Idols Must Fall
North Highlands Bible Church
The gospel calls us to confront our idols, remove them from the throne of our lives, and replace them with the One who is greater. -- Questions for Reflection & Discussion What’s an idol—either obvious or hidden—that you’ve sensed the Holy Spirit inviting you to confront? How has it shaped your priorities or sense of worth? How do you typically respond to resistance—either from others or within yourself—when Jesus challenges something you’ve clung to? What does it practically look like to “put off the old self” and “put on the new self” in your current season of...
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No More Playing Church
North Highlands Bible Church
We cannot pretend when it comes to faith—the enemy isn’t fooled, and neither is God. -- Questions for Reflection & Discussion What does it look like in your life to be truly available to God—not just praying for His help, but yielding your plans, timing, and control to Him? In what ways have you been tempted to “use” God for outcomes rather than pursuing a deeper relationship with Him? Is there anything in your life you need to “burn”—something that’s holding you back from full surrender to Jesus?
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Almost Christian
North Highlands Bible Church
You can be close to the truth, confident in your beliefs, and still be completely wrong—until you truly encounter Jesus. -- Questions for Reflection & Discussion What are some ways we might be “doing the right things” without actually knowing Jesus personally? Like the men in Acts 19, is there something essential about Jesus—who He is or what He’s done—that I’ve heard but not truly trusted in? Am I experiencing real change—new desires, fruit of the Spirit, freedom, and purpose—or am I still trying to live the Christian life in my own strength?
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Giving God Your Everyday
North Highlands Bible Church
It’s the big moments of our lives that get the headlines—but what if the small, ordinary ones matter just as much? What would it look like to give God ALL OF IT? -- Questions for Reflection & Discussion How do you currently view your daily work (whether that’s a job, caregiving, studying, etc.)? Do you see it as sacred or separate from your spiritual life? What would it look like to intentionally invite God into your workday this week? Who has God placed in your life right now that might be open to deeper conversation or friendship? What routines or habits are currently shaping your...
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Living Faithfully in a World That Worships Everything but God
North Highlands Bible Church
The world we live in is a lot like ancient Athens–full of energy, ideas, and idols. How do we follow Jesus faithfully in a world that worships everything but God? -- Questions for Reflection & Discussion When Paul walked through Athens, he was provoked by the idols he saw. What emotions do you feel when you observe the values and priorities of our culture today? The Athenians built an altar “To the unknown god.” What do you think people today are searching for when they pursue things like success, approval, or pleasure? Of the three challenges—Be Aware, Be Wise, Be...
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A Right Side Up World
North Highlands Bible Church
Paul and Silas were accused of turning the world upside down, but the gospel they preached actually set the world right side up–just as God intended from the beginning. -- Questions for Reflection & Discussion What assumptions or “truths” do you think our culture holds that conflict with the truth of the gospel? In what areas of your life does the world feel “upside down” right now? How might the gospel begin to set those areas “right side up”? What keeps you from sharing the gospel more openly—fear, uncertainty, discomfort, or something else? What’s one “seed” you...
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Midnight Moments
North Highlands Bible Church
Even in our darkest moments, God is ever present – and with Him, “midnight” is never the end of our story. -- Question for Reflection & Discussion How do we discern when something “true” is being used deceptively or manipulatively? Paul and Silas worshipped at “midnight” while in prison – before their circumstances changed. How does that challenge the way you think about worship? What has been one of your “midnight moments,” and how have you seen God work through it?
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Open Doors, Open Hearts
North Highlands Bible Church
God’s guidance is real, relational, and often unfolds over time. The invitation is to trust Him more deeply and be available for how He might want to use us right now. - Questions for Reflection & Discussion Are you waiting for clarity on something right now? What’s one way you can keep moving, even without all the answers? Who in your life are you praying for right now? What would it look like to trust God to do what only He can do? Finish this sentence: “If I were really open to being used by God this week, I would…”
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Because He Lives
North Highlands Bible Church
Because Jesus lives, the resurrection isn't just an event we celebrate—it’s the reality that changes everything–past, present, and future. Forever. -- Questions for Reflection & Discussion Paul says if Christ hasn’t been raised, our faith is "in vain." What does that tell us about the importance of the resurrection in Christian belief? How does the resurrection set Christianity apart from other worldviews or religions? What would change in your life this week if you lived like the resurrection really happened? Who is someone you know that needs to hear the hope of the resurrection?...
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The Search for Peace
North Highlands Bible Church
Palm Sunday reminds us that deep and abiding peace isn’t found in the absence of trouble—it’s found in the presence of Jesus. Will we recognize this? Or let our moment (and peace) pass us by? -- Questions for Reflection & Discussion What’s the difference between (and danger of) praising Jesus for what He does and not worshiping Him for who He is? What kind of peace are you searching for right now—and what would it look like to receive it from Jesus instead of chasing it elsewhere? Who in your life needs to hear about the kind of peace Jesus offers? What’s one way you could...
info_outlineIn a world full of noise and compromise, the early church wrestled with a question that still defines our faith today: Is the grace of Jesus enough to save us?
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What does Peter say about the Law and salvation? Why is his statement in verse 11 so important?
What does it mean that salvation is “Jesus plus nothing”? How does that truth confront pride, performance, or self-reliance in your own life?
The early church leaders chose unity over division. What does it look like to “fight for each other, not against each other” in today’s church? Are there any areas where you’ve let secondary issues divide you from other believers? How might God be calling you to pursue unity?