Week 1 - October 4-10
Promise, Pentecost, and the Birth of the Church
This week, we watch the Church come to life. Jesus promises the Holy Spirit, His followers wait together in prayer, and at Pentecost ordinary people are empowered to become bold witnesses for Jesus. As the first believers devote themselves to God and one another, we see a picture of a Spirit-filled community marked by prayer, generosity, worship, and obedience. This week challenges us to depend on the Holy Spirit and live as devoted followers of Jesus.
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Empowered to Be Witnesses
READ: Acts 1:1-11
Jesus tells His followers to wait for the Holy Spirit, then sends them to carry His message from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth.
KEY VERSE: Acts 1:8
BIG IDEA: God does not merely give us an assignment; He gives us His Spirit to accomplish it.
REFLECT:
What do Jesus’ final instructions reveal about His priorities for the Church?
Where are you tempted to rely on your ability instead of the Holy Spirit’s power?
Who is one person or place God may be calling you to reach as His witness?
PRAY: Jesus, fill me with Your Spirit and make my life a clear witness to Your grace and truth.
TODAY’S PRACTICE: Pray by name for one person who needs to encounter Jesus.
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Faithful in the Waiting
READ: Acts 1:12-26
The disciples obey Jesus by returning to Jerusalem, praying together, and preparing for what God will do next.
KEY VERSE: Acts 1:14
BIG IDEA: Waiting on God is not passive; it is a season of prayer, unity, and obedient preparation.
REFLECT:
What did the disciples do while they waited for God’s promise
How do you usually respond when God’s timing feels slow
What faithful step can you take while you wait for an answer?
PRAY: Lord, teach me to wait with faith, prayer, and obedience instead of frustration or fear.
TODAY’S PRACTICE: Set aside ten uninterrupted minutes to pray about something you are waiting on.
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The Spirit Is Poured Out
READ Acts 2:1-13
At Pentecost, the Holy Spirit fills the believers and enables them to proclaim God’s works across language and cultural barriers.
KEY VERSE: Acts 2:4
BIG IDEA: The Holy Spirit equips ordinary people to communicate the extraordinary works of God.
REFLECT:
What details show that Pentecost was God’s work rather than human effort?
What barriers does the Holy Spirit help the gospel cross in this passage?
Where do you need fresh dependence on the Spirit today?
PRAY: Holy Spirit, fill me and use my words to point people toward the wonderful works of God.
TODAY’S PRACTICE: Before each important conversation today, pause and ask the Holy Spirit for help.
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A Gospel That Demands a Response
READ: Acts 2:14-41
Peter explains the meaning of Pentecost, proclaims Jesus as Lord and Messiah, and calls the crowd to repent and be baptized.
KEY VERSE: Acts 2:38
BIG IDEA: The gospel is good news to receive and a call to turn our lives toward Jesus.
REFLECT:
What truths about Jesus are central to Peter’s message?
Why do you think the crowd was “cut to the heart”?
Is there any area where the Holy Spirit is calling you to repent and respond?
PRAY: Jesus, let the truth of who You are reach my heart and change the direction of my life.
TODAY’S PRACTICE: Respond immediately to one conviction the Holy Spirit has been bringing to you.
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Devoted, Not Casual
TODAY’S READING: Acts 2:42-47
The first believers devote themselves to teaching, fellowship, communion, prayer, generosity, and life together.
KEY VERSE | Acts 2:42
BIG IDEA: A healthy church is formed by believers who continually devote themselves to Jesus and one another.
REFLECT
Which practices shaped the daily life of the early church?
Which area of devotion is strongest in your life? Which is weakest?
What would deeper commitment to biblical community look like this week?
PRAY: God, make me a devoted disciple who strengthens Your Church through faithfulness and love.
TODAY’S PRACTICE: Encourage, serve, or share a meal with someone from your church community.
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What We Have, We Give
TODAY’S READING Acts 3:1-16
Peter and John meet a man who cannot walk and offer him something greater than money: healing through the name of Jesus.
KEY VERSE | Acts 3:6
BIG IDEA: We may not have every resource, but we carry the name and presence of Jesus.
REFLECT
What did the man ask for, and what did God give him instead?
