June 28, 2024

Discovery Way Move Timelines

We will be using next week to prepare the building for our first service on July 7th. Below is a timeline of the activity throughout next week.

Monday 7/1

• Volunteers are welcome to be in the building after 9AM and in any Kids space thru the evening

• Eddie Urquiza will be carpet cleaning the Auditorium. Only the Auditorium will be off limits all day but dry by Tuesday.

• Working to gather a team to repair broken toilets in the late-morning, early afternoon. Handymen with plumbing experience are welcome to help (probably only need 6 guys to help here)

• In the late afternoon the bookstore team will setup their location (where the current coffee bar is)

• Any volunteers that are in the building can focus on removing decor, patching walls, throwing away trash, cleaning out trash cans, deep cleaning spaces etc.

Tuesday 7/2

• Volunteers are welcome to be in the building after 10AM

• Evening - Hernandez life group will meet to setup auditorium for church on Sunday

• Kids Min - I'd love if we could get the two teaching spaces setup with whatever chairs, tables, blue panels etc. or at least an idea of what you want setup so that it can be done on Wednesday.

• Tech team can get into auditorium to mount cameras or work on any other items anytime Tuesday through Saturday

Wednesday 7/3

• Dumpster day - a crew of volunteers to discard unnecessary items and bulky trash pieces

• Finish deep cleaning bathroom counters, vacuum kids spaces and setup kids rooms (except infant/toddler spaces)

Thursday 7/4

• No work unless misc teams want to get into building (kids, connect, hospitality etc)

Friday 7/5

• Eddie will be back on site for carpet cleaning in lobby, first kids min hallway and the infant/toddler rooms so the main entrance will be off limits. Any work being done on this day should enter from the back of the building by the office, or the side of the building in the courtyard (into the lower elementary room)

Saturday 7/6

• Carpets will be dry by the morning. Kids min team will get in and finish setup of the infant toddler rooms. The rest of the building should be done by this point so minimal work would be needed.

Class on Physical Illness, Mental Illness, & Drugs

You're all invited to a Biblical Counseling re-teach of Physical Illness, Mental Illness, and Drugs at 11am this Sunday in the library. It was recorded improperly the first time so I (Pastor Charlie) wanted to re-teach it and invite all of you Deacons to attend the class if the subject interests you.

July Kids Program @ Discovery Way!

Our Summer Series Kids Program (and the Life Groups with them) will be meeting at the new building throughout the month of July, starting on Tuesday July 9/ Thursday July 11. We will have Life Group locations forthcoming - we are still finalizing those. Be sure that your Life Group members know the Tuesday and Thursday groups will be meeting at Discovery Way starting July!

Application Questions:

The Footsteps of Faith
Guided By God’s Character
Genesis 24

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. Read Exodus 34:6-7. Note how central “steadfast love” and “faithfulness” are to God’s revelation of his own character. Find some other verses that highlight these attributes. Why are these attributes so important as a foundation for our lives?

2. What are some ways you might be tempted to compromise convictions because of a lack of trust that God will provide? What are some specific verses you can meditate on to strengthen your resolve to follow God?

3. Read 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18. What are some of the reasons you may neglect to ask God for help when you need it or remember to praise him when he gives help? Why is it important to connect both your prayer and praise to the character of God?

4. Can you think of any ways you have seen the providence of God at work in your life lately that might be encouraging to someone else? Who will you share that with this week?

5. Read 2 Corinthians 1:3-7. This passage reminds us of the presence of suffering in the Christian life. Why is it encouraging to know that we can count on God’s comfort even when life doesn’t seem to be going smoothly?

June 21, 2024

Official Move To Discovery Way

On July 1st, we will begin the process of moving into 6151 N Discovery Way and on July 7th we will have our first services in the building. Be praying as we make the preparations for our first services there, that God would use this permanent facility to save souls here in the Treasure Valley. Let’s Go!

Men’s Ministry Track

The Men’s Ministry Track of Compass Classroom is an intense training program for men who desire to be leaders in the church. Whether pursuing full-time ministry or seeking to improve your current service, this set of courses is designed to strengthen and sharpen you for greater service to the Lord. Over the course of two years, we will cover the topics of Character, Theology, Leadership, and Teaching. If you are interested in this or if you think that someone in your Life Group or ministry, might be interested, now is a great time to apply here: https://compassbibletv.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1363840

Application Questions:

The Footsteps of Faith
When I Come to Die
Genesis 23

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. Read Hebrews 11:11. In what ways might you feel a discrepancy between your circumstances and the promises of God? How can you, like Sarah, consider him faithful who promised?

