In today's episode, Rusty teaches on the benefits and practice of fasting. Here are some resources to help.
Scripture for Reflection:
Joel 2:12-13; Isaiah 58:1-12; Matthew 6:16-18
Life Group Questions for Discussion:
1. What have you decided to fast and how is it going?
2. How are you relocating your time, energy, and desire toward Jesus in prayer?
3. What is fasting producing in your life?
Resources:
Helpful Thoughts on Fasting by The Bridge Church
A Hunger for God by John Piper
In today's episode, Rusty teaches on the benefits and practice of silence. Here are some tools to help.
Scripture:
Exodus 14:14, Psalm 48:10; 62:1
Resources:
Finding Quiet by JP Moreland
Breath Prayers by Sojourn Discipleship
In today's episode, Rusty teaches on a gratitude journal. Here are some tools to help.
Scripture for Reflection:
Philippians 4:6-7; Colossians 3:17; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
The Process:
Keep a daily, detailed gratitude journal.
Then sit with gratitude.
Questions for Life Groups:
1. Would anyone like to share a particular blessing from this past week that was meaningful for you to acknowledge before God?
2. How is this practice changing your perception of your circumstances?
3. How is this practice changing your perception of people?
4. How is this practice changing your perception of God?
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In today's episode, Rusty teaches on the Lectio Divina. Here are some tools to help.
Scripture for Reflection:
Joshua 1:7-9; Philippians 4:8
The Process
1st — Read — What word or phrase stands out?
2nd — Reflect — What is Jesus saying to me?
3rd — Respond — What should I say to Jesus?
4th — Rest — What should I let go?
Questions for Life Groups:
1. Has this practice been easy or hard and why do you think that is?
2. What Scriptures have you been meditating on and why have they been helpful?
3. How has God specifically spoken to you as you’ve meditated on these Scripture?
4. How do you see yourself changing as a result of meditating on Scripture?
Resources:
Dwell Bible App - https://dwellapp.io
Interested in joining or leading a Life Group?
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In today's episode, Rusty teaches on the Scripture study.
Here are some tools to help:
Scripture for Reflection:
Matthew 4:4; Romans 15:4; 2 Timothy 3:16-17
Questions for Life Groups:
1. What are you learning about God through your study?
2. What are you learning about yourself through your study?
3. What steps of obedience is God calling you to through your study?
4. Is there any way we can help each other in our study?
Resources:
1. Finding Jesus on Every Page - http://bit.ly/Finding-Jesus
2. Suggested book for both men and women - https://amzn.to/30e01pG
Interested in joining or leading a Life Group?
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In today's episode, Marc teaches on Scripture memorization. Here are some tools to help:
Scripture for Reflection:
Psalm 103; Colossians 3:16
Questions for Life Groups:
Resources:
Websites to encourage Scripture memorization
Navigators Topical Memory System:
There’s an app for that
Interested in joining or leading a Life Group? Find out more here - https://bit.ly/3pZ67VL
In today's episode, Rusty teaches on a weekly sabbath. Here are some tools to help:
Scripture for Reflection this month: Genesis 1-2; Mark 2:27-28
Questions for Life Groups:
1. What can we celebrate from last week’s Sabbath?
2. What’s been difficult or isn’t working for you?
3. How has reflecting on God’s command to enjoy Him and His good gifts changed your perception of God?
4. How has a weekly Sabbath changed your work? (Celebrate with each other)
Resources:
- John Mark Comer's chapter on Sabbath in The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry
- Pete Scazerro's chapter on Sabbath in Emotionally Healthy Spirituality
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In today’s episode, Rusty discusses why commitment is important for flourishing and what we want Sojourners to commit to in general and specifically in Life Groups.
If you’re interested in leading a Life Group, start the process by filling out this form - https://forms.gle/FYZWBxMNHeasT2ev5
A special thanks to Cole Calbaugh for the original music and Lindsay Ford for the introduction.
In today’s episode, Rusty and Marc discuss the process of joining a group, becoming a leader, and multiplying news groups.
If you’re interested in leading a Life Group, start the process by filling out this form - https://forms.gle/FYZWBxMNHeasT2ev5
A special thanks to Cole Calbaugh for the original music and Lindsay Ford for the introduction.
In today’s episode, Rusty and Nick discuss our reason for changing our ideal group size, why smaller can be hard for us, and what we expect from leaders.
If you’re interested in leading a Life Group, start the process by filling out this form - https://forms.gle/FYZWBxMNHeasT2ev5
A special thanks to Cole Calbaugh for the original music and Lindsay Ford for the introduction.
In today’s episode, Rusty and Nick discuss the characteristics of great friendships, challenges to friendship, and what we mean by flourishing with friends. In today's episode, we read a quote from C.S. Lewis' The Four Loves from the chapter "Friendship." We also mentioned his work "The Inner Ring" from his book The Weight of Glory. Also, if you want to grow as a friend, we'd highly encourage you to pick up the short book True Friendship by Vaughan Roberts.
A special thanks to Cole Calbaugh for the original music and Lindsay Ford for the introduction.