March 21, 2025

Reminder: Build My Church Vision Nights

Our Vision Nights for our “Build My Church” campaign are coming up soon. Be sure to remind your groups! It’s important to note that the agenda for these nights doesn’t require that your Life Groups sit together. The Pastors will share similar updates with the group as were shared during the Deacon Retreat, and this will be a great time for the Highly Committed Participants of CBCTV to hear about this long-term vision. The vision nights below will run from 6:45pm to 8:15pm.

Tuesday - April 1 (Adventure Club)

1. Hernandez

2. Lee

3. Wells

4. Reidinger

5. Logier

6. Raulston

7. Dunn

Wednesday - April 2

1. Ames

2. Forest

3. Vermilyea

4. Malave

5. Martin

6. Kaufman

7. Bushardt

Thursday - April 3 (Adventure Club)

1. Campbell

2. Kirchmeyer

3. McCain

4. McMillan

5. Mohtasham

6. Sanborn

Wednesday - April 9

1. Petras

2. Rush

3. Webster

4. Van Hemelryck

5. Howard

6. Riehl

7. Thompson

Sunday’s Sermon:

A Nation Takes Shape
Colossians 1:15-17

1. Which of the “Jesus Is...” statements was most enlightening or encouraging for your own relationship with Jesus, and why?

2. Read Colossians 1:28. What are some reasons it is useful (perhaps even essential) to proclaim the person of Jesus in our evangelism and not only what he accomplished on the cross?

3. How can we say that Jesus was uncreated when Colossians 1:15 calls him “the firstborn” (see Col 1:18 and Ps. 89:27). What does that word really signify? Why problems occur if Jesus actually was a created
   being?

4. Read Hebrews 1:3. What comfort do you find in the sustaining power of Jesus, that he “upholds the universe”? If this applies to the universe, does it not also apply to everything in it, including your life? Where do you need to trust Jesus anew this week?

March 14, 2025

Kids Summer Series Dates

The dates are now set for our Summer Series for the Adventure Club kids. Tuesdays will be: June 10, July 1, July 8, July 22. Thursdays will be: June 12, July 3, July 10, July 24. Life Groups that are paired with Adventure Club, please plan accordingly. The “off days” will be a great time to plan fellowships throughout the Summer.

For all of you Life Group Leaders that don’t follow the Adventure Club schedule, please follow a pattern that mirrors this to some extent. Please don’t take off the whole Summer. Try to have regular meetings in June and July and then take more of a break in August. You’re more than welcome to continue to meet every week throughout June and July as well!

Albania STM Fundraiser

Hi Deacons,

The Plants and Pillars high school ministry is going on a mission trip to Albania this summer from June 2-11. While in country they will be evangelizing to Albanian high school students alongside Pastor Edi Demo and his church.To help cover the costs of the trip, they are hosting a fundraiser dinner on Friday, April 11th. There are a few needs for this dinner. 1) volunteers to prepare food for the dinner 2) personal invitations from life group leaders to their groups to come to the fundraiser dinner (we want as many people to come as possible), and 3) people willing to auction off items or services in a silent auction that will be held during the dinner—and we need your help!
Your generosity will play a vital role in making this mission trip possible.
If you would like to register for the dinner, you can go to this link here.
If you have any questions or would like to donate to the silent auction, please feel free to reach out to Josh Vaughn
Mr.joshua.vaughn@gmail.com
(208) 957-4518
Thank you for your support and prayers!

Sunday’s Sermon:

The Intersection of Pain & Providence
A Nation Takes Shape
Genesis 46-47

1. Read Genesis 46:3-4. How should the character and promises of God mitigate fear in your life? What are some specific things you are tempted to fear, and what is a specific characteristic or attribute of God that should help quell that fear?

2. Read Hebrews 11:13-16. How can your life make it clear that you are living for “a better country” instead of merely a home in this world?

3. Read 1 Peter 2:9-10. What do these verses tell you about your purpose as a Christian? How will worldliness threaten that mission, and how should that motivate personal holiness?

4. Read 1 Peter 2:11-12. What are the greatest temptations in your life to simply blend in with the world around you? What will it look like to fight against these desires?

March 7, 2025

Sign Up For Door-to-Door Evangelism

If you recall from the Deacon Retreat, each Life Group is asked to take one Saturday in 2025 to join the Door-to-Door ministry. Leaders shall pick the date for their Life Group. As your date approaches, Leaders are to gather 8 persons to join the door-to-door ministry on their day. Group leaders can be one of the 8. Married couples are fine. All those not going from your group that day will be asked to pray as their group members go out.

