Reflection Question1. What are characteristics of Job that we see in Job 1:1-5, and why are they important for us to know about him and to consider about our own spiritual lives? 2. What can we learn from Job’s response to su...

Reflection Questions1. What do verses 23-24 reveal about the Apostle Paul’s heart (aka his desire) towards the church? How is that impactful to you? 2. Which of the 4 desires/words stuck out to you the most, and why? Peace? L...

Reflection Questions1. How alert and persevering is your prayer life? Where do you tend to drift or disengage? 2. What role does prayer play in your spiritual warfare? (Preparation, defense, or both?) How did today’s passage ...

Reflection Questions1. What does it mean to “take up the whole armor of God”? Why is it necessary for standing firm?2. Knowing that the whole armor is meant to be worn altogether, not just in pieces. In your walk with Christ, whic...

Reflection Questions1. What does the Apostle Paul mean when he says our struggle is “not against flesh and blood”? How does that change the way we view conflict in our lives?2. The Apostle Paul describes Satan as organized, powerf...

Reflection QuestionsWhich of the four commands to employees/slaves resonated with you? And how does this passage challenge our cultural view of work, authority, and leadership? Respect (Vs 5), Sincere heart (vs 5), considerate (6), ...

Reflection Questions1. What does it mean for children to obey “in the Lord”? How does this shape our understanding of obedience as an act of worship, not just compliance?2. Why do you think Paul addresses fathers specifically in v...

Reflection Questions1. Which of the five ways husbands are to love their wives stood out to you? (Sacrifically vs 25, Sanctifying vs 26-27, sensitive vs 28-29, satisfying vs 29-30, and specific vs 31-32)2. How does Paul’s command ...

Reflection Questions1. Equal before God, but distinct in their household roles. What stood out to you in the passage about the role of a Godly wife? 2. What stood out to you about the role of a Godly husband? 3. H...

Reflection Questions1. What does it look like to “make the best use of the time” in your current season of life (parenting, work, etc.) and how does the reality that “the days are evil” shape your urgency and intentionality? ...

Reflection Questions1. In light of Ephesians 4:1 and 4:17… How is 5:1-2 an encouragement and also instructive to us? 2. Why do you think Paul stops to list six specific sins in verses 3-4 after giving five examples of taking ...

Reflection Questions1. Based on this text… why is joy tied to putting on a new self clothed in righteousness and holiness?  2. Why does Spiritual Warfare (vs 27) play a part in joylessness and struggling to putting off the ol...

Reflection Questions1. The Apostle Paul uses the analogy of clothing to describe spiritual transformation. How does this imagery help us understand the change that happens when we follow Christ?2. What does Paul mean when he says ...

Reflection Questions1. Why is it so important to understand “Grace” and “Gift” (vs 7) when thinking about our own spiritual gifts? 2. Why is diversity of spiritual gifts within the church a good thing? What responsibilities d...

Reflection Questions1. What does “walking worthy” look like in practical ways? Are there specific areas in your life where this call challenges you to grow?2. Which of the 5 characteristics of walking worthy in verses 2-3 stuck ou...

Reflection Questions1. What does the phrase “According to the riches of his glory” (Vs 16) tell us about God's capacity and willingness to respond to our prayers? How does knowing God has "riches of His glory" impact the way you pray and...

Reflection Questions1. Why is it so important to remember that we, the church, were once far off from God? That we were like Gentiles. 2. How is Jesus our peace with other relationships (Jews vs Gentiles), and how does that chan...

Reflection Questions1.  What stood out or resonated with you about the Apostle Paul’s depiction of our pre-Christian state in verses 1-3?2. Why is the phrase "But God" in verse 4 such a powerful and sweet transition in light of ...

Reflection Questions1. What are the reasons that bring you to God in prayer? How does this passage challenge you to approach prayer differently? 2. Which reason for Paul's prayer for these saints stuck out to you the most? Their...

Reflection Questions1. What does it mean to you personally to be "sealed with the Holy Spirit"? How does this provide you with assurance?2. Why would/should this passage challenge you to share the gospel with others?3. Jesus refe...

Reflection QuestionsWhat does this passage teach you about Jesus? What does this passage teach you about sin/mankind? What does this passage teach you about God? What did God reveal to you f...

Reflection Questions1. (vs 2) How are grace and peace related? Why are they central to the gospel?2. (vs 3-6) What does this passage teach us about God the Father?3. Why should the doctrine of election lead us to praise?4. Wh...

Reflection Questions1. What resonated with you the most from Song of Solomon 8:5-14? Why?2. How do we see Jesus in this passage? (Aka: What is the connection to the gospel?)TAKE HOME or, if time allows3. (vs 5) What "wild...

Reflection  Questions1. What resonated with you the most from Song of Solomon 6:11-8:4? Why?2. How do we see Jesus in this passage? (Aka: What is the connection to the gospel?)TAKE HOME or, if time allows3. How can h...

Reflection Questions1. What resonated with you the most from Song of Solomon 5:9-6:10? Why?2. How do we see Jesus in this passage? (Aka: What is the connection to the gospel?)TAKE HOME or if time allows3. How has God used...