2. Read 1 Peter 3:5-6. How might Sarah’s example help you deal with difficult people in authority over you?

3. Read 1 Corinthians 15:19. Are you living in such a way that you would look back in pity if there was no future resurrection? What would it look like to go more “all-in” on living for eternity?

4. Read 1 Corinthians 7:29-31. How can these instructions help you live like a sojourner and a foreigner in this world?

5. Read Matthew 6:19-21. What does your handling of the treasure God has entrusted you say about the direction of your heart? How can you use your finances to “lay up treasures in heaven”?

June 7, 2024

Free Randy Alcorn Books

In light of Tobin Bolter's tragic passing an individual in our church has donated several copies of Randy Alcorn's books Heaven and If God is Good: Faith in the Midst of Suffering and Evil. These books are free to anyone who would like them. They can be picked up at the Bookstore and Connect Table on Sunday. If you or anyone in your Life Group or ministry would like one of these books please stop by to grab some copies.

Next Steps at 6151 N Discovery Way

As we shared last week, we are in the process becoming the owners of the building at 6151 N Discovery Way, where The Pursuit Church currently meets. The Pursuit Church will hold their last official service in this building on Sunday, June 30th. We are prayerfully anticipating that some of their congregation will check out Compass during the transition that follows. Please be praying for those souls as they consider this possibility.

On June 23rd the pastors will be engaging with their congregation during a special service. At 10:00am pastor Charlie will deliver a message during their normal service time. Then the Connect Team will help serve a catered lunch while being present to answer questions about Compass. After that all of the pastors will host a condensed version “Exploring Compass” followed by a Q&A for all of those from The Pursuit who are interested.

Please be praying for the 23rd!

Pray for the Last Night of Ignite

Tonight (Friday) is the last night for Ignite 2024! We have students giving their testimonies tonight at the worship night. Pray for the other students to be encouraged and challenged by their peers!

Application Questions:

Ignite 2024
Rescued
Exodus 12

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. Read Deuteronomy 8:17-18. How can you take care to remember and celebrate ways that God has kept his promises to you?

2. Read 1 Peter 1:17-19. What does this text specifically say that you were ransomed from? In what ways do you need to be careful to “conduct yourself in fear” this week?

3. Read Isaiah 53:4-7. What stands out to you about this passage? What does this passage tell us about the magnitude of sin? What does this passage tell us about the work of Christ for us?

4. Read Revelation 5:9-10. Why does this passage say that the lamb is worthy? How should that inspire greater worship from you this week?

5. Read Romans 3:27. Many people have a hard time admitting they need a Savior. As Christians, how should this reality of knowing that there is nothing we can do to save ourselves impact our lives in an ongoing way?

May 31, 2024

Men’s Tournament Series: Golf

Our next tournament series event will be a Golf Scramble on July 20th, 8am at Falcon Crest Golf Course. In order to help Brett Howard with coordinating the event with the Golf Course, if you are planning on being a part of it, please register by next Friday, June 7th here.

Guest Preacher This Weekend

Peter Goeman will be blessing our congregation in the ministry of the Word this Sunday. He is an Associate Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Languages at Shepherds Theological Seminary in North Carolina. He’s also the host of a helpful podcast called “The Bible Sojourner.” In addition to preaching, he’s scheduled to record a Due North podcast with us on the question “Why are Hermeneutics so Important to Eschatology?” That should be available in the coming weeks.

Incredible Taking Ground Provision

As we prepare to close on the 17-acres on Ustick Rd (our long-term plan), God has amazingly provided a short-term home for our congregation. The Pursuit will be closing down as a church at the end of June, and they have graciously offered their building to us! As of this Summer, our church will own 33,000 sq. ft. of ministry space that can be used full-time! We will be announcing this to the church this Sunday. We’re still working through the details, but we have an agreement in place with The Pursuit and could be moving there as early as July 7. Praise God for this amazing provision.

Application Questions:

Trusting God’s Sovereignty & Faithfulness in Troubled Times
Psalm 115

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. When you pray for help or deliverance, do you do so with the primary motivation of God’s glory? How can you align your prayers more with a desire for God’s glory?

