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-Share a story of a time you welcomed a stranger or had a memorable dinner guest. -How have you understood hospitality? Is it something you’ve connected to your faith? -Read Luke 10:25-42 -What do each of these stories teach us about hospitality? -What makes it challenging to welcome someone to “our table”? How can we practice hospitality? -Why do …
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–Describe your favorite community growing up? What made it positive for you? –What elements keep communities together? What elements fragment communities? –Read Genesis 2:18. Why do you think Christian community can (at least at times) feel optional rather than essential? What’s at risk with this thinking? –Read John 16:11; John 16:20-21. What is t…
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-What‘s one of your favorite family traditions either growing up or presently? -What resonated with you from the message this week? -Read Acts 2:42-47, What are some rhythms the people of the early church practiced? -How is a life of following Jesus in today’s church similar and different than in the early church? -What are some intentional practic…
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-We tend to overestimate our ability in some areas and underestimate it in others. Where do you think you rank in terms of driving? (80% of people think they are in the top 10%) -What resonated with you from the message this week? -Do you ever struggle with feeling inadequate in the area of your faith? How do you respond when it seems like someone …
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-Who (outside your family) helped or poured into you in a significant way? -What resonated with you from the message this week? -Describe your first experiences being part of a church community. How did it feel? What made it feel safe? What kept you coming back? -Read Deuteronomy 6:1–12. Why and how does God want people to teach his instruction (la…
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– Describe a funny euphemism or turn of phrase used by someone close to you of another generations – What resonated with you from the message this week? – Describe a time when a passing comment you made either really helped or really hurt someone close to you. – Read Ephesians 4:29–32. What kinds of messages do our words send, directly or indirectl…
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– What family trait or tradition has been passed down in your family? Are there any you’d like to pass on to the next generation? – What resonated with you from the message this week? – Read 2 Timothy 1:5. What does sincere faith look like to you? Has someone modeled that to you? – Read Judges 2:8–10. What should a previous generation do for the ne…
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This week’s discussion is from the workbook The Sabbath Practice” by John Mark Comer. Download the Worship Discussion Guide and refer to this week’s sermon for context (in lieu of mentioned video). In what ways is it easy for your practice of Sabbath to become “sabbish,” more of a day off than a day of worship? How do you enjoy God? What practices,…
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Where are you most tired? Physically? Mentally? Emotionally? Spiritually? What is the greatest drain on your energies? What is the strongest force of resistance in your life (external or internal) that attempts to keep you from Sabbath rest? What are the hardest things for you to say no to on the Sabbath? For more Rest Discussion Questions, follow …
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This week’s discussion is from the workbook The Sabbath Practice” by John Mark Comer. Download the Stop Discussion Guide (group questions on pp. labeled 11 & 13) and refer to this week’s sermon for context (in lieu of mentioned video). Questions from “The Sabbath Practice” workbook. What’s your current understanding of the Sabbath? Is the Sabbath a…
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