Persons should plan to join the 10am time, but may request the 2pm time. At 10am, we have ample evangelism team members to pair with your group members to lead and disciple them in door-to-door evangelism. (This is not always the case at 2pm.) Those who join us are not obligated to say anything if uncomfortable, but are welcome to watch, learn, and pray. We will provide a breif training video for first-timers to watch in preparation for joining us.

Sign up here.

We will be proactive at sending reminder emails as your date approaches. Questions? Contact Pastor Stephen stephen@compassbible.tv

Continue to Pray Before Every Life Group

Remember, Deacons, continue to begin each meeting with prayer, Boiler Room style. Start by spending some time praising God in worship in light of that week’s sermon, then spend time asking for God’s help in applying the sermon. Let’s be faithful in living out our fifth distinctive: We have a genuine reliance upon prayer!

Sunday’s Sermon:

The Intersection of Pain & Providence
The Life-Changing Power of Providence
Genesis 45

1. What would it look like for you to “live like you believe in the promises of God” to a greater extent? Which of these points stood out to you the most?

2. Read 1 Peter 5:6-8. What things tend to make you most angry or anxious? How should trusting in the providence of God transform the way you view these things?

3. Read Proverbs 15:1. How should the providence of God help you avoid sinful conflict and give gentle answers?

4. Read Ephesians 4:28-29. Why is belief in the providence of God essential to living out the instruction of these verses? How can this belief help you live out these verses?

5. What should it look like for you to be “biblically optimistic” this week?

February 28, 2025

Quilting Ministry

Deacons, below is a message from the quilting ministry, which is part of the Care Ministry. Please read their message and share with anyone in your ministries or Life Groups who might be interested!

Has God blessed you with talents and abilities in sewing, crocheting or knitting? Would you like to serve in a ministry that brings tangible gifts to those in our congregation at CBCTV?

We would so love to have you join our team of Tabitha’s Hands! We meet the second and fourth Mondays at 9:30 in various homes to pray and work together on projects.

If you would like to come to a meeting or have questions please contact Donna Sellers at sellersd0@gmail.com for information.

Singles Event

Please pass along the info below to any singles in your Life Groups or ministries. Also, if you lead a Life Group with several singles, please feel free to attend the event to show your support.

If you’re a “post-college age” single, we invite you to join us for an event on March 29 from 7-9pm at the church building. We’ll enjoy dessert, fellowship, fun, worship, and preaching. We’ll have a number of events throughout the year and we’ll focus on the theme of the “one-anothers.” This is a great opportunity to connect and fellowship with other singles within our church, we hope to see you there!

Sunday’s Sermon:

The Intersection of Pain & Providence
Change Is Possible
Genesis 43-44

1. Do you ever struggle to think that you will never grow or change? What about the story of Judah (especially since Genesis 38) should be encouraging to us as an example of true change in someone’s life?

2. Read Genesis 43:14. In what situations in your life right now do you most need to be reminded of God’s might and mercy? How specifically should those attributes of God be a comfort to you?

3. Read Genesis 3:13 & 4:10-14. In what ways are you tempted to shift blame towards others or to deflect responsibility and complain about the consequences of your actions? What would it look like for you to more regularly own up to your sin?

4. Read Philippians 2:3-4. Where do you need to be most intentional and sacrificial in your relationships with others this week?

5. Read Colossians 1:21-23. What about what Christ has done gives you hope that people (including yourself) can be changed and that even difficult relationships can be reconciled?

February 21, 2025

The Outpost: Keeping the Church Small: Reviewing Chapter One

At the Deacon Retreat we gave everyone a copy of Keeping the Church Small. Over the course of the next several months, I (Pastor Charlie) will be going over each chapter. Be sure to reach the first chapter and then watch the video below! I hope that this rhythm will provide encouragement and ideas over the course of the next several month.

Build My Church Vision Meetings

As mentioned during the Deacon Retreat, we will have several vision meetings to share the exciting plans that are unfolding regarding the “Build My Church” campaign. We are scheduling four vision meetings that will specifically be for those in a Life Group. Each of these meetings will be held at the church in the Auditorium. For groups that have kids in Adventure Club, you will still drop your kids off but then head into the auditorium. For groups that meet on other nights or in homes, simply show up on your given date and head into the auditorium. This will be an exciting night for everyone in Life Groups to hear about the vision of the upcoming church planting and building campaign. Be sure to get this on your group’s radar and calendar! It’s important to note that the agenda for these nights doesn’t require that your Life Groups sit together. The vision nights below will run from 6:45pm to 8:15pm.

