Small Group Questions

Small Group Questions From 1 Samuel 18-19PostedThursday, April 22, 2010 @ 3 PMByUnknownTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd comment

· Who was your best friend in your early years? What kinds of things did you do with your best friend? Are you still best friends?

· Jonathan gave up his right to the kingdom because he saw the anointing of God on David. Who is like a Jonathan to you? What are they doing to encourage you in your walk?

· From what you see in Saul in this passage what seems to be his biggest problem?

·What did Jonathan and David both have that cemented their friendship so fast?

· What do you think it was like to grow up in Saul’s household?

· What was it like for you to grow up in your household?

· Who would you most like be in this passage at present? Saul, Jonathan or David? Why?

· What is most convicting to you in this passage? Most encouraging? Most troubling?

· Saul was poisoned by his bitterness toward David, is there anyone you are holding a spirit of bitterness towards?

· How have you seen Christ more clearly from the study of this passage?

· What promises can you take with you from this passage for the next week?

· What is your next step in walking with God? How can the church assist you in this step?

Small Group Questions from 1 Samuel 16-17PostedFriday, April 16, 2010 @ 3 PMByUnknownTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd comment

These questions are provided for your individual or group use.

Have you ever been misled by outward appearance or promises? Have you ever purchased a product that promised more than it delivered?

Why do you think that Samuel anointed David in the presence of his brothers?

What can you see in God’s choosing David over all his other brothers? Is this convicting or comforting to you?

If you were in Saul’s court what advice would you have given him about his walk with God?

When have you ever felt outnumbered?

When it comes to defeating sin in your life do you feel outnumbered? How can the account of David and Goliath help you in your fight against sin?

What caused the Israelites to be afraid of Goliath? When you are faced with fears in your life how can the Gospel help you overcome them?

Why do you think God gave David victory over Goliath? (Consider I Samuel 17:45-50)

How is David’s defeat of Goliath like Christ’s defeat of sin and Satan in our life?

What about this text is most convicting to you? Most comforting to you?

Is there any step of faith you need or take as a result of today’s text?

Small Group Questions From John 21:1-14PostedFriday, April 9, 2010 @ 3 PMByUnknownTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd comment

These questions are provided for your individual or group use.

· Do you like to go fishing? Why or why not?

· What was the best time you ever had fishing? The worst time?

· What do you do to relieve boredom in your life?

· What happened to the disciples when they went back to fishing? Why did they not catch anything?

· In the middle of their long hours of work without having anything to show for it what does Jesus do for his disciples?

· How was it that the disciples recognized Jesus this time? Can you have any encouragement in the way Jesus was known by his disciples in this text?

· How is it that we see Jesus in our lives now? Consider the following verses

a. John 1:12 b. Hebrews 11:1-3

b. c. Romans 10:17 d. James 1:19-22

· What step of faith do you need to take as a result of this passage?

· Where do you need prayer in the coming week?

Small Group Questions From Resurrection SundayPostedTuesday, April 6, 2010 @ 11 AMByUnknownTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd comment

These questions are provided for individual or group study:

1. Which is the most difficult for you to believe of the following; a. Jesus being born of a virgin; b. Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead after being dead for four days; c. Jesus dying on the cross for your sins; d. Jesus rising from the dead; e. Jesus really desiring to forgive your sins and give you eternal life?

2. Where are you in you relationship with God? a. I cannot believe this whole thing; b. I am interested in knowing God; c. I understand that I have sinned against God but still have lots of questions; d. I have recently trusted Christ and am seeking to walk with him; e. I know I belong to Christ and am seeking to share my faith with others; f. other

3. What questions do you have concerning Jesus death on the cross or resurrection?

4. Jesus revealed himself to the disciples on the Emmaus Road through teaching them from the Old Testament. How has Christ revealed himself to you?

5. Who would you like to see come to faith in Christ in the next month?

Small Group Questions From John 12:1-11PostedFriday, March 26, 2010 @ 11 AMByUnknownTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd comment

1. What was the best gift you have ever received? How long did you think about giving this gift?

2. What was the best gift you have ever given?

3. If you had a year’s wages to spend what would you spend it on?

4. What do you think was going through Mary’s mind when she did this act of extravagance?

5. What would you consider an act of extravagance for you to do for the Lord?

6. Why do you think Mary got the picture of Jesus going to die and the disciples did not?

7. From this passage what did Jesus say is most important, religious acts or love for Christ?

8. What are some obstacles in your life that work against you expressing your love for Christ?

9. In what ways are you like Mary and in what ways are you like the disciples?

10. How could you demonstrate your love for Christ in this coming week?

11. The chief priests were not convinced even though Lazarus was raised from the dead. Have you been convinced of the reality of Christ and if so how?

Small Group Questionsby These questions are provided to use as a follow-up to Pastor Phil's weekly messages.