Pastor Blaik J. Westhoff John 1:1-18 1. Have you ever had a Christmas that was TOO big, culturally speaking – a Christmas that wore you out so you couldn't even enjoy it? Explain. 2. What makes John's Christmas story personally inspiring for you? 3. What can you do this Christmas season to make Jesus BIG in your world? Further Study Re-read John 1:1-18 1. What is the significance of Jesus being “the Word”? 2. What does it mean that Jesus is “the Light"? Describe the type of da...

Pastor Blaik J. Westhoff Mark 13:1-37 1. Has the world as you knew it ever ended? Do you know what it’s like to have your Temple destroyed - to have what you hold sacred crumble to little pieces, to see defeated what you thought was invincible, to lose what you thought would always be there? Explain. 2. What do these verses teach us about how to live as faithful disciples of Jesus when the world as we know it comes to an end? 3. The future belongs to Jesus. It was the vision of Jesus...

Pastor Blaik J. Westhoff Mark 12:35-44 1. What types of offerings impress Jesus? 2. This woman's offering has been an inspiration to Jesus' disciples for 2000 years. How has her offering inspired you? 3. How did this woman's Faith (Trust in God) play a role in her offering? Further Study: Mark 12:35-44 1. Jesus gives a harsh warning that the teachers of the law will be judged more severely. Why? 2. “Lack of money, power, position or prestige is not a barrier to being great in ...

Pastor Blaik J. Westhoff Mark 12:18-34 1. The Sadducees did not believe in "resurrection". Did you think they believed Jesus' explanation? 2. without looking, can you write down the "greatest commandment"? OK, now look! 3. What does it mean to "love your neighbor as yourself"? Further Study: Re-read Mark 12:18-34 1. What can you learn from how Jesus handled the absurd question from the Sadducees? 2 Are you surprised by Jesus' answer as to what is the "greatest commandment"? Wh...