2. How does acknowledging God’s sovereignty bring you comfort in difficult times? What are some passages or stories that help us see understand God’s sovereignty in difficulty?

3. How does the principle of “we become what we worship” apply to your life? What kinds of idols do we resemble?

4. How can you incorporate more praise for God’s faithfulness and steadfast love into your daily routine?

May 24, 2024

An Important Note About the Next Women’s Event

Ladies, our next women’s event is focused on motherhood and how moms should be connecting their role at home with the Great Commission. For those of you who lead groups that are predominantly past this life stage, I’d strongly encourage you to still come and even to intentionally invite a few strong examples from your group to come in order to encourage the younger women in our church (Titus 2). For this event, I’d even encourage leaders to intentionally team up with a group in a different life stage for the group discussion time for deeper conversation and perhaps ongoing relationships. I’m praying this event greatly helps the moms and even future moms of our church. - Pastor Ben

The event will be on Saturday, June 1st at the Pursuit (6151 N Discover Pl Boise, ID 83713) from 9-11:30am. You and the ladies in your group can register here.

Application Questions:

The Footsteps of Faith
The Ultimate Test
Genesis 22

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. Review Deuteronomy 8:2 & 16; Exodus 20:20; and James 1:2-4. How can understanding some of God’s purposes in trials help you have the right mindset when your faith is tested?

2. Find a verse/passage that expresses the ultimate value that belongs to God. How will this passage help you in whatever tests you may face this week?

3. Read Romans 8:32. Think about the logic of this verse. How can this verse bolster your confidence that God will give you what you need when you need it?

4. Remember the example of Hudson Taylor and the words “Ebenezer” (“Till now the Lord has helped us”) and “Jehovah-jireh” (“The Lord will provide”). How can you meditate more on these realities in the midst of whatever tests you are facing this week?

5. Read 1 Peter 1:7. How have you experienced the joys that came as your faith is proven genuine through testing? How can that motivate further obedience?

May 17, 2024

Meal Train for the LeForts

Luc LeFort, our new High School Director, and his wife, Ariana, will be arriving next week! To welcome them to Idaho and to ease their transition, we have put together a meal train for them. You can sign up to take them a meal here. Feel free to share this with your group!

The Ground Beneath Our Feet Premiere

Lauren Havel, a member of Rooted at Compass, has directed and produced The Ground Beneath Our Feet, a faith-based, feature-length film. The premiere will be June 11 at the Morrison Center and we would love to invite you and your Life Group to attend and to use it as an outreach opportunity. This might be a good opportunity to take a friend or neighbor as Pastor Josiah will be giving a gospel presentation after the film. Learn more about the film and get tickets here.

Application Questions:

The Footsteps of Faith
The Joy of Promises Kept
Genesis 21

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. Read 2 Corinthians 4:16-18. How can you focus more on the “eternal weight of glory” than the “light, momentary affliction” of this life as you seek to walk by faith and not by sight?

2. Read Psalm 126. How does this Psalm encourage you through the trials of life? Specifically, how can the truth that “Those who sow in tears will reap with shouts of joy” fortify your heart & mind in difficult situations?

3. Read Revelation 21:1-8. Let yourself meditate on the future glory of heaven. What are some of the joy-filled aspects of heaven that you are most anticipating?

4. Read 2 Timothy 4:18. What are some of the things you might be tempted to worry will keep you from making it safely to God’s heavenly kingdom? How can you be encouraged that none of these threats can stop God’s promises?

5. Read Psalm 90:1-2. Why is God’s eternality such an important truth as it relates to God keeping his promises? How is God using our study in Genesis to elevate your view of his character and his promises?

May 10, 2024

Reminder - Invite Your Men to the Next Event

Our next Men’s Event is coming up next Saturday May 18th, 8am at the Pursuit. Remind the men in your Life Group to sign up by today, so that we can have the correct amount of food ordered for the event. You and the men in your Life Group can register here.

Application Questions:

The Footsteps of Faith
Faithful Despite Repeated Failure
Genesis 20

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. Read Romans 6:1-4. Why does using grace as an excuse for sin show a misunderstanding of God’s grace and the purpose of the gospel?

