This week's Life Group Questions
1. REVIEW
In this study we learned that Jesus wants us to eagerly wait for his return. When Jesus comes back, it will set in motion three phases that will lead to the final restoration of all things. Let’s explore how this study connects with your life.
2. APPLICATION
The Apostle Paul encouraged Christians to not give in and not give up. How are you doing in these areas?
3. GET DEEPER
4. GROUP PRAYER
In this study we learned that Jesus wants us to eagerly wait for his return. When Jesus comes back, it will set in motion three phases that will lead to the final restoration of all things. Let’s explore how this study connects with your life.
A. Conversation starter: What is one key insight that you gained from this study?
________________________________________________________________
B. 1 Corinthians 2:9 says, “What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived— are the things God has prepared for those who love him.” What is one thing that you are looking forward to being in the new heaven and new earth?________________________________________________________________
2. APPLICATION
The Apostle Paul encouraged Christians to not give in and not give up. How are you doing in these areas?
A. GIVING IN:
What is undermining your walk with Jesus and causing you not to remain firm in the faith?
__ Ungodly behaviors: I am doing sinful things that are holding me back from pursuing Jesus.
__ Peer pressure: I am letting my family or friends keep me from pursuing Jesus.
__ Discouragement: I am letting my circumstances hold me back from pursuing Jesus.
__ Doubt: I am letting my questions about God and the Bible keep me from pursuing Jesus.
__ Other ______________
B. GIVING UP:
What is one struggle that is currently causing you to grow discouraged in your service to God?
__ I am growing discouraged because I see no tangible fruit of my efforts.
__ I am growing discouraged because I have to deal with complicated people that cause drama.
__ I am growing discouraged because people I care about are not believing in Jesus.
__ I am growing discouraged because God is not opening the doors for me, and I feel stuck.
__ Other ______________
3. GET DEEPER
A. Jesus gave us a warning about his return. Read Matthew 7 and answer the question below.
Matthew 7:21-23
21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?’ 23 Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’
QUESTION: There are true followers of Jesus (born again) and fake followers of Jesus (just religious).
Are you a true follower of Jesus?
__ Yes, I am.
__ I am not sure.
__ No, I am not.
4. GROUP PRAYER
A. Thank Jesus for what He will do when He returns, and for inviting you to reign with Him.
B. Bring to God any area identified above that is causing you to give in or give up:
Say, ““Lord Jesus, I want to walk close to You and serve You faithfully until Your return. I place into Your hands the areas that are holding me back, and I ask You to strengthen my walk with You.”
C. If you have never asked Jesus to be your Savior, ask Him to save you today.