January 28, 2022

Important Info:

• Seven Days to the Deacon Retreat – Here Are the Details

  • We are excited to gather together for our annual Deacon Retreat next weekend. We are thankful for all of the work you pour into the body of Christ and we pray that it will be a fruitful and encouraging weekend. We wanted to give you some details about the weekend so that you can get a sense of what the schedule will be:

    Friday: 5:45pm-9:30pm Dinner at Indian Creek Steakhouse (in the Balcony Room)
    After dinner, we will be walking down to Section 37 for some axe throwing fun

    Saturday: 8:30am-12pm Breakfast and Training Sessions
    Hampton Inn and Suites Boise-Meridian - 875 S Allen St, Meridian, ID 83642

    We hope that this will be a great opportunity to enjoy some downtime with others that are running hard for the Lord and to get to know some other highly committed participants at Compass Bible Church. If you cannot make it, please reach out as soon as possible. We are looking forward to seeing you all there!

• Remind Your Life Group - Men’s Event Tomorrow! - Tomorrow’s message is Shake This Place - Seven Encouragements From the Jailer’s Conversion, and we’ll be studying Acts 16:25-34. Be sure to send the Men’s Event Registration to your Life Group if you haven’t yet.

Application Questions:

Getting the Most Out of the Mist
Working Well in a Wild World
Ecclesiastes 3:16-4:6

1. Read Psalm 73:1-15. Have you ever felt like the Psalmist here? What are some of the inappropriate or unhelpful ways you may respond to the injustice, oppression, and greed in the world?

2. Read Psalm 73:16-22. What are some of the limits of human justice? Why is it comforting to know that God will eventually bring perfect justice?

3. Read Psalm 73:23-28. What are some specific parts of the Psalmist’s conclusion that are particularly helpful to you? Choose to meditate on these things this week!

4. Read Ecclesiastes 3:22. Be honest – what are some of the things that make it hard for you to be content with the work God has put in front of you? What from these past few weeks in Ecclesiastes can help you think differently about that? How can you view your lot in life as “gift, not gain”?

5. Read Ecclesiastes 4:4-6. Both greed on the one hand and laziness on the other are enemies of a truly godly perspective about work? How might these things tempt you this week, and how will you counter these temptations with God’s Word?

January 21, 2022

Important Info:

• Upcoming Women’s Series! - Spot the Lie: Exposing the Lies of the World with the Light of God's Word - Here is the description for this upcoming series: Do you ever have trouble separating fact from fiction and truth from lies in our culture? Are you ever overwhelmed or burdened by the multitude of messages targeted at women? Join us for a five-part series in 2022 where we will "Spot the Lie" and expose the lies of the world with the light of God's Word in five crucial areas for women! Our study will kick-off on February 26. More details and registration coming soon!

• Do You Even Deacon Retreat, Bro? - If there was ever a bit of info that was totally pertinent to this group, it would be this! This retreat is for you Deacons… and you alone. Don’t miss it as this is the one time a year we do this level of gathering together.

  • We will meet together on February 4th and 5th.

  • This is not an overnight event

  • Friday night, we’ll have dinner together and then enjoy an activity

  • We’ll be together all Saturday morning

Application Questions:

Getting the Most Out of the Mist
The Seasons of Life
Ecclesiastes 3:1-15

1. What are some of the ways you might seek to manipulate our circumstances or control the seasons in your own life? What about this passage helps you see the futility in that and the beauty of the alternative of trusting God?

2. Read Romans 8:28. What are some of the ways you have seen this be true in your life? Why is it still often hard to trust that God will use even seemingly bad things for the good of believers?

3. Read Lamentations 3:16-27. What about Jeremiah’s example here can be helpful to you when you are looking at those proverbial “puzzle pieces” that really just don’t seem to fit with what you thought life or God’s plan would look like?

