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Chris Morgan teaching on John 8:31-38. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:What tends to pull us  away from staying rooted (abiding) in truth?What are some things people commonly believe will bring freedom, but actually end up controlling them instead?Why is it sometimes hard for people to recognize areas where they are spiritually, emotionally, or personally in bondage?How does knowing your identity in Christ change the way you approach obedience, failure, and daily life?

Joe Donaldson teaching on John 8:12-30. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:Are you more confident with your knowing of Jesus or God the Father? Why?Which aspect of Jesus as the Light of the world is most compelling to you today?If you truly knew, and were totally confident, in where you came from and where you are going: how would it impact your life today?

Joe Donaldson teaching on John 8:12-30. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:Are you more confident with your knowing of Jesus or God the Father? Why?Which aspect of Jesus as the Light of the world is most compelling to you today?If you truly knew, and were totally confident, in where you came from and where you are going: how would it impact your life today?

Sam Reader teaching on John 7:53-8:11. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:Have you ever been caught? What happened and what did you learn from it?How do you handle the Word? Is this an area where you need to grow/mature?Who do you relate to the most in the story? And why

Sam Reader teaching on John 7:53-8:11. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:Have you ever been caught? What happened and what did you learn from it?How do you handle the Word? Is this an area where you need to grow/mature?Who do you relate to the most in the story? And why

Chris Morgan teaching on John 7:25-52. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:Where do you feel pressure to go along with the crowd instead of forming your own conviction about truth? What makes that hard to resist?What are some modern ways we “judge by appearances” in faith, leadership, or people—and how does that distort our decisions?When have you stayed silent even though you sensed something wasn’t right? What held you back—and what might courage have looked like in that moment?What does “almost believing” look like today? How do you move from curiosity or hesitation to a clear decision?Video Chris referenced is on YouTube "I am the law of Moses" Full scene from the 7:00 minute mark to the 10:30 mark.

Tim Hester teaching on John 7:25-52. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:What miracles have you seen that cause you to believe?What is THE thing inside of you that you yearn to be fulfilled? For me it's "am I enough?" - Can you be proud of me?What "wells" are you drinking from that are just not satisfying you?Why not just submit to Him ... today?? What is the hold up?

Chris Morgan teaching on John 7:1-24. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:How can we recognize when we’re relying on our own agenda instead of God’s will? Name some examples that you have failed and succeeded in this area.What does it look like today to truly seek God’s will before speaking or acting?How do pride and fear affect our ability to recognize truth?If Jesus walked into our culture today teaching truth, how do you think people would respond?

Caleb Wigginton teaching on John 7:1-24. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:When Jesus didn’t come through the way you wanted, did you lean in or start pulling away—and what does that say about who’s really in charge of your life?What are you holding onto right now that you know Jesus is asking you to surrender—and why are you still resisting?Where are you staying silent about Jesus to protect your reputation, comfort, or relationships—and what would bold obedience actually look like this week?

Joe Donaldson teaching on John 6:52-71. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:Why do you think Jesus chose to speak in mysterious ways allowing for uncertainty?What does it look like for you to be eating His flesh and drinking His blood?What kind of spouse are you to Jesus?

Chandler Dale teaching on John 6:52-71. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:Unity in Jesus is accomplished through the Spirit. Who at the table has seen this play out in their own story and what has that looked like for you?Peter’s response to the confusing message was one of slow faith — faithfulness without all the answers. Who is someone  you’ve seen model a slow, patient faith?Judas’ betrayal of Jesus didn’t just happen the night at the Last Supper, rather it was a slow fade into trading his calling for a different path. Where have you seen yourself slowly fading in your life?

Chris Morgan teaching on John 6:25-51. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:What are you most often looking for from Jesus right now—Him, or what He can do for you? What would it look like for your focus to shift?Where are you still trying to “earn” what God gives freely?In what areas of your life do you still feel like you must prove yourself to God? Why is it hard for you to simply trust instead of performing?What has God already shown you that you’re still struggling to believe?

Terrence Turman teaching on John 6:22-51. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:Be honest, what usually drives you to seek Jesus most: relationship with Him, or needing something from Him? How can you tell the difference in your own life?In what areas of your life are your physical needs, wants, or expectations competing with your trust in Jesus? Where do you feel that tension the most right now?What would it look like for you this week to trust the finished work of Christ instead of asking Him to ‘prove it’ again?

