JOHN | Part 2

The book of John is a firsthand account from one of Jesus’ closest friends—someone who walked with Him, heard His voice, saw His miracles, stood at the cross, and ran to the empty tomb — so that “you may believe Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God” (John 20:30). At its heart, the Gospel of John invites us not only to know the facts about Jesus but to encounter His love in a way that changes how we see ourselves, our purpose, and the world around us.

To help facilitate LifeGroup discussion, we'll be posting resources for each week of the series.

Week 1: Parakletos

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• “Knowing the Bible: John” from The Gospel Coalition

• The Gospel according to John (The Pillar New Testament Commentary) by D.A. Carson

His & Hers

In the West, there seems to be endless discussion about men and women. What do those words mean? Do they matter? Is their distinction even important? All the while, men and women are struggling. Men are not doing well, women are not doing well, and marriages are not doing well either. And we often don’t know how to talk about why.

At times, we lack the clarity to see that some of our biggest problems go all the way to our God-given, gendered design. There is a lot of deep confusion, and the topic of gender differentiation is often incredibly contentious.

But what if it doesn’t have to be? What if a better understanding of our God-given design sheds light on many of our problems?

God’s Word extends an invitation to find our joy in God’s good design for our gender. The Biblical foundation of two genders made with fundamental equality AND unique wiring, skills, and responsibilities is both more in line with reality and more helpful for human flourishing, healthy marriages, and an overall healthy society.

To help facilitate LifeGroup discussion, we'll be posting resources for each week of the series.

Week 1: Male and Female He Created Them

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Week 2: Understanding and Appreciating Men

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Week 3: Understanding and Appreciating Women

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Week 4: Broken Picture, Redeemed Vision

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Week 5: Husbands, Love Your Wives

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Week 6: Wives, Respect Your Husbands

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During the series, we want to know the concepts and ideas that you wrestle with the most or would like to learn more about.

To submit your topic or question, text "DOWNTOWN" followed by your topic to 855-855-0655.

Stand-Alone | Maturity is a Team Sport

SUNDAY SERMON

Sermon by Jake Blair on January 4, 2026.

Key scripture: Ephesians 4:11-14

What if the deep transformation you long for isn’t found in another resolution, but in a slow, steady life of following Jesus together?