Of the list of things that Paul says to put to death, which three do you struggle the most/least with? Explain your answer.
Culturally, which parts of your cultural heritage help/hinder you in living for the Kingdom of God? Explain your answer.
What issue(s) of your heart do you most long for Jesus to touch and change? Ask a friend to pray for you about these issues.
Write down an issue in your life that involves suffering or frustration. How can this situation increase your hope in the resurrection?
What truth about heaven and the resurrection did you find most interesting? Email that to one of the pastors.
In what way can you see your current life affected by your belief in heaven and resurrection? Share this with a trusted friend.
Talk about your level of certainty regarding heaven and resurrection. In what way can you see your current life affected by your belief in heaven and resurrection?
We all have questions about heaven and resurrection. Talk about your questions. Make a list and come prepared next weekend to see what questions get answered.
Based on today’s teaching what are two significant things that we miss when we do not employ our spiritual gifts?
Share a story of a time when God used you to bless another person as you followed Jesus using your spiritual gifts.
Prayerfully consider talking to another person, this week, about any obstacles you face when thinking about using or when using your spiritual gifts.
Having a Jesus-centered view of the end times is essential to every disciples. Why do you think it’s so easy to miss the central focus of Jesus when it comes to end times? Has you ever gotten caught up in all the speculation of the end times? How did you come to back to staying focused on Jesus?
What do you feel God has entrusted you to do while you wait for His arrival? How do you come to realize what He gave you to do? Share that with 2 others this week.