4. Read Psalm 131. What are some of the things that most disturb the “calm” and “quiet” in your soul? What are some of the things you have learned from this passage/message that can help you restore that contentment in your soul?

5. Read Ecclesiastes 3:12. Think specifically about the next week – especially your job, your home, and your relationships. What are some ways you can “do good” in these arenas this week no matter what season you are in?

January 14, 2022

Important Info:

• The Deacon Retreat Is Coming! - On February 4th and 5th, we’ll be gathering together for our next Deacon’s Retreat. This is not an overnight event, but here are a few of the details so far: On Friday night, we’ll have dinner together and then enjoy an activity. Then we’ll be together all Saturday morning. Please plan and secure those babysitters because we’d love to have you all attend this important event! More info to come soon.

• Compass Classroom Classes Recorded - You will be able to find all of the upcoming classes that we record here (we’re going to add A Call To Arms and Equipped to this soon). The current Attributes of God classes can be found here. We’ll try to get that up every Sunday so that those who can’t attend can watch it at their earliest convenience.

Application Questions:

Getting the Most Out of the Mist
It’s a Wonderful Life
Ecclesiastes 1:12-2:26

1. Reread the proverbs in Ecclesiastes 1:15 & 18. What, if any, ways might you fall into the trap of thinking that knowing the right answer or information can solve all the problems in your life or in the world? How does Ecclesiastes 2:13-14 show that wisdom and knowledge are still good and valuable?

2. What are some of the temporary pleasures of this life that you might be tempted to put too much stock in? What are the dangers of placing too much value in those things?

3. Read Psalm 39:4-5. What are some of the benefits of understanding your limitations and the brevity of your life? How should those realities impact your thinking this week?

4. Read Matthew 6:33-34. Why is God being at the center of our lives and perspectives so important to contentment and true enjoyment? How will you ensure that God is at the center of your thinking this week?

5. Read 1 Timothy 6:6-8. What are some of the simple or basic gifts from God that you may tend to overlook or forget to be thankful for? What benefit will acknowledging and enjoying these things have in your life?

January 7, 2022

Important Info:

• National Equipped Conference - This weekend Pastor Ben will announce the first annual National Equipped Conference! This exciting new conference will be put on by the Compass Church Planting Association. You can find out more here https://equippedconference.com/ (Please don’t share this link with anyone until after all of the services this weekend). Please note: We plan to offer a discount for all deacons who would like to attend this conference. We will have more details on this soon. We’re hoping to see a good turnout from our church to attend this first-ever conference, which we hope is the first of many and the beginning of something pretty special.

Application Questions:

Getting the Most Out of the Mist
Is Life Really Meaningless?
Ecclesiastes 1:1–11

1. As you think through Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 and the brutally honest picture it presents of life in this world, how could accepting these realities actually benefit your life? What are some of the wrong ways people might try to apply these realities to their own lives?

2. What are some of the ways you might be tempted to pretend these realities aren’t true, and how could that negatively affect your life?

3. Read Ecclesiastes 1:3 & Matthew 6:19-21. What are some ways you might be tempted to put too much focus on the material things in this world? Why is it helpful to be reminded of how fleeting those things are?

4. Read Ecclesiastes 1:10. What are some of the negative effects that always chasing something “new” can have? How might you be tempted to think this way?

5. Read 1 Corinthians 15:58. Even though the Preacher in Ecclesiastes cries out that “All is vanity!“, how is it encouraging to know that your service to God will NOT be in vain?

December 31, 2021

Important Info:

• 2021 Reimbursements - For those of you who have purchased items for ministry supplies and need to get reimbursed, please make sure those receipts are in by 1/15/22 for anything purchased in 2021. We close our books after January, and you may not be able to receive a reimbursement after this date. 

