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Irrevocable: Chapter One

Discussion for May 21, 2021. NOTE: No meeting 5/7 or 5/14 Read the first chapter of IRREVOCABLE and begin your journal journey. God created you on purpose. What does it mean to you that God created you as an act of His will? What have you discovered to date about your relationship with Him? What […]

On what do you base your faith?

Discussion question for April 30, 2021. We live a faith-based life, meaning our belief in God is the basis for how we feel and act. What is your best definition of faith? How has your faith matured over the years? What is the difference between faith, belief, conviction, opinion, hopes, and understanding? How would you […]

What is your God-attitude?

Discussion question for April 23, 2021. The Beatitudes (Matthew 5:2012) describe the rewards for being poor in spirit, mourning, and being meek. What is the world’s attitude toward these characteristics? What benefit does Jesus assume by them? How do you establish such humbleness? How do you maintain these attitudes? What could tempt you to break […]

How do you know if you are facing consequences?

Discussion question for April 16, 2021. The wages of sin is death, according to Romans 6:23, so we know there are severe consequences for sinning. What does it mean to you to be forgiven for your sin? How does God treat your sin, once it is forgiven? How have you experienced God’s discipline? What is […]

How do you acknowledge the Lord?

Discussion question for April 9, 2021. Psalm 91 is filled with promises about the protection and favor we can expect to receive from the Almighty. How have you experienced His protection? What is His favor expressed in your life? How, practically, have you made the LORD your dwelling place? What is your response to the […]

How well have you transitioned?

Discussion question for April 2, 2021. Last year we felt the impact of a huge disruption, through which we agreed we want to be changed, and we do not want to return to slavery. How has your life changed since the pandemic began? What have you learned about your true identity through these circumstances? How […]

How do you heal broken relationships?

Discussion question for March 26, 2020. Conflict and pain creeps into relationships because of differences of opinions and values. What causes you to want to break fellowship with others? How do you love a person who is unwilling to engage in relationship? What are your strategies to head-off problems before they cause division? How do […]

What is your testimony?

Discussion question for March 19, 2021. The greatest way to help others to come to know and believe the love God has for them is by your personal testimony. How do you know God is real? How do you know God is love? How do you know God cares about you? Under what conditions can […]

What role can you play in sharing the love of God?

Discussion question for March 12, 2021. Our hearts should be broken at the thought of anyone spending a Christless eternity. Read 1 John 4:16-17. How do you help others to know the love God has for them? What are your tools for helping them believe this truth? How have you come to know and believe […]

How do you wait on the Lord?

Discussion question for March 5, 2021. Isaiah 40 includes the often quoted verse: “They that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength.” What does waiting on the Lord mean to you? How does your attitude affect your ability? what do you do while you wait? How do you know how long to wait? What […]