What does Peter’s response teach you about spiritual confidence and humility?
What has God placed in you that you can offer someone today?
PRAY: Jesus, help me notice people, trust Your power, and freely give what You have placed in me.
TODAY’S PRACTICE: Look for one practical opportunity to stop, notice, and help someone today.
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Times of Refreshing
TODAY’S READING Acts 3:17-26
Peter calls the people to repent and turn to God so their sins may be wiped away and refreshing may come from the Lord.
KEY VERSE | Acts 3:19
BIG IDEA: Repentance is not merely turning from sin; it is turning toward the restoring presence of God.
REFLECT
What promises are connected to repentance in this passage?
Why can repentance feel threatening even though it leads to refreshing?
What do you need to turn from and turn toward today?
PRAY: Father, lead me into honest repentance and the freedom and refreshing found in Your presence.
TODAY’S PRACTICE: Write one sentence of confession, then one sentence declaring God’s grace.
Week 1 - October 4-10
Promise, Pentecost, and the Birth of the Church
This week, we watch the Church come to life. Jesus promises the Holy Spirit, His followers wait together in prayer, and at Pentecost ordinary people are empowered to become bold witnesses for Jesus. As the first believers devote themselves to God and one another, we see a picture of a Spirit-filled community marked by prayer, generosity, worship, and obedience. This week challenges us to depend on the Holy Spirit and live as devoted followers of Jesus.
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Empowered to Be Witnesses
READ: Acts 1:1-11
Jesus tells His followers to wait for the Holy Spirit, then sends them to carry His message from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth.
KEY VERSE: Acts 1:8
BIG IDEA: God does not merely give us an assignment; He gives us His Spirit to accomplish it.
REFLECT:
What do Jesus’ final instructions reveal about His priorities for the Church?
Where are you tempted to rely on your ability instead of the Holy Spirit’s power?
Who is one person or place God may be calling you to reach as His witness?
PRAY: Jesus, fill me with Your Spirit and make my life a clear witness to Your grace and truth.
TODAY’S PRACTICE: Pray by name for one person who needs to encounter Jesus.
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Faithful in the Waiting
READ: Acts 1:12-26
The disciples obey Jesus by returning to Jerusalem, praying together, and preparing for what God will do next.
KEY VERSE: Acts 1:14
BIG IDEA: Waiting on God is not passive; it is a season of prayer, unity, and obedient preparation.
REFLECT:
What did the disciples do while they waited for God’s promise
How do you usually respond when God’s timing feels slow
What faithful step can you take while you wait for an answer?
PRAY: Lord, teach me to wait with faith, prayer, and obedience instead of frustration or fear.
TODAY’S PRACTICE: Set aside ten uninterrupted minutes to pray about something you are waiting on.
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The Spirit Is Poured Out
READ Acts 2:1-13
At Pentecost, the Holy Spirit fills the believers and enables them to proclaim God’s works across language and cultural barriers.
KEY VERSE: Acts 2:4
BIG IDEA: The Holy Spirit equips ordinary people to communicate the extraordinary works of God.
REFLECT:
What details show that Pentecost was God’s work rather than human effort?
What barriers does the Holy Spirit help the gospel cross in this passage?
Where do you need fresh dependence on the Spirit today?
PRAY: Holy Spirit, fill me and use my words to point people toward the wonderful works of God.
TODAY’S PRACTICE: Before each important conversation today, pause and ask the Holy Spirit for help.
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A Gospel That Demands a Response
READ: Acts 2:14-41
Peter explains the meaning of Pentecost, proclaims Jesus as Lord and Messiah, and calls the crowd to repent and be baptized.
KEY VERSE: Acts 2:38
BIG IDEA: The gospel is good news to receive and a call to turn our lives toward Jesus.
REFLECT:
What truths about Jesus are central to Peter’s message?
Why do you think the crowd was “cut to the heart”?
Is there any area where the Holy Spirit is calling you to repent and respond?
PRAY: Jesus, let the truth of who You are reach my heart and change the direction of my life.
TODAY’S PRACTICE: Respond immediately to one conviction the Holy Spirit has been bringing to you.
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Devoted, Not Casual
TODAY’S READING: Acts 2:42-47
The first believers devote themselves to teaching, fellowship, communion, prayer, generosity, and life together.
