EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – All Signs Point to Jesus

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Discipleology Podcast

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Discipleology is a new podcast devoted to helping people walk the path of discipleship. Join hosts Michael Kelley and Andrew Hudson as they explore the theology, science, and real-world best practice behind what really works in discipleship.

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EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – All Signs Point to Jesus – Session 5

Discipleology Podcast

7 months ago

EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – All Signs Point to Jesus – Session 5

EXTRA supports the group plans in the Bible Studies for Life leader guides.

Date: March 30, 2025

The Sign of His Presence

The Point: In Jesus’s presence, we have no need to fear.

Get Into the Study

Share the following to introduce The Point:

Since 2023, the world has followed the romance of Taylor Swift and the NFL’s Travis Kelce. Last month when Kelce’s team, the Kansas City Chiefs, played in Super Bowl 59, speculation began to build that Kelce might be planning a surprise proposal. Each event in the couple’s lives, even down to missed concerts and skipped football games, has left fans wondering whether to anticipate a proposal or a break-up. Yet Super Bowl LIX passed with only the disappointment of a loss for Kelce’s team. Beyond the hoped-for engagement news, according to People magazine, “there is intensifying speculation that the Chiefs star could retire at the age of 35 after the loss… and is said to be genuinely considering his NFL future.”

While the world awaits news of the couple’s future plans, there is one fascinating detail about Kelce’s football record. Swift made it her practice to attend almost all “home” games, and according to USA Today, his stats are better when she is present. “Statistically – and in team success – Kelce has done better on average at home when Swift is watching him play.” Whatever their future, it seems that Taylor Swift’s presence brings out the best in Travis Kelce’s game.

Say: “When people cheer us on, we may react in different ways. Some people, like Kelce, may perform better. Others may feel increased pressure. Jesus’s nearness doesn’t need to bring up a sense of performance or perfection– instead, His presence can give confidence, and be a cloak of safety.”

Point the group to The Point: “In Jesus’ presence, we have no need to fear.”

Information for this post was gleaned from:

* https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/super-bowl/2025/02/08/travis-kelce-stats-with-taylor-swift-at-kansas-city-chiefs-games/78266543007/

* https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/nfl/article-14386931/Taylor-Swift-Travis-Kelce-plans-revealed-upsetting-Super-Bowl.html

* https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/there-is-more-to-this-than-meets-the-eye-taylor-swift-skips-boyfriend-travis-kelces-second-game-in-a-row/articleshow/113821386.cms?from=mdr

Get Into the Study (Option from Adult Leader Guide)