PREACHING AT RESERVOIR

Jonathan Shradar 6/12/22 Jonathan Shradar 6/12/22

Lamp of the Body

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 11. The Lord’s Prayer gives us a pattern and a posture for life following Jesus.

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Reflection:

Why do we get uncomfortable with the formulaic nature of the Lord's Prayer? What is the benefit of memorizing, and routinely using this pattern?

Do you feel like you can really call God "Abba?" What gives us the sense that we can and the freedom to do so?

How does prayer shape how we live and what we long for?

What are some of the ways you have experienced "daily bread" as of late?

How can our community both bolster prayer and the posture it is meant to form us into?

Jonathan Shradar 6/5/22 Jonathan Shradar 6/5/22

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke10:21-42. Those who truly encounter Jesus are made compassionate and consumed with him.

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Reflection:

How does the parable of the Good Samaritan challenge our assumptions about who we serve and love? Do I need Jesus for that or can I do it on my own?

Who are some of the unseen in our city that people pass by on the other side of the road?

How does being with Jesus transform us? Is compassion what we need?

Why do we tend to focus on the task list of religious duty over communion with Christ?

How can the local church serve us in pursuit of "sitting at Jesus' feet?"

Jonathan Shradar 5/29/22 Jonathan Shradar 5/29/22

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 9:37-62. The power of the Kingdom of God is contrary to the power of the world.

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Reflection:

How do we recognize when we have been pursuing the "wrong power" of the world? Does this mean we should not "succeed" and have nice things?

What does gospel humility look like in the church and our lives or what should it look like?

Why is the Kingdom of God for the least? Who are the least among us?

Being welcomed as a child and welcoming others the same way; what steps can we take as a body of believers to do this?

Is their hope for the modern church in the midst of so much trauma and abuse?

Jonathan Shradar 5/8/22 Jonathan Shradar 5/8/22

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 9:18-36. The Kingdom is experienced when we live like Jesus.

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Reflection:

Why does it matter what Jesus' real identity is? Can't we just live good like him and trust things will work out?

How is having a God willing to die for us give us hope to face our days?

Does Jesus really mean we are supposed to die to ourselves? How do we live this while maintaining the priority of self?

How is the Kingdom visible when we live like Jesus?