Sermon Reflection & Discussion Questions

Questions For Personal Reflection or Group Discussion Paul says the old self is marked by “futility of thinking” and “hardness of heart” (Ephesians 4: 17 - 19) Where do you notice subtle patterns of the old self lingering in your life – not just obvious sins, but...

Questions For Personal Reflection or Group Discussion How easy or difficult do you find it to admit when you are wrong or have done something wrong? Why?Read the story of David in 2 Samuel 11 - 12. Why did God not relent on meting a punishment for David’s sin although...

Questions For Personal Reflection or Group Discussion When facing conflict, do you tend to avoid confrontation or seek to make peace? What steps can you take to approach difficult conversations with the aim of restoring relationships, as Jesus teaches in Matthew...

Questions For Personal Reflection or Group Discussion Have you encountered or witnessed or heard of a disagreement in a community (e.g. church, family, workplace, etc.) that led to bitterness, or a party choosing to leave the relationship? What was the presenting...

Questions For Personal Reflection or Group Discussion How do I develop the Beatitude qualities from the Sermon on the Mount in my life?What are some practical conditions I can create for this spiritual growth?Where can I serve as salt and light now?  Sermon Preacher:...

Questions For Personal Reflection or Group Discussion Have you been “sifted like wheat” (Luke 22:31; i.e. tested in your faith and loyalty to Christ) before?How does it make you feel that just as Jesus prayed for Simon, he is praying for you? (Luke 22:32; Romans 8:34;...

Questions For Personal Reflection or Group Discussion How does knowing God’s greatness, lavish love and righteousness change the way you relate to Him and to others?What changes might God be leading you to instill in your family routine that will ensure the legacy and...

Questions For Personal Reflection or Group Discussion Read the whole of Leviticus 19. (Don’t worry about the parts you do not understand. Focus on the parts that you do.) Is there a law that sounds like good news to you?Is there a law that will sound like good news to...

Questions For Personal Reflection or Group Discussion 1. What are the blessings / gifts / abilities that you have received that you can use for missional purposes? 2. Is there a missionary or missions organization you can bless? How? 3. Is there someone from a...

Questions For Personal Reflection or Group Discussion 1. What is God saying to you about your calling as a disciple and areas of service? 2. How will this contribute to the transformation of the church, your organization, vocation, ministry and relationships? 3....

Questions For Personal Reflection or Group Discussion 1. What do you have in your possession that you think you would grieve terribly if you have to give it up one day? 2. What may stop you from telling others what God has done for you? 3. What does having life in all...

Questions For Personal Reflection or Group Discussion Think of a person whom you wish to reach out to. 1. What aspect/s of this person's life and/or beliefs is/are good, noble, admirable, or praiseworthy (Phil 4:8)? How might these serve as Gospel bridges? 2. What...