Connection & Community

We believe scripture teaches us that we link to God and each other best spending intentional time together.

  • Studying God's word
  • Serving our community
  • Sharing our lives

We encourage everyone to join a connection group right away. 


We also offer extra connection points called elective studies that we encourage you to join after a connection group. 


If you are interested in learning more or joining a group, contact us using the form at the bottom of this page and we will help you get connected.

Current Study

Below, you can access each week's discussion guide. As you study and prepare to share during your connection group, we have also provided bible study resources below to help. 

  • It is encouraged that group members complete the exploring scripture section before gathering. If that isn’t possible, review the questions in the general order below during group discussion. 


    Warm-up

    • How have you seen the church (our congregation/local believers/global believers) being a community of love? 
    • In what ways has the church (our congregation/local believers/global believers) failed as a community of love? 

    Exploring Scripture

    Explore this week’s passage and the below passages to note what they say about love. 

    Lev. 19:18; Deut. 6:5; Rom. 13:9; Gal. 5:14; Rom. 5:8; 14:15; 2 Cor. 5:14; Gal. 2:20; Eph. 2:4; 5:2, 25


    • How does the Bible define love, and what does that mean for our Christian life?
    • How does this week’s passage (1 Cor. 13:1-13) compare and contrast with the other passages read?
    • What is Paul’s point in focusing on love? 
    • Why do the Corinthians need Paul to write about this? 
    • Paul mentions faith, hope, and love together at the end of today’s passage. Why do you think they make Paul’s top three list?  

    Digging In

    • What is our role in helping the church (our congregation/local believers/global believers) be a community known for love, as scripture defines?
    • How have we personally contributed to the church falling short? 
    • What can we commit to this week to understand love through God’s eyes and share it within our community? 

    Lord, open our eyes and hearts to following your spirit and being a people recognized by your love. Amen.


  • It is encouraged that group members complete the exploring scripture section before gathering. If that isn’t possible, review the questions in the general order below during group discussion. 


    Warm-up

    • How do you personally define the gospel? Take a moment to reflect on this before sharing your thoughts with the group. 

    Exploring Scripture

    Read 1 Corinthians 15

    • Did Paul assume that most of the Corinthians had or had not believed the gospel? What was the gospel message Paul preached?[1]
    • Did Paul try to prove Christ’s resurrection, or did he assume that his readers accepted it? In light of this, why do you think Paul wrote this chapter? [1]
    • What things would be true if Christ had not been raised from the dead? Do you believe Christ has been raised from the dead? Does your church teach that Christ has been raised from the dead? [1]
    • Why is bodily resurrection important? What’s wrong with the idea that believers will not have bodies in eternity? If you do not think that having a resurrected body is exciting or important, why do you think this? Why does Paul not think this?[1]

    Digging In

    • Why is it important that we are resurrected with Christ, and how should it impact our lives?  

    Lord, help us understand the beauty of your resurrection and what it means for us to live as your good, restored creation. Amen


    [1] Richard L. Pratt Jr, I & II Corinthians, vol. 7, Holman New Testament Commentary (Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2000), 277.

Bible Study Resources

As we study the Bible, we must converse with other believers to ensure it is the spirit guiding our understanding. Like your conversations with your connection group, engaging other believers' and scholars' knowledge of scripture is helpful. Consider reading commentaries and guides as sitting down for coffee with someone you can't meet in person. You may agree or disagree on some things, but it challenges you to open your heart/mind to where you might have a blind spot, helps you better communicate your understanding, and helps you grow in your walk with Christ. Below, you will find resources we trust as you study God's word in preparation for your connection group.


Use the GlobalBible search bar below to lookup any passage.


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Connection Groups

These groups meet to build a Christ-centered community. Joining a connection group is your first next step at Madison FBC. We suggest contacting our staff or the group leader before attending any groups to learn more and confirm their gathering time and place.

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