Tuesday - April 1 (Adventure Club)

1. Hernandez

2. Lee

3. Wells

4. Reidinger

5. Logier

6. Raulston

7. Dunn

Wednesday - April 2

1. Ames

2. Forest

3. Vermilyea

4. Malave

5. Martin

6. Kaufman

7. Bushardt

Thursday - April 3 (Adventure Club)

1. Campbell

2. Kirchmeyer

3. McCain

4. McMillan

5. Mohtasham

6. Sanborn

Wednesday - April 9

1. Petras

2. Rush

3. Webster

4. Van Hemelryck

5. Howard

6. Riehl

7. Thompson

Sunday’s Sermon:

The Intersection of Pain & Providence
God’s Plan & Sin’s Pain
Genesis 42

1. In what ways might fear have an unhealthy influence in your decision-making process? How should what we are learning in the story of Joseph help put fear to rest?

2. Read 1 Timothy 1:5, 19; 3:9. Why should a good/clear conscience be a goal for every Christian? In what ways might you be tempted to ignore your conscience?

3. Read Hebrews 9:13-14. How do these verses give good news to those who may be struggling with guilt? How is this encouraging to you?

4. How have you personally seen temptations promise happiness but deliver grief? In what current situations do you need to be most reminded of this truth?

5. Read Psalm 16:11. Have you ever thought about your battle against temptation as a fight for true joy? Why is sin the enemy of real joy and how can this help you in your battle against temptation?

February 14, 2025

Pastor Ben’s Uganda Trip

Please continue to pray for Pastor Ben as he travels back from Uganda. He already had a flight cancelled leaving Uganda, so pray that the rest of his travels back would be free from hiccups and that he would make it back here safely.

Pray for Winter Weekend

Due to weather issues, our annual Winter Weekend for our high school and middle school students has been moved to our church campus. Be praying for the students who will be here Friday night and all day Saturday, that the Lord would use this time together to give them a greater love for Christ - that they would be Captivated by Him, so that He would be their deepest joy, highest love, and greatest treasure.

Sunday’s Sermon:

Gentleness is Next to Godliness
Galatians 5:22-23

1. Describe someone in your life that you would consider “gentle.” What do they do or say that makes them a gentle person?

2. If someone asked you what biblical gentleness is and why it’s important, what would you say and why?

3. Out of all the fruit of the Spirit, how often do you feel gentleness is discussed? Is gentleness something you actively think about in your Christian life? Why or why not?

4. How does gentleness connect to the Gospel? In other words, what elements of the Gospel (Christ and his work) involve gentleness?

5. In what ways can you grow in gentleness? Be specific.

February 7, 2025

Pastor Ben’s Uganda Trip

Please be praying for Pastor Ben as he travels to Uganda (he landed there safely this afternoon) to spend time helping Shannon Hurley and the team at Sufficiency of Scripture Ministries, our missionary partner. Pray for his health and that his teaching there would be fruitful.

Pray for Edi Demo’s Wife

Edi Demo, our missionary partner in Albania who will be preaching on Sunday, is here in the states for a checkup for his wife, Bona. She had a kidney transplant last year, so part of their trip will be for doctors to run tests to see how her body is handling the transplant. Pray for a clean bill of health.

Sunday’s Sermon:

Long-Term Communion With God
Psalm 1

January 31, 2025

Revival Coffee Soft Launch

This Sunday is the soft launch of Revival Coffee, between our services. It will be located in the back kitchen, just outside the back door of the Boiler Room. We are not advertising this to everyone as we are still working out the kinks. It is the soft launch, so please come with low expectations and high grace and patience! Also, please note - we will charge for the drinks (basically to cover costs for making them).

Prayer In Life Groups

As a reminder from Deacons Retreat - the pastors would like each Life Group to begin each meeting with prayer, Boiler Room style. Start by spending some time praising God in worship in light of that week’s sermon, then spend time asking for God’s help in applying the sermon. Let’s be faithful in living out our fifth distinctive: We have a genuine reliance upon prayer!

Application Questions:

The Intersection of Pain & Providence
From Prison to the Palace
Genesis 40-41

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. Read Isaiah 44:6-8. What scares you most about the future? What are some other things you might run to in order to know or try to control the future besides God? Why are these things so dramatically inferior to God?

