Knitting with Jesus

April 19, 2026
Knitting with Jesus

Jesus came to knit. There are so many torn and broken places in us; Jesus has the power to mend them–and not just mend, but to make them new!

Devotional: Outreach

April 19, 2026 • Kendal Anderson • TheCrossingChurch.org

Discussion Questions:

  1. READ 1 Corinthians 1:10 Paul here calls the church to be “united in thought and purpose,” not uniform in personality or preference. Where have you seen the difference between unity and uniformity misunderstood in the church—or in your own life?

  2. The Greek word for ‘division’ is about being torn apart, while unity is about being mended together. What are some practical ways relationships (or churches) get “torn,” and what does real “mending” actually require? How have you “mended” a relationship, and what role did the power of Jesus play in that process?

  3. READ 1 Corinthians 1:11 The sermon suggests that quarreling is more than disagreement—it’s a posture that enjoys winning. Why do you think we’re naturally drawn to rivalry and being right, even in spiritual contexts? How can we push against that tendency?

  4. READ 1 Corinthians 1:12 In the sermon, we highlighted a quote contending that at the root of division is the word “I.” In what subtle ways can following Jesus still become centered on ourselves rather than on Christ?

  5. READ 1 Corinthians 1:17 Paul warns here adding human wisdom or eloquence can actually drain the power of the cross. Why is that? What are some ways people today might unintentionally “add layers” to the gospel that obscure its simplicity? How can we guard against ‘adding layers’ to the gospel?

  6. READ 1 Corinthians 1:20-23 Both Jews and Greeks rejected the cross, but for different reasons. What seem to be those reasons? What aspects of the message of Jesus do people today still find offensive or difficult to accept—and why? How about you?

READ 1 Corinthians 1:24-25

Paul’s core challenge is to stop relying on ourselves, our power, and our wisdom, and rely fully on his ‘foolish’ plan–what Jesus has done on the cross. What does it actually look like, in daily life, to “risk everything” on Jesus instead of your own ability or effort?