Vintage Grace's Podcast

Michael encourages us to continue to strive for sanctification and to stand firm in the promise that God's work in us and through us is not yet done. From Philippians 3 and 4.

Drew preaches on valuing things correctly, and how much joy we can miss if we value anything higher than righteousness in Jesus. From Philippians 3.

Drew teaches that trusting God for our joy requires us to humble ourselves before Him, and how much freedom there is in knowing that God's plan is for our good and ultimately His glory. From Philippians 2.

Drew explains how death is perceived in the Empire and the hope and freedom that there is in having a Kingdom mentality about death. From Philippians 1.

Drew summarizes the context of Paul's imprisonment and encourages us to find joy regardless of our circumstances. From Philippians 1.

Drew shares about the journey of pursuing our joy and pursuing God, and about how those pursuits can't be mutually exclusive. From Philippians 1.

Jasen delivers a message outlining Jesus' teaching about the importance of what we believe and relying on God to help us surrender control and guide us in the Light. From John 12.

David, Lee, and Karl walk us through the text.How can we as followers of Christ pour our "perfume" on Jesus's feet today?Are we more worried about our financial stability or being faithful to what Jesus has called us to? Are our desires lining up with Jesus's desires for our lives or are we trying to make Jesus's desires line up with our plan?  Do we truly trust in His will for every aspect of our lives? (Finances, Relationships, Health, etc.) 

David, Hunter and Jake talk through John 11.Jesus brings division among the JewsJewish leaders were full of pride and jealousy because they were losing their powerTopics to discussEmbracing the inevitable tension: God's sovereignty and human responsibility Do we trust God enough to lead our lives?Where in the car of my life is God? Back seat, passenger seat, or drivers seat?

Questions to ponder and discuss.What keeps us from believing something, even if we've heard it a 100 times?Do we continually refuse to accept, see, and believe in what Jesus is saying?What does it look like to listen to the shepherds voice today?Application:Every morning ask: Jesus, how do I hear your voice and follow your voice today?

How valuable are sheep to the shepherd, if he is willing to give up his life for his sheep?How valuable are we in the eyes of God, for him to be willing to give up his life for us?Highlight each thing Jesus does as a good shepherd.How would we have heard this, if we were a Jewish leader at the time?What would it take to truly be in their context?Daily application questions:Which voice do you hear, and choose to listen to?What do you need to tune out, to better hear God's voice? What does it take to daily tune into the Good Shepherd's voice?

Questions to ponder and talk about in your groups.When has Christ walked gently along side you in your life?Who are you a disciple of if you're honest with yourself?What has influence over your life other than Jesus? Are there moments in your day/week when you say yes to Jesus and create space to listen to him?How could you create more space to walk with Jesus this next week?

Questions to ponder:How does the context of scripture change the meaning of the text?What is John trying to tell us through all the imagery?What are we willing to risk to follow Jesus?What is blinding me from seeing Jesus? What "normal" am I willing to let go of to be closer to Jesus and be more like Him?How do we become more aware of what God is doing around us as we go through our day?As you go through today and this week, look for the light of the world working all around you.