Bob Russell teaching on John 6:16-21.

Celebrating 35 years of faithfulness at Saturday Morning Men's Bible Study. Bob, Kurt, Joe and Chris sharing memories and stories from the past 35 years.

Aaron Harvie teaching on John 6:16-21. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:What is Jesus revealing for you to believe about Him?Could you count yourself among the 100 Wesley is seeking?If not, in what area do you need to surrender to Jesus?

Sam Reader teaching on John 6:1-15. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:Who in this passage most stood out to you this morning? (The desperate crowd, Philip, Andrew, the small boy, Jesus) And why?What signs have you seen? And why do you follow Jesus? Are you desperate to be near Him?Why & how might Jesus be testing you right now?Are there fishes and loaves that you need to fully surrender to Jesus? What are they?

Chris Morgan teaching on Luke 7:36-50. Below are discussion questions from his teaching: In what ways might we sometimes resemble Simon—externally religious but internally lacking love or humility?How does remembering the depth of our own forgiveness affect the way we worship, love, and serve Jesus today?What would extravagant love and gratitude toward Jesus look like in a man’s life in practical, everyday terms?What role does gratitude play in your daily walk with Christ? What habits help keep your gratitude for forgiveness fresh rather than routine?

Josh Greene teaching on Luke 7:36-50. Below are discussion questions from his teaching: How valuable is Jesus to us, and therefore, how do our lives get to display His worth/value?How did Jesus know what the Pharisee’s thoughts were, and therefore, how do we make sure our faith is impacted by this truth?What is the significance of her acts of devotion, her saving faith, and God’s forgiveness? And how are they all connected?

Chris Morgan teaching on Luke 9:57-62. Below are discussion questions from his teaching: What does “foxes have holes…” reveal about the kind of security Jesus does not promise?What is your current “let me first” with God?Where are you delaying obedience because the timing isn’t convenient?Why does looking back affect our ability to move forward spiritually?If Jesus interrupted your plans this week, what would frustrate you most?Is your relationship with Christ decisive or constantly negotiating? Why would you say that?

Cody Patterson teaching on Luke 9:57-62. Below are discussion questions from his teaching: What does this passage expose about your definition of “following Jesus”?Which of the three men from the passage do you most relate to right now?Where have you made obedience conditional?What typically causes you to lose momentum spiritually?If you are going to grip the plow and look forward, what needs to change?

Sam Reader teaching on Luke 18:18-30. Below are discussion questions from his teaching: Self sufficiency can creep into many aspects of our lives. Where have you seen it show up in your life?Jesus doesn't compromise when it comes to our allegiance. What do you need to surrender to Jesus?What in this passage is most striking to you concerning the character of Jesus?

Chris Burke teaching on Luke 18:18-30. Below are discussion questions from his teaching: Are we asking the right questions? What are your most pressing questions, where do you take them? How do you seek out those answers? Who is your authority for truth?Why is being rich or self-sufficient such a barrier to following JesusWhat piece of today's scripture grieves you or disturbs you the mostWhat have you left for the kingdom? What do you think God may be calling you to walk away from

Chris Morgan teaching on Luke 11:37-54. Below are discussion questions from his teaching: Where in your life are you more focused on outward appearances than on the condition of your heart?Where are you tempted to crave recognition more than righteousness? How do you respond when your work goes unnoticed?Where might you be quick to expect from others what you are unwilling to carry yourself?What spiritual disciplines do you practice—and are they truly changing you? Where have you mistaken activity for genuine intimacy with God?

Aaron Hogue teaching on Luke 11:37-54. Below are discussion questions from his teaching: Genuine faith has and always will be a state of the heart …why are we tempted to focus on religious behavior? How can we focus more on internal transformation?Which of the three “woes” mentioned by Jesus in Luke 11:42-44 do you see a warning to your own soul this morning and why?Your receptivity to God’s Word will determine your direction and destiny … how can you make sure your heart stays receptive to God’s Word?

Chris Morgan teaching on Luke 8:22-25. Below are discussion questions from his teaching: Why do you think the disciples went from confidence to panic so quickly?What kinds of “storms” make you feel like you're losing control?When fear hits, what is your default response? Do you fight harder, shut down, blame others, or pray only as a last resort?What is one storm you’re currently facing where Jesus feels silent or distant?What would it look like to trust Jesus in that situation—not just ask Him to fix it?

