WHAT COMES AFTER SUNDAY?
Use the next steps, Bible plan, message recap, questions & resources below to go deeper.
this week's next steps
Be at church next Sunday to pray and seek more of the Holy Spirit
Identify & repent of sin, say 'no' to your flesh & make room for more
Share your testimony with someone this week
This Week's Message Recap:
This week’s message challenged us with a simple yet searching question, “Are we truly hungry for God?” Jesus promises in Matthew 5:6 that those who hunger and thirst for righteousness will be filled, but that kind of hunger goes far beyond attending church or checking spiritual boxes. Throughout Scripture, God consistently responds to people who genuinely long for His presence, not because they are perfect, talented, or deserving, but because they recognize their need for Him. Spiritual hunger is what moves us to seek God wholeheartedly and creates room for Him to work in our lives.
We also learned that real hunger naturally leads to repentance. Revival has never been about emotional moments or extraordinary events. Revival begins when ordinary people remove the things that have been competing for their affection and turn back to God. History shows that every genuine move of God has been preceded by hearts that were willing to confess, surrender, and make room for Him. Rather than asking God to simply send revival, we are challenged to pray, "God, start revival in me," and allow Him to transform us personally before expecting Him to transform our churches, families, or communities.
Finally, we are reminded that spiritual hunger is contagious. One person passionately pursuing Jesus can inspire others to do the same and create a ripple effect that impacts homes, workplaces, schools, and entire communities. The message ended with an invitation to honestly examine our own hearts and ask ourselves, “Have we become spiritually comfortable, or are we still desperate for more of God's presence?” As we seek Him with open hearts, repent quickly, and faithfully pursue Him, we can trust that God still responds to those who are hungry for Him today.
We also learned that real hunger naturally leads to repentance. Revival has never been about emotional moments or extraordinary events. Revival begins when ordinary people remove the things that have been competing for their affection and turn back to God. History shows that every genuine move of God has been preceded by hearts that were willing to confess, surrender, and make room for Him. Rather than asking God to simply send revival, we are challenged to pray, "God, start revival in me," and allow Him to transform us personally before expecting Him to transform our churches, families, or communities.
Finally, we are reminded that spiritual hunger is contagious. One person passionately pursuing Jesus can inspire others to do the same and create a ripple effect that impacts homes, workplaces, schools, and entire communities. The message ended with an invitation to honestly examine our own hearts and ask ourselves, “Have we become spiritually comfortable, or are we still desperate for more of God's presence?” As we seek Him with open hearts, repent quickly, and faithfully pursue Him, we can trust that God still responds to those who are hungry for Him today.
Questions to Consider:
- Read Matthew 5.6. What does spiritual hunger look like for you in everyday life?
- What are some things that can quietly satisfy us enough that we stop pursuing God with the same passion?
- Why do you think revival begins in individuals before it is seen in churches or communities?
- Have you ever been inspired by someone else's passion for Jesus? What impact did it have on your own faith?
- What's one thing you need to surrender or make room for this week so your hunger for God can grow?
Resources for Study:
Recommended Reading:
Familiar Stranger by Tyler Staton
Holy Spirit by John Bevere
Help is Here by Max Lucado
You are a Theologian: An Invitation to Know & Love God Well by Jen Wilkin and J.T. English
Wiersbe Expository Outlines on the NT by Warren Wiersbe
New Bible Commentary by D. A. Carson, R. T. France & Gordon J. Wenham
Holy Spirit by John Bevere
Help is Here by Max Lucado
You are a Theologian: An Invitation to Know & Love God Well by Jen Wilkin and J.T. English
Wiersbe Expository Outlines on the NT by Warren Wiersbe
New Bible Commentary by D. A. Carson, R. T. France & Gordon J. Wenham