2. Read Jude 24-25. How should a promise like this encourage you towards holiness instead of making you lazy or apathetic about obedience?

3. Read Romans 8:28-30. How does it encourage you to know that God will keep his promise to make you like Jesus even in spite of your failures?

4. Read Hebrews 10:24-26. What are some ways you might be tempted to compromise and choose sin over suffering? What about God’s promises can motivate you to choose suffering instead of sin?

5. Read 2 Corinthians 7:10-11. In what ways would you like to see this kind of repentance exemplified in your own life?

May 3, 2024

Summer Life Group Schedule

For Life Groups that meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays, here are the Summer Kids Ministry Series dates again. For all other Life Groups, feel free to alter your schedule accordingly throughout the Summer. Summer is a good time to do more fellowship events outside of your weekly meetings.

We recommend that all Life Groups try to take off August if you can. As a church, we don’t program much in August so that everyone can rest up for the fast-paced programming schedule that starts again every September.

Invite Your Men to the Next Event

Our next Men’s Event is coming up on Saturday May 18th, 8am at the Pursuit. Remind the men in your Life Group to sign up by Friday, May 10th, so that we can have the correct amount of food ordered for the event. You and the men in your Life Group can register here.

Application Questions:

Worry Doesn’t Work
Matthew 6:25-34

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. Read Matthew 6:27, 34. In what ways do you need to “procrastinate worry” more in your life? Write down a specific list of the ways that you worry about provision instead of trusting in the ultimate provider. 

2. Recall one specific story of how God providentially provided for your needs, or the needs of your family, and be prepared to share it with the group. 

3. Read Psalm 37:4. What’s the difference between seeking God as a means to an end and seeking God as the end in Himself? In what ways do you need to more intentionally “seek first the kingdom of God”? 

4. Read Proverbs 6:6–11. Discuss the difference between biblical planning and sinful worry. In what ways are you tempted to plan in a way that is actually founded in sinful worry? 

5. Find two verses that express the character of God. How will these two verses help you to trust God ast the ultimate provider in the future?

April 26, 2024

Funeral Information for Deputy Tobin Bolter

Pastor Ben sent out information via email which is pasted below. If anyone in your ministries or Life Groups has questions about the funeral, please direct them to the content of this email. As of sending this we still need 50 more volunteers to distribute the Gospel of John. Please share this need with your Life Group if you haven’t already and be sure to direct them to Chris as stated below.

Dear Church Family,

The funeral service for Deputy Tobin Bolter will be at 3pm on Tuesday at the Idaho Center. Here are a few ways you can be involved in the proceedings that afternoon:

• Our church and the community will be directed to the outdoor amphitheater at the Idaho Center, as most of the inside of the facility will be reserved for our law enforcement community. It is recommended that you arrive early to find parking. Due to the solemn nature of the occasion and anticipated 3-hour service, the environment will not be conducive to young children.

• There will be a large processional as Deputy Bolter’s body is transported from Bowman Funeral Home to the Idaho Center. Anyone is welcome to show support by lining the processional route. This could be a great option for whole families. The Ada County Sheriff’s Office will be releasing information on the route.

• The service will be livestreamed via the Ada County Sheriff’s Office YouTube Channel.

Due to the anticipated attendance from law enforcement officers from all over the country, the inside of the Idaho Center will be reserved for our law enforcement community, family, and close friends. Please do not attempt to go inside the building without a specific invitation.

Another essential way for our entire church family to be involved is through prayer. The greatest desire of Tobin’s family is for God to use this service to glorify Himself and proclaim the gospel. 4000 copies of the Gospel of John are being sent to the church to be distributed at the event. (If you’d like to serve on the team distributing the booklets, please e-mail chris@compassbible.tv) Pray that God uses the words spoken during the service, these booklets, and the ongoing testimony of the gospel to greatly impact our community. We will be praying for this during our Boiler Room prayer meeting this Sunday from 7:40-8:40am in the Heritage Library.

For His Name-
Pastor Ben

Life Groups - More Prayer This Week

In response to this week’s message, we would love for you to set aside at least 20-30 minutes to pray for our nation along with the prayer prompts Pastor Ben will give in point 3 of the sermon on Sunday.

Outpost With Rob Thompson

Application Questions:

The Footsteps of Faith
Rescued From Judgment
Genesis 19

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. Read Romans 2:3-4. Why is it dangerous to judge or to look down on others as worse sinners than you? What can keep us from this unhealthy mindset?

