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:
Dive into God’s Word. Use these discussion questions. Learn from each other’s insight.
- Have you been trying to follow Jesus while sitting on the sidelines? In what ways has He called you to step onto the field and start playing?
- How do you respond when you experience difficulty/hardship as a Christian? Do youexpect it? Do you seek to avoid it?
- Read Mark 7-13, 30-31. Why do you think Jesus wanted the disciples to be in quiet after theministry they experienced. What might we learn from this invitation of Jesus?
- What nudge has God given you that feels a little scary? Where do you need to step out in faith and trust that He goes with you?
- Is there something as a group you can adjust so you better encourage each other of God’s gameplan, and plan for the future?
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”.