Science Ridge Mennonite Church

Those with the Good Life Part 2

This week we continue our study of the Beatitudes. Who has the "good life?" 
The next 6 categories look at the standards Jesus puts for people who want to follow him and the cost of following Jesus. 
 
Matthew 5:1-12

What is the Good Life? The Beatitudes.

Today we begin looking at the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus begins the teaching by saying "blessed are..." but the words that Jesus spoke might mean something slightly different than our English speaking ears assume. Lets look at the beginning of the Beatitudes and the people Jesus says are "well off."

Jesus Announces the Kingdom

This week we look at the central message of Jesus as he starts his ministry. The Bible says that Jesus announced the Kingdom of Heaven. What does that mean for us? Join us as we explore this topic!
 
Questions for Reflection:
https://www.scienceridgechurch.org/post/questions-for-personal-reflection-matthew-4-12-23

The Origin of Jesus

Today we begin looking at the Gospel of Matthew, starting with the first 17 verses. What may look like a boring list of names actually has some important information for us! Join us as we explore the Gospel of Matthew.

Psalm 121 Our God, Our Protector

Ps 121 is full of beautiful images of God's protection and care, as well as a challenging question about where we put our trust. But there is more that lurks below the surface! This Psalm has hidden gems in that can be found when we explore the culture and language that it was originally written in. Join us as we explore Psalm 121.

Jesus Ascends

This week we learn about Ascension Sunday and the significance of Jesus Ascending into heaven after the Resurrection. Jesus fulfilled generations of promises. He brought reconciliation and forgiveness, he is with God representing and advocating for humanity, and Jesus has promised to sent power upon the disciples. 
 
Luke 24:36-53
 
Study Questions: https://www.scienceridgechurch.org/post/study-questions-for-ascension-sunday 

Hospitality When You Have Little to Offer

This week we look at the story of Elijah and the Widow. We wrestle with the question, what do we do when we have little to offer?
1 King 17:1-16
Study Questions: https://www.scienceridgechurch.org/post/study-questions-for-elijah-and-the-widow
 

Being Neighborly to Strangers

This week we look at Genesis 18:1-18 and the story of Abraham's 3 visitors. We'll see how Abraham showed hospitality that was expected for his culture and time while reflecting on how we can improve on showing hospitality to strangers in our lives today. 
Study Group questions are available on our website:
https://www.scienceridgechurch.org/post/study-group-questions-for-genesis-18-1-18

Loving Difficult People

We've been talking about Loving Neighbors, but what about people that are hard to love? Do we need to love them too?
 
This week we note how the culture treats people that are hard to love and we see how Jesus encourages us to respond differently. 
 
Luke 6:27-36

We Need a Good Neighbor

This week we look at the story of the Good Samaritan. It is a well known story, but there are still important lessons for us today. May you be challenged and encouraged by this week's message!
 
Here's a link to the Study Guide Questions:
https://www.scienceridgechurch.org/post/study-questions-for-the-good-samaritan