Life Group - Study Guides

Last week, we began a series on sin, its consequences, and the necessity of a sacrifice. This week, we’ll explore the story of Cain and Abel—the first recorded sacrifice in Scripture. Through this story, we see how God values the heart behind our offerings, not just the act itself. Let’s unpack what this means for our own relationship with God.

This week, we’re kicking off a new series leading up to Easter. Have you ever noticed how our first instinct is often to shift the blame? It’s nothing new—this pattern goes all the way back to Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. Their choices brought consequences and the need for a sacrifice. Let’s look at how sin, blame, and sacrifice all play a role in God’s plan.

Generosity is hard! It rarely comes naturally! But we can all agree that it feels SO GREAT when we sacrifice. And when other believers see us being sacrificially generous, it speaks volumes about how much we trust God. Your goal in this discussion should be to challenge and push back on our selfishness and encourage each other to trust and obey our GENEROUS Father’s will.

Tithing can be a difficult and uncomfortable topic, but it’s an important part of understanding God’s design for generosity and trust. This weekend we discussed what God says about this topic in the book of Malachi. While conversations about money can sometimes feel personal or even controversial, approaching this topic with an open mind allows us to see God’s heart for provision and faithfulness. Let’s take a closer look at what tithing means and how it can deepen our trust in God’s care for us.

Have you ever asked yourself if there is more to this life? What happens after I die? So many times, in life we just feel something is missing. This world is so much bigger than what we can see. This week we will explore the answer to a few of these questions through the story of the rich young ruler.