specific area of your life that you know Satan seeks to enslave you in attitudes and actions that keep you in spiritual bondage. Use the armor of the Spirit (Ephesians 6:10-18) to fight against these areas of temptation in the coming week.
Monthly Prayer Focus: Pray for God’s power to overcome the work of the devil in the following: In your life, in your family/home, in our community, and in the life of Shoreline Community Church.
Resources for this week: As we draw near the end of our Summer Road Trip with Jesus, you might want to join us in reading the gospels (They are part of the weekly reading guide in your bulletin and on the Shoreline website). If you don’t have your own Bible, visit the Shoreline Bookstore, or talk with one of our pastors. If you don’t know the sweeping and epic story of the Bible, consider reading The Story. There are copies available in the Bookstore.
Small Groups Discussion Questions (Summer Road Trip with Jesus – Week 8 )
Reading for the Week of August 21 – 27
Day 1- Matthew 8
Day 2- Matthew 10
Day 3- Matthew 12
Day 4- Matthew 17
Day 5- Luke 4
Day 6- Luke 8
Bonus- Luke 11 and Ephesians 6:10-20
Memorize/Reflect - “Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.” (Ephesians 6:11)
Personal Reflection- What are some of the forms of bondage and spiritual slavery that people in our world face today? What sins or behaviors in your life are causing you to be in spiritual slavery?
Discussion- What has God done to set us free from sin and break the chains of spiritual slavery that all people face? What is our part in staying free from sin and resisting the work and temptations of the enemy?
Prayer Direction- Thank Jesus for dying on the cross and breaking the power of sin, the devil, and death. Pray for eyes to see the places the enemy is attacking you and, in the name of Jesus, fight back!
“Live It!” Challenge - Identify one specific area of your life that you know Satan seeks to enslave you in attitudes and actions that keep you in spiritual bondage. Use the armor of the Spirit (Ephesians 6:10-18) to fight against these areas of temptation in the coming week.
Monthly Prayer Focus: Pray for God’s power to overcome the work of the devil in the following: In your life, in your family/home, in our community, and in the life of Shoreline Community Church.
Resources for this week: As we draw near the end of our Summer Road Trip with Jesus, you might want to join us in reading the gospels (They are part of the weekly reading guide in your bulletin and on the Shoreline website). If you don’t have your own Bible, visit the Shoreline Bookstore, or talk with one of our pastors. If you don’t know the sweeping and epic story of the Bible, consider reading The Story. There are copies available in the Bookstore.
Small Groups Discussion Questions (Summer Road Trip with Jesus – Week 8 )
Reading for the Week of August 14 – 20
Day 1- Philippians 1
Day 2- Philippians 2
Day 3- Philippians 3-4
Day 4- Acts 6
Day 5- Acts 7
Day 6- John 12
Bonus- Revelation 1
Memorize/Reflect - “The man who loves his life will lose it, while the man who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.” (John 12:25)
Personal Reflection- What does it look like when I am holding too tightly to this life and am not ready to sacrifice for Jesus? What does it mean to die to myself so that I can fully live for Jesus?
Discussion- Tell about a time you felt that you were ready to follow anywhere Jesus led and do anything Jesus called you to do…no matter what the cost. What led you to this place of surrender and commitment?
Prayer Direction- Thank Jesus for dying on the cross and giving His life for you. Ask for a heart and mind that never forgets the price He paid. And, invite the Holy Spirit to grow your desire to surrender everything for and to Jesus.
“Live It!” Challenge - Make a list of ten things you really value and love (they can be material things like a car/people in your life or even something like influence or being liked). Once you have this list, pray about each of the ten items. Ask Jesus to help you love Him more than any of the other things in your life. Then, put your whole life in the hands of Jesus and ask Him to lead and guide you.
Monthly Prayer Focus: This August we will focus our prayers on traveling, every day, with Jesus. Think about the people you love the most. Pray and ask God to help you put Him first so that you have strength and wisdom to make these relationships honoring to Him. Think about people you are at odds with and have relational conflict with. Pray that Jesus will be first in your life so you have strength to love and care for these people…even when it is hard.
Resources for this week: If you don’t have your own Bible, visit the Shoreline Bookstore, or talk with one of our pastors about getting a free Bible. If you don’t know the sweeping and epic story of the Bible, consider reading The Story. There are copies available in the Bookstore.
