Archive for the ‘Questions for discussion’ Category

What is your sabbatical plan?

Discussion question for May 22, 2020. The restrictions on activities during the past couple of months has forced everyone to change habits. How have you experienced new freedoms in your schedule? What changes have you noticed in your responsibilities? How do you keep track of your to do list and goals? What would you like […]

What can you believe?

Discussion question for May 15, 2020. There is certainly no shortage of information out there, on any topic. How do you know you can trust what you hear or read? What are some symptoms of deception? How can you guard your heart from getting duped? Why are some people drawn to conspiracy theories? Why are […]

How can you increase your boldness in the Lord?

Discussion question for May 8, 2020. Gideon asked God for a sign, twice, at the beginning of his relationship with Him, but acted boldly thereafter. What gives you clarity in how you hear from God? What evidence do you use to know you are in alignment with the Lord? How accurately can you assess your […]

How do you love the Lord with all your heart?

Discussion question for May 1, 2020. The Proverb calls us to “Love the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.” What motivates you to love the Lord? How do you express that love? What actions do you take to demonstrate or build your love? What must you refrain from […]

What is the directive and evidence of your call?

Discussion question for April 24, 2020. We mentioned last week that Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob each had a call as patriarch to steward the covenantal blessing. Perhaps the great commission is the equivalent directive for all of us. How then do you perform the call of evangelism? Who is your target audience? How do you […]

How do you balance maintenance and purpose?

Discussion question for April 17, 2020. We believe God created us on purpose and for a purpose. How much of your life is devoted to accomplishing your God-given calling? What part of your life is dedicated to survival, doing things such as eating, exercise, and entertainment? How can you merge some things from the survival […]

What are the promises of God?

Discussion question for April 3, 2020. “For all the promises of God are YES in [Christ Jesus]” – 2 Cor 1:20. When are you able to claim a promise of God and proclaim it as already done? How do you reconcile a promise you believe with a conflicting current outcome? Who gets to decide the […]

How can we become more sensitive in prayer?

Discussion question for March 13, 2020. Many Christians grew up learning to talk to God as a form of prayer, but fewer have been trained to hear from God. What do you do to improve your hearing? What gets in the way of understanding His answers? When have you been confident in your prayers? How […]

How do you witness?

Discussion question for February 28, 2020. The world is full of opinion, and there is a strong push by worldly people to force others to share their opinion. What is the most effective way to share truth? How can you determine your motives for sharing? What are the distinguishing characteristics of when you are pushing […]

What is a Kingdom culture?

Discussion question for February 21, 2020. There are culture clashes between east and west, north and south, with advantages and disadvantages for each case. How is a social culture distinguished from a “Christian” culture? How would you describe a Kingdom culture? What are the key discussion points about the benefits of God’s ways? How can […]