DAY 2 – Tuesday Daily devotional Read 1 Samuel 21:1-6; Mark 2:23-28 Ask Read about “what David did” in 1 Samuel 21:1-6 to understand the background to Jesus’ comments on the Sabbath. How is Jesus’ interpretation of Sabbath work radical compared to the Pharisees and yet still consistent with the Scriptures? Reflect Have you […]
Sick of Religion? Week 5: Intro/LifeGroup Questions
WEEK 5 This devotional pairs with Mark 2:23-3:6 and the sermon preached on March 23-24. Written by Lilly Davis Grew up at Chapel Hill. Currently working towards a Master of Divinity at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Loves engaging with Scripture with both mind and heart and discussing it with others, particularly when paired with good […]
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Sick of Religion? Week 4: Devotional Day 7
DAY 7 – Sunday Daily devotional Read Mark 2:20-22; Ephesians 3:14-21 Ask There are many images of the “new” things Christ does in our lives. Isaiah 43:19 “See I am doing a new thing”. Psalm 96:1 “Sing to the Lord a new song”. 2 Corinthians 5:17 “If anyone is in Christ he is a new […]
Sick of Religion? Week 4: Devotional Day 6
DAY 6 – Saturday Daily devotional Read Mark 2:20-22; John 3:3 Ask When you consider the difference Jesus has made to your life, would you say that he has been an “addition” to a way of life you already had, or a radical transformation and a “new” way of life? Reflect It’s fascinating to study […]
Invisible Faces
“Celebrate Recovery? That’s for folks with alcohol and drug issues, right?” As I serve here at Chapel Hill I’m amazed how often I hear that misconception from brothers and sisters; one that bears only faint resemblance to reality. While true—at least partially—far fewer than half the men and women who walk through the swinging chapel […]
Sick of Religion? Week 4: Devotional Day 5
DAY 5 – Friday Daily devotional Read Mark 2:20-22; Matthew 22:34-40; John 13:34 Ask How do both the comments about cloth and comments about wineskins illustrate the relationship of Jesus to the Old Testament law? In what way is Jesus bringing in a new era? Reflect Have you ever tried to see the picture hidden […]
Sick of Religion? Week 4: Devotional Day 4
DAY 4 – Thursday Daily devotional Read Mark 2:18-20; Matthew 6:16-18 Ask Do you see yourself in the grumbling attitude of the people? I know I can! Where are you grumbling about religious traditions or practice instead of rejoicing in people coming to know Christ? Reflect Many readers don’t know that the Pharisees were actually […]
Sick of Religion? Week 4: Devotional Day 3
DAY 3 – Wednesday Daily devotional Read Mark 2:18-20; Isaiah 64:6; Ephesians 2:4-10 Ask Let’s define “religion” as behavior and belief designed to get favor from God. Where do you see “religious” tendencies in your life? What would be the “new” way of behavior and belief that counters those tendencies? Reflect My wife and I […]
Sick of Religion? Week 4: Intro/LifeGroup Questions
WEEK 4 This guide pairs with Mark 2:18-22 and the sermon preached at Chapel Hill on March 16 and 17. Written by Larry Hackman Executive Associate Pastor at Chapel Hill. Theology nerd who also loves big, dumb blockbuster movies, dinosaurs (no kidding, I love dinosaurs), and classical music. What do these things have in […]
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Sick of Religion? Week 4: Devotional Day 1
DAY 1 – Monday Daily devotional Read Mark 2:18; Joel 2:12; Acts 3:1-3 Ask Use a Study Bible to discover what was the practice of fasting in Jewish culture at the time of Jesus. Reflect If you’ve ever experienced great loss, you’ll know how odd and perfunctory eating seems to be in the midst of […]