2. Read 1 Peter 5:6-7. What will it look like for you to humble yourself under the mighty hand of God, especially when there is something in your life that is “taking too long”?

3. Read Genesis 40:8 & 41:16. What are some situations in your life where you need to acknowledge God like Joseph did? What will that look like?

4. In what ways might you be tempted to be a “resentful rememberer” instead of a “fruit forgetter”? What are some of the things you need to “forget” so that your life might bear godly fruit?

5. In what ways should the truth of God’s providence encourage you to be a wise worker? What can this look like at home, at work, or in ministry?

January 24, 2025

Women’s Events: Help for Single Mother’s & Wives of First Responders

Do you have women in your life groups with unique circumstances that sometimes can’t attend women’s events, due to needing childcare? We have a team ready to help! Please direct these ladies to deb@compassbible.tv if you know of anyone in need. We especially have single moms in mind, as well as women with first responder husbands who may be on a shift. We will do our best to accommodate all requests on an event by event basis with on-site childcare.

Prayer In Life Groups

As a reminder from Deacons Retreat - the pastors would like each Life Group to begin each meeting with prayer, Boiler Room style. Start by spending some time praising God in worship in light of that week’s sermon, then spend time asking for God’s help in applying the sermon. Let’s be faithful in living out our fifth distinctive: We have a genuine reliance upon prayer!

Notes for On-Campus Life Groups

Some brief notes from Chris Hernandez:

1. Please turn off the lights in the room before you leave.

2. Put your small trash bag in one of the larger trash bins in the lobby.

3. Vacuum if you made a mess - vacuums are in the closet immediately off the auditorium hallway.

4. If you meet in the auditorium and make a circle for your group discussion, put the chairs back where they were.

5. Check for lost and found, remind your groups to look for lost and found (every week we end up with kids jackets and water bottles) - currently stashed in the Corner Room off the front lobby.

Application Questions:

The Intersection of Pain & Providence
Where Victory Comes From
Genesis 39

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. What are some verses that remind you of God’s promises, presence, and providence that can help you trust God even in the darkest of situations?

2. What are some of the difficult situations in your life where you need to be faithful to do your best? How can the verses from question 1 help you in these situations?

3. Read James 1:12-18. Why do we sometimes blame God for our problems and temptations? According to this passage, what is the correct view of God, and how will this view properly arm you for the battles of temptation?

4. Read Proverbs 5:3-6. While the father admits the allure of the “forbidden woman”, he stresses to his son the devastating results of sexual sin. Why are these important things to remember in times of temptation?

5. Read Psalm 32:3-6. What hope does this passage give to someone who knows he is guilty of sin? What instruction does it give him?

January 17, 2025

Deacon Retreat Menu

We look forward to seeing you tonight and tomorrow as we’ll be talking about a future church plant and building plans (among other things). Here is the menu for our dinner on Friday and breakfast on Saturday:

Friday Night:

Bodacious Pig: Pulled Pork & Tri-Tip with mashed potatoes, rolls, and salad (and beans instead of mashed potatoes for the dairy-free among us)

Dessert: Boise Pie Co with Tillamook Vanilla Ice Cream (Gluten & Dairy Free options available)

Saturday Morning:

IHOP: Pancakes (gluten-free option available), eggs, sausage, bacon, and fruit

Application Questions:

The Intersection of Pain & Providence
From a Mess Comes Majesty
Genesis 38

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. Read Psalm 7:11. What are some of the reasons we may tend to downplay the seriousness of sin and the righteous indignation that God has toward it? What will some of the negative ramifications be in our lives from a failure to take sin seriously?

2. Read 1 John 1:9. In what ways do you find it most difficult to admit your own sin/guilt? What is this failure costing you?

3. What are some other verses/passages that should motivate you to be quicker to admit your sin? What will the benefits be of freely admitting your guilt?

4. Read Hebrews 12:11. What does “peaceful fruit of righteousness” mean and what are some of the ways that fruit could look like in your life? How is this peaceful fruit of righteousness an expression of God’s grace?

5. Read Psalm 103:8-13. What does this passage, as well as the notes of grace we see in the story of Tamar, tell us about the character of God? How will you worship God in light of this reality this week?

January 10, 2025

Deacon Retreat… More Details

Don’t miss this year’s Deacon Retreat where we’ll be talking about a future church plant and building plans (among other things). We will be gathering on January 17th and 18th! Please feel free to bring your spouses to the retreat; Friday night is a great chance for them to enjoy dinner with other couples while hearing updates from the pastors. We will kick off the weekend with dinner at the church building starting at 6pm on Friday with a formal end time of 9pm (but feel free to stay and fellowship as long as you’d like). We will gather back up on Saturday at 8am for breakfast and training by the Pastors which will end at noon.