KEY VERSE | Acts 2:42
BIG IDEA: A healthy church is formed by believers who continually devote themselves to Jesus and one another.
REFLECT
Which practices shaped the daily life of the early church?
Which area of devotion is strongest in your life? Which is weakest?
What would deeper commitment to biblical community look like this week?
PRAY: God, make me a devoted disciple who strengthens Your Church through faithfulness and love.
TODAY’S PRACTICE: Encourage, serve, or share a meal with someone from your church community.
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What We Have, We Give
TODAY’S READING Acts 3:1-16
Peter and John meet a man who cannot walk and offer him something greater than money: healing through the name of Jesus.
KEY VERSE | Acts 3:6
BIG IDEA: We may not have every resource, but we carry the name and presence of Jesus.
REFLECT
What did the man ask for, and what did God give him instead?
What does Peter’s response teach you about spiritual confidence and humility?
What has God placed in you that you can offer someone today?
PRAY: Jesus, help me notice people, trust Your power, and freely give what You have placed in me.
TODAY’S PRACTICE: Look for one practical opportunity to stop, notice, and help someone today.
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Times of Refreshing
TODAY’S READING Acts 3:17-26
Peter calls the people to repent and turn to God so their sins may be wiped away and refreshing may come from the Lord.
KEY VERSE | Acts 3:19
BIG IDEA: Repentance is not merely turning from sin; it is turning toward the restoring presence of God.
REFLECT
What promises are connected to repentance in this passage?
Why can repentance feel threatening even though it leads to refreshing?
What do you need to turn from and turn toward today?
PRAY: Father, lead me into honest repentance and the freedom and refreshing found in Your presence.
TODAY’S PRACTICE: Write one sentence of confession, then one sentence declaring God’s grace.
Week 1 - October 4-10
Promise, Pentecost, and the Birth of the Church
This week, we watch the Church come to life. Jesus promises the Holy Spirit, His followers wait together in prayer, and at Pentecost ordinary people are empowered to become bold witnesses for Jesus. As the first believers devote themselves to God and one another, we see a picture of a Spirit-filled community marked by prayer, generosity, worship, and obedience. This week challenges us to depend on the Holy Spirit and live as devoted followers of Jesus.
-
Empowered to Be Witnesses
READ: Acts 1:1-11
Jesus tells His followers to wait for the Holy Spirit, then sends them to carry His message from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth.
KEY VERSE: Acts 1:8
BIG IDEA: God does not merely give us an assignment; He gives us His Spirit to accomplish it.
REFLECT:
What do Jesus’ final instructions reveal about His priorities for the Church?
Where are you tempted to rely on your ability instead of the Holy Spirit’s power?
Who is one person or place God may be calling you to reach as His witness?
PRAY: Jesus, fill me with Your Spirit and make my life a clear witness to Your grace and truth.
TODAY’S PRACTICE: Pray by name for one person who needs to encounter Jesus.
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Faithful in the Waiting
READ: Acts 1:12-26
The disciples obey Jesus by returning to Jerusalem, praying together, and preparing for what God will do next.
KEY VERSE: Acts 1:14
BIG IDEA: Waiting on God is not passive; it is a season of prayer, unity, and obedient preparation.
REFLECT:
What did the disciples do while they waited for God’s promise
How do you usually respond when God’s timing feels slow
What faithful step can you take while you wait for an answer?
PRAY: Lord, teach me to wait with faith, prayer, and obedience instead of frustration or fear.
TODAY’S PRACTICE: Set aside ten uninterrupted minutes to pray about something you are waiting on.
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The Spirit Is Poured Out
READ Acts 2:1-13
At Pentecost, the Holy Spirit fills the believers and enables them to proclaim God’s works across language and cultural barriers.
KEY VERSE: Acts 2:4
BIG IDEA: The Holy Spirit equips ordinary people to communicate the extraordinary works of God.
REFLECT:
What details show that Pentecost was God’s work rather than human effort?
What barriers does the Holy Spirit help the gospel cross in this passage?
Where do you need fresh dependence on the Spirit today?
PRAY: Holy Spirit, fill me and use my words to point people toward the wonderful works of God.