• Plants & Pillars Parent's Nights - During the typical Plants & Pillars time (6:30-8:30pm), while the students meet at Doral Academy, Pastor Charlie will talk to the dads on 1/8 and the moms on 1/15. That means that any dads or moms that attend Tuesday night Life Groups will have to miss that week. Feel free to change groups that week to split up men and women if that makes the most sense. It's up to you, Life Group leaders! But please encourage the parents in your group to attend these parent's nights. 

Application Questions:

Biblical Behavior
Promising God’s Way
James 5:12

1. Read James 5:12 and Matthew 5:34–37. Based on your sermon notes, why do you think Jesus and James were so concerned with their audience taking oaths? What might the equivalent of those concerns look like in our modern-day? 

2. After studying James 5:12, will the commitments and promises you make carry more weight? How will this change how you make commitments to your spouse, children, coworkers, and fellow believers in the church? 

3. Read Romans 1:9. When you make promises to men, are you conscious that you’re simultaneously making that commitment to God? How can you grow to be more aware that your word is ultimately linked to God’s name when you carry the title of Christian? 

4. As a Christian, you should have the type of reputation that others see a contract with you as a formality because your word is valuable. Do you have that reputation? How can you grow to have a better reputation for integrity among fellow believers and the world? 

5. Spend some time with a spouse or another believer who is a close friend. Ask each other this: “Is my word valuable? When I say I’ll do something, do I follow through? How do you think I can grow in this area?” Spend some time discussing both of your answers, and then pray for God to grow you to be more like Christ continually in the area of integrity.

December 23, 2021

Important Info:

• Kids Ministry Still Needs Help - Life Group Leaders, will you make a specific announcement to your Life Group stating that we still need help in Kids Ministry for all services but mainly for the Saturday Night service starting on January 8th. If you aren’t meeting with your Life Group in the next few weeks, please send a text to your group and have them reach out to Morgan Lee if they can serve - morgan@compassbible.tv.

Application Questions:

Getting the Most Out of Expository Preaching
1 Thessalonians 2:13

1. Evaluate your weekly preparation for hearing expository preaching. How could prayer help you better prepare? Is there anything in your “pre-church routine” that would help you be more prepared to hear God’s Word well?

2. Read Ephesians 3:20-21. Why is it so easy to get to a place where you are expecting “just another Sunday” at church? How should the truths of this passage affect your expectations and how will that affect your preparation for next weekend at church?

3. What are the biggest distractions you face on a weekly basis during the preaching of God’s Word? What can you do to minimize those?

4. How could you be more of an “active” listener during preaching?

5. Read James 1:22-25. As you consider your response to regular preaching, how could you be a more faithful “doer” rather than just a “hearer”?

December 17, 2021

Important Info:

• Pathways Allowing Us To Stay Setup - Pathways Middle School will allow us to keep our church setup "as-is" when we leave this Sunday! That means we won't have to have a separate setup for Christmas Eve or the following Sunday. Let's continue to praise God for the relationship He's provided with the leadership at Pathways Middle School.

• Reminder: Deacon Retreat - A few new Deacons are receiving Dispatch this week, so this is an announcement and a reminder! We are currently planning a Deacon Retreat for February 4th and 5th. The retreat will not be overnight. Save the date, and more information is to come!

Application Questions:

An Impossible Christmas
Christmas Through the Eyes of Mary
Luke 1:26-38

1. What are some of the situations in your life that might seem impossible? How does considering the power and promises of God help you to think differently about that?

2. How does God’s power displayed through fulfilled prophecy increase your confidence in his power? Choose some prophecies about Jesus’ incarnation to focus on this Christmas.

3. Read 2 Corinthians 4:7. What are some of the ways you have seen this to be true in your own life? How have you seen God being glorified even when you felt weak or insufficient for the task ahead?

4. Read Luke 1:38. What keeps you from offering yourself humbly and willingly as God’s servant like Mary does in this passage? What from her example encourages you to submit to the will of God?