Men’s Breakfast Tomorrow

Be praying for tomorrow morning’s Men’s Breakfast as we gather for Men & Marriage, the first message in our Men &… series this year. Pray that the Lord would use the time of fellowship, worship, teaching, and discussion to sharpen the men of Compass and to bless the marriages at CBCTV. See you men there at 8am!

Application Questions:

The Intersection of Pain & Providence
From a Mess Comes Majesty
Genesis 38

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. Read Psalm 7:11. What are some of the reasons we may tend to downplay the seriousness of sin and the righteous indignation that God has toward it? What will some of the negative ramifications be in our lives from a failure to take sin seriously?

2. Read 1 John 1:9. In what ways do you find it most difficult to admit your own sin/guilt? What is this failure costing you?

3. What are some other verses/passages that should motivate you to be quicker to admit your sin? What will the benefits be of freely admitting your guilt?

4. Read Hebrews 12:11. What does “peaceful fruit of righteousness” mean and what are some of the ways that fruit could look like in your life? How is this peaceful fruit of righteousness an expression of God’s grace?

5. Read Psalm 103:8-13. What does this passage, as well as the notes of grace we see in the story of Tamar, tell us about the character of God? How will you worship God in light of this reality this week?

January 3, 2025

Deacon Retreat… More Details

Don’t miss this year’s Deacon Retreat where we’ll be talking about a future church plant and building plans (among other things). We will be gathering on January 17th and 18th! Please feel free to bring your spouses to the retreat; Friday night is a great chance for them to enjoy dinner with other couples while hearing updates from the pastors. We will kick off the weekend with dinner at the church building starting at 6pm on Friday with a formal end time of 9pm (but feel free to stay and fellowship as long as you’d like). We will gather back up on Saturday at 8am for breakfast and training by the Pastors which will end at noon.

Baptisms Announcement

Life Group leaders, be sure to announce the upcoming baptisms to your group and tap those on the shoulder (or send the link) who need to get baptized. Here is the link to register. The next baptism service is on January 26th.

Application Questions:

The Intersection of Pain & Providence
Dreams, Schemes, and God’s Unstoppable Plan
Genesis 37

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. Consider the seven destructive attitudes/actions listed in the sermon. How do you see yourself tempted by these things? What will it look like to flee from these things?

2. Read Proverbs 10:12. While giving into hatred or bitterness may appeal to our flesh, what will some of the negative consequences be if you succumb to these feelings? How can that motivate us to flee from these things?

3. Read Colossians 3:12-14. How should remembering that you are “God’s chosen ones, holy, and beloved” transform the way you think about difficult relationships?

4. Read 2 Corinthians 4:17-18. Notice the cause-and-effect connection between our present afflictions and our future glory. How should this truth transform the way we view suffering?

5. Now go back to question 1 and consider how this truth should change your response to these temptations. How will the knowledge that God is using even evil things done to you to prepare an eternal weight of glory help you think differently about these things?

December 20, 2024

RFTB in the New Year

It’s about that time again! Soon we’ll start the reading plan over, providing a fresh opportunity for people in your Life Groups and ministries to join in. We will be going back to a previous format for Revival from the Bible in the New Year. Each day will have four readings, one each from the Old Testament, Psalms, Gospels, and New Testament. As we go back to this style, we will also be having the other pastors jump in to help with the podcast throughout the year. Keep an eye out as we hit the ground running in 2025, prayerfully seeking to see more people get into God’s Word and get more out of the Word.

Upcoming Baptisms

On January 26th, 2025 we will be having our next baptism service. As we look forward to that date, follow up with anyone in your Life Groups who needs to get baptized, letting them know the date and encouraging them to fill out the baptism form.

Application Questions:

Generous People, Generous God
The Enabling & Example of Generosity
2 Corinthians 9:6-15

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. Read 2 Corinthians 9:8. How have you seen the principle “You can’t outgive the giver” at work in your own life?

2. Read 1 Corinthians 4:7. How should the realization that everything you have is a gift from God transform your perspective?

3. Read 1 Timothy 6:9-10. Why is the desire to be rich so dangerous? In what ways might you be most tempted by this desire? What will it look like for you to prioritize good works over riches?

