Can You “Walk a Straight Line”? – Pastor Perry Kallis
Text Eph. 4:1-3
1. What is the difference between the blessings of the “wealth” of the Christian and the “walk” of the Christian?
2. What were some of the “blessings” that Paul experienced in his walk with God?
3. How can we show the value of walking with God in every day life circumstances?
4. As Believers what is our job while we are here on earth?
5. How are we like the Moon as believers? What characteristics of God do we reflect? How can you reflect God more brightly? (see 2 Cor. 3.18)
6. How is our relationship with other believers a gauge of our relationship with God?
7. Who do you need to forgive or reconcile with in order to have a closer walk with Jesus?
8. Ephesians 4.2 lists humility, gentleness, and patience as important qualities to build unity. Define each of these words. Which one is the biggest struggle for you personally?
9. What does it mean that “hurt people hurt people”? How does that change how we respond to people?
10. What is your “next step” toward reflecting God’s glory in your relationship with others?
Monday, May 23, 2011
Monday, May 16, 2011
Proclaiming or Possessing– Pastor Perry Kallis – 5/15/2011
Text Eph. 3:16-21 - Small Group Discussion Questions
1. How can we make our lives smell good to those around us? How can we smell more like Jesus? (referring to house aromas, check out 2 Cor. 2:15-16)
2. How are you feeling about your Christian Race? What is the motivation to run the race well?
3. What is the difference between a renter and an owner? What does it mean to be owned by Jesus?
4. What kinds of things do you tend to ask for in prayer?
5. What are some things you ought to start praying about that you currently don’t?
6. What are some examples of “help me” prayers and “cause me” prayers?
7. How can you be more filled with God? What are some steps you could take to “fill your bucket” with more of him?
8. What are some symptoms of “longing for a bigger bucket” rather than being content with the bucket you have?
9. What kinds of ways are you tempted to look for satisfaction outside of God’s unconditional love? How can we re-focus on finding our satisfaction in God’s love instead of other places?
10. What are some ways in which God can be lifted up (glorified) through your work? Through your family life? Through your participation in the Body of Christ?
11. What are some areas of your life where you’d like to see God’s power brought to bear? Keep a list of these for your prayer time.
Text Eph. 3:16-21 - Small Group Discussion Questions
1. How can we make our lives smell good to those around us? How can we smell more like Jesus? (referring to house aromas, check out 2 Cor. 2:15-16)
2. How are you feeling about your Christian Race? What is the motivation to run the race well?
3. What is the difference between a renter and an owner? What does it mean to be owned by Jesus?
4. What kinds of things do you tend to ask for in prayer?
5. What are some things you ought to start praying about that you currently don’t?
6. What are some examples of “help me” prayers and “cause me” prayers?
7. How can you be more filled with God? What are some steps you could take to “fill your bucket” with more of him?
8. What are some symptoms of “longing for a bigger bucket” rather than being content with the bucket you have?
9. What kinds of ways are you tempted to look for satisfaction outside of God’s unconditional love? How can we re-focus on finding our satisfaction in God’s love instead of other places?
10. What are some ways in which God can be lifted up (glorified) through your work? Through your family life? Through your participation in the Body of Christ?
11. What are some areas of your life where you’d like to see God’s power brought to bear? Keep a list of these for your prayer time.
Monday, May 09, 2011
"Filled or Flavored?" – Discussion Questions
Pastor Perry Kallis – 5/8/2011
Text Eph. 3:14-16
1. What is the difference between being filled with God or just flavored by His presence?
2. Is God’s presence in your life the “main ingredient” or is He just another flavor in your life?
3. How are you using God’s power in your life to bring glory to Him?
4. Instead of praying for external issues in our lives what would prayers for internal issues be like? What kinds of things can we pray for but don’t?
5. Read Eph. 3:14-16 What stands out for you in Paul’s prayer?
6. Why can we approach God’s throne with confidence and present our requests? (see Hebrews 4:14-16)
7. What are some of the benefits you’ve seen in your relationship with Christ as you’ve walked with him longer? Are there ways in which you depend on him now more than when you first trusted Christ?
8. What are some ways that we can make Christ more at home in our hearts? To make room for him to “settle down” in our lives? Are there rooms within the home of your heart where Christ is not welcome? Places that are off-limits to God?
9. What are some specific ways we can increasingly make God the “main ingredient” in our lives?
Text Eph. 3:14-16
1. What is the difference between being filled with God or just flavored by His presence?
2. Is God’s presence in your life the “main ingredient” or is He just another flavor in your life?
3. How are you using God’s power in your life to bring glory to Him?
4. Instead of praying for external issues in our lives what would prayers for internal issues be like? What kinds of things can we pray for but don’t?
5. Read Eph. 3:14-16 What stands out for you in Paul’s prayer?
6. Why can we approach God’s throne with confidence and present our requests? (see Hebrews 4:14-16)
7. What are some of the benefits you’ve seen in your relationship with Christ as you’ve walked with him longer? Are there ways in which you depend on him now more than when you first trusted Christ?
8. What are some ways that we can make Christ more at home in our hearts? To make room for him to “settle down” in our lives? Are there rooms within the home of your heart where Christ is not welcome? Places that are off-limits to God?
9. What are some specific ways we can increasingly make God the “main ingredient” in our lives?
Monday, May 02, 2011
The Ark – Ken Bayer – 5/1/2011
Small Group Discussion Questions
Text: Hebrews 9:4
1. How does God relate to us?
2. How do you relate to God?
3. What were the 3 things inside of the Ark of the Covenant?
4. The 10 Commandments – God’s Standard for His people
How do the 10 Commandments relate to us today or do they?
What is God’s Standard for us to follow?
How is our relationship to God different compared to an Old Testament Jewish person? How is it the same?
5. The Manna (Hebrew for “What is it”) - God’s Provision
See Exodus 16:16-23
What were the limits of using the manna?
Why do think God made limits on the manna?
How does that relate to our provision by the Lord?
What are something’s you do not trust the Lord for or worry about?
Read Phil. 4:6-7
6. Aaron’s Staff – God’s Leadership
What was God’s Leadership like in the Old Testament?
How did that Change in the New Testament?
How does God lead you today?
Are there areas in your life that you have a hard time letting God lead in?
What is God’s Leadership Style?
How do we lead others to Christ or away from Christ in our lives?
Who is or was the Spiritual Leader in your life, and Jesus does not count? What made that person such a good spiritual leader?
Text: Hebrews 9:4
1. How does God relate to us?
2. How do you relate to God?
3. What were the 3 things inside of the Ark of the Covenant?
4. The 10 Commandments – God’s Standard for His people
How do the 10 Commandments relate to us today or do they?
What is God’s Standard for us to follow?
How is our relationship to God different compared to an Old Testament Jewish person? How is it the same?
5. The Manna (Hebrew for “What is it”) - God’s Provision
See Exodus 16:16-23
What were the limits of using the manna?
Why do think God made limits on the manna?
How does that relate to our provision by the Lord?
What are something’s you do not trust the Lord for or worry about?
Read Phil. 4:6-7
6. Aaron’s Staff – God’s Leadership
What was God’s Leadership like in the Old Testament?
How did that Change in the New Testament?
How does God lead you today?
Are there areas in your life that you have a hard time letting God lead in?
What is God’s Leadership Style?
How do we lead others to Christ or away from Christ in our lives?
Who is or was the Spiritual Leader in your life, and Jesus does not count? What made that person such a good spiritual leader?
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