December 10, 2021

Important Info:

• New Hire - Business Administrator - Please welcome Chris Hernandez to the CBCTV team! Starting in January, Chris will be leading the Accounting, HR, and Facilities for CBCTV full-time. Chris will also work with the pastors on the Taking Ground project functioning as the point person, allowing us to approach this project with more consistent/constant energy and focus both now in the fundraising stage and then in the development stage.

• New Hire - Kids Ministry Coordinator - Please welcome the new part-time Kids Ministry Coordinator, Brenda Burandt! Brenda will be helping Morgan, our Kids Ministry Director, coordinate teams, events, and activities. In other words, Brenda will be helping Morgan with everything. This addition to the team will help the Kids Ministry meet the growing demand as God brings more souls (both young and old) to this church!

Application Questions:

Seeing & Believing
Restoration From Failure
John 21

1. What are some of the wrong ways we react to failure in our own lives? What can you learn from the Lord’s restoration of Peter as you respond to failure in your own life?

2. Read Revelation 2:4. What are some of the ways your love for Christ might be tempted to wane? How can you fight to protect this love?

3. Read 1 Peter 4:7-11. While not every Christian has the role of pastor/shepherd, every Christian is called to serve the body of Christ! What are some of the ways you need to be faithful in doing that? What are some of the ways failure can make us want to stop serving others?

4. Read 2 Timothy 4:6-8. What are some of the biggest obstacles that could keep you from finishing the race well? What can you focus on today that will help you for whenever your race comes to an end?

5. Read John 21:22. What are some of the ways you might be tempted to be distracted by other Christians? How can you keep your focus on Jesus?

December 3, 2021

Important Info:

• Christmas Eve Service Times - We will be having Christmas Eve services at Pathways Middle School this year! Service times are at 12:30pm, 2:00pm, and 3:30pm.

• Save the Date for the Deacon Retreat - We are currently planning a Deacon Retreat for February 4th and 5th. Save the date, and more information is to come!

• Biblical Counseling - There will be times when someone in your group needs more in-depth biblical counseling. For example, they may have a specific sin that they need to “put off” that requires more time to create an organized plan. We now have a more formal process to provide that here at CBCTV. You can refer them to this link to fill out their information and request an appointment. We will also put this link in the permanent links if you need it in the future.

Application Questions:

Seeing & Believing
Not Missing the Point
John 20:30-31

1. As we have studied through the Gospel of John, what are some things you have learned about the person of Christ? What are some specific passages that stand out that have helped you learn more about Jesus?

2. What have you learned about the nature of real belief in the Gospel of John? What are some of the key differences in the kind of belief that John is desiring in his readers and the supposed “faith” of many today?

3. Read John 17:3. Think of a few specific ways that knowing God will bless your life this week. What are some of the things in your life that distract you from this ultimate blessing of knowing him?

4. Read John 15:7-11. As we approach the often-busy Christmas season, how will you focus on abiding in Christ? What are some specific aspects of this passage that you want to focus on in the coming weeks?

5. Read John 20:30-31. Who are some specific people you would like to share the truth of Jesus with in hopes that they might believe and have life? Commit to praying them for the next few weeks and seek to speak to them about Jesus this Christmas!

November 26, 2021

Important Info:

• Youth Schedule Updates - Please see the updates to the Plants & Pillars schedule here.

• Parents Welcome to McQuate’s Sendoff - This coming Tuesday, on November 30th, we will spend the entire night at Plants & Pillars, honoring the McQuate’s for their time at CBCTV. Would you please let the parents interested in attending know that they can come for the whole evening if they would like? We understand that they may have to miss Life Group, but this is a one-time event to encourage the McQuate’s as we send them off.

Application Questions:

Biblical Behavior
Enduring Persecution Patiently
James 5:7-11

1. Read James 5:7-9. When you're experiencing persecution or trials, in what ways are you tempted to be impatient? How can you grow to be more patient? 

2. Read Romans 12:19. How can you avoid the temptation to avenge yourself or loved ones when mistreated? What other passages of Scripture could remind you to trust God and not take matters into your own hands? 

