Week 7 - Red Letters: The Way The Truth The Life

In a world that says all paths lead to God, Jesus makes an exclusive and life-changing claim: “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” This message unpacks why Jesus isn’t just one of many ways, but the only way to truly know God, find truth, and experience real life.

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Discussion Questions:

1) Why do you think our culture struggles so much with the idea that Jesus is the only way? How can Christians communicate this truth with both clarity and compassion?

2) Read John 14:1–6 together. How does understanding this marriage analogy change the way you see Jesus’ promise to “prepare a place” for you? What does this reveal about His heart toward us?

3) Other religions teach how we can reach God, while Christianity teaches that God came to us. Why is that distinction so important? How does it change the way we view salvation and our relationship with God?

4) How do you respond when someone says, “That might be true for you, but not for me”? What makes Jesus’ claim to truth different from other worldviews or philosophies?

5) What’s one area of your life this week where you need to trust Jesus as the way, the truth, or the life?

Week 6 - Red Letters: Don't Be Afraid

When life feels hopeless and fear takes over, Jesus’ words still speak: “Don’t be afraid; just believe.” Faith in who Jesus is—not just what He can do—gives us hope, peace, and courage in life’s most hopeless moments.

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Discussion Questions:

1. What are some things that used to scare you as a kid, and what are the things that cause fear or anxiety for you now as an adult? How do you usually respond when you face something that feels hopeless?

2. Take time to read Mark 5:21–43 together. What stands out to you about the way Jesus responds to both Jairus and the bleeding woman? What do these interactions reveal about Jesus’ character and His power over both fear and hopelessness?

3. Jairus’ obedience meant he kept walking with Jesus even when it seemed too late. Can you think of a time when you had to obey or trust God even when the situation looked hopeless?

   What did that experience teach you about God’s timing or faithfulness?

4. What would it look like this week for you to respond to fear with belief? How can you make your prayers less about getting something from God and more about being with God?

Week 5 - Red Letters: The Bread of Life

When Jesus fed the five thousand, the crowd wanted more than a meal — they wanted a king. But Jesus didn’t come just to fill their stomachs; He came to fill their souls. In this message, we look at what it really means for Jesus to be the Bread of Life — the true source, sustainer, and satisfaction of our lives. Don’t settle for temporary bread when the Bread of Life is being offered to you.

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Discussion Questions:

1) What are some practical ways we can make Jesus the source of our life instead of just a part of it? What tends to compete most for that central place in your life right now?

2) When have you experienced Jesus giving you strength or peace in a season you didn’t think you could get through? What helps you depend on Him daily rather than trying to sustain yourself?

3) “If you only follow Jesus for salvation, you are missing the true freedom that Jesus has to offer.” What does it look like to live in the freedom Jesus offers instead of settling for “saved but unsatisfied”? In what areas of life are you tempted to look for satisfaction somewhere other than Jesus?

4) You won’t know if the bread is good until you taste it. What does it mean to “taste and see” that the Lord is good (Psalm 34:8) in your own life? What would it look like for you to take a step this week to “taste” — to experience Jesus more personally, not just know about Him?

Week 4 - Red Letters: Love Your Enemies

Jesus commands us to love our enemies, but what does that actually mean? In this message from Matthew 5:43–48, we explore how agape love calls us to respond to opposition—not with retaliation or passivity, but with the active, Christlike love that transforms hearts.

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Reading: Matthew 5:43-48

Discussion Questions:

1) Read Matthew 5:43–48 together. What do you think Jesus means by “love your enemies”? How does understanding the Greek word agape change how you interpret this command?

2) The sermon mentioned that “an enemy is anyone who is against you in heart or action.” When you think about that definition, who comes to mind? Without naming names aloud, how have you typically responded — retaliation, doormat, or something else?

3) The sermon said, “If you want to know where you are in your spiritual maturity, it’s directly correlated with how you love the people you consider your enemy.” How does that challenge your understanding of what it means to grow as a disciple of Jesus?

4) Romans 5:8–10 says that while we were still God’s enemies, Christ died for us. How does remembering that truth shape the way you see and treat the people who have hurt or opposed you?

Week 3 - Red Letters: Love Your Neighbor

Love your neighbor… as yourself. Who is our neighbor and what is love?

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Passage: Leviticus 19

Discussion Questions:

1. Share a time when someone had been a “loving neighbor” to you in a way that was surprising or meaningful.

2. Out of the more than 600 commandments in the Old Testament, why did Jesus choose those two as the “greatest”? Why not just the first one, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind”?

3. “Love your neighbor as yourself” appears 9 times throughout scripture. Jesus, Paul, and James all state variations of “the law is fulfilled” by following this one command. (Romans 13:9, Galatians 5:14, James 2:8) How is that possible?

4. Reflect on your own ability to Love Your Neighbor as Yourself.

Week 2 - Red Letters: Salt and Light

Jesus calls His followers the salt of the earth and the light of the world, not as a goal to reach but as an identity to live from. Discover how living as salt preserves what is good and how shining as light reveals the hope of Christ in a dark world.

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Passage: Matthew 5:13-16

Discussion Questions:

1. Jesus didn’t say “you will be” or “you must become” salt and light — He said “you are.” What does it change about how you live when you realize being salt and light isn’t something to earn, but something you already are in Christ?

2. Sin isn’t just doing bad things; it’s making good things into ultimate things. What’s an example of something good in your life (like work, success, or family) that could easily become ultimate if not kept in its proper place?

3. When have you had to speak truth to someone in love, or when has someone done that for you? How did it feel in the moment, and what did it produce long-term?

4. How can your presence (your words, attitude, or actions) “change the flavor” in your home, workplace, or friendships?

5, Jesus said a city on a hill cannot be hidden. The darker the world gets, the brighter our light should shine. Where do you see darkness — in your world, community, or personal life — that needs the light of Christ? What’s one specific way you can shine light there this week?

Week 1 - Red Letters: Follow Me

Jesus’ call to discipleship begins with a simple invitation to “come and see” but ultimately leads to the life-changing challenge to “come and die.” Discover what it really means to move from curiosity to full surrender in following Jesus.

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Passage: Matthew 4:18-22

Discussion Questions:

1) What do you think it means to “come and see” Jesus in today’s world? How can we as a church make it easier for people who are curious about faith to take that first step?

2) What “nets” might Jesus be asking you to leave behind right now? Why do you think so many people stop at “come and see” instead of moving toward “follow me”?

3) Jesus’ final call is to “take up your cross daily.” What does “dying to self” actually look like in your day-to-day life? How have you experienced new life, joy, or peace on the other side of surrender?

4) “It’s going to cost you to follow Jesus, but not as much as it will cost you to not follow Him.” In what ways have you seen that truth play out personally or in others’ lives?

5) Jesus didn’t call just one disciple; He called them together. How has following Jesus in community strengthened your faith? What can you do to help someone else move from “come and see” to “follow me”?