General Theme for the Week: Our Great Big God

Today's Lesson: God’s Self-Portrait

On this edition of One Single Story, Pastors Stephen Mizell and Jay Rivenbark discuss the following questions:

When we speak of God being the God of Israel, we are not attempting to make a political statement but a theological statement. Why do some people confuse our point?

When we observe how God dealt with Israel, how are we encouraged? How are we warned? What effect should this have on our personal lives?

The reading for the day is Psalm 98.

General Theme for the Week: Our Great Big God

Today's Lesson: Rejoice, because God is Terrible?

On this edition of One Single Story, Pastors Stephen Mizell and Jay Rivenbark discuss the following questions:

We often talk about God around church, but seldom in terms like these terrible descriptions. Do you think we have a soft, flimsy view of God?

Are these descriptions of God viewed negatively by our society? If so, why?

Would you say that you and God have the same enemies?

Are the reasons the psalmist gives for rejoicing over God's fierceness still good reasons for us to rejoice over God's terror?

The reading for the day is Psalm 97.

General Theme for the Week: Jesus is Still Working Through the Church

Today's Lesson: Unusual Evidence that Jesus’ Ministry Continues

On this edition of One Single Story, Pastors Stephen Mizell and Alyssa Bream discuss the following questions:

The subject of God judging someone by death terrifies many people. Why is this action of God so controversial?

Why does this active judgment NOT contradict the idea that God is a God of love, mercy, and compassion?

The reading for the day is Acts 5.

General Theme for the Week: Jesus is Still Working Through the Church

Today's Lesson: Another Tripping Stone

On this edition of One Single Story, Pastors Stephen Mizell and Alyssa Bream discuss the following questions:

Not everyone will receive the ministry of the church, just as not everyone received the ministry of Jesus. Why should the church continue the work of Christ if it is going to be rejected?

If rejecting Jesus is not rational, where does rejection come from?

The reading for the day is Acts 4.

General Theme for the Week: Jesus is Still Working Through the Church

Today's Lesson: Show Them Jesus

On this edition of One Single Story, Pastors Stephen Mizell and Alyssa Bream discuss the following questions:

How does it change our perspective of our work in the church when we consider that every ministry action we perform should ultimately lead people to hear the gospel and have the opportunity to repent?

Do you think it is easy to lose that ultimate goal in the minutia of our church work?

The reading for the day is Acts 3.

General Theme for the Week: Jesus is Still Working Through the Church

Today's Lesson: Everybody in the Church Ministers

On this edition of One Single Story, Pastors Stephen Mizell and Alyssa Bream discuss the following questions:

Our modern culture makes much of equality. However, the Christian religion is frequently accused of creating inequality. Why is the inclusiveness of the church so unclear to those who are outside the church?

What are some unique ways that men can contribute to the work of Jesus? What are some unique ways that women can contribute to the work of Jesus?

What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of age in the work of the church?

How can people from various social classes uniquely contribute to the ministry of Jesus in our modern society?

The reading for the day is Acts 2.

General Theme for the Week: Jesus is Still Working Through the Church

Today's Lesson: Jesus’ Ministry Continues

On this edition of One Single Story, Pastors Stephen Mizell and Alyssa Bream discuss the following questions:

We often forget that the ministry of the church is an extension of the ministry of Jesus. Why is this important?

How does it change your perspective of your own work for the Lord when you consider that your work is a continuation of the ministry of Christ?

Does the work and ministry of the church makes sense without the work and ministry of Jesus?

The reading for the day is Acts 1.

General Theme for the Week: Holiness Each Day

Today's Lesson: Does Sunday Interrupt Your Schedule?

On this edition of One Single Story, Pastors Stephen Mizell and Chris Rexroad discuss the following questions:

Our fast paced society has caused us to cater to our communities through a variety of service times, activities, and seasonal themes. Have we made worshiping God collectively too convenient?

We tend to view interruptions as negative, yet church attendance requires an interruption of our weekly schedule. Do you think the average church member views this interruption as negative or positive?

Attending church regularly is both a discipline and a joy. How do we balance those two concepts?

The reading for the day is Leviticus 23.