3. Read 1 Corinthians 16:21–24. Can you confidently cry out "Maranatha" because you love Christ so much that you want to be with Him? How can you grow in your relationship with Jesus Christ? 

4. Out of the Old Testament saints listed during the message, which one of them encourages you the most? Why? How can you grow to have the type of courage they had? 

5. Read Isaiah 55:8–9. How can you still trust God's process when you are being persecuted or going through trials, and life seems full of despair? What perspective can you gain from reflecting on the story of Job?

November 19, 2021

Important Info:

• Changes With Plants & Pillars- Please watch the video above if you haven’t seen it yet. We will be honoring and celebrating the McQuates during Plants & Pillars on November 30th and parents are welcome to join! Keegan’s last message will be delivered on December 7th. Be sure to encourage them when you see them, thanking them for how much they’ve invested in CBCTV. And be praying for the McQuate’s as they begin this transition.

• Compass Classroom - We’re excited to announce Compass Classroom, a ministry to train everyone at Compass Bible Church Treasure Valley in several categories. We will be offering classes in the Spring, Summer, and Fall. To learn more go here: https://www.compassbible.tv/classroom

• Three Service Schedule - When we move to three services on January 8th and 9th, we’ll use the cafeteria area to teach a Compass Classroom class at 9am and the Plants & Pillars youth at 11am. We will no longer use the cafeteria as overflow when we make this switch, however, we will still provide a “quiet room” in one of the classrooms for those in need.

Application Questions:

Seeing & Believing
Life in a New Era
John 20:19-29

1. Read John 14:27. What are some specific fears or troubles that trusting a living Savior will help you fight this week? How does the reality of the resurrection impact the way you view those fears?

2. Read Luke 10:2. What are some of the things that cause you to lose a sense of urgency and burden for the many lost souls around us and all over the world? How can we maintain urgency and earnestness in our prayers?

3. Read John 16:7-11. What are some of the ways the promise and presence of the Holy Spirit encourages you in the daunting task of reaching the world with the news of the rescue available through Christ?

4. Read John 20:25. Thomas demanded to see the risen Christ for himself. What are some of the “demands” people today will make as an excuse for their unbelief? How can we help them work past these?

5. Read 1 Peter 1:8-9. How have you experienced what these verses speak of regarding the love and joy that come in a relationship with a Savior you have never seen? How can you experience more of this love and joy?

November 12, 2021

Important Info:

• Boiler Room & Taking Ground - As a reminder, we’d love to have each one of you attend at least one Boiler Room meeting this month to pray for Taking Ground. You can see the schedule here. For bonus points, invite others in your group to join you. NOTE: The fourth Boiler Room this month is the day after Thanksgiving, so please plan accordingly.

• Pray for Taking Ground at Life Group - Please remember to pray for Taking Ground at the BEGINNING of each Life Group meeting in November. If you want topics to pray for, feel free to grab them right off of this prayer calendar!

Application Questions:

Biblical Behavior
Stewarding Wealth With an Eternal Perspective
James 5:1-6

1. Read Matthew 6:19–21. In what ways have you been faithful to “store up treasures in heaven,” and in what ways would you like to be more faithful? How can you live more focused on eternity rather than this short life when it comes to your wealth? 

2. Read Matthew 6:25-34. Do you trust the Lord to provide for all of your needs? In what ways have you not trusted the Lord with this in the past? How can you continue to trust Him more? 

3. Have you been tempted to commit any of the “Short-Sighted Rich’s” offenses (Hoarding Possessions, Gaining Wealth Dishonestly, Indulging Selfishly, Maintaining Wealth Unethically)? If so, how have you (or will you) avoid sinning in these specific ways? 

4. Read Mark 12:41–44 and 2 Corinthians 9:6–8. How can you grow to be more faithful and cheerful when it comes to giving your wealth to the Lord? 

