A foundation worth building on
Matthew 7:24–27
A shared purpose and the habits that help a group grow.
What would it look like to build this group—and our businesses—on Jesus’ words?
THE MONTHS AHEAD
A sample journey through Scripture, honest conversation, and practical business ideas.
We’ll read each passage in its biblical context, then explore how it informs our lives and work. The business ideas are applications for discussion.
MONTH 01 / SAMPLE FOCUS
Start with who we are in Christ and what that means for our work.
Matthew 7:24–27
A shared purpose and the habits that help a group grow.
What would it look like to build this group—and our businesses—on Jesus’ words?
Ephesians 2:8–10
Separating your worth from your results.
How would knowing your worth in Christ change the way you handle success or failure?
Exodus 4:1–17
Taking stock of your skills, relationships, and available resources.
What has God already placed in your hands, and what faithful step could you take?
MONTH 02 / SAMPLE FOCUS
Practice moving forward with humility, wisdom, and trust.
Matthew 14:22–33
Small experiments that help you learn before committing more.
Where do you need courage, and what is a wise next step?
Luke 14:25–33
Understanding commitments and trade-offs before saying yes.
What are you willing to give up to follow Jesus, and how does that affect your ambitions?
James 1:2–5
Reviewing a setback honestly and asking for wisdom.
What is a recent difficulty teaching you, and where do you need help?
MONTH 03 / SAMPLE FOCUS
Learn to listen well, serve people, and face hard conversations.
Mark 10:35–45
Leadership that takes responsibility for other people’s good.
Who would experience a difference if you led with a servant’s heart this week?
James 1:19–27
Better questions for customers, partners, and teammates.
Where are you assuming you understand someone before you have really listened?
Matthew 18:15–20
Direct conversations, clear expectations, and reconciliation.
What conversation have you been avoiding, and how could you approach it with humility?
MONTH 04 / SAMPLE FOCUS
Put practical business skills in service of faithful stewardship.
Philippians 2:1–11
Customer discovery and a clear, honest offer.
How can your business better serve people’s actual needs?
Luke 16:10–13
Cash flow, margins, and responsible financial decisions.
What would greater faithfulness look like in how you manage money and responsibility?
Exodus 18:13–26
Delegation, simple systems, and sharing the load.
What should you stop carrying alone, and who could you invite to help?
Find the selected topic, Bible passage, and discussion questions on our weekly page.