2. Read 1 John 2:15-17. Through what avenues might the world entice you with the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life? How can you guard yourself from these worldly influences?

3. Lot was separated from Abraham and surrounded by very worldly influences. How have you seen a lack of godly community negatively affect your life? How can you lean into godly influences that God has put around you?

4. Spend extra time praying yourself and praying as a group through the list from point 3 of the sermon.

April 19, 2024

Life Groups - More Prayer This Week

In response to this week’s message, we would love for you to set aside at least 20-30 minutes to pray for our nation along with the prayer prompts Pastor Ben will give in point 3 of the sermon on Sunday.

New Outpost With Rob Thompson

Application Questions:

Hope in a Tragic World
Isaiah 25:6-12

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. Read Romans 8:18-25. Why is it important for Christians to have a realistic view of the sufferings and tragedies that will happen in this life and in this world? How can we prepare ourselves not to be shocked or surprised when tragedy strikes close to us?

2. Read Colossians 3:1-4. Why do Christians need to think about heaven and our future with Christ often? Why is it important for us to remember that these future promises are a central part of our faith?

3. Read Job 42:1-6. In what ways have you had to find yourself saying similar things in times of tragedy? In what ways do you need to prepare yourself with thoughts like this in times of tragedy?

4. Read Habakkuk 3:17-19. How is possible for Christians to have joy even in the midst of tragedy?

5. Read Psalm 73:16-22. One thought that encouraged the Psalmist in a time of doubt was God’s future judgment of the wicked. How can this thought help you in times of struggle or tragedy in your life?

April 12, 2024

Reminder - Life Group Women Leaders Prayer Meeting

Life Group Women Leaders: We are gathering tomorrow morning from 9-11am, to pray and prepare for “The Love of God” retreat. Breakfast will be provided. The meeting will be held at 6531 N Levenham Ave, Meridian, ID 83646.

Summer Adventure Club & Life Group Schedule

While we are working to confirm locations, we have our dates for the Summer Series for our Tuesday & Thursday Adventure Club & Life Groups:

Session 1: July 9 & 11
Session 2: July 16 & 18
Session 3: July 23 & 25
Session 4: July 30 & August 1

Please let your Life Group members know so that they can plan their summer accordingly.

Application Questions:

The God Man
John 1:1-3, 14

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. Read Colossians 2:9-10. Why is Jesus' deity necessary for salvation?

2. How can Christ eternally dwell "with" God but also "be" God? Discuss the doctrine of the Trinity and its implications for the Christian life.

3. How should the incarnation - "God in flesh" - shape our view of God?

4. Read John 1:14. Why is Jesus' humanity necessary for salvation?

5. Discuss some strategies for engaging with Mormons/Jehovah's Witnesses on the deity and humanity of Christ.

April 5, 2024

Baptisms - This Weekend & Upcoming

We will have baptisms at our services this weekend! Pray that God will use the testimonies of His work in the lives of those being baptized to draw others to repentance and faith and to encourage believers. If anyone in your Life Group is a professing believer and has not been baptized, encourage them to do so at our next baptism service on July 21.

Reminder - Life Group Women Leaders Prayer Meeting

Life Group Women Leaders: The Saturday before Women’s Retreat, April 13th from 9-11am, we will meet to pray and prepare for “The Love of God” retreat. Breakfast will be provided. The meeting will be held at 6531 N Levenham Ave, Meridian, ID 83646.

Application Questions:

The Footsteps of Faith
The Justice of God
Genesis 18:16-33

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. Read 1 Peter 4:17. As we begin to study a passage that deals with judgment on these ancient wicked cities, why is it so important for us to examine ourselves?

2. Read 1 Peter 2:9-12. Which passions that wage war against your flesh could do the most damage to your witness to the way of the Lord, righteousness, and justice? How will you fight against these passions
   this week?

3. Read Romans 2:4. How do you see God’s patience at work in your own life—especially as God led you to salvation? How can you reflect that patience to the lost around you?

4. Think about the things you pray for the most. Are these requests that you can connect to the character of God or the promises of God? How can you make these ideas more central to your own prayers?

5. Read Job 42:2-6. In what ways have you perhaps had to wrestle with the justice of God? What about Job’s final response can be instructive for us in those moments?