TODAY’S PRACTICE: Before each important conversation today, pause and ask the Holy Spirit for help.
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A Gospel That Demands a Response
READ: Acts 2:14-41
Peter explains the meaning of Pentecost, proclaims Jesus as Lord and Messiah, and calls the crowd to repent and be baptized.
KEY VERSE: Acts 2:38
BIG IDEA: The gospel is good news to receive and a call to turn our lives toward Jesus.
REFLECT:
What truths about Jesus are central to Peter’s message?
Why do you think the crowd was “cut to the heart”?
Is there any area where the Holy Spirit is calling you to repent and respond?
PRAY: Jesus, let the truth of who You are reach my heart and change the direction of my life.
TODAY’S PRACTICE: Respond immediately to one conviction the Holy Spirit has been bringing to you.
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Devoted, Not Casual
TODAY’S READING: Acts 2:42-47
The first believers devote themselves to teaching, fellowship, communion, prayer, generosity, and life together.
KEY VERSE | Acts 2:42
BIG IDEA: A healthy church is formed by believers who continually devote themselves to Jesus and one another.
REFLECT
Which practices shaped the daily life of the early church?
Which area of devotion is strongest in your life? Which is weakest?
What would deeper commitment to biblical community look like this week?
PRAY: God, make me a devoted disciple who strengthens Your Church through faithfulness and love.
TODAY’S PRACTICE: Encourage, serve, or share a meal with someone from your church community.
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What We Have, We Give
TODAY’S READING Acts 3:1-16
Peter and John meet a man who cannot walk and offer him something greater than money: healing through the name of Jesus.
KEY VERSE | Acts 3:6
BIG IDEA: We may not have every resource, but we carry the name and presence of Jesus.
REFLECT
What did the man ask for, and what did God give him instead?
What does Peter’s response teach you about spiritual confidence and humility?
What has God placed in you that you can offer someone today?
PRAY: Jesus, help me notice people, trust Your power, and freely give what You have placed in me.
TODAY’S PRACTICE: Look for one practical opportunity to stop, notice, and help someone today.
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Times of Refreshing
TODAY’S READING Acts 3:17-26
Peter calls the people to repent and turn to God so their sins may be wiped away and refreshing may come from the Lord.
KEY VERSE | Acts 3:19
BIG IDEA: Repentance is not merely turning from sin; it is turning toward the restoring presence of God.
REFLECT
What promises are connected to repentance in this passage?
Why can repentance feel threatening even though it leads to refreshing?
What do you need to turn from and turn toward today?
PRAY: Father, lead me into honest repentance and the freedom and refreshing found in Your presence.
TODAY’S PRACTICE: Write one sentence of confession, then one sentence declaring God’s grace.
Week 2 - Grace
Every relationship will eventually require grace because every person is imperfect. Grace gives people room to grow, heal, and move forward without being defined by their failures. When grace is absent, relationships become heavy and fragile. This week we will learn how grace strengthens connection and reflects the goodness of God.
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Read: Colossians 3:12-17
Discussion Questions:
Which “clothing” is hardest for you to put on right now?
Are there any grievances that you’re struggling to forgive?
How do you intentionally practice gratitude in your relationships?
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Read: 2 Corinthians 2:5-11
Discussion Questions:
Do you find it hard to show grace towards those who have hurt you?
When someone has repented do you struggle to fully release them?
Where might satan be gaining an “advantage” in your relationships through unresolved hurt?
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Read: Luke 6:37-42
Discussion Questions:
How do you love your enemies and still have healthy boundaries?
Why do you think its easier to see other people’s issues than your own?
In your relationships are you more focused on fixing others or examining yourself?
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Read: Romans 15:1-7
Discussion Questions:
How often do you find yourself avoiding people who are hard to deal with?
When was the last time you chose what was best for someone else even when it cost you something?
How does Jesus’ example challenge your current relational habits when it comes to accepting others?
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Read: 2 Samuel 9:1-13
Discussion Questions:
What area in your life do you need to receive undeserved grace?
Do I show kindness based on what people deserve or based on grace?
Who in your life is God asking you to invite to the table?
Week 3 - Communication
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Read: Psalm 13
Discussion Questions:
What does it look like to express honest emotions with God or others?
