Breaking Ground What are you most thankful for from this past Thanksgiving week? Why? The Dig This Sunday, we continued our series Jesus the Christ & kicked off Advent by exploring the theme of hope through two paired healing stories from the Gospel of Matthew. What does hope mean to you? How would you define…

Breaking Ground What is your favorite kind of tree or foliage? Why?  The Dig This Sunday, we continued our series Jesus the Christ by exploring the Parable of the Mustard Seed, which is one of several short stories labeled as Kingdom Growth Parables. In these, Jesus uses 1st century farming metaphors to describe the often…

Breaking Ground What’s the scariest story that you can remember hearing (movie, book, campfire story, or otherwise)? What made it so scary & how did hearing it impact you in the moment? The Dig This Sunday, we continued our series Jesus the Christ by exploring Jesus’ encounter with a demon possessed man.   Begin by…

Breaking Ground What was your favorite hangout spot growing up? Why?  The Dig This Sunday, we continued our series Jesus the Christ by exploring Jesus’ conversation with a Samaritan woman.   Begin by reading Luke John 4:1-42. In this story, Jesus approaches a Samaritan woman (a despised enemy in the minds of most Israelites) &…

Breaking Ground What did you do for Halloween? Did you dress up? If so, what did you dress up as & why?  The Dig This Sunday, we continued our series Jesus the Christ by exploring Jesus’ interaction with a “sinful woman.”  Begin by reading Luke 7:36-50. In this story, Jesus is invited to eat dinner…

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…