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How do you take up a cross and a yoke?

Discussion question for January 9, 2015 NOTE: No meeting on December 19, 26, or January 2 Jesus said that His followers have to deny themselves and take up a cross (Matthew 10:38), but He also invited His followers to put on an easy yoke (Matthew 11:29-30).  How do you “take up a cross?”  What effect […]

What laws govern the fruit of the Spirit?

Discussion question for December 5, 2014.  NOTE: No Meeting on November 28, 2104. In Galatians 5:25 Paul states that there is no law against the fruit of the Spirit.  What law is Paul referring to?  What kinds of things can be under the law?  What things are exempt from the law?  Why is someone tempted […]

Thanksgiving Week Dawn Service

Dawn Service 6 AM to 7 AM – November 21, 2014. Join the Vancouver Pillar Congregation for a dawn service on Friday, November 21, 2014 from 6 AM to 7 AM.  This will be a time of worship, prayer, meditation and fellowship.  It is English Ministry friendly.

What is your prominent fruit of the Spirit?

Discussion question for November 14, 2014. Which of the nine fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23) is easiest for you to express?  Share an example of that trait being used in your life.  Which ones have others seen demonstrated in your life?  How are you stewarding the fruit?  What would you like to see change […]

What about the spiritual gift of evangelism?

Discussion question for November 7, 2014. There is a spiritual gift of evangelism and a spiritual anointing as evangelist.  Why did God give these to the church?  Who do you know that is an evangelist?  Who do you know that operates in the gift of evangelism?  How do you compare the gift to the position?  […]

What is appropriate evangelism?

Discussion question for October 31, 2014. Jesus told the disciples to share the gospel from Jerusalem throughout the whole world.  What is the gospel message?  How can you effectively share the gospel while respecting another person’s free will?  What is the worse example of evangelism you have heard about?  What is the best example?  What […]

What is the role of angels today?

Discussion question for 10/24/2014. God is a spirit, and so are angelic hosts.  What are angels responsible for?  How do they do their work?  What is their realm?  What difference to they make to your life and calling?

How would you describe your relationship with God?

Discussion question for October 17, 2014. We are spiritual being with a physical nature, while God is Spirit.  How do you relate to a spirit?  Where does the blending of physical and spiritual merge in your relationship with God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit?  Are there parts of your life (existence) that do not relate […]

How do you walk in the Spirit?

Discussion question for October 10, 2014.  No meeting on October 3 Galatians 5 outlines several promises to claim when we walk in the Spirit.  What choices are indicative of walking in the Spirit?  How do you practice this kind of living?  What can you do when you feel like you are walking alone?  How can […]

How do you live according to your identity in Christ?

Discussion question for September 26, 2014. We agreed that prophetically we are the righteousness of God.  What is your life verse to live by? How do you hear the positive affirmations of your heavenly Father? Who wins the battle between your old self and new self?  What disciplines can you recommend for this purpose?