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How can you be a champion of forgiveness?

Discussion question for October 20, 2017.  Note: No meeting on 9/29, 10/6, or 10/13. When a person holds an offense against another it acts as poison to them, bringing death and destruction.  What gets in the way of forgiveness? How effective are you at helping someone choose to forgive?  How have you modeled forgiving to […]

What does it take to have the heart of an evangelist?

Discussion question for September 22, 2017. Jesus told us to make disciples in all nations (Matthew 28:19), and promised that we would be His witnesses to the end of the earth (Acts 1:8).  How well are you fulfilling this role of evangelist?  What do you feel is your personal responsibility in this area? What is […]

How can we be humble?

Discussion question for September 15, 2017. Jesus demonstrated perfect humbleness as described in Philippians 2.  What do you understand to be the difference between humbleness and meekness?  How did Jesus model being humble?  What was the secret to His balance of humbleness, authority and power?  How does the Spirit-filled Christian demonstrate humbleness?  What tempts you […]

What did Jesus mean by “greater”?

Discussion question for September 8, 2017. Jesus said that His followers would do greater works (John 14:12) and that the least in the Kingdom would be greater than John the Baptist (Matthew 11:11).  What does Jesus measure to determine greater and lesser?  What did He do to demonstrate this way of evaluation?  How does the […]

How do you pray fervently?

Discussion question for September 1, 2017. James 5:16 says that the fervent prayer of a righteous man has great power.  What are the key components of fervent prayer?  How do know when your prayers have become fervent?  What ways do you use to cause your prayers to become fervent?  What is the biggest detriment to […]

What is your secret for powerful prayer strategies?

Discussion question for August 25, 2017. We know that we have whatever we ask in Jesus’ name, and according to the will of God.  How are you guided in your prayer life? How do you know the general and peculiar will of God in any situation?  How do you pray when you aren’t sure of […]

More ideas about chronic pain?

Discussion question for August 11, 2017.  Note: No Meeting on August 4. It is God’s general will to heal all (Psalm 103:3) yet He can demonstrate a peculiar will (2 Corinthians 12:7-9).  What guides you in listening to God’s peculiar will?  What is the relationship between sin and sickness?  What must a Christian do to […]

What about chronic pain?

Discussion question for July 28, 2017. What do you say to a Christian that suffers chronic pain?  How do you reconcile the healing power of God with those situations in which a person is not healed?  What is the source of pain?  What is the will of God regarding healing?  How can you encourage a […]

How do you walk out your Christian life?

Discussion question for July 21, 2017.  Note: No meeting on July 14. It is important that we influence our children and spiritual children in the ways of the Lord.  How does your life model your relationship with God?  What external evidence is there?  How does your life demonstrate the value of a relationship with God?  […]

How do you use your Bible to guide your life?

Discussion question for July 7, 2017. The Bible is God’s inspired word that is living and active.  How do you read your Bible to gain insight?  What techniques have you found to discover the living aspect of the Word?  When has your Bible had a powerful effect on your life choices? What disciplines or practices […]