Reading for the Week of September 18-24
Day 1- Romans 4
Day 2- Romans 5
Day 3- Romans 6
Day 4- Romans 7
Day 5- Romans 8
Day 6- Ephesians 2
Bonus- Book of James
Memorize/Reflect - “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God.” (Ephesians 2:8)
Personal Reflection- What are the moments you are tempted to believe your salvation and God’s love for you are based on how good you behave? How do you feel when you realize that God loves you with unyielding passion, no matter how you behaved today?
Discussion- Why are we prone to believe that God’s love for us is contingent upon our behavior in the past 24 hours or the last week? What are the things in the world that shape our thinking and cause us to believe that we are always judged on our behavior? How is God’s love dramatically different that the world’s philosophy?
Prayer Direction- Ask God to help you live with a deep and abiding awareness of His passionate love for you. Thank Jesus for dying on the cross for you when you were still covered with sin and a rebel at heart (Romans 5:8).
“Live It!” Challenge - Memorize and meditate on Romans 5:8 this week: “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
Monthly Prayer Focus: Through September we will focus our prayers on Shoreline Ministries. Take time this week to pray for our High School Ministry. Lift up Pastor Nate and all of our High School volunteers. Pray that the young people at Shoreline will love God with passionate hearts and seek Jesus as their first love.
Resources for this week: As we walk through our Myth Blasters series we will dig into different parts of the Bible. You are encouraged to read the short New Testament book of Ephesians are reflect on the amazing grace of God. If you don’t have a Bible, you can buy one at the Shoreline Bookstore or see a pastor about a free Bible.
Small Groups Discussion Questions (Myth Blasters – Week 2)
Reading for the Week of September 18-24
Day 1- Romans 4
Day 2- Romans 5
Day 3- Romans 6
Day 4- Romans 7
Day 5- Romans 8
Day 6- Ephesians 2
Bonus- Book of James
Memorize/Reflect - “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God.” (Ephesians 2:8)
Personal Reflection- What are the moments you are tempted to believe your salvation and God’s love for you are based on how good you behave? How do you feel when you realize that God loves you with unyielding passion, no matter how you behaved today?
Discussion- Why are we prone to believe that God’s love for us is contingent upon our behavior in the past 24 hours or the last week? What are the things in the world that shape our thinking and cause us to believe that we are always judged on our behavior? How is God’s love dramatically different that the world’s philosophy?
Prayer Direction- Ask God to help you live with a deep and abiding awareness of His passionate love for you. Thank Jesus for dying on the cross for you when you were still covered with sin and a rebel at heart (Romans 5:8).
“Live It!” Challenge - Memorize and meditate on Romans 5:8 this week: “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
Monthly Prayer Focus: Through September we will focus our prayers on Shoreline Ministries. Take time this week to pray for our High School Ministry. Lift up Pastor Nate and all of our High School volunteers. Pray that the young people at Shoreline will love God with passionate hearts and seek Jesus as their first love.
Resources for this week: As we walk through our Myth Blasters series we will dig into different parts of the Bible. You are encouraged to read the short New Testament book of Ephesians are reflect on the amazing grace of God. If you don’t have a Bible, you can buy one at the Shoreline Bookstore or see a pastor about a free Bible.
Small Groups Discussion Questions (Myth Blasters – Week 2)
Reading for the Week of September 11 – 17
Day 1- Exodus 20
Day 2- 1 Chronicles 16
Day 3- 2 Kings 21
Day 4- 2 Kings 22
Day 5- 2 Kings 23
Day 6- Isaiah 44
Bonus- Acts 4
Memorize/Reflect - “You shall have no other gods before me.” (Exodus 20:3)
Personal Reflection- Many people today declare, “All religions are really saying the same thing.” Is this possible? Does this make sense?
Discussion- What basic religious truths were you taught as you were growing up (This could be formal or informal training)? How would a devout Jewish person feel if you told them their beliefs were the same as a devout Muslim?
Prayer Direction- Thank God for revealing himself when He entered human history on the first Christmas. Pray for a heart that worships God and never bows down to any idols or false gods.
“Live It!” Challenge - Look closely at your daily life and identify any kind of idol or source of false worship or undue allegiance. Do all you can to purge out devotion to anything that sets itself up as a rival to the one true God!
Monthly Prayer Focus: Through September we will focus our prayers on Shoreline Ministries. Take time this week to pray for our Community Outreach Ministries (check out the website to get the scope of all we are doing). Pray for those who volunteer and for Deb Frederico as she leads Shoreline in reaching out right here on the Peninsula and through the Salinas Valley.
Resources for this week: As we walk through our Myth Blasters series, dig deep into God’s Word (the Bible). Our greatest source of truth against the myths of this world is the Bible! If you have a Bible, read it daily. If you do not, check out the options in the Shoreline Bookstore. If you can’t afford a Bible, check in at the connections center about receiving a free Bible.