5. Spend time praying and discussing (with a spouse or friend) about how you can more faithfully serve God with the wealth that He has entrusted you to steward. Share with the group some of the actionable items from this time in prayer and discussion.

November 5, 2021

Important Info:

• Taking Ground Digital Calendar - We will place the prayer calendars out during this weekend’s service, but be sure to share this digital calendar with your Life Group. It even offers the ability to add it to a google calendar if that’s helpful.

• We’re Going to Three Services - This weekend, we will be announcing to the congregation that we are moving to three services starting on January 9th, 2022. The third service will be on Saturday nights at 5pm. We will be sharing more details as we get closer. On Sunday, December 5th, we will have a ministry fair after each service to help recruit more congregants to serve now that there will be more serving needs with an added service.

Application Questions:

Seeing & Believing
Real Resurrection Joy
John 20:1-18

1. Read John 2:22. How does your faith grow in confidence knowing that the resurrection was foretold by both Jesus and the Old Testament?

2. Read all of Psalm 16. How does this encouraging Psalm become even more powerful when you realize that it predicts the resurrection of Jesus Christ? What are some specific phrases or verses in this Psalm that will encourage you this week?

3. Read John 16:22. What are some of the things you might wrongly allow to take away your joy in the Lord? While there are still valid reasons for grief in this life, why should joy be a constant for believers in a risen Savior?

4. Scan through John 14-16. The resurrection is proof that Jesus will fulfill the promises he makes in these chapters. What are some specific statements/promises in this section of Scripture that will encourage you this week?

5. Read Romans 8:16-17. How does knowing that you are a “fellow heir” with Christ increase your joy? How can you keep this reality more present in your mind this week?

October 29, 2021

Important Info:

• VIDEO - Praying for Taking Ground - Please watch the video above before Sunday! It will be an exciting weekend and the month of November will be a powerful time of prayer for this important project.

• Awana Calendar Note - Life Groups that meet on Thursdays, update your group with the current calendar, including NO GROUPS or Awana on 11/11.

• Men’s Deacon Meeting Reminder - Calling all men deacons! We will be meeting at Pastor Charlie’s house on Saturday 11/6 at 6pm for dinner and a meeting. We will have Bodacious Pig, and we strategically chose Mac N Cheese over salad; you’re welcome.

Application Questions:

It Is Finished
Jesus in the Grave
John 19:31-42

1. Read 1 Peter 3:15. What are some ways this message/passage will help you be able to give a “reason for the hope that is in you”?

2. What if a friend or relative told you, “You can’t trust the Gospels as reliable. It’s just a bunch of biased writing and myths.” How would you respond? What are some of the reasons we can trust the written record of Jesus that we have in Scripture?

3. Read John 19:36-37. The last couple passages in John have brought up many fulfilled prophecies; which fulfilled prophecies have been most interesting or enlightening to you? How does the reality of all of this fulfilled prophecy get you more excited to read and understand the Old Testament?

4. You will not have the opportunity to give the body of Jesus an honorable burial this week. What are some of the ways you want to bring honor to the Savior this week? Why would some of those possibly be controversial in our culture?

5. Find a couple passages that remind you of how history is going to end and what the “right side of history” will be. How will these passages encourage you this week?

October 22, 2021

Important Info:

• Helpful CBCTV Statistics - With our system, we can now know the percentage of adults engaging in the "pillars" at Compass Bible Church Treasure Valley. Here are the current numbers:

  • 85% of the adults are registered for Life Groups

  • 31% of the adults are participating in Partners

  • 49% of the adults are serving somewhere at Compass

• We would love to see the percentage serving go higher! Life Group Leaders, will you work to get a pulse on who is and isn't serving in your group and encourage those who are not to jump in? As a growing church with many new souls, we will need the percentage to be higher so that the body can function at full health! We always need more people to help with setup/teardown if your group members are looking for a simple place to start and make a high impact.