4. As you look ahead to a new year, in what ways would you most like to see your life reflect the generosity of God to a greater extent?

December 6, 2024

Explaining Christianity Class

For 6 weeks starting Sunday, January 5, Pastor Stephen will be leading an “Explaining Christianity” class during the 10:30 service. It will be aimed at unbelievers and those unsure of their position before Christ. This is not a class for seasoned believers—unless they bring with them an unbeliever or inquirer! In fact, the best way to get unbelievers into this class is by a direct invite from our people. This is where Life Group leaders come in. In your last group meeting this year, you can encourage your people to think of someone in their life to invite to this class. Maybe it’s someone they’ve shared the gospel with already who has shown some interest. Maybe it’s their chiropractor whom they invite out of the blue. This class is a resource they can use to help lead people to Christ.

Class description: This class is designed to go over the basic building blocks of the Christian faith. It will not be heavy or deep theology, but it is designed to allow you to check out the simple fundamentals of what Christians believe.

Compass will have invite cards available for pick up at the Connect Table on December 15, Lord willing, when it’s announced to the church. We’d love for conversations of who to invite to happen at next week’s Life Groups.

Application Questions:

Wrestling With God
Final Lessons from Jacob & Esau
Genesis 35-36

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. If you think about the things that cause you most to be angry or anxious, what idols do they reveal in your life? What will it look like to put these idols away?

2. Read Genesis 35:3. How does Jacob describe God in this verse? Can you identify with this? If so, how have you seen these things be true in your own life?

3. Read 1 John 1:8-9. How does it encourage you to know that our cleansing comes from God’s faithfulness and forgiveness and not our own efforts?

4. Read James 1:2-4. How can the truths of this verse help us to ask “What can I get out of this?” instead of “How can I get out of this?” when we face hard situations in life?

5. Read Matthew 16:26. In what ways might you be tempted to cherish worldly success over the blessing of God? What spiritual danger could these things present to your soul?

November 22, 2024

Church Office Move - Help Needed

We will be moving from our present offices (12592 W Explorer Dr Suite 100 Boise, ID 83713) to our new offices, adjacent to the church building. If anyone has availability to help on 12/3 with packing things up at our present office as well as painting the new office, that would be appreciated. Email Chris at chris@compassbible.tv to let him know. If you are available on Wednesday, 12/4 to help with the move, you can register here.

Deacon Retreat 2025

If you haven’t, remember to mark your calendars for our annual Deacon Retreat happening on Friday, January 17th-Saturday, January 18th. Similar to previous years, we will kick off the weekend with dinner at the church building starting at 6pm on Friday with a formal end time of 9pm (but feel free to stay and fellowship as long as you’d like). We will gather back up on Saturday at 8am for breakfast and training by the Pastors. We look forward to this time where we get to check in and train the deacons of the church.

Application Questions:

Wrestling With God
Real Problems and Wrong Solutions
Genesis 34

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. Why does evil or injustice in the world cause many people to run from God? How might you be tempted by this line of thought, and why is this not a wise way to respond to evil in the world?

2. Read Matthew 5:13-16. In what ways are you personally most tempted to blend in with the sinful world around you? How will these have a negative impact on your ability to shine the light of Christ?

3. While our text in Genesis 34 focuses on an extreme example, what are everyday ways you might be tempted by fleshly solutions to legitimate problems? Think especially of your family, job, and other everyday responsibilities.

4. Read Romans 12:17-21. How can you overcome evil with good instead of pursuing vengeance? (Note: this passage does not forbid Christian to pursue legitimate justice under the law when the victim of a crime)

5. Read Colossians 1:15-20. How does the last phrase of this section (“making peace by the blood of his cross”) become even more amazing when you consider how Jesus is described in vv. 15-19? What kind of response should this draw from you?

November 15, 2024

Deacon Retreat 2025

Please mark your calendars for our annual Deacon Retreat happening on Friday, January 17th-Saturday, January 18th. Similar to previous years, we will kick off the weekend with dinner at the church building starting at 6pm on Friday with a formal end time of 9pm (but feel free to stay and fellowship as long as you’d like). We will gather back up on Saturday at 8am for breakfast and training by the Pastors. We look forward to this time where we get to check in and train the deacons of the church.

Application Questions:

Wrestling With God
Back in the Promised Land
Genesis 33

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. As you consider the story of Jacob in Genesis, what are some specific ways you’ve seen God be faithful to Jacob? How can this study deepen your faith in God?