What does your communication reveal about your perspective?
Do you have someone you can communicate openly and honestly with?
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Read: Proverbs 18:1-24
Discussion Questions:
What was the most convicting part of this chapter to read? Why?
What consequences you have reaped from what you’ve spoken?
Do you tend to speak first or listen first.
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Read: James 3:3-12
Discussion Questions:
In what situations do you most often struggle to control your tongue?
Where in your life do small words tend to create big problems?
Are there patterns in your speech that you’ve normalized but shouldn’t?
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Read: Colossians 4:4-6
Discussion Questions:
Does prayer play a role in your communication?
Where do you tend to miss opportunities for meaningful conversations?
How would others describe the tone in your communication?
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Read: 1 Samuel 1:1-20
Discussion Questions:
If communication is only 7% spoken words, what other ways are we communicating?
Are you more likely to assume intent or ask for clarity?
Are you actively aware of your tone and body language when engaged in communication?
Strong relationships rise or fall on communication. What we say, how we listen, and the way we respond can either build trust or create distance. Healthy communication creates clarity, safety, and understanding. This week we will explore how godly communication brings life to every relationship.
Week 4 - Trust
Trust is the glue that holds relationships together over time. It is built slowly through honesty, consistency, and integrity, but it can be damaged quickly through betrayal or neglect. Without trust, relationships become unstable and uncertain. This week we will look at how trust is formed, protected, and restored.
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Read: Ephesians 4: 25-28
Discussion Questions:
Are you consistently honest, or selectively honest depending on the situation?
Where has unresolved anger created emotional distance in your relationships?
Which of these behaviors: lying, anger, harsh words, or bitterness, most damages trust?
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Read: Luke 16:1-15
Discussion Questions:
Where are you tempted to make decisions that you wouldn't want fully exposed?
Are there areas in your relationships that you’ve been assuming consequences won’t come?
Are your crisis decisions strengthening or weakening trust?
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Read: Philippians 2:3-11
Discussion Questions:
Do I trust God enough to put others first even when it costs me?
How have you seen selfishness erode trust in your relationships?
What would change in your relationships if you consistently “lowered yourself” first?
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Read: Judges 16:1-22
Discussion Questions:
Do you ever confuse emotional connection with trustworthy character?
Have you ever ignored your own wisdom to avoid relational discomfort?
What has broken trust cost you in the past?
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Read: Genesis 39:1-15
Discussion Questions:
What habits help us build trust with others?
What areas of your life are hardest to keep consistent when no one is watching?
What situations in your life require you to choose integrity over convenience?
Week 5 - Conflict Management
Conflict is unavoidable in every relationship, but unhealthy conflict is not. The way we handle disagreement often reveals the maturity of our character and the condition of our heart. God does not call us to avoid conflict but to navigate it with wisdom, humility, and love. This week we will learn how healthy conflict can actually strengthen relationships.
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Read: James 1:19-21
Discussion Questions:
1. Which comes hardest for you right now:
being quick to listen?
being slow to speak?
being slow to anger?
2. Are there any recent conversations where you were more focused on being understood than on truly understanding?
3. In what situations do you tend to speak before inviting God into your response?
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Read: Galatians 6:1-10
Discussion Questions:
When you see someone struggling spiritually, what is your first internal response—compassion, frustration, judgment, avoidance, or prayer
Are you willing to let others help carry your burdens—or do you resist vulnerability?
Are there any areas where you have blamed others instead of honestly examining your own walk?
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Read: 2 Samuel 12:1-13
Discussion Questions:
Why is loving confrontation sometimes an act of mercy rather than judgment?
What does Nathan teach us about how to confront sin with wisdom and courage?
Are you willing to receive correction from people God has placed in your life?
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Read: Esther 5:1-8
Discussion Questions:
Have you ever spoken too soon and wished you had waited for a better moment?
What does Esther show us about the power of patience and discernment?
Is there any area where you need to stop forcing outcomes and trust God’s timing?
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Read: Exodus 18:5-24
Discussion Questions:
Is there any wise counsel you’ve been resisting because it would require a change in the way you’ve been living?
