Archive for the ‘Questions for discussion’ Category

What is your emotional quotient (EQ)?

Discussion question for August 28, 2022. An EQ measures emotional ability and can be used as an indicator of maturity.  How well do you understand your emotions?  Which emotions tend to be most prevalent in your normal day?  Which emotions do you rarely or never experience?  How do you control your emotions?  When do your […]

What is your hope level?

The outcome of trust is hope.  How do you define hope?  What must you believe to have hope?  How does it feel to recognize those beliefs?  How does hope and trust relate together in your practical world?  How does hope fit with personality types, such as pessimist or optimist?  When is hope ill-advised?  How can […]

How did you learn to trust?

Discussion question for August 12, 2022. All Christians know that we must trust in the Lord and not lean on our own understanding.  When did you first discover the need to trust?  How did your formative years influence your ability to trust (Psalm 22:9-10)?  Where do you trust, and in what do you put your […]

What does it mean to be appreciated in your uniqueness?

Discussion question for August 5, 2022.  Note: No meeting on July 29, 2022. God creates each person with unique gifts, abilities, and predispositions.  What sets you apart from others?  How do those special traits glorify God?  Who has identified your individuality in your life? What have you received that you (and others) are grateful for?  […]

How do you know you can expect to be loved?

Discussion question for July 22, 2022. Being loved and accepted for who you are is a fundamental need for humans.  What does it mean to you that you are entitled to be loved?  When did you first come to believe that you are unconditionally accepted?  How do you know when someone loves you?  How do […]

How did you learn to expect shalom?

Discussion questions for July 8, 2022. Shalom is a condition of peace, well-being, goodness, and blessing.  What does shalom mean to you?  What does it mean to you to “expect shalom“?  When have you experienced shalom?  What interrupts this condition in your life?  How does the expectation of shalom influence the way you live?  How […]

What is most important for interpreting scripture?

Discussion question for July 1, 2022. We discussed Psalm 127, particularly how it seems to be divided into two parts.  How important is it to join those two parts?  What can we know about God through these verses?  What can we know about the Psalmist?  How much do you rely on commentaries or published opinions […]

How do you implement teamwork?

Discussion question for June 24, 2022. The business world uses pictures of climbers roped together while attempting to summit Mt. Everest to depict the power and importance of teamwork.  How important is teamwork for your Christian life?  What biblical examples do you know about teamwork?  How does proper teamwork establish the church of the heart?  […]

How do you disciple?

Discussion question for June 17, 2022. Jethro instructed Moses to establish able and God-fearing men to help with judging and mentoring the tribe of Israel (Exodus 18:21-23).  How can you find able men to mentor?  What limitations do you experience in investing in others?  How can you arrange your lifestyle to incorporate more mentoring?  What […]

Why go on a mission trip to Africa?

Discussion question for April 29, 2022. Foreign missions have been a part of the church for many generations. What is the proper motivation for going to distant lands? What compels a Christian to go to Africa? What are some pitfalls in foreign missions? How does the cultural differences work to the benefit of the gospel, […]