2. Read John 10:27-30. How do Jesus’ words here build your trust that he will bring you safely home? Why should this reality give energy to your spiritual life (instead of making you lazy or passive)?

3. Why is it so often easier to focus on the hard things that have happened in our lives instead of the ways God has been gracious? How will being aware of God’s grace to us help our perspective?

4. Read Genesis 33:10-11. Jacob was generous as he sought reconciliation. What might it look like for you to do the same? Are there any relationships where you currently need to apply this? 

5. As you think through the week ahead, in what specific areas of your life do you need to affirm your commitment to the Lord? How will that affirmation transform your attitude and actions in that area?

November 8, 2024

Remind Your Life Group About the 12:30pm Service

With the move to three services, we have the opportunity for 600 more souls to attend our church. Because the 8:30am and 10:30am services are far more likely to be where new families will attend, remind those in your Life Groups about the opportunity provided for visitors by them attending the 3rd service (if they can) - creating more space in one of the earlier services for those visitors to come and hear the Gospel.

Service Need For This Sunday Morning

We have 13 large bins that are being sent with John Sanborn to Uganda, loaded with supplies for the missionaries at SOS (thank you to all who helped provide gifts for them!). We need someone to help bring the bins to the Boise airport by 6:15am this Sunday. If you or someone in your life group has a truck, a strong back, and a willingness to help transport these bins, please reach out to Cody at cody@compassbible.tv to coordinate getting the bins tomorrow (Saturday 11/9) after the Men’s Breakfast.

Application Questions:

Wrestling With God
The Blessing You Need Most
Genesis 32:22-32

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. Read Matthew 5:3 and then read Revelation 3:17. Why might you, like the church at Laodicea, be tempted to think of yourself as spiritually rich in and of yourself instead of being “poor in spirit”?

2. Many people use the idea of “wrestling with God” in reference to prayer. While this episode in Genesis 32 points to an actual physical struggle, what principles from this passage should apply to your prayers before God?

3. Read Matthew 6:32-33. What might you be tempted to seek more than the blessing of God (particularly in anxiety-inducing situations)? What would it look like to seek first God’s kingdom and His righteousness in those times instead?

4. Read 2 Corinthians 12:9-10. How has God shown His power to be perfect in your weaknesses? How have you learned to “kiss the wave that throws you against the rock of ages”?

5. Read Psalm 27:4-6. How does verse 4 logically lead to the next two verses? How should seeking God lead to confidence in the midst of trials?

November 1, 2024

Women’s Event 11/8

Anxiety, or worry, are an all-too-common thread for most moms, and God’s solution is prayer! Join us Friday, November 8th from 7-9pm for our next “Moms on Mission” Night where we will consider how to strengthen our prayer lives from Philippians 4:6, and live more committed to praying for our children. Your sign-up also doubles as your raffle entry for an embroidered “Moms on Mission” sweatshirt! We will have several winners, so sign up to enter! Dessert is provided. You can register here.

Men’s Breakfast 11/9

Our Pastors’ Q&A breakfast for the men is Saturday, 11/9, 8am-10am. Sign up here and encourage the men in your Life Groups to sign up as well! This will be a great opportunity of fellowship as well as a chance to get insight from our pastors.

Opportunity to Support SOS Missionaries

As you will see in the church-wide email, there is an opportunity to support John Sanborn as he heads to Sufficiency of Scripture Ministry in Uganda, our missionary partner there. To help bless the 6 families that serve with SOS Ministry, we have a list of items we would like to send along with John. They will need to be brought to the church offices by Wednesday 11/6, so please reach out to your Life Groups through your normal means to organize the shopping and drop off of any of these items by then. You can see the list here.

Application Questions:

Wrestling With God
When What You Dread Approaches
Genesis 32:1-21

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. Read Psalm 91:9-13. What comfort does it bring to you to know that God is working to help his people even in ways that they cannot see?

2. Read Psalm 34:7. As you consider situations where you might be afraid, how could you be less concerned with your fears and more concerned with pleasing God in that circumstance?

3. Read Genesis 32:9-12. Review the five aspects of this prayer that were mentioned in the sermon. Which of these ingredients is most missing in your own prayers?

4. Think through some specific things you may be tempted to dread. What are some specific commands or promises that should apply to you in those situations, and how should those be incorporated into your prayers?

5. As you do your best to walk wisely in difficult situations, what are some motivations you need to watch out for and avoid? What are some passages that warn you about these things?

