Small Group Questions
Two Important Guidelines for Discussion:
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Guideline #1 – Look inwardly & talk about yourself for every question. (Let’s not waste time talking about how “other people in the world” or “kids at my school” might react to God’s Word.)
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Guideline #2 – Think hard about specific, measurable “action steps” that you can take from the sermon & discussion.
– In Genesis 3:5, the serpent (a.k.a., the devil; Satan) told Adam & Eve, “God knows that when you eat from [this forbidden tree] your eyes will be opened.”
– How was that an attack on Adam & Eve’s relationship with God?
– What are some ways Satan still creates “spiritual FOMO” (fear of missing out) today?
– What are some ways that you would admit that you have rebelled against God (disobeyed His loving instruction; not trust Him)?
– Is there anyone here who would be brave enough to admit to us, “My relationship with God is broken…and I am NOT okay”? Why? What’s going on?
– This will be helpful information for the weekend. How many of you have put faith in Jesus & been baptized (immersed) into Christ?
Two Important Guidelines for Discussion:
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Guideline #1 – Look inwardly & talk about yourself for every question. (Let’s not waste time talking about how “other people in the world” or “kids at my school” might react to God’s Word.)
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Guideline #2 – Think hard about specific, measurable “action steps” that you can take from the sermon & discussion.
– Can someone read Mark 15:6-15 (NIV) for us?
– Can you guys retell that story of Barabbas & Jesus in your own words & explain what is happening?
– In what ways does Barabbas represent us?
Let’s all look at 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 together and have someone read it out loud…
1 Corinthians 6:19-20
19 Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 20 you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.
– What is God saying to YOU through this passage (1 Corinthians 6:19-20)?
– When you allow yourself to grasp the costly price that Jesus paid for you — out of His infinite love — what should your natural response be? How should it affect your life?
Two Important Guidelines for Discussion:
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Guideline #1 – Look inwardly & talk about yourself for every question. (Let’s not waste time talking about how “other people in the world” or “kids at my school” might react to God’s Word.)
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Guideline #2 – Think hard about specific, measurable “action steps” that you can take from the sermon & discussion.
