Breaking Ground What’s the biggest test you’ve ever taken? What did it decide & how did you do?  The Dig This Sunday, we continued our series Jesus the Christ by exploring Jesus’ interaction with one of Israel’s religious leaders named Nicodemus.  Begin by reading John 3:1-16. Here, we find Jesus metaphorically describing the level of…

Breaking Ground What’s your favorite storytelling genre or trope? Why? The Dig This Sunday, we continued our series Jesus the Christ by exploring the Parable of the Good Samaritan.  Begin by reading Luke 10:25-29. From the beginning, we’re told that this religious expert is trying to test, or trap, Jesus. First, he asks Jesus an…

Breaking Ground What’s your favorite place to hangout? Why? The Dig This Sunday, we continued our series Jesus the Christ by exploring the story of Jesus healing at the pool of Bethesda from the Gospel of John.  Begin by reading John 5:1-7. Here, Jesus visits a pool in Jerusalem that had gained a superstitious reputation…

Breaking Ground What’s one of the silliest mistake you’ve ever made? Keep it light!  The Dig This Sunday, we continued our series Jesus the Christ by exploring the story about Jesus launching his public ministry from the Gospel of Luke.  Begin by reading Luke 4:14-21 & Isaiah 61:1-2 (the passage Jesus cites). Notice that Jesus…

Breaking Ground What’s the biggest project you’ve ever undertaken (personal, work, or otherwise)? What did you make & how did you get it done?  The Dig This Sunday, we continued our series Jesus the Christ by exploring Jesus’ parable about the wise & foolish builders.  Begin by reflecting on how you make decisions in your…

Breaking Ground What sports team or group do you consider to be your biggest rival? Why?  The Dig This Sunday, we continued our series Jesus the Christ by exploring the story about Jesus healing a centurion’s servant, stereotypes, & expectations.  How do you define stereotypes & expectations? How do these two things relate & interact…

Breaking Ground What was the best party that you’ve ever attended? Why?  The Dig This Sunday, we continued our series Jesus the Christ by sitting with the story about the Wedding in Cana. Read John 2:1-12. In this famous story, Jesus saves a wedding party from social disaster by turning water into wine. In doing…

Breaking Ground When was the last time someone unexpectedly did something really nice for you? What happened & how did it make you feel?  The Dig This Sunday, we continued our series Jesus the Christ, where we’re exploring the person & teachings of Jesus, the center of our community.  In particular, we turned to one…

Breaking Ground What is your favorite fictional story? Why?   The Dig This Sunday, we began our new series Jesus the Christ, where we’re exploring the person & teachings of Jesus, the center of our community.   Who is Jesus to you today? What comes to mind when you think about him? How has this changed over…

Breaking Ground What are you celebrating in this season? Why?  The Dig This Sunday, E3 celebrated the BEST DAY EVER (aka Baptism Sunday)! Take time this week to reflect upon the Sacrament of Baptism & the role it’s played in your life.  Begin by reading Romans 6:1-10. Here, Paul describes the symbolic ritual (or sacrament)…