Discussion question for February 11, 2011. In Ephesians 4:29 it commands that we should not allow any unwholesome talk come from our mouths.  What kind of talk does that include?  What about preachers that use profanity or vulgar language from the pulpit?  How do your words affect others around you?  How do they affect you?  […]

Discussion question for February 4, 2011. God created male and female in His image.  What characteristics or components of man make up that image?  How does this affect your life?  What impact does it have on a non-believer, or someone that has actively rejected God?  How do you demonstrate this image of God in your […]

Discussion question for January 28, 2011. The basis of living in a Kingdom economy is to have faith in God and trust Him for what you will receive.  From a very practical point of view, how do you know you are trusting Him?  What markers are evident in your life that indicate your faith in […]

Discussion question for January 21, 2011. There is fear in the world economy that change is imminent, and that it will be bad.  Inflation, deficits, wars, foreclosures, health care, and social reforms all compete for attention.  What are your concerns for the future on a macro (global)  and micro (personal) level?  How does the world […]

Discussion question for January 14, 2011. A man with prostate cancer refuses to pray for healing and chooses to accept his condition as part of the will of God.  Is this Christian fatalism?  When should a Christian contend in faith for a specific answer to prayer?  How would you know that it is time to […]

Discussion question for January 7, 2011. One of the qualifications for deacon in Acts 6 is that the man be Spirit filled.  How would the apostles and Christians of the early church know?  What manifestations would be certain?  How do you know you are Spirit filled? How can you tell when someone else is?

Discussion question for December 17, 2010. We recently talked about power and purpose for Christian living, and how it relates to your personal relationship with God.  What is necessary to live the Spirit-filled life?  Is there a second awakening, or spiritual event, necessary after salvation?  Is it possible to slip in and out of this […]

Discussion question for December 10, 2010. We are all in agreement that living the victorious life is our goal.  How do you know if you are achieving that?  What circumstantial evidence would you identify to guide you?  How does God size you up?  Are there ways we can be misled into thinking we are victorious, […]

Discussion question for December 3, 2010. We identified that healing comes from a convergence of faith and power.  Where does this power come from?  How is the power general in nature, with universal application?  How is the power specific, with individual application?  Who can have this power?  How are power levels affected?

Discussion question for November 19, 2010. The account is told in Matthew 9, Mark 5, and Luke 8 about the woman that touched Jesus’ robe and was healed.  What was the nature of the transaction?  How did the flow of power occur between Jesus and the woman?  What was the nature of that power, and […]