Edgewood Bible Church

John 20:1-31 - The Resurrection

Main idea: Resurrection morning gives us a new relationship of peace with God through belief in Jesus Christ.
A New Morning vv. 1-10A New Relationship vv. 11-18A New Peace vv. 19-23A New Belief vv. 24-31
Discussion questions:1.How would you explain the significance of the resurrection to someone who has never heard the story before?2. What does it mean to you personally that you can call God your Father in the same way Jesus does?3. What does this say about how Jesus pursues us in our fear or doubt?4. What comfort does it bring to know that Jesus sees and understands us even in our doubts and questions?

John 12:12-19 - The Humble Entry

Main idea: The king has come! Hope in Him for salvation, peace, and victory.
I. The palms and sure salvation (v. 12-14)
II. The donkey and a kingdom of peace (v. 14-15)
III. The followers and Christ’s complete victory
Discussion Questions:
1. Read Zechariah 9:9. What does this prophecy teach us about the nature of Jesus’ kingship?
2. What “kings” (or ruling desires) compete with Jesus for authority in your life?
3. How is Jesus’ idea of victory different from the world’s? How does this challenge your expectations of what God “should” do in your life?
4. Many in the crowd followed Jesus because of the miracle with Lazarus (v.17–18). What’s the danger in having a faith based only on signs and experiences?
5. Are there areas in your life where you’ve waved a palm branch but not surrendered the throne?

Habbakuk 3 - Prayer and Praise

Main idea: God’s sovereignty is not without God’s mercy
Habakkuk’s reverence in humilityHabakkuk’s rest in the power of GodHabakkuk’s rejoicing in God’s sovereignty 
Discussion Questions:-How does focusing on God's character rather than our circumstances help reshape our response to suffering or injustice?-Are you more troubled by the sins of the world or the sins of the church—and why?-Why is it important for faith to be rooted in God’s historical acts rather than our feelings or current circumstances?-What specific ways can you practice remembering God’s faithfulness this week?

Habbakuk 1:12-2:20 - The Second Complaint

Main idea: God’s lateness is not God’s negligence.
1. Habakkuk’s response
2. God’s answer
Discussion Questions
1. Habakkuk initially questions God’s justice, assuming Judah is more righteous than Babylon. How does Romans 3:10–12 challenge this assumption?
2. Why is it important to bring our questions and doubts to God rather than relying solely on friends, social media, or our own reasoning?
3. What does it mean to “live by faith” as stated in Habakkuk 2:4? How is this relevant to our lives today?
4. Habakkuk chose to stand as a watchman and wait for God’s response. How can we position ourselves to hear from God in seasons of waiting?

Habbakkuk 1:1-11 - The First Complaint

Main idea: God’s silence is not God’s absence
1. Habakkuk’s urgent complaint
2. God’s unique answer
Discussion Questions:
1. What are some examples of oppression and injustice in our world today that might provoke a similar lament?
2. Why do you think God chose to use the Babylonians, a wicked nation, as His instrument of judgment?
3. How does the story of Joseph relate to Habakkuk’s struggle with God's justice?
4. What might change in your prayers this week after reflecting on Habakkuk’s prayer?

Hebrews 12:18-29 - The Kingdom of God

Text: Hebrews 12:18-29
Big Idea: The blood of Jesus grants us the opportunity to gratefully worship our God.
1. Mount Sinai will kill you: the blood of Jesus moves you to Mount Zion (v.18-24)
2. Listen to God’s voice: the things of this earth will pass away (v.25-27)
3. You have received a kingdom by grace: offer grateful service (v.28-29)
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
1. How does the imagery of Mount Sinai (fear, judgment, distance) compare to that of Mount Zion (grace, joy, access to God)?
2. Hebrews 12:25 warns, “See that you do not refuse him who is speaking.” What are some ways that you might be refusing to listen to God’s voice?
3. What are some “shakable” things in our lives that we are tempted to cling to(vv. 26-27)?
4. Verse 28 calls us to grateful worship because we have received a kingdom that cannot be shaken. How does gratitude shape the way we approach worship, obedience, and daily life?
5. Verse 24 says that Jesus’ blood speaks a better word than the blood of Abel. What does this mean? How does Christ’s sacrifice change our standing before God?

Hebrews 12:1-17 - The Author, Founder, and Perfecter

Big idea: Endure the race by faith.
1. Look to Jesus as you run the race (v.1-3)  2. Endure God’s Discipline for your good (v. 4-11)3. Strive for peace with others and for holiness (v.12-17)  

Romans 4:13-25 - A Realized Faith

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Main idea: The law won’t save you, only faith in God saves.
The law won’t save you (13-15)
Only faith in God saves (16-17)
Abraham as an example (18-25)
Discussion Questions:
1. Why is it significant that the law was given long after the promise to Abraham?
2. What does it mean for salvation to “rest on grace,” and why is this important in Paul’s argument?
3. What does it mean to be spiritually dead, and how does one receive spiritual life?
4. How did Abraham’s deep reflection on God’s nature strengthen his faith? How can we do the same in our own lives?

Romans 4:9-12 - An Obedient Faith

Main idea: Righteousness only comes to us through faith.
(1) Righteousness is received apart from circumcision(2) Righteousness has a sign and seal in circumcision(3) Righteousness is given with or without circumcision
Discussion Questions:1. What does the delay between Abraham’s justification and his circumcision teach us about the role of works in salvation?2. In what ways do modern believers sometimes fall into the same mindset as those who thought circumcision contributed to salvation?3. How do sacraments like baptism and communion function as signs and seals today? In what ways are they similar to and different from circumcision in the Old Testament?4. What are some ways that faith is like walking? How does this metaphor help us understand the Christian life?

Romans 4:1-8 - A Believing Faith

Main idea: We are made right with God through faith.
1. Was Abraham good enough to be saved by his works?
2. Was David too bad not to be saved because of his works?
Discussion Questions
1. What does it mean that faith was "credited" to Abraham as righteousness? How does this apply to believers today?
2. Why do some people struggle with the idea of justification by faith alone? What are some common misconceptions?
3. How does Psalm 32 describe the experience of unconfessed sin? Have you ever felt the weight of sin in your own life?
4. Why is confession necessary for experiencing the blessing of forgiveness?