Small Groups Discussion Questions (Summer Road Trip with Jesus – Week 7)
Reading for the Week of August 14 – 20
Day 1- Philippians 1
Day 2- Philippians 2
Day 3- Philippians 3-4
Day 4- Acts 6
Day 5- Acts 7
Day 6- John 12
Bonus- Revelation 1
Memorize/Reflect - “The man who loves his life will lose it, while the man who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.” (John 12:25)
Personal Reflection- What does it look like when I am holding too tightly to this life and am not ready to sacrifice for Jesus? What does it mean to die to myself so that I can fully live for Jesus?
Discussion- Tell about a time you felt that you were ready to follow anywhere Jesus led and do anything Jesus called you to do…no matter what the cost. What led you to this place of surrender and commitment?
Prayer Direction- Thank Jesus for dying on the cross and giving His life for you. Ask for a heart and mind that never forgets the price He paid. And, invite the Holy Spirit to grow your desire to surrender everything for and to Jesus.
“Live It!” Challenge - Make a list of ten things you really value and love (they can be material things like a car/people in your life or even something like influence or being liked). Once you have this list, pray about each of the ten items. Ask Jesus to help you love Him more than any of the other things in your life. Then, put your whole life in the hands of Jesus and ask Him to lead and guide you.
Monthly Prayer Focus: This August we will focus our prayers on traveling, every day, with Jesus. Think about the people you love the most. Pray and ask God to help you put Him first so that you have strength and wisdom to make these relationships honoring to Him. Think about people you are at odds with and have relational conflict with. Pray that Jesus will be first in your life so you have strength to love and care for these people…even when it is hard.
Resources for this week: If you don’t have your own Bible, visit the Shoreline Bookstore, or talk with one of our pastors about getting a free Bible. If you don’t know the sweeping and epic story of the Bible, consider reading The Story. There are copies available in the Bookstore.
Small Groups Discussion Questions (Summer Road Trip with Jesus – Week 7)
Reading for the Week of August 7 – 13
Day 1- John 12
Day 2- John 17
Day 3- John 18
Day 4- John 19
Day 5- John 20
Day 6- Luke 22
Bonus- Luke 23
Memorize/Reflect - “Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an expensive perfume; she poured it on Jesus’ feet and wiped his feet with her hair…” (John 12:3)
Personal Reflection- What are some of the gifts we can give to Jesus? What are some of the sacrifices we can make for Jesus that reflect our love for Him?
Discussion- Tell about a person you know who really shows their love for Jesus in the way they live their daily life. What can we do that will show the world that our love for Jesus is real and lasting?
Prayer Direction- Thank God for the depth of His love for you. Thank Jesus for His sacrifice of coming to this world, living as a man, and dying on the cross. Ask Him to teach you how to love Him with greater passion and to learn how to show this love in the way you behave each day.
“Live It!” Challenge - Mary took a bold step and offered a dramatic and sacrificial gift to Jesus. Think about one way you can offer a gesture of passionate love for Jesus in the coming weeks and do it!
Monthly Prayer Focus: This August we will focus our prayers on traveling, every day, with Jesus. Think about three places you travel often in a normal week. Ask God to help you bring His love and grace to these specific places. Make yourself available as a conduit of His presence and care.
Resources for this week: If you don’t have your own Bible, visit the Shoreline Bookstore, or talk with one of our pastors about getting a free Bible. If you don’t know the sweeping and epic story of the Bible, consider reading The Story. There are copies available in the Bookstore.
Small Groups Discussion Questions (Summer Road Trip with Jesus – Week 6)
Reading for the Week of August 7 – 13
Day 1- John 12
Day 2- John 17
Day 3- John 18
Day 4- John 19
Day 5- John 20
Day 6- Luke 22
Bonus- Luke 23
Memorize/Reflect - “Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an expensive perfume; she poured it on Jesus’ feet and wiped his feet with her hair…” (John 12:3)
Personal Reflection- What are some of the gifts we can give to Jesus? What are some of the sacrifices we can make for Jesus that reflect our love for Him?
Discussion- Tell about a person you know who really shows their love for Jesus in the way they live their daily life. What can we do that will show the world that our love for Jesus is real and lasting?
