PREACHING AT RESERVOIR
Behind the Scenes
Jonathan Shradar preaches on Habakkuk. The life of faith is honest and joyful.
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Questions to keep the conversation going:
Why do we think it is wrong to complain to God? How does his word dispel that?
What are the typical ways we wait for the Lord to answer in life? Is there a better way?
Can you think of a time where there were many questions but on the other side, you realized God's ongoing work?
How does the work of Christ free us from worry and uncertainty?
What does biblical joy feel like and look like in our lives?
The Good Stronghold
Jonathan Shradar preaches on Nahum. Jesus is our refuge.
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Questions to keep the conversation going:
In what ways do you recognize the temptation to oppose God and his ways? How do you go on trusting and finding your refuge in Jesus?
How does this promised vindication, an end of enemies, bolster God's people for today?
Jesus welcomes us and is our refuge. Do you have a sense of how this practically works itself out in your life?
How can you release or surrender your shame to Jesus? How do you think he responds to you when you do?
Rescued In The Thick Of It
Pastor Jonathan Shradar preaches on Micah. God rescues his own, motivating a life of love and obedience.
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Questions to keep the conversation going:
How would you describe where you are in life now? Does it feel like exile, the thick of it?
What does rescue look like in your life? How do you know you are Christ's own?
In our day, what does doing justice, loving kindness, and walking humbly with our God practically look like?
Who will the Lord use you to rescue in the thick of it?
Surprised by Grace
Pastor Jonathan Shradar preaches on Jonah. The love of God will move and surprise his people.
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Questions to keep the conversation going:
What keeps us from obedience to the Lord's call on our lives? How do we defeat that?
Is harder to believe God's grace for yourself or others?
How does realizing that we can't run from the presence of God help us face life?
Who are you praying for, that they would rejoice in the love of God for them and repent, saying yes to Jesus?