Here are some questions based on last Sunday’s sermon text (Isaiah 25:6-9), in case they’re helpful to you for personal growth or group discussion… [6] “This mountain” indicates the particularity of Yahweh’s salvation. His salvation isn’t to be found just anywhere; not all paths lead to Yahweh’s salvation. He has worked and revealed himself specifically… Read more »

Here are some questions based on last Sunday’s sermon text (Psalm 150), in case they’re helpful to you for personal growth or group discussion… [1] It is a miracle of God’s grace that there is anyone at all in his sanctuary or in heaven to praise him. Sinful humanity is welcome in his presence only… Read more »

Here are some questions based on last Sunday’s sermon text (Psalm 146), in case they’re helpful to you for personal growth or group discussion… [1-2] The Psalmist commands his own soul to praise Yahweh, and then pledges to praise Yahweh “as long as I live… while I have my being.” Do you ever issue such… Read more »

Join us at the Costa home at 7:30am Sat., November 9, for our monthly men’s breakfast as we continue our series on the Ten Commandments with a discussion of the seventh commandment, “You shall not commit adultery.” Click here to read some thoughts to kickstart our conversation. Please bring a dish to share, and invite… Read more »

Here are some questions based on last Sunday’s sermon text (Psalm 139), in case they’re helpful to you for personal growth or group discussion… [1-6] God’s knowledge of your thoughts, words, and actions is personal, intimate, and comprehensive. God knows you better than you know yourself. Where, do you think, are some of the specific… Read more »

Here are some questions based on last Sunday’s sermon text (Psalm 137), in case they’re helpful to you for personal growth or group discussion… [1-3] The Jews had seen the Babylonians destroy Jerusalem and violently kill their loved ones. Now the survivors had been forcibly relocated into the heart of their enemies’ country, far from… Read more »

Here are some questions based on last Sunday’s sermon text (Psalm 136), in case they’re helpful to you for personal growth or group discussion… [1-3] This Psalm is a call to give thanks to Yahweh, for/because his love is eternal. Imagine you are asked the question, “What are you thankful for?” Do your answers ever… Read more »

Here are some questions based on last Sunday’s sermon text (Psalm 133), in case they’re helpful to you for personal growth or group discussion… [1] As a “Song of Ascents,” this Psalm is best understood as celebrating the unity of Yahweh’s people in corporate worship. Karl Barth said, “The church service is the most important,… Read more »