Preparing for Easter

PREPARING FOR EASTER

Easter is the most exciting, hope-filled celebration of the news that Jesus defeating death means all fresh starts and new narratives. This week we’ll be looking at Palm Sunday and how we can prepare ourselves for Easter

4.10+13.25 – Week 933 – Abbie Craig – “Palm Sunday”

Abbie Craig helps us see how God uses Holy Week to prepare our hearts for the unexpected and the way for us to discover a full life.

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Small Group Discussion Questions

This is the opportunity for your group will discover what God might be saying to you out of the weekend experience, and how you can respond through a group discussion.

*These questions are designed to help you create meaningful conversations. Adjust the questions as needed, and don’t feel like you need to answer all of them.

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

What was your first job? What’s the strangest job you’ve ever done?
What stood out to you most from the message this past weekend? What do you believe God may be saying to you?
Read Genesis 1:26-28. Why is it significant that God Himself works? What does this say to you about the significance to what we were created to do?
Tim Keller said, “Work is rearranging the raw material of God’s creation in such a way that it helps the world in general, and people in particular, thrive and flourish.” Take a moment and think about what you do. How do you connect the dots from your daily work to the flourishing of people and/or the planet?
Sin introduced futility into the workplace, which means even the most fulfilling job can also be very frustrating. What causes you to groan as you think about what you need to do on Mondays (and any workday)?
On a scale of 1-10, how energized, fulfilled, and purposeful do you feel with your current work right now? Why?
Read Ephesians 6:7. How does thinking of God as your boss (the One you are ultimately working for) change your perspective about your work? What area do you think He would lovingly call you to focus on or shift: your attitude, your effectiveness, your leadership, or your care for people?
Wrap It Up. Close with Prayer. You can say something like, “God, thank you for inviting us into the work you are doing in our world. Help us to see this week ways we can serve and bless others through our role and position and to see you in it. Give us the same humility and love you have, so we can share it and reflect it with the people around us. Amen.”

4.10+13.25 – Week 933 – Abbie Craig – “Palm Sunday”