In the Word with Jeff Thompson

As the aftermath of Adam and Eve's sin continues to unfold, we find unexpected hope as the light of the Gospel pierces the darkness of Genesis 3 with the promise of a savior, an invitation to hope and faith, and the gift of atonement.

SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS:

- What does Adam's act of naming Eve teach us about the nature of faith? How can we cultivate a similar faith that believes God's promises, even when circu...

As God reveals his curse on the man's primary sphere of life - work and the ground - we'll examine how the human race has been affected and how this curse can be mitigated and even redeemed by God's grace and the power of the Holy Spirit.

SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS:

- What are some practical ways wives can support and encourage their husbands in their role as spiritual leaders of the family?

- How can husbands a...

God reveals that in addition to curses on motherhood, woman is going to experience a curse on her marriage. We'll look at how this typically plays out, and then contrast it with the great redemptive hope for marriages provided through the Cross, the Holy Spirit, and God's Word.

SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS:

- What are some practical ways husbands can love their wives “as Christ loved the Church”?

- What does it look like, practically, for a ...

In addition to the natural consequences of Adam and Eve's sin, God reveals there will be specific judgments upon them, the serpent, and Satan, due to the gravity of their rebellion. But in the midst of the darkest chapter in the Bible, we find the glorious Protoevangelium - the first appearance of the Gospel.

SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS:

Do you believe there is a third spiritual category of people who are safe from hell yet do not recogniz...

This study focuses on the immediate aftermath of Adam and Eve's sin in the Garden of Eden, as God gently confronts them about their rebellion. We'll look at how the sinner responds to their sin, and how hopeless we are without God's merciful intervention - the only solution to our guilt and shame.

SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS:

In what ways do we, like Adam and Eve, sometimes try to hide from God or cover our guilt an...

In this study, we'll examine one of the most controversial verses in the Bible and trace it to its origins in Genesis 3. We'll also reveal how Satan continues to target women using the same tactic he used on Eve in the Garden of Eden, and how we can protect ourselves from similar deceptions.

SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS:

Do you agree or disagree that, in general, women have a greater susceptibility to spiritual deception...

In this study, we'll talk about how mature Christians view their own sinfulness and how their perspective affects the way they approach conflict and brokenness in relationships. We'll also look at the incredible scope of the Gospel and some of the many reasons we have to be thankful for God's love for us.

SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS:

Was there ever a time when you viewed God's commands as restrictive and then la...

Genesis 3 documents the saddest day in the history of Earth, when Adam and Eve disobeyed God and fell into sin, ushering brokenness into our world and our relationship with our maker. In this study, we'll look at the deceitful tactics of Satan and how our sin answers the classic apologetics question known as "The Problem of Evil."

SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS:

What causes us to focus on what we don't have rathe...

In this message, we'll explore God's original plan for marriage and sexuality, emphasizing the sacred nature of the "one flesh" union between husband and wife. We'll also dig into what Scripture reveals about the origins of Satan and why he was allowed to be in the Gaden of Eden.

SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS:

What stuck out to you from this sermon?

Pride was at the root of Satan's fall. What are some...

In this study, we'll explore the creation of Eve and God's purpose for the two trees in Eden. We'll highlight God's intentional design for free will, the importance of genuine love in our relationship with Him, and His perfect plan for marriage.

SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS:

Do you believe the Bible teaches we have free will? Why or why not?

How has God both revealed and concealed Himself from people today?

Following up on our previous study, we'll talk more about salvation by faith alone and explore what Jesus means when uses the word "believe" to describe the "work" man must do in John 6:29. We'll also learn more about the Garden in Eden and the creation of Adam.

SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS:

What does submitting to Christ as Lord look like in your daily life?

In what ways might the concept o...

The seventh day of creation brings us to the subject of the Sabbath. We'll look at what the Sabbath is, why God instituted it, and the role it should play in the lives of Christians today.

SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS:

Do you think the Pharisees’ desire to figure out how to apply the Law of Moses to every situation in life was commendable or ridiculous?

Have you seen anything similar in modern Christianity?

What do...

In this study, we'll look at the second blessing God gave man as a command - "subdue the earth". The implications of this command should be the basis of the Christian's views on environmental stewardship of the earth's resources. We'll also talk about climate change, the myth of scarcity, and the historicity of the biblical Adam and Eve.

SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS:

What are some of the most impre...

When God created Adam & Eve, Scripture tells us He blessed them with a command to have children. We'll look at the implications of this for the Church today and compare it to the views of the culture. Are marriage, children, and family still blessings and commands for Christians today? What about singleness? We'll talk about all of it.

SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS:

How has personal experience and the influence of the culture shaped...

How should Christians respond to pressing cultural issues around gender, like preferred pronouns, bathrooms, and gay or trans weddings? We'll apply the truth of the Scriptures practically and also look at how churches should respond to seekers who wrestle with issues like same-sex attraction and/or gender dysphoria.

SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS:

What are your thoughts on preferred pronouns? What sort of situations have you encountered ...

What is gender dysphoria, and what causes it? Why are we seeing so much more of it? We'll talk about these timely questions and how Christians can think biblically about gender identity issues.

SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS:

Do you believe in besetting sins (I.E., sins that a Christian will probably wrestle with their whole lives)?

Do you believe every Christian can be fully healed from any struggle with sin?

If not, what IS possible f...

What does the Bible say about the origins of our gender? How did the subject of gender identity go from something practically nobody was talking about 7-8 years ago to a mainstream cultural issue today? We'll talk about these questions and the answers provided by Romans 1 and the past few centuries of secular philosophy and intellectualism.

SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS:

What stood out to you most from the sermon. Why?

    Read Romans 1...

We pick up our study of creation week by looking at the reasons DNA makes evolutionary theory impossible, and a couple of other reasons why Darwin's proposals are intellectually bankrupt. We'll also delve into the question of what it means that man was created "Imago Dei" - in the image and likeness of God. In the incredible answer, we'll find the purpose of our existence...

SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS:

If someone asked you what it me...

We pause for a moment to reflect on the size of the universe, question the existence of extra-terrestrials, marvel at God's advanced astronomical revelations in the Book of Job, point out sea monsters in the Creation account, and highlight history's oldest insights into the water cycle before moving on to day 5 and the creation of water and sky creatures.

SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS:

Just for Fun: The Bible talks about sea monsters li...