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Exiles
Seek The Peace Of The City | Part 1
Dr. Jessica Fernandez
October 26, 2025

When Israel was carried into exile in Babylon, their natural instinct was to resist, withdraw, or despair. But God gave them a surprising command: “Seek the peace and prosperity of the city.” Even in a foreign land, God’s people were called to pray, to serve, and to bring life to their communities. As modern-day exiles, we are called to do the same—living not in fear or withdrawal, but as agents of God’s blessing where He has placed us.

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Discussion Questions

1. Where has God “carried” you to right now that feels uncomfortable or unfamiliar? How might God be asking you to build, plant, or seek peace in that very place instead of trying to escape it?

2. Jeremiah 29 shows God’s people thriving in exile through everyday faithfulness like building homes, planting gardens, praying for the city. What does thriving look like for you in your current season?

3. God commanded His people to seek the peace (shalom) of the city that had harmed them. What would it look like for you to bring shalom, wholeness, healing, and hope, into your workplace, family, or community?

4. In what areas of your life do you tend to withdraw, assimilate, or fight back when faced with cultural tension? What might faithful presence, engaging without losing your identity, look like instead?

5. Jeremiah 29:11 is often read as a promise of comfort, but you taught that it’s actually a promise of steady faithfulness over time. How does seeing this verse in its proper context change the way you view waiting, suffering, or purpose?1. Where do you notice “masquerade” in your life (outside-in pressure to perform) versus “metamorphosis” (inside-out renewal)? What would cooperating with transformation look like this week?

2. Which part of the redemption arc most encourages you today—bougSeek The Peace Of The City

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The Healing Self
The Integrated Self | Part 5
Senior Pastor Keith Stewart
October 19, 2025

In “The Integrated Self,” we trace the journey from the flailing false self to a freer life of gospel humility, where we think of ourselves less and love more. With vulnerable stories from Pastor Keith’s own recovery and leadership missteps, this message shows how God weaves every broken aspect of our life into strength and purpose. Come discover practical steps to move from self-preoccupation to self-forgetfulness—and how Jesus makes us whole, not flawless.

Discussion Questions

1. Integrity Check: Where do you feel “fractioned” right now (home, work, inner life)? What would wholeness look like in that area this month?

2. Without Wax: What cracks have you been tempted to cover? What would it mean to bring them into the light before God and a trusted person this week?

3. False Self Audit: The false self is empty, busy, fragile. Which word names your current struggle and why? What typically triggers it?

4. Gospel Humility: C.S. Lewis said humility is “thinking of myself less.” Practically, what would that look like in your conversations, calendar, or social media this week?

5. Love as the Path: John shifted from competition to identity (“the disciple whom Jesus loved”). Where do you need to stop striving to be “MVP” and simply stand in being loved?

6. Kintsugi Lens: Name one “golden seam” in your story (a wound, failure, or weakness) that God could use to serve others. What next step will you take to offer it?

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The Healing Self
The Valuable Self | Part 3
Senior Pastor Keith Stewart
October 5, 2025

What if you could see yourself the way God does? Sunday’s message will help you reframe your self-worth through the Imago Dei: God’s image in you. We’ll explore how early wounds distort our view of God and ourselves. You’ll come away with practical steps for breaking free of self-defeating patterns, reclaiming dignity, and treating others (and yourself) as sacred. Come discover the God Who delights in and made you a unique reflection of Himself.

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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1. When you hear the phrase “made in the image of God,” what does that mean to you personally?

2. How have early relationships (family, parents, teachers, friends) shaped the way you view yourself, or even the way you view God?

3. Why is it so important to distinguish between denying selfishness and denying self? How has that misunderstanding caused harm for some Christians?

4. C.S. Lewis said, “You have never met a mere mortal.” How might this truth affect the way you see others, especially the marginalized, overlooked, and mistreated?

5. What lies have you believed about your worth, and what truths from God’s Word can you use to replace them?

6. Adoption in Christ means intimacy, security, and belonging. Which of these speaks most to you right now, and why?