Application Questions:

It Is Finished
Jesus on the Cross
John 19:16b-30

1. Read 1 Corinthians 2:2. Why is the cross so important to evangelism? How can you make the cross more central when you share your faith? (Remember: the cross can’t be central to sharing your faith if you aren’t sharing your faith!)

2. Read John 19:25-26. As you consider this amazing example of tender love from Christ, how do you need to follow this example? Who specifically should you show this kind of love to this week?

3. Of the five things that were discussed as “finished” in this sermon, which one sticks out to you the most? Pick a verse to memorize this week that will help you meditate on that point.

4. Read Colossians 2:13-15. What are some ways Christians can wrongly process guilt and shame? How can remembering the reality of what was accomplished on the cross help us process those things rightly?

5. Read Hebrews 2:14-15. What are some ways you might be tempted to fear death, and how should the death of Christ take away that fear?

October 15, 2021

Important Info:

• Men’s Deacon Fellowship - Men, you are invited to a gathering on November 6th at 6pm for dinner at the Matz home. We will enjoy a time of fellowship, prayer, and planning. Please plan on being at this gathering as we reconnect before heading into 2022!

  • Here are the details:

    November 6th at 6pm

    Matz Home - 2353 W Los Flores Dr. Meridian, ID 83646

    Dinner Provided

• Awana Schedule - Thursday night Life Group Leaders, be sure to copy and paste the Awana schedule and get it out to your group. Initially, when Awana started this year, the schedule was different. It originally said that 10/21 was OFF, and now that is different. Some other dates have changed as well. You can review the schedule and copy it here.

Application Questions:

It Is Finished
Don’t Miss Jesus
John 19:1-16a

1. Read 1 Timothy 1:8-11. What are some of the ways people in our culture do not use the law “lawfully” but instead turn it into some kind of system of self-righteousness? Have you ever done this?

2. Read Romans 3:27-28. As a Christian, what are some of the ways you might be tempted to forget that you were NOT saved because you were better than anyone else? How can you fight against this pride?

3. Read Matthew 10:26-33. What are some of the ways you might feel tempted to fear man or how others might pressure you to deny Christ or back down from the truth of Scripture? How does this passage encourage us to not give into those fears?

4. Read Galatians 1:10. What are some of the smaller ways you may be tempted to please people over pleasing God? How can you fight against those temptations this week?

5. As you think through this passage and what we saw in John 18, how are you inspired to worship Jesus? What are some specific things that you have seen that elevate your view of Christ?

October 8, 2021

Important Info:

• Welcome the Wells! - Benjie and Shelly Wells have joined us as Deacons! They are leading a Life Group on Tuesday nights. Be sure to say hi when you see them. And gear up for the hazing ceremony… details coming soon. ;)

Application Questions:

It Is Finished
Not of This World
John 18:28-40

1. Read Genesis 50:19-21. How have you seen God use things that were meant for evil in your life for good? What are some ways you need to trust God’s plan more this week?

2. What are some ways you might be tempted to doubt that God is working out his perfect plan? What are some specific passages that you can meditate on this week that can remind you of God’s promises?

3. Read Galatians 3:13-14. As we consider the “why” behind Jesus’ plan in John 18, how does it encourage you to know that Jesus became a curse by being hung on a tree so that you could be redeemed?

4. Read Luke 24:46-48. As you think about your own evangelistic conversations, what are some of the ways those times can get distracted from these central elements of the gospel? How can you keep bringing the conversation back to the core truths like Jesus did?

5. Read Matthew 28:18-20. Remember that the Great Commission starts with the kingship of Christ. What are some reasons people around you need to know that “there is a king, and his way is the best”?

October 1, 2021

Important Info:

• A Note for This Week’s Application Questions Discussion - Take a look below at question 3 for this week’s discussion. Pastor Ben has included a note just for you as a Life Group Leader.