October 18, 2024

Deacon Men Prayer Meeting Tomorrow

REMINDER: Tomorrow, Saturday 10/19, we are gathering at the church as men, at 6pm, for dinner, fellowship, and a time of prayer together as we look forward to next week’s Men’s Retreat.

Updated Men’s Retreat Registrations by Life Group

Let’s work together to get 215 men to this retreat! As of sending this there are currently 202 men registered. This spreadsheet (updated at 9:30am on 10/18) lists the men registered for the upcoming retreat, organized by life groups. Be sure to check out who still needs to register for the retreat and reach out to them.

Application Questions:

Wrestling With God
Where To Lean in a Painful Situation
Genesis 29:31-30:24

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. What other biblical examples can you think of where God takes what, from a human perspective, looks like a mess and uses it to accomplish his plan and promises? How should that shape your perspective this week?

2. Read James 3:13-18. In what situations/relationships are you most tempted by “bitter jealousy” and “selfish ambition”? How can you replace these things with what is described in verse 17?

3. Read Ecclesiastes 5:10-12. How can this truth that more money will not lead to contentment apply to other things in life? What are some of the things that you might be tempted to believe can bring contentment in this life apart from Christ?

4. Read Luke 1:46-55. How does this familiar text usually associated with Christmas speak to the character of God? How can this encourage you in difficult situations?

5. Read Psalm 13:6. Even if you are in a painful situation, what are some of the ways God has dealt bountifully with you?

October 11, 2024

The Power of Prayer

Our 5th distinctive as a church is “We have a genuine reliance upon prayer.'“ Life Group leaders, please remember to make sure that you’re spending a good amount of time praying each group. Also, please encourage others in your Life Group to join you at Boiler Room on Sunday mornings and make it a point to go as a leader once a month (as you are able).

Compass Women

Ladies—Tomorrow at our Women’s Event you will hear details for our Christmas Event as well as the opportunity for ladies to pre-order a Christmas sweatshirt. Women’s Ministry would like to gift you a sweatshirt as a thank you for the year-round ministry you do toward women in our church! You can place your order anytime after the event at compassbible.tv/women, and use the discount code: THANKYOU.

Secondly, we need your help! Our events are always drawing new women who don’t yet attend a life group. We’d love for these ladies to be warmly welcomed when they see an empty seat, rather than told it’s reserved for a particular group. Let's make sure empty seats are available to anyone that may want to sit there, and just snag an extra table (or more than enough chairs) if you’re aiming to keep your group together. It’s a safe assumption to expect some extra gals at your table/discussion time at our church-wide events! Thank you for helping us welcome one another in this way!

The Duwe’s Arrival

The Duwe family will be arrive in town next week! We are so excited for them to join our team. They will be arriving on Tuesday, October 15!
Here are a few ways you could help welcome them to the Treasure Valley and our church:

1. I am looking for a place for their family to say on Tuesday night before they get the keys to their house on Wednesday, so I wanted to throw that opportunity out to you guys if you or anybody you know would be interested in hosting their family (three kids plus one hypoallergenic dog) for that one night! If you’re interested, please contact me!

2. We are also putting a meal train together for their first couple weeks. Here is the sign up sheet. Feel free to share this with your Life Group or others who may want to help.

3. Their belongings will be arriving on Thursday, October 17, and we would love to help them unload. Joe Wigton (the leader of our Care Team) will help to coordinate. You can contact him at 208-860-7593

Updated Men’s Retreat Registrations by Life Group

Let’s work together to get 200 men to this retreat! As of sending this there are currently 175 men registered. This spreadsheet (updated at 2:30pm on 10/4) lists the men registered for the upcoming retreat, organized by life groups. Be sure to check out who still needs to register for the retreat and reach out to them.

Application Questions:

Wrestling With God
The Deceiver is Deceived
Genesis 29:1-30

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. What are some specific obstacles you may face this week that will cause you to be anxious or doubt the faithfulness of God? What are some specific things about God’s track record or his promises that can help you to trust him in that area?

2. Read Psalm 112:7-8. How should God’s track record of faithfulness make these verses more and more of a reality in your own life?

3. Read Galatians 6:7-8. What are some bad attitudes/actions that you are sowing into your life that you should be concerned about? What will you reap from these things? What godly attitudes/actions do you need to sow instead?

4. Read Hebrews 12:3-11. Notice especially v. 10. How does it encourage you to know that God’s discipline is not merely punitive but corrective?

5. Now focus on verse 11 and also read Galatians 6:9. How do these verses encourage you to endure as we pursue growth in the Christian life—especially in seasons of discipline?