What's so great about Jesus? Here in Square One session 6, we reflect on Matthew 27-28, share our thoughts on the characteristics of true friendship, and unpack the story of Lazarus from John 11. From Jesus' compassion, unwavering commitment, and wise counsel, join us as we uncover why Jesus is the ultimate friend we all need. Plus, we discuss our favorite friendship stories, chat about how Jesus' love changes our lives, and pose a thought-provoking question: If you could ask a friend to help with something important in your life, what would it be? Let's grow closer to Jesus together!

The Big Idea: Once you know Jesus and his love, your life will never be the same.

This Week's Challenge: Reflect on this question: If you could ask a friend to help you with something important in your life, what would it be?

Show Notes

• Finding Jesus: John 15:13-15 (VERSE)
• Square One Guided Study (GUIDED STUDY)
• Square One - Session 6 (GUIDED STUDY)
• Plainfield Pondering by Allen Greeley (PODCAST)

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Would you rather hear the good news or bad news first? Good news — we're into session 5 of our Square One series, tackling a massive question: How does Jesus change things? Understanding the bad news of our sin helps us appreciate the incredibly good news of Jesus! He’s the center of everything and we watch what his suffering accomplished in Isaiah 53. Are you starting to see how Jesus’ story can change yours? Check out Matthew 27:32 to 28:20 this week and visit our website for more resources!

The Big Idea: Jesus has conquered sin and death to bring hope, peace, and joy to our lives.

This Week's Challenge: Read Matthew 27:32-28:20.

Show Notes

• Finding Jesus: Luke 2:10-12 (VERSE)
• Square One Guided Study (GUIDED STUDY)
• Square One - Session 5 (GUIDED STUDY)
• The School of Christ: Learning Character from Jesus by Jacob Hudgins (BOOK)

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We’re back for Session 4 of our Square One series. We tackled the huge question: "Why believe in Jesus?" How does the historical evidence for Jesus' resurrection, like the empty tomb and the disciples' transformed lives, provide a solid foundation for faith? Is blind faith a thing? We dug into 1 Corinthians 15, where Paul details eyewitness accounts, including over 500 people seeing Jesus alive, and shared how skeptics often agree on key historical facts surrounding these events. If Jesus really rose from the dead, what does that mean for you?

The Big Idea: We can trust in Jesus because of the historical fact that he rose from the dead.

This Week's Challenge: Take some time to write down your thoughts to the question, "What does it mean if Jesus raised from the dead?"

Show Notes

• Jesus Said: John 20:29 (VERSE)
• Square One Guided Study (GUIDED STUDY)
• Square One - Session 4 (GUIDED STUDY)

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