faith in daily life Archives - Roland Park Presbyterian Church https://www.rolandparkchurch.org/tag/faith-in-daily-life/ A warm, welcoming community of faith in Northern Baltimore City Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:55:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Sermon Discussion Guide: Come and See: Everyday Miracles https://www.rolandparkchurch.org/sermon-discussion-guide-come-and-see-everyday-miracles/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:55:00 +0000 https://www.rolandparkchurch.org/?p=8974 This discussion guide invites deeper reflection on Pastor Mark's sermon about the wedding at Cana. Explore themes of everyday grace, divine abundance, signs vs. miracles, and how we can live as visible reminders of God's love. Perfect for small groups or personal devotion, the guide helps connect the sermon to your daily life and faith journey.

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]]> Scripture: John 2:1-11
Main Themes: Everyday miracles, divine abundance, signs of God’s presence, inclusive celebration, faith and transformation

 Discussion Questions:

  1. Signs vs. Miracles
  • The Gospel of John refers to Jesus’ acts as signs rather than miracles. Why do you think this distinction matters?
  • How does thinking of Jesus’ works as signs pointing to God’s nature rather than supernatural events change your understanding of this story?
  1. The Wedding at Cana
  • Jesus’ first public act happens not in a synagogue or temple, but at a wedding celebration. What does this setting suggest about the nature of God’s kingdom?
  • What does it mean to you that Jesus provided an abundance of good wine—and did so quietly, without fanfare?
  1. Everyday Miracles and Seeing Signs
  • Annie Dillard’s story of hiding pennies for strangers as signs of grace was mentioned in the sermon. What “pennies” of grace do you notice in your life?
  • What gets in the way of seeing the everyday signs of God’s love around you? How might you open yourself to notice them more?
  1. Interfaith and Historical Context
  • Pastor Mark referenced the Gospel of John’s tension with Jewish religious authorities and cautioned against misreading it as anti-Jewish. Why is this historical awareness important when reading Scripture today?

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