Discussion question for February 24, 2023. It seems like people fall into one of two general categories regarding conflict, they either attempt to avoid it or they enter into it head-on. How does avoiding conflict benefit a person? What are some strategies you have seen or deployed to avoid it? What generally happens to the […]
Discussion question for February 17, 2023. First Corinthians 13 is considered the “love chapter” of the Bible because it contains description and outcomes of true love. How would you describe unconditional love? What are the primary characteristics that distinguish it from other forms of love? When have you experienced unconditional love? What did it feel […]
Discussion question for February 10, 2023. The disciples, except Judas Iscariot, were considered apostles; and Paul made the argument that he was also an apostle. How do you define the role of apostle? What is the responsibility or duty of an apostle? Who assigns that title, and in what way does that matter? How much […]
Discussion question for February 3, 2023. The disciples appointed elders in every church (Acts 14:23), Paul instructed Timothy to appoint elders (2 Tim 2:2), and Titus to appoint elders in every town (Titus 1:5). What do you understand the role of elder to be? Who have been your elder role models? What are the qualifications […]
Discussion question for January 27, 2023. We are called a chosen people and a royal priesthood according to 1 Peter 2:9-10. What do you understand to be the role of a priest? How do you make time in your average day to minister to God? What does it mean to you to act as a […]
Discussion question for January 20, 2023. The mature man has come to know that God provides more than enough of everything we need. What motivates you to manage resources well? How do you describe the difference between acting as a steward versus acting as an owner? What standards of performance to you consider to guide […]
Discussion question for January 13, 2023. A parent is able to care for someone other than himself without expecting anything in return. How does the principle of contribution apply to grandparents, or anyone who is thinking in a multi-generational context? What values and convictions do you hope to pass along to your children and beyond? […]
Discussion question for January 6, 2023. Mature people are able to see beyond their own circumstances to care for others and contribute to something bigger than themselves. What contributions have you or are you making that will extend beyond your life? How do your strengths and gifts impact your ability to contribute? How would you […]
Discussion question for December 23, 2022. A true friend helps another in their time of need. How have you been a friend in times of adversity? What prompts you to see to the needs of a friend? When are you able to care for someone without expecting anything in return? What sense of responsibility do […]
Discussion question for December 16, 2022. While it is important to belong to a group and to know how to fit in, the same is true for personal relationships. How have you developed relationships in the past? Do you tend to be an initiator or responder, and why? What is necessary in a relationship for […]