Near But Unchanged

Have you ever thought about how easy it is to be around faith without letting it reshape your life? What if being near Jesus and being transformed by Jesus are not the same thing?

March 22, 2026 | Jason Jones

Discussion Questions

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Which of the three people at the cross (apathetic, self-reliant, surrendered) do you honestly relate to most right now—and why?
What are some ways you’ve become “familiar” with Jesus but not actually changed by Him?
Have you ever treated God like He exists to serve you (fix things, prove Himself, etc.)? What did that look like in your life?
What does real surrender to Jesus actually look like in your day-to-day life—not just in theory?
Is there someone in your life right now you’ve been assuming “someone else” will reach? What would it look like for you to step in instead?