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SEVEN DAYS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD
SIGNS OF THE TIMES
Senior Pastor Keith Stewart
March 08, 2026

With everything that’s happening in the Middle East right now, we’re getting a lot of questions about end times prophecy. People are concerned is this the beginning of the end? Maybe it’s coincidence or God’s design, but day three of the seven days that changed the world is centered around the Olivet Discourse. This is the second longest sermon of Jesus and it’s the most extensive teaching He does around prophecy. If there’s ever been a time when we need to sit at the feet of Jesus to learn, it’s now. Christ speaks clearly about things that are coming but also clarifies what He wants us to do.

Discussion Questions

Warm-up

When you hear “end times” teaching, what emotions tend to surface for you (curiosity, fear, skepticism, urgency, confusion)? Why?

Scripture understanding

Read Mark 13:1–4. What prompts Jesus’ teaching, and what does that tell you about what the disciples valued versus what Jesus wanted them to see?
The message used the “now and not yet” (bifocal) framework. Where do you see “near” and “far” elements in Mark 13? What difference does this make in how you read the passage?

Read Mark 13:7–8 and Mark 13:32. What do these verses correct in us when we’re tempted toward speculation or anxiety?

Discernment and discipleship

The sermon argued that prophecy is best understood through Scripture and history—not by scanning today’s headlines. What are some modern “headline-driven” habits Christians can fall into? How can we practice healthier discernment?

Discuss this line: “Christian discipleship is a call to persevering gospel-centered faithfulness, not fascination with end-times speculation.” What would it look like to live that out practically this week?


Mission and application

Read Matthew 24:14. According to Jesus, what is the church’s responsibility “in the in-between time”? How does that shift your view of the future?

The message said: “When the world runs out of hope, that’s when Christians run in.” Where is God inviting our group (or our church) to “run in” right now—locally or globally?

In suffering, people often ask: “Where is God?” The sermon suggested a different set of questions (“Where’s the opportunity? Who can I help?”). Which of those questions do you most need to practice, and what is one concrete action step?

Prayer focus

Spend time praying in three directions:
Upward: expectancy and trust in Christ’s return
Inward: perseverance, alertness, and freedom from fear
Outward: boldness and compassion to share the gospel and serve others

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Seven Days That Changed The World
The Day The Tables Turned | Part 2
Senior Pastor Keith Stewart
March 1, 2026


This Sunday we’re continuing our series, Seven Days that Changed the World, with a message called “The Day the Tables Turned.” We’ll look at the moment Jesus entered the temple and made room again for prayer, healing, and people who felt pushed to the margins. It’s a story that reveals God’s heart for outsiders, the vulnerable, and anyone trying to find their way back to Him. If you’ve ever felt disillusioned by religion—or simply hungry for something real—come join us.

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

Starter questions:

What line, image, or moment from the message stayed with you the most—and why?

When you hear “Jesus cleansed the temple,” what was your “Sunday School” understanding of that story before today?

In what ways do people today (inside or outside the church) get disillusioned by “religion”?


Scripture and meaning:

Read Matthew 21:12–14. What stands out to you about what Jesus does and what happens immediately afterward (the blind and the lame coming to Him)?

The sermon emphasized two targets of Jesus’ anger: outsiders being squeezed out and the poor being exploited. Which of those feels most challenging for you to sit with—and why?


Heart-level application:

1 Peter 4:17 says judgment begins with God’s household. What’s the difference between punitive judgment and corrective/refining judgment—and why does that matter for how we respond to conviction?

“Jesus’ anger cleared the space; His compassion filled it.” Where do you need Jesus to clear space in your life right now (attitudes, habits, resentments, prejudices, distractions)?

The sermon said one of the worst sins is becoming an impediment to someone moving toward God. Practically speaking, what are common “roadblocks” Christians put in front of seekers today (words, assumptions, politics, tone, hypocrisy, etc.)?

Think of a person in your life who may be “pivoting” toward God. What would it look like for you to make their next step easier, not harder?

Jesus defended the vulnerable and confronted exploitation. What are modern parallels where people are profiting by taking advantage of the poor or desperate—and how should Christians respond without becoming self-righteous?


Closing practice:

Invite the group to silently ask: “Jesus, what table do You want to turn over to me?”

Then pray for two things: a more welcoming heart toward outsiders and a more compassionate posture toward the vulnerable.

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Seven Days That Changed The World
The Donkey, The Cross, And The Crowd | Part 1
Senior Pastor Keith Stewart
February 22, 2026

On Palm Sunday, the crowds shouted “Hosanna,” waved palm branches, and welcomed Jesus as King. But they wanted a conqueror with a hammer—not a Savior riding a donkey. What they celebrated on Sunday, they rejected by Friday because Jesus refused to meet their expectations. He did not come to overthrow Rome; He came to overthrow sin. The question remains for us: will we follow the King we want—or the Lamb who came to save?

Discussion Questions

1. Observation: Seeing What the Text Reveals

Why do you think all four Gospel writers included the Triumphal Entry? What does that tell us about its importance? What different biblical connections to the donkey did you notice (Zechariah, Abraham and Isaac, Solomon)? What do those layers communicate about Jesus?

What political expectations were present in Jerusalem during Passover? How did palm branches, cloaks, and the word “Hosanna” reflect those expectations?

2. Interpretation: Understanding the Meaning

What message was Jesus intentionally sending by riding a donkey instead of a war horse? How does that redefine power?

The crowd welcomed Jesus as King but rejected Him as Savior. What is the difference between enthusiasm and genuine faith?

3. Personal Reflection: Examining the Heart

In what ways do people today (including Christians) project their own expectations onto Jesus?

Where are you most tempted to want “Air Force One Jesus” instead of “Donkey Jesus”?

The crowd wanted deliverance from Rome; Jesus came to deal with sin. What problems in your life feel urgent but may not be the root issue?

Jesus entered Jerusalem on Lamb Selection Day. If He stood before you today asking for your allegiance, what would it mean practically to choose the Lamb instead of the hammer?