Discussion question for May 26, 2023. The world makes an idol of money, and even Christians are influenced by that. What does stewardship mean to you in the realm of money? How has God been your provider in the past, and what examples give you hope that He always will be? What would you do […]
When Jesus taught in parables that some would not enter into the Kingdom of Heaven, He used the phrase: “I never knew you.” (See Matt 25:1-13; Matt 7:21-23; Luke 13:23-30) How does it feel to know that some will not enter in? What does it take for Jesus to know you? How well do you […]
Discussion question for May 12, 2023. The Post-Pentecost believers in Acts began to meet together as the early church. What motive drew them together, and what seemed to hold them together? What forms of leadership were modeled then that are still appropriate for the church today? How are the needs of the members of a […]
Discussion question for May 5, 2023. NOTE: No meeting on April 21 or 28. The Bible instructs us not to neglect to meet together, but to encourage one another, stirring up one another to love and good works (Heb 10:24-25). How does trauma experienced in previous relationships affect your willingness or ability to engage with […]
Discussion question for April 14, 2023. Joshua 24:14 says that we are to fear the Lord and serve Him in sincerity and faithfulness. What is the difference between this fear and the kind of fear that Jesus spoke to when He said: “Fear not”? How do you describe the emotion of fear, and what is […]
Discussion question for April 7, 2023. Paul exhorts us in Ephesians 6:18 to pray in the Spirit at all times. What does it mean to pray in the Spirit? What other forms of prayer have you practiced? How do you manage your prayer life to increase opportunities to obey this exhortation? What does praying in […]
Discussion question for March 31, 2023. Last week we talked about truth as a person, Jesus Christ, and how to walk in the Spirit of truth. How do you steward the truth God gives you? When have you been given opportunity to share the truth with a non-believer? What happens when you share truth rather […]
Discussion question for March 24, 2023. Pilate famously asked this question of Jesus but did not wait for an answer though Truth was standing right in front of him. How do you define truth? What makes something true or false? What are your thoughts about an absolute truth? In a world of constant information flow, […]
Psalm 144:1 declares that the LORD “trains my hands for war, and my fingers for battle.” Ephesians 6:12 refers to the rulers, authorities, cosmic powers, and spiritual forces as the enemy of the Kingdom. What tools has God given you for this warfare? What are your marching orders? How do you prepare for battle, and […]
Discussion question for March 3, 2023. Discernment can be a strength and a spiritual gift. How have you seen the strength of discernment play out? What does the spiritual gift of discernment offer? When have you experienced discernment as a tool? What are the guiding principles of the gift of discernment? How can this gift […]