StoneBridge Community Church
"Today: Today" - Luke 4:16-30
Senior Pastor Jon Saur
Locations & Times
StoneBridge Community Church
4832 Cochran St, Simi Valley, CA 93063, USA
Saturday 5:15 PM
Sunday 5:20 PM
Online Connection Card
Worship With Generosity
The Text in Context
1. Gospel of Luke
2. Jesus' Hometown
3. Why is everyone so mad?
4. Who are the poor?
5. Conclusion
1. Determine who would be "the poor" in your life and in our community.
2. Pray for a way to preach good news to them.
3. Pray that God would change your perspective on them.
4. Go and help them.
1. Why do you think Jesus chose to read from Isaiah 61:1-2? Why do you think the passage is slightly altered?
2. Why did Jesus mention the widow of Zarephath and Naaman?
3. What made everyone so mad?
4. When do you think it's appropriate for Christians to offend others?
5. Do Jesus' reasons for offending his hometown differ from the reasons Christians in the US tend to offend people? If not, why not? If so, in what ways?
6. According to this passage in Luke, what was the point of Jesus' ministry?
The ALPHA Course is a 10-week opportunity to explore the validity and relevance of the Christian faith for our lives today. New session begins Thursday, January 18th @ 7pm. ALPHA is a practical introduction to the basics of Christianity. ALPHA is informal, friendly, and provides a safe space for questions and discussion. Dessert and childcare provided. Call Mike Patrella at 805-297-3445 or click below for more information or to sign up.
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Starting the first weekend in February, StoneBridge will be launching a new series – called Journey to Jerusalem. Journey to Jerusalem will insightfully venture through the Gospel of Luke. Whether in-person or by Zoom, experience your own spiritual blessing by facilitating or hosting a new Spring growth group. No prior experience is necessary. Sign up below. If you have any questions, please contact the church office.