Chris Morgan teaching on Luke 8:22-25. Below are discussion questions from his teaching: Why do you think the disciples went from confidence to panic so quickly?What kinds of “storms” make you feel like you're losing control?When fear hits, what is your default response? Do you fight harder, shut down, blame others, or pray only as a last resort?What is one storm you’re currently facing where Jesus feels silent or distant?What would it look like to trust Jesus in that situation—not just ask Him to fix it?The video clip Chris references is found on Youtube called The Lion King | Remember Who You Are(Mufasa Appears To Simba)

Sam Reader teaching on Luke 4:14-20. Below are discussion questions from his teaching: Why are you here? What are you hoping to get out of/add to this environment?When it comes to your home, when have your beliefs in Jesus been tested the most?What makes you angry? More specifically, what leads you to sin in anger?

Sam Reader teaching on Luke 4:14-20. Below are discussion questions from his teaching: Why are you here? What are you hoping to get out of/add to this environment?When it comes to your home, when have your beliefs in Jesus been tested the most?What makes you angry? More specifically, what leads you to sin in anger?

Chris Morgan teaching on Jonah 3-4. Below are discussion questions from his teaching: Why do men often need a crisis, loss, or failure before they take God seriously? What may God be calling you to stop running from and to trust Him with?In what areas of life is it possible to “do the right thing” while your heart remains distant?Who do men most struggle to extend grace to and why? What does that resistance reveal about pride, control, fear, or unresolved wounds?What comforts, habits, or routines can quietly dull a man’s spiritual edge or sensitivity to God?The poem Chris referenced and read is called "Welcome to Holland" by Emily Perl Kingsley

Chris Morgan teaching on Jonah 1-2. Below are discussion questions from his teaching: Have you ever tried running from something you knew God told you to do? If so, how did that work out?What may God be calling you to stop running from and to trust Him with?Why do we tend to pray only when we hit rock bottom? What did those moments look like for you?What’s the difference between being sorry and being surrendered?

Joe Donaldson final teaching from Saturday Morning Men's Bible Study before stepping aside as full time teacher.

Joe Donaldson teaching on John 5:31-47. Below are discussion questions from his teaching: What is your favorite courtroom movie or TV show? Why? How do you read the Bible?                  Like an owner’s manual?                  Like a rule book?                  Like a guide to healthy living?                  Like God’s self-revelation to you?How could you best “seek God’s glory”?

Aaron Nance teaching on John 5:31-47. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:Is Jesus enough? Are you someone who seeks to see more of Jesus than what He has already revealed? Why is that?What type of teaching or Scripture reading do you gravitate toward? Are you comfortable with passages or teaching that feel easy? Are you okay with being held accountable—with people challenging you to grow and become better?How do you use Scripture? Do you use it to draw closer to Jesus? Or do you use it to validate your own claims and your feelings about others’ sin?What is your next step of faith in this season?

Joe Donaldson teaching on John 5:16-30. Below are discussion questions from his teaching: What is amazing to you about God?If you were to mimic one aspect of God, what would you want it to be?What are you going to do with Jesus?

Sam Reader teaching on John 5:16-30. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:God is “always at his work” and welcomes his children to co-labor with Him. How does your approach to “work” reflect this truth?Jesus said that if you do not honor the Son, you do not honor the Father. How do you honor the Son with your life? What areas might be dishonoring to Him?Jesus modeled total dependence upon the Father by declaring that “by myself I can do nothing.” In what ways do you depend upon the Father? How might you grow in dependence upon Him?

Joe Donaldson teaching on Thankfulness over Thanksgiving weekend. Below are questions from Joe's teaching:Have you seen any positive benefits of being grateful in your own life? Who did you text this morning and why?How do you think you could cultivate a greater sense of thankfulness in your life?

Joe Donaldson teaching on John 5:1-15. Below are discussion questions from his teaching: Do you have any superstitions? Is it a danger to mix superstitions with Christ? When it comes to miracles, where are you on the spectrum? Why? Has that changed?Do you think of your salvation as being a miracle? If it is, how does that impact you? The video Joe references at the beginning of his teaching is a clip from the Miracle on Ice hockey game. Below is a link to YouTube of the clip shown. https://youtu.be/YjDFmUnhjG0?si=LUHQbEQcvWWouGx6

Tim Hester teaching on John 5:1-15. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:What pool are you lying beside hoping to be healed?What areas in your life do you tend to shift the blame rather than seek God for a solution?Who is the "one" in the midst of the crowd that you need to see?The video Tim references at the end is from the Chosen, Man by the Pool. Here is a link to the Youtube clip of it. https://youtu.be/JMj1ggINLe4?si=8wkjKI1xZnVY-kmw

Joe Donaldson teaching on John 4:43-54. Below are discussion questions from his teaching: What aspects of God can you “selfishly” be drawn to at the exclusion of other of His aspects?What aspects of God do you sense Him wanting you to experience more of?Does this lesson feel convicting, inviting, or both?

