DAY 4 – Thursday Daily devotional Read Mark 2:1-12, James 2:14-17, Luke 8:40-56, Mark 10:52 Ask How does Jesus respond to faith in action? What about the behavior of the people in this story helps us understand their motivations and desires? Reflect My daughter failed her first driving test. Not an “I missed too many […]
Sick of Religion? Week 2: Devotional Day 3
DAY 3 – Wednesday Daily devotional Read Mark 2:5-12, 1 Samuel 16:7, Romans 6:10 Ask What do we learn about Jesus’ ability and authority to forgive sins? What did Jesus know about the hearts and motives of people in this story? Reflect When was the last time you had to wait? I don’t mean waiting […]
Sick of Religion? Week 2: Devotional Day 2
DAY 2 – Tuesday Daily devotional Read Mark 2:1-12, Jeremiah 17:14, James 5:15 Ask Who do you relate to most in this story? How is Jesus challenging you through this scripture (in your faith, relationships, habits, actions, traditions, etc.)? Reflect Imagine you’re playing the starring role of each person in this story: cynical scribe, amazed […]
Sick of Religion? Week 2: Intro/LifeGroup Questions
WEEK 2 This devotional pairs with Mark 2:1-12 and the sermon preached on March 2-3 at Chapel Hill. Written by Jena Meyerpeter Jena and her family moved to Gig Harbor in the fall of 2017. Although she considers herself a Midwest girl at heart, she and her husband Josh are loving raising their three daughters […]
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Sick of Religion? Week 2: Devotional Day 1
DAY 1 – Monday Daily devotional Read Mark 2:1-12, Matthew 9:1-8, Luke 5:17-26 Ask What do all three gospel accounts of this story have in common? What differences do you see? Reflect Sift through past vacation photos with someone who experienced the trip with you. Attempt retelling the adventures one at a time and see […]
Sick of Religion? Week 1: Devotional Day 7
DAY 7 Daily devotional Read Mark 1:40-45 Ask What did Jesus want the leper to do in response to his healing? This response would have been a marker in the sand to both the leper and the priest of Christ’s healing power. How do you express your thankfulness to God for his work in your […]
Sick of Religion? Week 1: Devotional Day 6
DAY 6 Daily devotional Read Mark 1:40-41 Ask What have you been imploring Jesus for in prayer for a long time? Pray together as a group over the needs we can get tired of sharing. Ask God for a renewed vision of his willingness to heal and answer our requests. Reflect Have you ever implored […]
Sick of Religion? Week 1: Devotional Day 5
DAY 5 Daily devotional Read Mark 1:40-41 Ask Have you ever felt untouchable, unwanted, or rejected? When has Christ and his church helped to turn this around to a feeling of being wanted and included? Reflect Many people have experienced a time of feeling unloved, unwanted or rejected. This certainly happens after a break-up in […]
Sick of Religion? Week 1: Devotional Day 4
DAY 4 Daily devotional Read Mark 1:40-41 Ask How can we mimic the “imploring” and “kneeling” of the leper in how we come to Jesus? Do a heart check on yourself. Is this your attitude about your own needs when you approach Jesus? Reflect How do I approach God? Do I kneel before him at […]
Sick of Religion? Week 1: Devotional Day 3
DAY 3 Daily devotional Read Mark 1:40-41 Ask Jesus still touches the ugly, sick, broken and untouchable. How does this small interaction help us to see the bigger story of the gospel – Jesus as the one who takes upon himself the brokenness of others, in order to bring cleansing and healing to all? Reflect […]