Who in my life has the kind of spiritual maturity and honesty that I should listen to more carefully?
What would obedience look like if I actually responded to the wise counsel I’ve been given?
Week 6 - Encouragement
People thrive where encouragement is present. Our words have the power to strengthen, inspire, and remind others of their value and purpose. In a world filled with criticism and negativity, encouragement becomes a powerful expression of love. This week we will discover how life giving words can transform relationships.
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Read: Proverbs 16:24
Discussion Questions:
When is the last time your words genuinely lifted someone up? What did you say and why did it stick?
What would it look like to make encouragement a daily habit instead of a random moment?
Who is one person you can intentionally encourage this week?
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Read: Exodus 17:8-13
Discussion Questions:
Who has been an Aaron and Hur in your life? What did they do to encourage you?
Who have you been an Aaron or Hur to? What did you do to encourage them?
What is one practical way you can let someone support you rather than shutting them out?
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Read: 1 Samuel 23:15-18
Discussion Questions:
Are you a Jonathan or a David? Are you needing encouragement or are you needing to encourage others?
Is your encouragement rooted in the truth of God’s word and character?
Are conversations about faith a natural part of your relationships?
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Read: Hebrews 10:24-25
Discussion Questions:
Why do you think it’s necessary for us to spend time with other believers?
What kind of influence do you bring to your relationships, movement towards God or distraction away from Him?
Who is someone this week that you can encourage or challenge in their faith?
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Read: 1 Thessalonians 5:11
Discussion Questions:
If your words were a “construction crew” what would they be building in people?
When has someone’s encouragement actually changed your day or your direction?
What tends to stick with you longer words of encouragement or words of criticism? Why?
Week 7 - Faithfulness
Healthy relationships are built through consistency over time. Faithfulness is choosing commitment when emotions fade, circumstances change, or life becomes difficult. It is showing up again and again with integrity, loyalty, and perseverance. This week we will see how faithfulness creates strength, security, and lasting impact in relationships.
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Read: Galatians 5:13-26
Discussion Questions:
When things get hard in relationships, what fruits are the first to disappear in your life?
In your relationships which is more evident…the works of the flesh or the fruit of the Spirit?
Am I letting the Holy Spirit shape how I treat people or am I just reacting based on how I feel in the moment?
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Read: Ruth 1:8-18
Discussion Questions:
Am I the kind of person who stays committed to people even when it’s inconvenient or do I pull back when things get hard?
Who in your life are you truly committed to and not just connected to?
Have I been expecting loyalty from others that I’m not fully offering myself?
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Read: 2 Kings 2:1-12
Discussion Questions:
Do I stay committed in relationships or do I slowly drift when it’s no longer new or exciting?
Am I willing to walk through multiple seasons with people or do I only stay for the parts that benefit me?
Who has God placed in my life that I need to remain faithful to, even when it requires effort and intentionality?
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Read: 1 John 3:16-18
Discussion Questions:
If someone looked at my actions, not just my words, would they feel His love from me?
Am I faithful in the small, everyday ways of showing love or only in big moments?
What is one habit that I could implement to help me move from words to actions?
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Read: Proverbs 3:1-6
Discussion Questions:
Is God’s word your standard for what faithfulness looks like in your relationships?
When relationships are not convenient, do I stay faithful to God’s way or do I take control and handle it my own way?
What would it look like for me to trust God with my relationships even when I don’t see immediate results?
Week 8 - Offense
Few things destroy relationships faster than unresolved offense. Hurt, bitterness, and resentment can quietly grow until they create walls between people. God calls us to deal with offense quickly so our hearts remain free and healthy. This week we will learn how forgiveness and humility protect relationships from destruction.
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Read: Joshua 22:9-34
Discussion Questions:
What did the western tribes assume when they heard about the altar? And why do you think their assumption felt reasonable to them?
Have you ever assumed someone’s motives and later realized you were wrong? What happened?
Why do we tend to assume the worst instead of asking questions first and what practical changes can you make?
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Read: Hebrews 12:14-15
Discussion Questions:
What does the writer mean by a “root of bitterness”?
What are some early signs that a “root of bitterness” is starting in someone’s heart?
How does offense turn into bitterness over time and are there any relationships where there is root of bitterness in your life?