March 29, 2024

Pray For Resurrection Sunday

It’s been a long and wonderful week of Resurrection Week events and messages. Let’s be praying that it culminates in a celebration of the risen Christ tomorrow. Pray for the salvation of the lost and the sanctification of the saints!

Abbreviated Boiler Room Tomorrow Morning

We will still be meeting for Boiler Room tomorrow (Sunday) morning, from 7:10am-7:40am in the Library. Come and join us as we pray for God to be glorified, saints sanctified, and sinners saved through our Resurrection Sunday Services.

Application Questions:

God’s Great Promises
The Promises of Resurrection & Life
John 11:25-26

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. Read 1 Corinthians 15:3-4. As you think about your evangelistic opportunities, how can you keep driving these conversations toward the death and resurrection of Christ? In particular, how might the reality of the resurrection be helpful in these conversations?

2. Read 1 Corinthians 15:19. Reflect on the truth of this verse. Why is it so important to trust that those who believe in Christ will rise again someday? What implications should this have for your life?

3. Read John 17:3. Why is it important to understand that eternal life refers not merely to quantity of life but also to a quality of life that comes from knowing God? Specifically, how should this truth impact the goals you have in this life?

4. Read John 10:10. What are some of the lies and temptations that are trying to steal from the abundant life you have in Christ?

5. Jesus closes our text with the question, “Do you believe this?” Do you believe this? If so, how will this familiar text strengthen your faith and resolve to follow Christ?

March 22, 2024

Taking Ground Update

Praise the Lord! We are officially in contract to purchase 17 acres of land on the north side of Ustick Rd, just east of Can Ada Rd on the East side of the Phyllis Canal (this is the same property that we almost went into contract on this time last year).

Now that we are in escrow, there is more work to do in due diligence as we seek to close on this propery. In order to close escrow we need a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). So here is how you can be praying during the next several months as we aim to get our CUP approved:

1. Favor for our application for a lot split to establish our 17 acre parcel.

2. Wisdom and creativity as we develop a master site plan that includes where we place our building, and how we intend to deal with wastewater through a septic system.

3. Pray for our outside consultants (engineers, architects, etc) that the Lord would use them and their expertise to guide us to the right development plan to meet county and city requirements.

We will be announcing this to the church this Sunday!

Pray For Resurrection Week

Be praying that the Lord will use Resurrection Week Live (8pm Sunday-Thursday nights on compassbible.tv), our Good Friday service (6:30pm at Heritage Friday), Eggstravaganza (11am-1pm on Saturday at Heritage), and our Easter Services (8am, 9:45am, and 11:30am on Sunday at Heritage). May God be glorified, saints sanctified, and sinners saved through all that is happening.

Application Questions:

God’s Great Promises
The Promise of Being Like Jesus
Romans 8:28-30

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. Read Romans 8:28-30. What aspect of this passage was most encouraging to you in response to this sermon?

2. Read Philippians 3:12-16. Verse 15 calls the mature to “think this way.” How can you think more like Paul’s example in this passage?

3. What are you most tempted to desire more than being like Christ? Why are these things not as worthy or valuable as Christlikeness?

4. Read James 1:2-4. How should this passage and Romans 8:28-30 change your perspective about trials that you are currently facing?

5. Spend time praying for God to work through all the events of Resurrection Week 2024!

March 15, 2024

New Outpost With Chris Hernandez

Encourage Your Life Group To Serve at Easter

Please encourage your Life Groups to serve somewhere this Resurrection Weekend - it truly is an ‘all-hands on deck’ weekend for our church.

Easter Weekend 2024 is March 29th-31st, and we will need help with everything from our Good Friday service, to Eggstravaganza on Saturday, to our three Easter Sunday services. For Good Friday we will have limited kids ministry and need volunteers for infants -2nd grade. For Eggstravaganza, we would love all hands on deck from help with set-up to face-painting to monitoring inflatables, etc. During Easter services we will need volunteers to be bringing groups of students to worship time and to the Bible Time Marketplace with live actors. To sign up to serve go to https://www.compassbible.tv/kids-ministry.

Life Group Women Leaders Prayer Meeting

Life Group Women Leaders: The Saturday before Women’s Retreat, April 13th from 9-11am, we will meet to pray and prepare for “The Love of God” retreat. Breakfast will be provided. Location TBD. Save the date!