Prayer Direction- Thank God for the depth of His love for you. Thank Jesus for His sacrifice of coming to this world, living as a man, and dying on the cross. Ask Him to teach you how to love Him with greater passion and to learn how to show this love in the way you behave each day.
“Live It!” Challenge - Mary took a bold step and offered a dramatic and sacrificial gift to Jesus. Think about one way you can offer a gesture of passionate love for Jesus in the coming weeks and do it!
Monthly Prayer Focus: This August we will focus our prayers on traveling, every day, with Jesus. Think about three places you travel often in a normal week. Ask God to help you bring His love and grace to these specific places. Make yourself available as a conduit of His presence and care.
Resources for this week: If you don’t have your own Bible, visit the Shoreline Bookstore, or talk with one of our pastors about getting a free Bible. If you don’t know the sweeping and epic story of the Bible, consider reading The Story. There are copies available in the Bookstore.
Small Groups Discussion Questions (Summer Road Trip with Jesus – Week 6)
Reading for the Week of July 17 – 23
Day 1- John 1
Day 2- Matthew 4
Day 3- Luke 3
Day 4- Luke 5 and Luke 6:12-16
Day 5- Luke 9:18-27 and John 21
Day 6- Luke 10
Bonus- Matthew 8:18-22 and Matthew 9
Memorize/Reflect - “Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.” (Matthew 16:24)
Personal Reflection- What is unique in the way Jesus called these different people to follow Him? How did Jesus first begin to draw you to Himself and call you to follow Him?
Discussion- What is one joy you experience as you follow Jesus? What is one challenge of walking with Jesus day by day?
Prayer Direction- Thank God for calling you to be His child and for leading you each and every day. Ask for a heart that is surrendered to God’s will and a life that reflects the presence of Jesus.
“Live It!” Challenge - One of the best ways to follow God’s leading is to read and know His Word. Commit to do the Shoreline daily reading each day for the coming month and seek to find one truth that can impact your attitude, motives, actions, relationships…each day of the month.
Monthly Prayer Focus: This July we will focus our prayers on traveling, every day, with Jesus. This week, pray about how you can live and look more like Jesus each day. Identify one pattern in your life that does not reflect the love and heart of Jesus and seek to make adjustments to line up with God’s will.
Resources for this week: As we continue our Road Trip with Jesus, you might want to join us in reading the gospels (They will be part of the weekly reading guide in your bulletin and on the website). If you don’t have your own Bible, visit the Shoreline Bookstore, or talk with one of our pastors. If you don’t know the sweeping and epic story of the Bible, consider reading The Story. There are copies available in the Bookstore.
Small Groups Discussion Questions (Summer Road Trip with Jesus – Week 3)
Reading for the Week of July 17 – 23
Day 1- John 1
Day 2- Matthew 4
Day 3- Luke 3
Day 4- Luke 5 and Luke 6:12-16
Day 5- Luke 9:18-27 and John 21
Day 6- Luke 10
Bonus- Matthew 8:18-22 and Matthew 9
Memorize/Reflect - “Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.” (Matthew 16:24)
Personal Reflection- What is unique in the way Jesus called these different people to follow Him? How did Jesus first begin to draw you to Himself and call you to follow Him?
Discussion- What is one joy you experience as you follow Jesus? What is one challenge of walking with Jesus day by day?
Prayer Direction- Thank God for calling you to be His child and for leading you each and every day. Ask for a heart that is surrendered to God’s will and a life that reflects the presence of Jesus.
“Live It!” Challenge - One of the best ways to follow God’s leading is to read and know His Word. Commit to do the Shoreline daily reading each day for the coming month and seek to find one truth that can impact your attitude, motives, actions, relationships…each day of the month.
Monthly Prayer Focus: This July we will focus our prayers on traveling, every day, with Jesus. This week, pray about how you can live and look more like Jesus each day. Identify one pattern in your life that does not reflect the love and heart of Jesus and seek to make adjustments to line up with God’s will.
Resources for this week: As we continue our Road Trip with Jesus, you might want to join us in reading the gospels (They will be part of the weekly reading guide in your bulletin and on the website). If you don’t have your own Bible, visit the Shoreline Bookstore, or talk with one of our pastors. If you don’t know the sweeping and epic story of the Bible, consider reading The Story. There are copies available in the Bookstore.
Small Groups Discussion Questions (Summer Road Trip with Jesus – Week 3)