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Read: Proverbs 19:11
Discussion Questions:
What do you think it means to “overlook an offense”?
How is overlooking an offense different from ignoring sin or avoiding hard conversations?
What is your natural response when you feel offended, react quickly or pause and seek understanding?
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Read: Luke 15:11-32
Discussion Questions:
Why is the older brother so offended when the younger brother returns?
What does the father’s response teach us about God’s heart towards people who have picked up an offense?
How can offense stay hidden on the outside but grow internally?
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Read: 1 Peter 2:23
Discussion Questions:
What stands out to you most about how Jesus responded to being insulted and mistreated?
How does trusting God change the way we respond to offense?
Is there someone or some situation you still need to “entrust to God”?
Week 9 - Navigating Expectations
Unspoken or unrealistic expectations often create frustration and disappointment in relationships. Many conflicts are not caused by bad intentions but by assumptions that were never communicated clearly. Healthy relationships require honesty, understanding, and flexibility. This week we will learn how to navigate expectations in a way that brings clarity and unity.
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Read: 2 Kings 5:9-14
Discussion Questions:
What expectations do you carry into relationships, spoken or unspoken?
When you’re disappointed, do you communicate clearly or shut down and become passive?
What’s one expectation you should actually communicate instead of just assuming?
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Read: John 11:17-37
Discussion Questions:
Where might God be asking you to trust Him, even if it looks different than you hoped?
When things don’t go how you expected, do you lean toward God, or pull away from Him?
What are your expectations of others during difficult seasons in your life?
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Read: Ecclesiastes 7:10
Discussion Questions:
What parts of your past do you tend to idolize or replay?
Are your expectations shaped more by reality or by a filtered version of the past?
Do you ever compare your current relationships to how things “used to be”?
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Read: Jonah 4:1-11
Discussion Questions:
Do you find yourself guarded, critical, or distant because you’re expecting the worst?
Have you ever overreacted when things didn’t go as you expected?
What do your frustrations reveal about your expectations?
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Read: Ephesians 3:14-21
Discussion Questions:
In what relationship are you settling for less than God’s best?
Where are you waiting for God to do something “dramatic” while ignoring what’s already happening?
Who in your life needs to experience God’s love through you?
Week 10 - Fear
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Read: Luke 22:54-62
Discussion Questions:
What kinds of fear do you think Peter may have been experiencing as he sat in the courtyard?
Have there been moments where fear caused you to become quiet, feel small, or become less honest in your relationships?
When pressure rises, do I become more faithful or more self-protective?
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Read: 1 Kings 19:1-9
Discussion Questions:
Have you ever felt emotionally exhausted in a way that made things feel heavier or darker than they actually were?
What does unhealthy isolation often do to fear?
What kinds of threats or pressures tend to affect you most deeply?
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Read: 1 Samuel 15:1-25
Discussion Questions:
How can the fear of what people think show up before we even realize it?
Where are you most tempted to seek approval from others instead of God?
Who has the most influence over your decisions right now?
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Read: Numbers 13:26-33
Discussion Questions:
Why is fear so contagious in relationships?
Why is comparison one of the first responses when we feel intimidated?
How can comparison make us feel disqualified from what God has called us to?
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Read: Matthew 25:14-27
Discussion Questions:
How can fear make “playing it safe” appear wise when its actually disobedience?
Is there an area in your relationships where fear has made you passive?
The servant blames the master, how do we sometimes shift blame in relationships instead of taking responsibility?
Fear can quietly sabotage relationships by creating insecurity, control, avoidance, or isolation. It keeps people from being vulnerable, trusting deeply, and loving freely. God never intended fear to lead our relationships. This week we will discover how perfect love drives out fear and allows relationships to flourish.
Week 11 - Singleness
Singleness is not a waiting room for real life to begin. It is a meaningful season filled with purpose, growth, and opportunity to deepen your relationship with God. The way we steward singleness shapes the health of future relationships as well. This week we will explore how to embrace singleness with confidence and intentionality.
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Read: 2 Timothy 2:22
Discussion Questions:
What are some things in my life right now that I know I need to run from, and why have I been trying to stay close to them
What are some boundaries you might need to put in place?
