Archive for the ‘Questions for discussion’ Category

What does the Lord’s Supper do for us?

Discussion question for March 10, 2017. Jesus gave us the sacrament of communion by example during the Last Supper.  Why are we invited to remember this event with a ritual?  What meaning does the Eucharist have to you?  How does it affect others?  Where does it interact in the spiritual realm?  Why is this sacrament […]

How does walking by the Spirit show up in your thinking?

Discussion question for March 3, 2017. We are excited to learn that we are having the mind of Christ (1 Cor. 2:16).  What practical steps do you take to think out loud with the Spirit?  How much do you rely on logical and digital thinking?  What would an increase in fractal thinking do for you?  […]

How does God reveal things to you through the Spirit?

Discussion question for February 24, 2017. Using the passage from 1 Corinthians 2:10-16, what do you understand as the role of the Spirit?  When are you tempted to rely on human wisdom?  How does the Spirit teach you?  What are the thoughts of God?  How can you have the mind of Christ?

What about temptation?

Discussion question for February 17, 2017. Jesus taught the disciples to pray “lead us not into temptation.”  Who leads (or does not lead) someone into temptation?  What does James mean by what he says about temptation in Chapter 1:13?  What is your best defense against temptations?  How do you guard yourself on a daily basis?

How well do you watch your mouth?

Discussion question for February 10, 2017. There is power in the spoken word, especially when those words are backed by authority.  How do you use your words to promote the Kingdom?  What opportunities do you see to speak life into a situation? How do you challenge others in their use of words?  When is it […]

What do you understand about your authority?

Discussion question for February 3, 2017. There are different levels of authority being exercised by God, angels, rulers, principalities, demons and humans.  How does the chain of command work in spiritual authority?  What authority is carried in your words, especially spoken words?  When are you under the authority of another?  What constraints do you feel […]

What is your strategy for dealing with the spiritual realm?

Discussion question for January 27, 2017. We talked about the significance that Mammon is a false god.  How do you differentiate between a false god and an idol?  How have you been tempted toward idolatry in the past?  How have you been influenced by false gods?  What are your methods for overcoming idols?  What methods […]

How do you blend faith and responsibility?

Discussion question for January 20, 2017.  NOTE: Snow and ice forces closure for January 13. Be warm and well fed (James 2:16). We have been considering the fact (faith) that God provides and that He includes us in the process.  How strong is your faith that God is your provider?  On what do you base […]

How do you walk out God’s provision practically?

Discussion question for December 16, 2016. Last week we talked about God providing manna for provision and faith, harvest for provision and stewardship, and see for inheritance and faith.  How do you know you are effective in your faith that God provides?  What is your level of financial maturity?  How have you seen God provide […]

How does God provide for you?

Discussion question for December 9, 2016. Your Heavenly Father protects and provides for you.  There are three ways He provides: manna, harvest, and seed.  How do you guard against the taking responsibility to provide for yourself?  What is the current day equivalent to manna, which God provided for the children of Israel daily in the […]