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July 13, 2025

7/13/2025

 

Welcome to A New Way of Thinking

Week 6: What is the Bible?
  1. What did you learn this week about how the Bible was written and recognized as Scripture, and how does that impact your trust in it?

  2. Why is it important to understand the historical and cultural context of a Bible passage before applying it today?

  3. Why is it important to have a trustworthy and consistent source like the Bible to know who God is and what He is like, rather than relying only on personal feelings, opinions, or cultural ideas?

  4. Which verse, truth, or story from the Bible has encouraged or strengthened you recently—and why do you think it spoke to you?
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  5. What is one step you can take this week to become not just a hearer of God’s Word, but a doer?

July 6, 2025

7/6/2025

 

​​Welcome to a New Way of Thinking

Week 5: Who is Jesus?
  1. What have you learned about God’s character by looking at Jesus this week, and how does that change the way you relate to Him?

  2. What does it mean to you personally that Jesus is King—and how might your daily choices look different if you lived fully under His reign?

  3. Which teaching or action of Jesus has challenged you most this week, and what step can you take to live it out?

  4. How has Jesus brought reconciliation into your life—and is there an area where you still need to experience His restoring grace?
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  5. Where or to whom do you sense God might be sending you this week to reflect Jesus' love, justice, or hope?

June 22, 2025

6/22/2025

 

Welcome to a New Way of Thinking

Week 3: Walking Daily with God Part 1 - Foundational Spiritual Habits
  1. What is one prayer practice you can begin or strengthen this week to deepen your connection with God? 

  2. How can you create space in your daily rhythm for reading and reflecting on Scripture?

  3. How has worship, rest, or Sabbath shaped your emotional or spiritual well-being this week?

  4. In what ways has spiritual community—through meeting, praying, or encouraging others—helped you grow in your faith?

  5. As you reflect on these formational habits, what small steps could you take toward building a Rule of Life that helps you walk daily with Jesus? Use this template to begin crafting your own.

June 15, 2025

6/15/2025

 

Welcome to a New Way of Thinking

Week 2: Your New Identity in Christ
  1. Which truth about your new identity in Christ—being loved, forgiven, secure, or free—was most meaningful to you this week, and why?
  2. What false identity or old label are you still tempted to believe—and how can you replace it with the truth of who you are in Christ?
  3. Which parts of your identity (ethnicity, culture, family history, personality, etc.) feel most central to how you see yourself—and how is God reshaping those through your identity in Christ?​
  4. In what area of your life is it hardest to trust that you are secure in God’s care or fully forgiven by His grace? What helps you move toward trust?
  5. How does baptism identify you with Christ and shape the way you see yourself and live out your faith in everyday life?
  6. ​How does knowing you are a citizen of heaven impact the way you live in this world—your priorities, relationships, and choices?

June 8, 2025

6/8/2025

 

Welcome to a New Way of Thinking

Introduction: Best Practices for Discipling New Believers
  1. Why is it important for new believers to build a strong foundation in who they are in Christ, and how might that shape the rest of their spiritual journey?
  2. How can we help someone move beyond simply learning about God to actually walking with Him—growing closer to God, engaging Scripture, practicing prayer, and obeying what they’re learning?
  3. What role does relationship play in discipleship, and how can we create spaces where people feel safe to grow, ask questions, and be honest about their struggles?
  4. Why is it helpful for new Christians to understand the big story of the Bible—and how can that understanding give meaning and purpose to their everyday lives and choices?

Week 1: A New Beginning
  1. In what ways have you experienced God’s initiative to restore your relationship with Him?
  2. How does knowing you are part of God’s family impact your daily decisions?
  3. What areas of your life do you sense God is beginning to transform now that you are His?
  4. How can you invite the Holy Spirit to guide your decisions this week?

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First Covenant Church is part of the Evangelical Covenant Church (ECC), which is a rapidly growing multi-ethnic denomination in the United States and Canada, with ministries on five continents of the world. Founded in 1885 by Swedish immigrants, the ECC values the Bible as the word of God, the gift of God's grace, and an ever-deepening spiritual life that comes through faith with Jesus Christ. We value the importance of extending God's love and compassion to a hurting world, and the strength that comes from unity within diversity. ​
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