Chris Burke teaching on John 4:43-54. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:When was a time you begged the Lord about a situation? How did that period of your life impact your faith journey?How are you doing with being persistent in your prayers? Why is that a struggle for you, if it is?How are you doing at taking Jesus “at His word”?Who do you hope your faith will impact the most? Can you start today by persistently asking the Lord to open that door?

Joe Donaldson teaching on John 4:1-42. Below are discussion questions from his teaching: What identity of God do you feel Him inviting you to experience more?Who sowed God’s seed into you?What is your takeaway from our discussion on the living water?

Scott Long teaching on John 4:1-42. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:In what areas are you most often tempted to search for meaning, purpose, and value?Have you ever found yourself feeling empty?Are you satisfied in Jesus? How does Jesus practically satisfy you?In what ways is Jesus changing you?Is there anything you feel the need to confess to the Lord and ask His forgiveness for?

Joe Donaldson teaching on John 3:22-36. Below are discussion questions from his teaching: What aspect of things that make us too big, are you most susceptible to?How has that impacted your life?What aspect of the marriage analogy spoke to you?

Sam Reader teaching on John 3:22-36. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:What is your Kingdom assignment right now? Are you leaning in or shying away from it?Have you been baptized? Reflect on your baptism. What significance did it hold?Do you celebrate the success of others? What about when it takes attention away from you?Where do you need to intentionally decrease, that HE may increase?

Joe Donaldson teaching on John 3:16-21. Below are discussion questions from his teaching: What part of John 3:16 is most compelling to you?How have you seen the difference between simple belief and deep trust playout in your life?What helps you in desiring to be a moth instead of a cockroach?

Chris Morgan teaching on John 3:1-15. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:In what ways do you sometimes rely more on religion or good behavior than on a genuine relationship with Jesus?How has the Holy Spirit changed something in you that you couldn’t change on your own? When was the last time you sensed the Spirit’s “wind” moving in your life — even if you couldn’t fully explain it?How do you recognize when the Spirit is at work in your life — convicting, guiding, or comforting you?Like Nicodemus, what fears or pressures (such as reputation, status, or pride) make it difficult for people to openly follow Jesus today?The video Chris references is titled Chinese Christians Receiving Their First Bible. Can be found on YouTube The U2 song Chris references is "Still Haven't Found What I am Looking For"

Chris Morgan teaching on John 3:1-15. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:In what ways do you sometimes rely more on religion or good behavior than on a genuine relationship with Jesus?How has the Holy Spirit changed something in you that you couldn’t change on your own? When was the last time you sensed the Spirit’s “wind” moving in your life — even if you couldn’t fully explain it?How do you recognize when the Spirit is at work in your life — convicting, guiding, or comforting you?Like Nicodemus, what fears or pressures (such as reputation, status, or pride) make it difficult for people to openly follow Jesus today?The video Chris references is titled Chinese Christians Receiving Their First Bible. Can be found on YouTube The U2 song Chris references is "Still Haven't Found What I am Looking For"

Lucas DeVries teaching on John 2:13-25. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:What in your heart might Jesus want to cleanse? Is there something crowding out your worship—bitterness, guilt, comfort, money, success, or even good things that have become ultimate things?Do you prefer the Jesus who converts or the Jesus who cleanses? How do you respond when Jesus calls you to sanctification, not just salvation?What would it look like for zeal for God’s house to consume you today? Where does your passion need to rise—your home, your church, your workplace?Are you an admirer of Jesus or a follower of Jesus? What’s the difference, and how do you know which one you are?

Sam Reader teaching on 1 John 1-2:1. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:What are some foundational truths you need to be reminded of regularly? And why do you need to be reminded of them?What fellowship have you experienced with God? What about within the Christian community? Where do you long for deeper fellowship in your life?When was the last time you confessed sin in the presence of a trusted brother?