Application Questions:

It Is Finished
Failure And Faithfulness
John 18:12-27

1. Read Psalm 2. How do the realities that God is sovereign over wicked rulers, that he can even turn their wicked schemes for good, and that he will someday judge the world help your perspective this week as you live in a world full of rulers that reject God and his ways?

2. Read 1 Corinthians 10:12. What are some ways you may tend to overestimate your own spiritual strength? How could your prayer life reflect a greater humble dependence on God?

3. Read 1 Peter 3:15-17. How prepared do you feel to make a defense for the hope that is in you? This passage also makes it clear that the world should have no just reason to persecute Christians. What are some important ways Christians need to make sure our witness is unstained before the world? (Note for Life Group Leaders: This is not a call to defend every single point of Christian doctrine or master every aspect of apologetics, and make sure your group understands that. But EVERY Christian should be able to defend the gospel and the reason why we hope.)

4. Read 1 Peter 2:23. What can you learn from the example of Jesus and how he responded even when treated unjustly? Even if you are not experiencing persecution right now, how can you avoid attitudes that might cause you to “revile” others?

5. Read 2 Corinthians 7:8-11. What are some of the differences between godly grief and worldly grief? How do you see those differences in Peter and Judas? How have you seen them at work in their own life?

September 24, 2021

Important Info:

• Leading Your Group Through the Life Group Games - The Life Group Games will consist of 7 simple events that every Life Group will compete in. Each game will only require 1-4 of your group members, so part of your leadership will consist of picking the right people for each game. There’s only one “game” that will require every single person from your group: Bible Trivia. Pastor Ben and Pastor Charlie will be emceeing the games, doing their best to clearly communicate the details before each game. The games will start at 6pm on Sunday. We can’t wait to see who takes the cup! May the odds be ever in your favoooooooooooor!

• Family Weekend Details - We have put the schedule and details here https://www.compassbible.tv/family-weekend to make it as easy as possible for everyone to reference. We will also be live streaming all of the teachings throughout Friday and Saturday, so be sure to let those who are staying home know!

September 17, 2021

Important Info:

• Introducing the Life Group Games - Life Group leaders, this is your chance to prove that you have the most incredible group once and for all. At this year’s first annual Family Weekend, we will be hosting the first annual Life Group Games! Each Life Group will compete over seven events throughout the picnic that will be scored. At the end of the event, we will crown one champion! A trophy will get engraved with your team’s name on it if you are the champion Life Group of the year. Battle for premier bragging rights that will last a whole year. The games have been designed for all age groups to give everyone a fair shot at the cup. Let’s GO!

• Childcare for Family Weekend’s Friday Banquet - Childcare is full for Friday night. Here’s an idea on how to work with your group: Ask if anyone needs childcare and can’t go unless they get it. Then talk to your group to see if anyone has any babysitters available. If they do, perhaps you can coordinate a few babysitters to watch multiple family’s children simultaneously on Friday night.

• Watch the Video on Multiplication - Two weeks ago we uploaded a video that elaborates a bit on what the process of raising up new leaders and multiplying life groups should look like. Your group may be going through this process sooner than you think, so make sure you are informed video link (and below).

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

Biblical Behavior - Planning God’s Way
James 4:13-17

1. Out of the five ways to submit your plans to God from point 1, which one do you need to work on the most? How will you start that process? 

2. Read Romans 12:2. In what ways do you need to "renew your mind" and not be "conformed to this world" so that you can better discern God's will? What's one Bible verse that you could memorize to help this process? 

3. Read Proverbs 12:15 and Proverbs 15:22. Do you discuss important life plans with other Christians before making big decisions? If not, why not? How can you start? 

4. Do you need to repent from any sins of omission? If so, describe the problem. How will you start doing what you've been neglecting? 

5. Read Proverbs 6:6-11. Wise planning is a good thing, and God applauds it. How can you plan wisely while avoiding the temptation to make those plans non-negotiable?