Group Discussion & Life Challenge
Use these notes as discussion prompts for your group, or in your personal time with God.
Connect:
Get to know each other. Connect, warm up to each other, fellowship.
Care:
Carry each other’s burdens. Share life’s challenges and practice Soul Care. Pray together.
Challenge:
1. The sermon talked about the appeal of a “monk life.” Where do you feel the temptation to avoid community because it’s harder, messier, or more demanding?
2. A witness gives an honest account of what actually happened. What has Jesus done in your life that others could clearly see or hear?
3. Read 1 Peter 3:8–9. Which of these qualities (unity, sympathy, humility, blessing others) do you find most challenging right now—and why?
4. According to 1 Timothy 3:15, the church is the pillar and foundation of truth. How does that shape the way you think about commitment to the local church?
5. What would it look like for your group to be a witness in your neighborhood, not just a Bible study?
Clarify:
Does anyone need clarity on something? Are there any big God questions you are wrestling with?
Celebrate:
Celebrate life’s successes and God’s provision. Worship God’s presence. Time to brag about God.
BibleApp
Through the Bible in one Year
Join us in reading through the entire Bible in one year. Each day of this plan guides you through passages from both the Old and New Testaments, allowing you to see connections between the history of our faith, and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Readings average four chapters in length, so it is posible to do. When you use the YouVersion Bible App, you can even have the app read the Bible text to you – very useful when you are in the car or otherwise occupied with your hand.
All you need to do is click the link to the Bible Plan, which should lead you straight to the Bible app. Your two options are now (1) to read the plan on your own, one day at the time. Or (2) you can make it more fun and rewarding, by sharing the plan with one or more friends, and then even “Talk about it”.