“The Testimony of Thomas”

by Pastor Scott Grorud

on John 20:19-31

What Does This Mean?

1. Why is it not surprising that Thomas did not believe that Jesus had risen from the dead?
2. What was it that finally convinced Thomas and the other disciples that Jesus’ resurrection was real?
3. In what ways is Jesus’ resurrection still “a new thing” after so many years?
4. How can Thomas’ testimony strengthen our faith still today?

Maundy Thursday, April 14, 2022

Pastor Scott Grorud

Luke 22:7-23

“The Sixth Verb”

 

Sunday, April 10, 2022

Pastor Scott Grorud

Luke 19:28-40

“A King among ‘Kings'”
1) Why does the crowd’s acclamation of Jesus as king on Palm Sunday seem not quite appropriate?

2) In what ways does Luke declare that Jesus really was a king, even here on earth?

3) What threat did Jesus’ kingship pose to the various “kings” around him?

4) What difference does it make for us that Jesus is king in every sense of the word?

In This Christian Church: Preserves

Matthew 16:13-23

Pastor Scott Grorud

Sunday, March 27

“Resurrection…If You’ll Allow It”

By Pr. Scott Grorud

from Luke 15:1-3, 11-32

What does this mean?

1. In Jesus’ parable, why were the actions of the younger son even worse than they appear?
2. How did the younger son experience “resurrection” in his father’s unconditional love?
3.  How were the same dynamics at work in the older son?
4. How does Jesus’ parable assure you and challenge you?

 

Second Wednesday in Lent

Pastor Dave Wollan preaching on “Sanctifies”

Second Sunday in Lent

Sermon by Pastor Scott Grorud

“Fight or Flight”

based on Luke 13:31-35

What Does This Mean?

1. In the face of danger, would you be more likely to resort to fight or flight?
2. Were the Pharisees who warned Jesus trying to protect him or sabotage him?
3. Why did the people of Jerusalem refuse to shelter under God’s “wings”? Why do we?
4. How and why did Jesus resort neither to fight nor flight?