Small Groups Discussion Questions (Myth Blasters – Week 1)
Reading for the Week of September 11 – 17
Day 1- Exodus 20
Day 2- 1 Chronicles 16
Day 3- 2 Kings 21
Day 4- 2 Kings 22
Day 5- 2 Kings 23
Day 6- Isaiah 44
Bonus- Acts 4
Memorize/Reflect - “You shall have no other gods before me.” (Exodus 20:3)
Personal Reflection- Many people today declare, “All religions are really saying the same thing.” Is this possible? Does this make sense?
Discussion- What basic religious truths were you taught as you were growing up (This could be formal or informal training)? How would a devout Jewish person feel if you told them their beliefs were the same as a devout Muslim?
Prayer Direction- Thank God for revealing himself when He entered human history on the first Christmas. Pray for a heart that worships God and never bows down to any idols or false gods.
“Live It!” Challenge - Look closely at your daily life and identify any kind of idol or source of false worship or undue allegiance. Do all you can to purge out devotion to anything that sets itself up as a rival to the one true God!
Monthly Prayer Focus: Through September we will focus our prayers on Shoreline Ministries. Take time this week to pray for our Community Outreach Ministries (check out the website to get the scope of all we are doing). Pray for those who volunteer and for Deb Frederico as she leads Shoreline in reaching out right here on the Peninsula and through the Salinas Valley.
Resources for this week: As we walk through our Myth Blasters series, dig deep into God’s Word (the Bible). Our greatest source of truth against the myths of this world is the Bible! If you have a Bible, read it daily. If you do not, check out the options in the Shoreline Bookstore. If you can’t afford a Bible, check in at the connections center about receiving a free Bible.
Small Groups Discussion Questions (Myth Blasters – Week 1)
Reading for the Week of September 4 – 10
Day 1- Psalm 119:1-80
Day 2- Psalm 119:81-176
Day 3- James 1 and Proverbs 1
Day 4- James 2 and Proverbs 3
Day 5- James 3 and Proverbs 6
Day 6- James 4 and Proverbs 10
Bonus- James 5 and Proverbs 12
Memorize/Reflect - “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness…” (2 Timothy 3:16)
Personal Reflection- How has reading and learning the truth of the Bible strengthened your faith? How are you doing in making Bible reading a part of your daily lifestyle?
Discussion- What part of the Bible are you reading right now and what is God teaching you? What is one of your favorite passages in the Bible and why is it so important to you?
Prayer Direction- Ask God to help your love for the Bible grow deeper and deeper. Pray that you will dig deep into God’s Word and live out the truths you learn. Pray for the Holy Spirit to fill and guide your pastors as they preach God’s Word.
“Live It!” Challenge - Commit to make time to open God’s Word and read it every day for the next thirty days. Write down one lesson from what you read each day and seek to live out this truth. Also, consider signing up for the “Big Picture of the Bible” class on Saturday, September 17th.
Monthly Prayer Focus:Through September we will focus our prayers on Shoreline Ministries. Take time this week to pray for our middle school ministry. Lift up Pastor Andrew and all of our middle school volunteers. Pray that our students will grow to know and love Jesus more. Ask God to rise up all the volunteers we need to reach more middle school students and help those who are part of the church grow in faith.
Resources for this week: Consider reading chapter five of Seismic Shifts, by Kevin Harney. It is all about loving and learning God’s Word. Copies are available in the Shoreline Bookstore.
Small Groups Discussion Questions (Summer Road Trip with Jesus – Week 10)
Reading for the Week of September 4 – 10
Day 1- Psalm 119:1-80
Day 2- Psalm 119:81-176
Day 3- James 1 and Proverbs 1
Day 4- James 2 and Proverbs 3
Day 5- James 3 and Proverbs 6
Day 6- James 4 and Proverbs 10
Bonus- James 5 and Proverbs 12
Memorize/Reflect - “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness…” (2 Timothy 3:16)
Personal Reflection- How has reading and learning the truth of the Bible strengthened your faith? How are you doing in making Bible reading a part of your daily lifestyle?
Discussion- What part of the Bible are you reading right now and what is God teaching you? What is one of your favorite passages in the Bible and why is it so important to you?
Prayer Direction- Ask God to help your love for the Bible grow deeper and deeper. Pray that you will dig deep into God’s Word and live out the truths you learn. Pray for the Holy Spirit to fill and guide your pastors as they preach God’s Word.
“Live It!” Challenge - Commit to make time to open God’s Word and read it every day for the next thirty days. Write down one lesson from what you read each day and seek to live out this truth. Also, consider signing up for the “Big Picture of the Bible” class on Saturday, September 17th.
Monthly Prayer Focus:Through September we will focus our prayers on Shoreline Ministries. Take time this week to pray for our middle school ministry. Lift up Pastor Andrew and all of our middle school volunteers. Pray that our students will grow to know and love Jesus more. Ask God to rise up all the volunteers we need to reach more middle school students and help those who are part of the church grow in faith.
Resources for this week: Consider reading chapter five of Seismic Shifts, by Kevin Harney. It is all about loving and learning God’s Word. Copies are available in the Shoreline Bookstore.
Small Groups Discussion Questions (Summer Road Trip with Jesus – Week 10)
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 )
