Discussion question for May 29, 2020.

Ultimately, God is our provider. How do we disconnect the worldly link of production and provision? What practical ways do you have of recognizing God as your provider? How has He made good on His promises in the past? What is your attitude when “it doesn’t make sense?” What is your response to apparent conflicts? How does your acceptance of God as provider influence your relationship with Him?

Discussion question for May 22, 2020.

The restrictions on activities during the past couple of months has forced everyone to change habits. How have you experienced new freedoms in your schedule? What changes have you noticed in your responsibilities? How do you keep track of your to do list and goals? What would you like to change while you can? What will keep you from going back into slavery? What would you recommend to others about life choices based on your corona virus experience?

Discussion question for May 15, 2020.

There is certainly no shortage of information out there, on any topic. How do you know you can trust what you hear or read? What are some symptoms of deception? How can you guard your heart from getting duped? Why are some people drawn to conspiracy theories? Why are others willing to quickly dispel any contrary information? What does your relationship with God look like in these uncertain times?

Discussion question for May 8, 2020.

Gideon asked God for a sign, twice, at the beginning of his relationship with Him, but acted boldly thereafter. What gives you clarity in how you hear from God? What evidence do you use to know you are in alignment with the Lord? How accurately can you assess your motives? How quickly do you tend to obey when you hear His familiar voice? How do you respond when you hear an unfamiliar voice? What do you think God wants to teach you today?

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Discussion question for May 1, 2020.

The Proverb calls us to “Love the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.” What motivates you to love the Lord? How do you express that love? What actions do you take to demonstrate or build your love? What must you refrain from so you can love the Lord? What do you expect to happen when you obey this command? Who is ultimately responsible for this, you or the Lord? In what ways will that responsibility be manifested?

Discussion question for April 24, 2020.

We mentioned last week that Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob each had a call as patriarch to steward the covenantal blessing. Perhaps the great commission is the equivalent directive for all of us. How then do you perform the call of evangelism? Who is your target audience? How do you communicate the truth of God to them? What gets in the way of you performing the evidence of your call? How can you surrender by inviting the Holy Spirit to influence your time?

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Discussion question for April 17, 2020.

We believe God created us on purpose and for a purpose. How much of your life is devoted to accomplishing your God-given calling? What part of your life is dedicated to survival, doing things such as eating, exercise, and entertainment? How can you merge some things from the survival category with your purpose? How should you handle maintenance issues? In what ways can you merge your will with God’s will? How will that change your balance?

We will be meeting by zoom on Friday, the 17th.

Discussion question for April 3, 2020.

“For all the promises of God are YES in [Christ Jesus]” – 2 Cor 1:20. When are you able to claim a promise of God and proclaim it as already done? How do you reconcile a promise you believe with a conflicting current outcome? Who gets to decide the more powerful promise? For instance, Psalm 91 promises supernatural protection but John 16 promises trouble in this world. Are there loopholes to God’s promises? Where do you base your faith and confidence?

We will meet by Zoom conference again this week. If you would like an invitation, please send me an email prior to the meeting time.

Discussion question for March 13, 2020.

Many Christians grew up learning to talk to God as a form of prayer, but fewer have been trained to hear from God. What do you do to improve your hearing? What gets in the way of understanding His answers? When have you been confident in your prayers? How do you break a cycle of non-response from God? What advice do you have for younger believers to gain a more relational prayer life?

Discussion question for February 28, 2020.

The world is full of opinion, and there is a strong push by worldly people to force others to share their opinion. What is the most effective way to share truth? How can you determine your motives for sharing? What are the distinguishing characteristics of when you are pushing an opinion? How does it feel to give testimony to truth? How do people respond to your witness?