Archive for the ‘Questions for discussion’ Category

What standards should we expect of government?

Discussion question for November 9, 2012.  No meeting October 26 or November 2. As Christians we hold ourselves and each other to a godly standard, demanding moral excellence as defined by God’s Word.  How shall we assess the government’s performance?  What role should government play in the morality of its people? How might standards be […]

What is most spectacular to you about John 17?

Discussion question for October 19, 2012.  No meeting on October 12. This chapter records what is commonly referred to as Jesus’ High Priestly Prayer.  What sticks out to you in this chapter?  How has your life changed in answer to this prayer?  What can you share about your relationship with God and the Son?

What does 1 Peter 3:19-20 mean?

Discussion question for October 5, 2012. There are a few scriptures that are difficult to understand, and 1 Peter 3:19-20 is near the top of the list.  What does this tell you about God?  How do you see His nature, based on it?  Why do we struggle with certain passages?  Why does God let us […]

What is your sweet spot?

Discussion question for September 28, 2012. Since we just discussed how to think big, and how that relates to your big ministry, come prepared to share your best glimpse to date of your sweet spot.  Bring a written purpose statement, if you have one.  How has your sweet spot changed over the years?  What are […]

What is your Big Ministry?

Discussion question for September 21, 2012. We talked last time about Big Thinking, and how to improve our ability to trust God with big ideas and dreams.  What does that look like for you this year?  What are you doing to implement a Big Idea in the future?  How can you live in your sweet […]

How can you improve your Big Thinking?

Discussion question for September 14, 2012. You have heard the phrase: “if money were no object” as a precondition for dreaming and desiring.  Imagine that you won 108 million in a lottery and wonder how it would change your thinking.  How would your daily activities change?  What would you do, if you could, that you […]

What are your expectations for the future?

Discussion question for September 7, 2012. The movie “2016” portrays a future America based on the scenario of President Obama being reelected.  How do you expect the future to unfold economically, politically, and socially?  How does your belief affect your attitude?  What impact does it have on your plans?  What influence does your attitude have […]

How does a sense of time affect the fight or flight response?

Discussion question for August 31, 2012. The sense of time measures the ability to plan and think ahead.  Infants are born with no sense of time and demand immediate responses to their situation, while adults are able to make plans in view of short or long term futures.  How adept are you at considering an […]

What is the role of suffering?

Discussion question for August 24, 2012. Depending on your view of sovereignty, God either allows or causes you to suffer.  How come?  What are the general purposes of suffering?  How are you affected personally by it?  When is it appropriate to ask for relief from suffering?  What can you expect as you pray according to […]

How should you approach God?

Discussion question for August 17, 2012. There are various styles and attitudes with which you can approach God.  How does your relationship with Him influence your approach?  What ways have been most meaningful to you?  How would you instruct a younger Christian to approach God so they can grow spiritually?