Application Questions:

The Footsteps of Faith
Nothing is Too Hard for God
Genesis 18:1-15

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. Read Hebrews 13:2. How can you grow in giving a generous welcome to others at church? In what other contexts would you like to see yourself grow in demonstrating hospitality?

2. Read Psalm 8:3-4. How can we maintain the amazement expressed in these verses as we think of how God has condescended (in a good way) to love and ultimately redeem us? Why do we so often drift away from this mindset?

3. What are some current difficult situations in your life? How should the reality that “nothing is too hard for the LORD” shape your perspective in these trials?

4. Read Numbers 14:11-12. Why is unbelief so offensive to God? How should that affect your view of your own unbelief?

5. Read Psalm 131:1-2. How can you follow the Psalmist’s example here? What are some ways you may be tempted to occupy yourself with things that are too great and too marvelous? How can you calm and quiet your soul?

March 8, 2024

Encourage Your Life Group To Serve at Easter

Please encourage your Life Groups to serve somewhere this Resurrection Weekend - it truly is an ‘all-hands on deck’ weekend for our church.

Easter Weekend 2024 is March 29th-31st, and we will need help with everything from our Good Friday service, to Eggstravaganza on Saturday, to our three Easter Sunday services. For Good Friday we will have limited kids ministry and need volunteers for infants -2nd grade. For Eggstravaganza, we would love all hands on deck from help with set-up to face-painting to monitoring inflatables, etc. During Easter services we will need volunteers to be bringing groups of students to worship time and to the Bible Time Marketplace with live actors. To sign up to serve go to https://www.compassbible.tv/kids-ministry.

Extra Prep Work For Life Group Discussion This Week

As you can see in some of the Application Questions this week, there is a little more prep work necessary. Please be sure to go through it yourself and encourage your Life Group to spend the time doing the same in preparation for the group discussions!

Application Questions:

Such A Great Salvation
Ephesians 1:3-14

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. Read Ephesians 1:3-14. Work through the passage and make a list of all of the things believers receive from God in Christ. From the list, choose 2-3 things to meditate on/study more over the next couple of weeks. Share with your group what you chose, why, and how you plan to further meditate on/study those things.

2. Read Ephesians 1:3-6. How can you grow in worshipfully treasuring all that God offers you in Christ? What things hinder your worship and thankfulness to God for your salvation?

3. Read Ephesians 1:7-10. Grace is far more robust and meaningful than simply "giving us something that we don't deserve." As a group, discuss the many ways the Bible speaks to and about God's grace. What role should grace play in the day-to-day living of followers of Christ?

4. Read Ephesians 1:7-10. How should affirming God's glory as the purpose of salvation increase our view of God and our worship of God?

5. Read Ephesians 1:4-5, 11. What do these verses reveal about the nature of salvation?

March 1, 2024

Invite to the Bible Time Intensive

The Bible Time Intensive (Learn More Here) is coming up on March 23rd. If you have a Life Group with folks in the active stages of parenting, please send them the registration and invite them to this important class. This is for both husbands and wives to attend, where they will learn more about the “what and why” behind having Bible Time as a family. It’s okay if only one of the spouses can make it to this intensive.

Don’t Miss The Outpost!

As we mentioned last week, we have launched a new video podcast exclusively for the Deacons of Compass Bible Church Treasure Valley! The Outpost is a video series to help the Deacons of CBCTV stay connected, be encouraged, and get equipped. Below are two videos; the first explains what this series is about, and the second is our first episode!

Application Questions:

The Footsteps of Faith
The Almighty, Covenant-Keeping God
Genesis 17

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. 1. Read Psalm 91:1-2. How should God’s omnipotence change your perspective this week? How will your walk really be different if you truly believe in God Almighty?

2. Read Exodus 34:6-7. How should the compassionate generosity of God shape your view of the Christian life? How is this generosity not in conflict with God’s justice?

3. Read Philippians 3:12-14. How might you be tempted to settle for an external righteousness that is better than most instead of pressing onward toward the goal of Christlikeness?

4. Read Romans 12:1. In what ways will obedience and being a living sacrifice be painful? What will motivate you to take those painful steps of obedience?

