Harris Creek Baptist Church

Big Questions Around Prayer

Matthew 6:5–13, James 1:6–7, James 4:3, James 5:16–18, Philippians 4:6–7, Psalm 34:4, Luke 11:13, Psalm 66:18, 1 Peter 3:7, 2 Corinthians 12:7–9, Proverbs 15:22, Romans 8:16, 2 Timothy 3:16, John 10:27Prayer isn’t about performing or getting perfect answers, it’s how you build a real relationship with God, who already knows your needs but still wants you to come talk to Him. Even when prayers feel unanswered, God is at work shaping you, and you learn to recognize His voice through His Word, His Spirit, and people around you.We pray because it builds our relationship with GodGod is often using what we’re asking Him to change to change usWe discern God’s voice using His Word, His Spirit, and His people Life Group Discussion:What tends to get in the way of you consistently praying, busyness, doubt, distraction, or something else?Can you think of a time when something you prayed for didn’t change, but you did? What was different in you afterward?When you feel unsure if something is from God or just your own thoughts, which of the three, Scripture, prayer, or community, do you tend to rely on most? Which do you neglect?

Big Questions Around Prayer

Matthew 6:5–13, James 1:6–7, James 4:3, James 5:16–18, Philippians 4:6–7, Psalm 34:4, Luke 11:13, Psalm 66:18, 1 Peter 3:7, 2 Corinthians 12:7–9, Proverbs 15:22, Romans 8:16, 2 Timothy 3:16, John 10:27Prayer isn’t about performing or getting perfect answers, it’s how you build a real relationship with God, who already knows your needs but still wants you to come talk to Him. Even when prayers feel unanswered, God is at work shaping you, and you learn to recognize His voice through His Word, His Spirit, and people around you.We pray because it builds our relationship with GodGod is often using what we’re asking Him to change to change usWe discern God’s voice using His Word, His Spirit, and His people Life Group Discussion:What tends to get in the way of you consistently praying, busyness, doubt, distraction, or something else?Can you think of a time when something you prayed for didn’t change, but you did? What was different in you afterward?When you feel unsure if something is from God or just your own thoughts, which of the three, Scripture, prayer, or community, do you tend to rely on most? Which do you neglect?

Soteriology: The Study of How God Saves People

Hebrews 9:27, 2 Corinthians 5:8, Luke 16:19–31, John 5:28–29; 10:28–29, Revelation 20, Hebrews 6:4–6, Ephesians 2:8–9, Philippians 1:6, Romans 8:1, 38–39; 1:19–21; 10:14, Matthew 7, Acts 17:27JP teaches that when we die, our eternity is determined by what we do with Jesus, and that true salvation cannot be lost because God secures it. He also urges believers to share the gospel, since it’s the only way people can be saved.When we die, we will be with God or separated from God depending on if we trusted in JesusSalvation comes from being born of Christ and cannot be lostSomeone must respond to The Gospel to be saved Life Group Discussion:What emotions or questions come up when you think about heaven, hell, and judgment?Do you tend to live more out of fear of losing salvation or confidence in God securing it? Why?Who in your life might God be calling you to have a gospel conversation with this week, and what’s holding you back?

Soteriology: The Study of How God Saves People

Hebrews 9:27, 2 Corinthians 5:8, Luke 16:19–31, John 5:28–29; 10:28–29, Revelation 20, Hebrews 6:4–6, Ephesians 2:8–9, Philippians 1:6, Romans 8:1, 38–39; 1:19–21; 10:14, Matthew 7, Acts 17:27JP teaches that when we die, our eternity is determined by what we do with Jesus, and that true salvation cannot be lost because God secures it. He also urges believers to share the gospel, since it’s the only way people can be saved.When we die, we will be with God or separated from God depending on if we trusted in JesusSalvation comes from being born of Christ and cannot be lostSomeone must respond to The Gospel to be saved Life Group Discussion:What emotions or questions come up when you think about heaven, hell, and judgment?Do you tend to live more out of fear of losing salvation or confidence in God securing it? Why?Who in your life might God be calling you to have a gospel conversation with this week, and what’s holding you back?

If God Is Good, Why Is There Evil and Suffering?

Genesis 1:27, Genesis 3:1–24, Romans 8:20–21, 2 Corinthians 12:7–10, Job 1:21, 2 Corinthians 1:3–6, Genesis 50:20Suffering exists because real love requires real choice, and our broken world is the result, but God hasn’t left us in it. He meets us in the pain and uses it to shape us, redeem us, and point us to Jesus.The Root of Suffering: Free will The Role of Suffering: Our SanctificationThe Redemption of Suffering: Message of Salvation Life Group Discussion:Where do you most often feel the tension between believing God is good and experiencing real pain or brokenness?Can you think of a time when something difficult actually shaped your character or deepened your faith?How have you seen God use someone else’s pain or story to impact your life?

If God Is Good, Why Is There Evil and Suffering?

Genesis 1:27, Genesis 3:1–24, Romans 8:20–21, 2 Corinthians 12:7–10, Job 1:21, 2 Corinthians 1:3–6, Genesis 50:20Suffering exists because real love requires real choice, and our broken world is the result, but God hasn’t left us in it. He meets us in the pain and uses it to shape us, redeem us, and point us to Jesus.The Root of Suffering: Free will The Role of Suffering: Our SanctificationThe Redemption of Suffering: Message of Salvation Life Group Discussion:Where do you most often feel the tension between believing God is good and experiencing real pain or brokenness?Can you think of a time when something difficult actually shaped your character or deepened your faith?How have you seen God use someone else’s pain or story to impact your life?

Easter Sunday

The resurrection proves Jesus defeated sin and death, making the Gospel the most important truth in history. When you truly trust it, not just know about it, it saves you and changes your life.This Gospel SAVES YOUThis Gospel STANDS UP TO SCRUTINY This Gospel CHANGES YOU for ministryLife Group Discussion:Why is the resurrection essential to our salvation—not just the cross?What evidence for Jesus’ resurrection do you find most compelling, and why?How has understanding God’s grace changed the way you live or view your relationship with Him?

Easter Sunday

The resurrection proves Jesus defeated sin and death, making the Gospel the most important truth in history. When you truly trust it, not just know about it, it saves you and changes your life.This Gospel SAVES YOUThis Gospel STANDS UP TO SCRUTINY This Gospel CHANGES YOU for ministryLife Group Discussion:Why is the resurrection essential to our salvation—not just the cross?What evidence for Jesus’ resurrection do you find most compelling, and why?How has understanding God’s grace changed the way you live or view your relationship with Him?

Good Friday

Good Friday