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As we continue in 50 Days in Luke, we come to Luke 7, a story of the downfall of spiritual pride, and the fragrance of gratitude. www.thevineaustin.org Reflection Questions: 1. Which of the week’s daily readings stood out to you- either by the questions that surfaced or the encouragement felt? 2. When you envisioned the kitchen table of your childhood, what came to mind? 3. Read the story above. Why do you think this woman showed up to Simon’s home with this plan in her mind? What provoked her? 4. Why do you think Jesus told this story about the moneylender and debt, rather than just confronting Simon and the other guests? What is the point of this parable? 5. Did anything else stand out from the sermon- either encouraging, confusing or thought-provoking? 6. As our internal narratives hold much power, how does this story reshape your narrative about God or humanity? 7. How does this woman embody an example to follow this week? What would it be like to follow her lead? Spend time in prayer. Today, focus your prayers to be simple prayers of gratitude. Share them like a fragrant offering to Jesus.

Mark continues in our second sermon in 50 Days in Luke. We hear Jesus preach his first sermon, declaring the coming of Jesus' Kingdom marked by radical justice, mercy and liberation. Luke 4:14-21 Reflection Questions: 1. Which of the week’s daily readings stood out to you- either by the questions that surfaced or the encouragement felt? 2. Out of all the different ways Jesus could begin his public ministry, Luke recounts that this was the inaugural sermon. Why might Jesus choose this passage and his final words in verse 21? 3. Mark shared how, in our culture, we commonly separate and choose to emphasize two aspects of evangelism- either social justice or personal transformation. Which have you been trained to focus on? Why do they need one another? 4. Read vv22-30. Why do you think Jesus’ hometown so quickly and violently turned against Jesus? 5. Did anything else stand out from the sermon- either encouraging, confusing or thought-provoking? 6. As our internal narratives hold much power, how does this story reshape your narrative about God or humanity? We are anointed and empowered to continue Jesus’ ministry. What is a need (whether a person or a cause) you feel compelled to give yourself towards this week? Spend time in prayer. Pray for the needs that you hold together- that God would give you Jesus’ courage and compassion. www.thevineaustin.org

Welcome to 50 Days in Luke! In this introductory sermon, Mark kicks off this series talking about our invitation to read the Gospel, some insights about who the author is, and a unique story about a man named Zechariah. Luke 1:5-20 thevineaustin.org/luke DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: 1. Which of the week’s daily readings stood out to you- either by the questions that surfaced or the encouragement felt? 2. How has your experience been with the daily habit of reading scripture Scripture before Screen? Has it been challenging or life giving? And what has that experience taught you? 3. As you consider Zechariah’s experience in the temple (v11-17), what words from the angel would impact you the most? 4. Reread verses 18-20. What do you think was behind Zechariah’s question? 5. Why do you think Zechariah was made mute for these months? 6. Mark shared the theological concept mysterium tremendum - a mystery that causes us to tremble. Do you agree that we deeply long for these two experiences in a life with God? Why or why not? 7. Did anything else stand out from the sermon- either encouraging, confusing or thought-provoking? 8. What do you hope to experience by the end of these 50 days? Spend time in prayer. Pray for this 50 day journey and for an ability to learn from the Word and silence.

Ben concludes our series, HOW WE CHANGE, with a sermon on habits. Psalm 27:4-6 www.thevineaustin.org

Mark shares the next transformational element in how we change- community. In this message, we consider the creation account in Genesis alongside Jesus' use of community. We were created by community, for community. www.thevineaustin.org Genesis 1:26-31

We are in a series exploring a vision for spiritual formation called HOW WE CHANGE. This week, we consider the power of narratives. Romans 8:12-17 www.thevineaustin.org

The Vine is kicking off a new series exploring our vision for Spiritual Formation called HOW WE CHANGE. To begin things, Mark gives us an overview by exploring John 10 and three transformational forces in our life. John 10:1-10, 14-16 www.thevineaustin.org

In our final sermon in our summer series, Thresholds, we hear from community member, Bo. He shares a reflection on the gifts and challenges of walking through the midlife threshold. Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 www.thevineaustin.org

The Vine is in our new location! On this first Sunday, Pastor Mark opens up the story of Pentecost- the threshold where the church is born. Acts 2 www.thevineaustin.org

As we melt in the summer heat, we find a blast of refreshment from a sermon by Haley Frawley. Haley explores Abraham's threshold, God's faithfulness, and a long process of becoming. Genesis 17:1-7 www.thevineaustin.org

This week, we hear from Rose Crellin, and we explore the story of how Jesus transformed the waters of baptism. Matthew 3:11-17 www.thevineaustin.org

This week, we continues in our series called Thresholds by hearing from Rachelle! As a member of our community, Rachelle brings a timely message from Exodus about the journey of trust and deliverance we have with God. www.thevineaustin.org Exodus 14:10-18

Mark continues in our Thresholds series with a significant moment in 1 Kings 19. In this powerful threshold moment, Elijah meets with God in an unexpected presence - a gentle whisper. www.thevineaustin.org 1 Kings 19:9-13

The Vine continues in our summer series, Thresholds. This week, community member, Chris Morton, shares from three snapshots in the life of Peter. In each of these threshold moments, we find Jesus' unexpected grace at work. www.thevineaustin.org Matthew 16:13-19

Pastor Mark continues in this series, THRESHOLDS, by exploring an important passage in Exodus 3. Here we discover an unexpected threshold in Moses' life. It is marked by a burning bush, God's sacred name and a promise to return to the mountain. Exodus 3:1-12 www.thevineaustin.org