5. Read Psalm 51:10. How should the grace of God motivate us to pursue blamelessness after failure instead of being content in our sin and shortcomings?

February 23, 2024

New Video Podcast Exclusively For You!

We have launched a new video podcast exclusively for the Deacons of Compass Bible Church Treasure Valley! The Outpost is a video series to help the Deacons of CBCTV stay connected, be encouraged, and get equipped. Below are two videos; the first explains what this series is about, and the second is our first episode!

Application Questions:

The Footsteps of Faith
The God Who Sees
Genesis 16

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. Read Psalm 34:15-18. In what ways might you be most tempted to doubt that God sees and God hears what is going on with you? What are some other Scriptures you can meditate on this week to correct those feelings of temptation?

2. How can you bridge the gap between what you may know in your head to be true about God and what you might feel during trials and suffering in your life?

3. Read 1 Peter 5:6-7. How can a lack of trust in God’s care actually be an expression of pride? What will it look like for you to “humble yourself under the mighty hand of God” in these times?

4. Read 1 Peter 2:19. In what specific ways do you need to be more “mindful of God” in situations where you may be suffering unjustly?

5. Read Psalm 27:14. “Wait for the Lord” is something we say a lot In church and as Christians. What should that actually look like in your life this week?

February 16, 2024

Pray for the Grove Winter Weekend

In just over an hour (Friday at 5pm), Middle Schoolers and parents will descend on the church offices as Winter Weekend gets kicked off. Many students and leaders will head to the River Canyon Retreat Center in Garden Valley to kick off the two-night retreat. This year's theme is "The Greenhouse Effect," looking at passages such as Ephesians 6:1-3 and Colossians 2:6-7.

Pray for salvation for those students who have not repented and put their trust in Christ! Pray for sanctification for those who profess faith, that they might set the pace for their peers!

Luc LeFort To Join the Team

As you know, Luc LeFort and his wife, Ariana, visited our church a few weeks ago for a series of interviews, allowing them (and us) to decide if this church was the right fit for them. We recently offered Luc this position, and he has accepted! The LeForts will be moving out sometime around June of this year. Be praying for them as they make this big life transition!

Watch the Deacon Retreat Videos

If you missed the Deacon Retreat or would like to review the sessions, you can watch the videos below in the playlist. Just click the player's top right corner to access all the videos.

Application Questions:

The Footsteps of Faith
A Tried and True Track
Genesis 15

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. Read Psalm 46:1-2. What are some ways you may be tempted to fear? What will it look like for you to take refuge in God in the face of those worries?

2. Read Hebrews 10:35-36. What are some biblical answers to this question: how will Christians be rewarded for their faith? How does that motivate you to endure this week?

3. Read Genesis 15:6. Why is this verse so important in helping us to understand what Christianity is all about and how is it distinct from every other religious teaching in the world? What practical difference should the reality of this verse make in your life?

4. Read Galatians 2:20. Why is it so important to know that faith is not merely how we start the Christian life but also how we are to continue in the Christian life? In what ways do you want to increasingly walk by faith this week?

5. Read Genesis 15:12-16. How does God’s intentional delay in fulfilling the promise to Abram and his descendants help you as you wait on the Lord in your own life?

February 9, 2024

Watch the Deacon Retreat Videos

If you missed the Deacon Retreat or would like to review the sessions, you can watch the videos below in the playlist. Just click the player's top right corner to access all the videos.

Application Questions:

The Footsteps of Faith
Powerful God. Powerful Promises.
Genesis 14

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. Read 1 Chronicles 29:10-13. In what ways might the powerful truths of these verses bring calm and rest
   to your soul in a turbulent world? In what ways might these truths inspire you to action?

2. Read James 1:2-5. How should the invincible nature of God’s promises help you obey the commands
   on these verses? What are some of the trials God may be using to grow your faith right now?

3. Read Hebrews 5:9-10 & 7:25. Why is it important to remember that God is the source of our salvation
   and not our own efforts? Why are you thankful that we have a great and effective high priest as an
   intermediary between us and God?

4. Read 1 Corinthians 15:33. What are some of the worldly influences you may have to avoid in your life? What are some ways you might be tempted to compromise in order to earn the blessing of the world?

5. Read Genesis 14:19-20. How should the reality that God Most High is the “possessor of heaven and
   earth” affect how you view your possessions? In what ways should this make you more generous?