Do your current habits show that you’re chasing God or just trying not to mess up?
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Read: Psalm 119:9-16 MSG
Discussion Questions:
What does “single-minded in pursuit of you” look like in real life?
Do you delight in God’s Word like this passage describes, or does it feel like a duty?
What is one specific step you can take this week to pursue God more intentionally?
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Read: 1 Corinthians 7:32-35 MSG
Discussion Questions:
What does it mean to be “whole and holy” in your daily life?
What does a life centered on “pleasing the Master” look like in your current season?
Do you think most Christians today actually live with “undivided devotion”? Why or why not?
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Read: Philippians 4:11-13
Discussion Questions:
What tends to steal your contentment the most in relationships?
Am I waiting for someone or something to make me content rather than pursuing contentment in Him?
How does contentment reflect trust in God’s plan for your relationships?
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Read: Ecclesiastes 4:7-12
Discussion Questions:
Why is it harder to stay spiritually strong when we’re isolated?
What problem is described in verses 7–8 about the person who is alone?
Am I the kind of friend/community I’m hoping to have, or am I expecting from others what I’m not giving?
Week 12 - Marriage
Marriage is one of God’s clearest pictures of covenant, sacrifice, and commitment. Healthy marriages are not built accidentally but through intentional love, humility, communication, and perseverance. Every season of marriage requires growth and dependence on God. This week we will look at how to build a marriage that honors God and lasts through every season.
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Read: Genesis 2:24
Discussion Questions:
What are ways that couples can grow together spiritually?
Where do you see God’s design clashing with modern ideas of independence, convenience, or self fulfillment?
If you’re married how can you ensure you’re operating as a team together and not separately as individuals?
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Read: Ephesians 5:21-33
Discussion Questions:
Where might subtle disrespect erode trust in marriage?
Why do you think the enemy works so hard to distort words like submission, leadership, love, and honor?
If you’re married how can you model these attributes this week?
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Read: 1 Peter 3:1-7
Discussion Questions:
Why do you think God wants a wife’s hope anchored in Him rather than her husbands behavior?
Why do you think God specifically calls husbands to show honor?
If you’re married, what steps can you take to grow in displaying God’s heart for your marriage?
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Read: Genesis 2:25
Discussion Questions:
What parts of your life do you tend to keep hidden: emotions, struggles, fears, thoughts?
Do you rely on physical closeness to compensate for lack of deeper intimacy?
If you’re married, are you drifting into routine instead of pursuing intimacy?
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Read: Ecclesiastes 9:9
Discussion Questions:
Why do you think more marriages don’t reflect the joy that God intended for them?
What do you think it means to truly enjoy your spouse?
If you’re married are you building a friendship or just running a household?
Parenting is both a tremendous responsibility and a powerful opportunity. More than providing for our children, God calls us to guide, disciple, and model faith for the next generation. No parent does it perfectly, but God gives wisdom and grace for the journey. This week we will discover how intentional parenting can leave a lasting spiritual legacy.
Week 13 - Parenting
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Read: 2 Timothy 1:3-5
Discussion Questions:
Why is it important to model what you teach?
What role did your parents or grandparents play in shaping your life?
If you have kids what small steps can you take to ensure that spiritual conversations happen naturally in your home?
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Read: Ephesians 6:1-3
Discussion Questions:
How might dishonor or disrespect in a family affect generational faith?
How often do you connect everyday moments to God’s truth?
Are you building a culture in your home where honor is normal?
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Read: Hebrews 12:5-11
Discussion Questions:
How do you clearly communicate love during moments of discipline?
It’s important to separate “who they are” from “what they did”. How do you reinforce a child’s identity even while correcting behavior?
If you have kids do your kids experience your correction as love, frustration, or anger?
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Read: Colossians 3:20-21
Discussion Questions:
How does discouragement in childhood affect faith and character in later life?
How do small everyday interactions in the home have long-term spiritual consequences?
If you have kids how can you promote obedience without provoking discouragement?
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Read: Deuteronomy 6:4-9
Discussion Questions:
Why do you think so many parents have outsourced the role of discipleship to Pastors in the church?
What are some things you need to start doing in order to become a pastor in your own home?
How does discipling your children look different in every season?