Welcome to the Basement Study Guide A Practical Guide to Building Jesus’ FirstShallBeLast, UpsideDown Kingdom

Encounter faith where it was meant to be found—not in life''s penthouse, but in the basement, where God''s kingdom is waiting to welcome you.This practical study guide, companion to Tim Ross''sWelcome to the Basement, will help you assess where you are in your relationship with God and what steps you need to take to move to the next level in your faith.For too long we''ve been taught that the only way to be great is to goup. But it''s time to turn the world upside-down because in God''s Kingdom, the way up is down, the way in is out, and downward mobility is your only hope for upward utility.This study guide is ideal for you to go through on your own or with a group. Each session includes:The big ideasthat will be covered in the session as you read through the book.An assessment exerciseto help you reflect on your relationship with Christ.Tengroup-oriented discussion questionsbased on the Bible and book content.A closingpersonal exerciseto help you apply the concepts you’ve studied to your life.Promptsfor opening and closing your group or personal study time with prayer.Sometimes the lowest floor of the building is where the real party is. Jesus is the cornerstone of a new kind of kingdom—will you step into the good things God is doing in the world?